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EDUCATION
M.A in Music and Music Education, Teachers College Columbia University [Fall 2018-Spring 2020]
Vocal / Choral Performance and Pedagogy. GPA: A/A+ 4.0
Studio mentors: Jeanne Goffi-Fynn and Nicole Becker
Classes by: Randall Everett Allsup, Lori Custodero
B.A in Music and Psychology, Wheaton College, MA [Fall 2013-Spring 2017]
Performance Study: Voice
Cumulative GPA: 3.35, Dean’s List: Spring 2015, 2016-17
Danish Institute of Study Abroad, Denmark [Fall 2015]
Positive Psychology Program
Highlighted courses: Applied Counseling
Burren College of Art, Ireland [Summer 2015]
21-day intensive studio art and music collaboration
Composed a 4 part choral piece and an instrumental piece (autoharp, tin whistle and percussion)
Berklee College of Music, Boston - MA [Summer 2011, Summer 2012]
Trained as a Pop and Jazz Vocalist
Performed with the auditioned Middle Eastern and Balkan ensemble, final performance at Berklee Performance Center
Hisar Schools, Istanbul Turkey [Fall 2009- Spring 2013]
Lead singer Hisar Ukeband and B Yuzu (Multiple award winning school band touring national festivals and in Europe)
Competed in the Global Education Festival, San Remo, Italy and placed 1st with an original song (2013).
EXPERIENCE
Recording- Performing- Teaching Artist: “Nesly K” 2018 - Present
Vocal Coach
Assistant Director & Conductor
Every Voice Choirs / Youth Choir(with Nicole Becker), Harlem NYC Fall 2018- Present
Assistant Conductor & Vocal Assistance | Graduate Intern
TC Applied Studio Instructor (Voice Lessons for Graduate Students). Fall 2019- Present
Voice Teacher / Vocal Coach : Pop, Improvisation, Songwriting, Basic Jazz
TC Chamber Ensemble Fall 2019- Present
Teachers Assistant/ Classroom Assistant
Teachers College Community Choir, Manhattan NYC Fall 2019- Present
Assistant Conductor, Assistant Sectional Leader and Social Media Organizer
New York Philharmonic’s Very Young Peoples Concert, Manhattan NYC May 2019
Volunteer Work / Music Activity Leader
Musicians Playground, Boston MA Fall 2017-2018 Private Voice Instructor, Group Lesson Instructor
Rock and Roll Daycare, Cambridge MA Summer 2017-2018
Music Specialist and Assistant Teacher
Center For Global Education, Wheaton College MA Fall 2016- 2017
Office Intern
Elisabeth W. Amen Nursery School, Norton MA Fall 2016- 2017
Teachers Assistant/ Classroom Assistant
Music CO-OP, Wheaton College MA Fall 2014-2017
General Production and Administration Assistant
World Music Ensemble, Wheaton College MA Fall 2014-2017
Lead vocalist, Assistant Conductor- Sheila Falls Keohane
The Office of Admissions, Wheaton College MA Summer 2015- 2016
Tour guide, Panelist and Front Desk
Voice United Jam, Wheaton College MA Fall 2013- 2016
Assistant Music Director Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Ege Semercioglu Studios, Istanbul Turkey 2012-2015
Recording Artist
SKILLS
Music
Voice (Soprano), Improvisation, Songwriting, Arrangement, Vocal Harmony, Musical Theatre, Piano (basic/ accompany), Ukulele (self-taught)
Spoken Languages
Turkish (native), English (fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Performances
Performed with ‘The VOICE’ Orchestra in Istanbul as a guest artist as well as other well known people such as Yuksek Sadakat, Enbe Orchestra. Venues in NYC include: DROM, Mercury Lounge, Bowery Electric, The Delancey and more. Musical Theatre credits include Metamorphosis (original), Fame, Across The Universe, Lukus Hayat, Bu Balik Baska Balik. Fall 2016- 2017
Computer
Logic Pro X (intermediate), Microsoft Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Cross-platform mentorship, TC HELICON, Abelton (beginner), ZOOM.
