Training

B.A.Music Education/voice San Diego State University Dean’s list

A.A. Music Education De Anza  Jr. College (Royal Stanton)

Seth Riggs Vocal Studio, Hollywood, Ca with Jubilant Sykes   Sony BMG artist imgartists.com/?page=artist&id=146&c=2

The Bonner Institute Conducting & Choral Workshops                  Dr. Gary Bonner

over 10 years private voice lesson training

Associations & Performance experience

Music Teachers National,American Choral Directors Associations

National Association of Teachers of  Singing www.nats.org,

Breath of Aire - Kent, WA   www.breathofaire.org youtube.com/watch?v=pb_UpyHXW8Q

Music Together Teacher/Center Director http://www.musictogether.com* Current  

The Birth of Christ Choir with Andrew T. Miller Easter 2009  Rome www.sonybmgmasterworks.com/artists/birthofchrist/mediaplayer/

The Gary Bonner Singers  S. Cal   http://www.bonnermusic.com

Grammy nomination - 1983*

L.A. Jazz Choir  “From all Sides” 

http://www.stage3music.com/lajc/recordings.html

Assistant to Talent Manager @ RCA Records Hollywood, CA

4 years as Studio solo & group vocalist (Hal Leonard Music publishing)

Professional, University & Community Experience:

lead/supporting roles including:

Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Gondoliers”, Brigadoon, Camelot, Annie Get your Gun & Music Man.

Featured soloist - De Anza Jr. College, San Diego Youth for Christ, L.A. Jazz Choir & more

H.S./College Audition small groups: Madrigals, Vintage singers, Musical Theater Tour Group(5Yrs)

H.S. /College  - Audition Large groups - Main choirs every year of attendance  ( 8 years)

Church choirs (40 years)  Praise Team singer/leader/soloist/small groups (30 years)

Six Flags Summer Stage Show performer - CA/FL

American Singing Telegrams

Private Vocal Teacher  * 20 Years

Styles: Musical theater, Jazz, Pop, rock, alternative & Classical

"I have had many wonderful performing experiences over the years, but my greatest joy comes from passing the baton to the younger generation. I want to encourage and train them to reach for their dreams." Kathyanne

The Baumgardner Family

Gary,Sarah, Toney, Amy,

Kathyanne & David (Married 24 years)

 "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein