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Degrees:
M.M. in Voice Performance, Duquesne University (4.0 GPA)
B.M. in Voice Performance & French, Gettysburg College (3.83 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors in Voice Perf. & French)
Training Programs:
Opera Academy of California
Duquesne University Lirica Roma Program
Atlantic Coast Opera Festival
Bel Canto Institute
American Opera Studio
Pi Kappa Lambda, Zeta Theta Chapter (Music Honors Society)
Phi Beta Kappa, Iota Chapter (Liberal Arts Honors Society)
Anna Marie Budde Award for Outstanding Soph. Voice Student, Gettysburg College
French Cultural Counselor's Award, Gettysburg College
Soprano Elizabeth P. sings and teaches in the San Francisco Bay area. She received a Bachelor of Music from Gettysburg College and a Master of Music from Duquesne University.
A talented performer, Elizabeth captivates audiences with her graceful yet commanding stage presence. She has been featured twice as a soloist with the Accordion Pops Orchestra at Philadelphia’s prestigious Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. She has premiered three song cycles by American composer Stephen Senderoff, entitled Spoon River Songs, Old American Songs, and Exits. She has attended numerous training programs, including the Bel Canto Institute, the Atlantic Coast Opera Festival, the American Opera Studio, Duquesne University’s Lirica Roma, and the Opera Academy of California. Elizabeth’s performance credits include: Nancy (Albert Herring), Rosine (Signor Deluso), Leonora (The Beautiful Bridegroom), Miss Silverpeal (The Impresario), Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus), First Tourière (Suor Angelica), Amy (Little Women), Nella (Gianni Schicchi), and Carmela (La Llorona).
Opera Academy of California
July, 2011
Role: Nella, Gianni Schicchi by G. Puccini
Venue: Southside Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
Duquesne University, Mary Pappert School of Music
April 2012
Role: Amy, Little Women by Mark Adamo
Venue: PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
November, 2011
Concert: M.M. Recital, "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman: Pastoral Reflections by Passionate Women"
Venue: PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
... And many more!
Italian method of support
Bel Canto style of singing
Focus on body awareness and body alignment
Aural skills exercises
Technical exercises to build support, find placement, and correct vocal faults
As a voice teacher, Elizabeth prides herself on building healthy voices and confident individuals. She has had success with children and adult students, as well as students of diverse musical backgrounds. Her students have pursued music careers and gone on to university programs.