VOCAL TRAINING HISTORY
Jeanne Goffi-Fynn (Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop) Fall 2018- 2020
Christiane Correa (Jazz) Fall 2018-2019
Debra Mann (Jazz Voice and Improvisation). Fall 2016- 2017
Joanne Mouridjian (Classical Voice) Spring 2016
Christiane Karam (Balkan and Middle Eastern) Summer 2012, 2013
Murat Cem Orhan (Musical Theatre and Pop) 2010-2013
Derya Çöngül (Classical, Folk and Pop) 2005-2013
M.A in Music and Music Education, Teachers College Columbia University [Fall 2018-Spring 2020]
Vocal / Choral Performance and Pedagogy. GPA: A/A+ 4.0
Studio mentors: Jeanne Goffi-Fynn and Nicole Becker
Classes by: Randall Everett Allsup, Lori Custodero
B.A in Music and Psychology, Wheaton College, MA [Fall 2013-Spring 2017]
Performance Study: Voice
Cumulative GPA: 3.35, Dean’s List: Spring 2015, 2016-17
Danish Institute of Study Abroad, Denmark [Fall 2015]
Positive Psychology Program
Highlighted courses: Applied Counseling
Burren College of Art, Ireland [Summer 2015]
21-day intensive studio art and music collaboration
Composed a 4 part choral piece and an instrumental piece (autoharp, tin whistle and percussion)
Berklee College of Music, Boston - MA [Summer 2011, Summer 2012]
Trained as a Pop and Jazz Vocalist
Performed with the auditioned Middle Eastern and Balkan ensemble, final performance at Berklee Performance Center
Hisar Schools, Istanbul Turkey [Fall 2009- Spring 2013]
Lead singer Hisar Ukeband and B Yuzu (Multiple award winning school band touring national festivals and in Europe)
Competed in the Global Education Festival, San Remo, Italy and placed 1st with an original song (2013).
EXPERIENCE
Recording- Performing- Teaching Artist: “Nesly K” 2018 - Present
- Released over 3 original songs with Kerim Willhelm (Grammy-nominated sound engineer) on all major platforms, Corner Store Studios (Brooklyn, NYC).
- Signed vocalist with Avrupa Muzik record label on one song. (No Longer Need U - Yusuf Hanay, to be released Fall 2020)
- Original songs streamed in over 29 countries on Spotify!
- Performed at notable venues such as DROM, Mercury Lounge, The Bitter End and more.
- Selected to NYC Top 15 Musicians Playlist (May 2020) by “@nycmusicians”
- Press: Shalom Magazine (November 2019) , Shalom Newspaper (May 2020)
Vocal Coach
- Private and group lessons both online and in person (Ages 5+ , Genres: Pop, Jazz, Folk, Commercial, MT)
- Customizable, unique lesson plans for each singer/client
Assistant Director & Conductor
- Designed and lead improvisational exercises tailored to our group (pop, musical theater and world music).
- Assisted with weekly lesson plannings and organization of the Musical Theatre Workshops.
Every Voice Choirs / Youth Choir(with Nicole Becker), Harlem NYC Fall 2018- Present
Assistant Conductor & Vocal Assistance | Graduate Intern
- Arranged, taught and conducted songs in multiple languages such as Turkish, Hebrew, Spanish, German
- Assisted in lesson planning and curriculum for engaging class activities and creativity-based projects.
TC Applied Studio Instructor (Voice Lessons for Graduate Students). Fall 2019- Present
Voice Teacher / Vocal Coach : Pop, Improvisation, Songwriting, Basic Jazz
- Taught beginner and intermediate level singers privately at Teachers College.
- Designed lesson plans and provided hour long voice lessons tailored to each students needs.
TC Chamber Ensemble Fall 2019- Present
Teachers Assistant/ Classroom Assistant
- Co-led Teachers College’s graduate-level vocal ensemble. Designed weekly lesson plans, lead sectionals, organized certain administrative aspects and provided the class with unique improvisational activities.
- Arranged, taught and conducted tunes in multiple languages (Chinese, Macedonian, etc).
