Jane Edgren
Education, Resumé and Curriculum Vitae
Education & Training
University of Michigan |
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Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, with distinction |
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Voice Pedagogy and Vocal Literature Classes — Senior Year |
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| Voice Pedagogy | Interpretation of Song | German Lieder |
| Vocal Literature | Oratorio | |
Workshops and Master Classes |
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| Vincent LaSelva | The Juillard School | Opera Workshop |
| Eva Likova | University of Michigan | Opera Workshop |
| Elisabeth Schwartzkopf | University of Michigan | German Lieder |
| Ellen Faull | Manhattan School of Music | Vocal Arts Institute |
| Judith Raskin | Manhattan School of Music | Vocal Arts Institute |
Voice Teachers |
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| Maria Farnworth | New York, NY | |
| Sherry Zannoth | New York, NY | |
| Eva Likova | New York, NY | |
| Leonard Johnson | University of Michigan | |
| Alice Engram | Oakland University | |
Vocal Coaches |
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| Benton Hess | Eastman School of Music | |
| Julie Kuipers | New York, NY | |
| Heidi Mayer | Chicago, IL | |
| Anna Brock | Charlotte, NC | |
| Eugene Bossart | University of Michigan | |
| Joseph Jackson | Detroit, MI | |
Acting Coaches |
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| Jay Lesenger | Director, Chatauqua Opera | |
| Franco Gratale | New York, NY | |
| Thaddeus Motyka | New York, NY | |
Conductors |
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| Christof Perick, Pavel Kagan, Peter McCoppin, David Tang, Scott Allen Jarrett, Vincent LaSelva, Phillip Nuzzo, Alfredo Silipigni, Anthony Amato, Thomas Hilbish, Gustav Meier, Mark Flint, and Paul Salamunovich. | ||
Professional Affiliations |
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National Association of Teachers of Singing |
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Music Teachers National Association |
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Sigma Alpha Iota, Alpha Chapter, University of Michigan, Vice President |
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Co-Chairman of the Board, founding member of the Academy of Fine Arts, Charlotte, NC |
Awards |
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Finalist, Amato Opera Competition, New York, NY |
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Tuesday Musicale of Detroit Study Grant |
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Other Musical Studies: Piano, Violin, Guitar, Organ |
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Languages Studied: French, Italian, German |
Performance Experience
| OPERA | |||||||
| Violetta | La Traviata | Verdi | Amato Opera Theatre, New York, NY | ||||
| Leonora | Il Trovatore | Verdi | Amato Opera Theatre, New York, NY | ||||
| Violetta | La Traviata | Verdi | Amato Opera Theatre, New York, NY | ||||
| High Priestess | Aida | Verdi | Dramatic Music Theatre, Brooklyn, NY | ||||
| Rosalinde | Die Fledermaus | J. Strauss | Amato Opera Theatre, New York, NY | ||||
| Annina | La Traviata | Verdi | Dramatic Music Theatre, Brooklyn, NY | ||||
| OPERA ROLES STUDIED | |||||||
| Mimi | La Boheme | Puccini | |||||
| Liù | Turandot | Puccini | |||||
| Fiordiligi | Così fan Tutte | Mozart | |||||
| Countess | Le Nozze di Figaro | Mozart | |||||
| CONCERT | |||||||
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | |||||||
| Bridesmaid | Der Freischütz | von Weber | Christof Perick, conductor | ||||
| Soloist | Колокола
(The Bells)* |
Rachmaninoff | David Tang, conductor | ||||
| Soloist | Mass in C | Mozart | Peter McCoppin, conductor | ||||
| *performed with the North Carolina Dance Theatre | |||||||
| Oratorio Singers of Charlotte – Rehearsal Soloist and Cover. | |
| Sang all piano rehearsals and the first night of full orchestra rehearsals. | |
| Requiem | Mozart |
| War Requiem | Britten |
| Deutsches Requiem | Brahms |
| Symphony No. 2 (Lobegesang) | Mendelssohn |
| Carmina Burana | Orff |
THEMED RECITALS AND CONCERTS
Discover! Live Music: A World Songbook
Producer & Soloist, Charlotte, NC.
A new concert concept designed to introduce audiences to many different genres of music in an informal and informative atmosphere, including innovative video translations projected onto large screens during the performance, and posted on YouTube prior to concert for educational purposes.
Expressions of Faith Concert Series
Soloist & Producer, Christ Lutheran Church, Charlotte, NC
Two unique concerts explored the musical inspiration of various composers as expressed in their sacred works, through the solo and small ensemble vocal music of choral and orchestral masterpieces; the known and unknown, the old and the new.
Faith Journeys of Bach, Haydn, Mozart & Mendelssohn
An exploration of the music’s spiritual roots with scriptural references and commentary on the musicological and historical perspective of the work, its composer and their faith journeys.
Remembering the Saints: Voices of the Requiem
A benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina
Selections included solos, duets, quartets and ensemble pieces from Handel’s Messiah, the Verdi, Fauré, Rutter & Lloyd Webber Requiems, along with scripture readings, poetry and prayer.
Solo Recital,The Montauk Club, Brooklyn, NY
Lenten Concert Series: The Way to Emmaus, First Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI
Soprano Soloist/Section Leader, First Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI
Rutter Requiem
Soprano Soloist, Morningstar Lutheran Church, Mint Hill, NC
Messiah
Soloist, First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC
Soloist, Rackham Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Detroit, MI