Teachers College Community Choir, Manhattan NYC Fall 2019- Present
Assistant Conductor, Assistant Sectional Leader and Social Media Organizer
- Conducted over 50 adults and assisted with Soprano sectionals. Involved with repertoire-planning!
- Re-organized social media accounts (raised engagement by at least 20%) and handled photography and video.
New York Philharmonic’s Very Young Peoples Concert, Manhattan NYC May 2019
Volunteer Work / Music Activity Leader
- Supervised and supported children of age 2-5 during the event. Helped with certain administrative needs.
- Designed fun and engaging musical activities. Guided them in exploring dynamics and instruments with more awareness!
Musicians Playground, Boston MA Fall 2017-2018 Private Voice Instructor, Group Lesson Instructor
- Worked with all ages giving private voice lessons. On occasion, sub-taught piano to beginner level children under the age of 10.
- Made lesson plans for both private and group lessons that involved strategies for theory, technique, health, practice and creativity/improvisation/composition.
- Assisted in the organization and management of various events such as open mics and social hours.
Rock and Roll Daycare, Cambridge MA Summer 2017-2018
Music Specialist and Assistant Teacher
- Worked with over 35 preschoolers, toddlers and infants on daily group and private world music themed lessons
- Prepared curriculum and 25-minute music lessons on theory, rhythm, singing and world music
- Coached the preschool choir for voice and singing in foreign languages
- Recorded and released 4 songs on the Turkish Heritage Songbook and CD for the Montessori Music Lab
Center For Global Education, Wheaton College MA Fall 2016- 2017
Office Intern
- Assisted inquiries and scheduled appointments for students interested in study abroad programs
- Organized database on the study abroad applications and effectively compiled data for the office
- Conducted administrative roles which included organizing school wide events such as the Study Abroad symposium; assisted in booking flights, data entry and processing applications
- Organized multi-cultural exchanges through events such as regional cultural showcases and competitions
Elisabeth W. Amen Nursery School, Norton MA Fall 2016- 2017
Teachers Assistant/ Classroom Assistant
- Supervised and supported children of age 4-5 (including children with special needs)
- Strategized curriculum development for engaging class activities and creative play times
Music CO-OP, Wheaton College MA Fall 2014-2017
General Production and Administration Assistant
- Assisted in planning and execution of live concerts and music events on campus
- Contacted local hiphop, rock, indie artists to perform at W.C (Luhx, Mike’s Bakery, Hoo:Lumes and more)
- Supervised stage setup and audio balance and artist accommodations (food, transportation, rooms)
- Organized the Artist Tribute Concert Series, as well as 4+ recitals where I performed as the lead vocalist.
- Founder/ Conductor/ Arranger of Experimental Balkan Choir, Multicultural Workshop and Showcase
World Music Ensemble, Wheaton College MA Fall 2014-2017
Lead vocalist, Assistant Conductor- Sheila Falls Keohane
- Performed as the lead vocalist in multiple languages such as Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Macedonian, French
- Provided assistance in the arrangement of music and repertoire selection
The Office of Admissions, Wheaton College MA Summer 2015- 2016
Tour guide, Panelist and Front Desk
- Created positive, fun and informative campus tours for prospective students
- Worked on Banner, a confidential data entry platform, for more than 200 students
- Assisted with phone calls, sending emails and running daily errands for the office
- Spoke at general information sessions for prospective students and their families
- Worked directly with the Assistant Directors of Admissions on the overall coordination and success of the Tour Guide and Panelist Program
Voice United Jam, Wheaton College MA Fall 2013- 2016
Assistant Music Director Fall 2014- Spring 2015
- Assisted in building a repertoire which consisted of Pop, R&B and Gospel genres for semesterly shows
- Lead vocal warm ups for rehearsals. arranged and taught four part voice harmonies for R&B and gospel songs
Ege Semercioglu Studios, Istanbul Turkey 2012-2015
Recording Artist
- Recorded over 3 songs as main vocalist and one as a back up vocalist
- Performed a 2 hour Pop/ Rock concert with a full band at Line Music Club
- Performed a 3 hour Pop/ Rock concert with a full band at Little Bronx
SKILLS
Music
Voice (Soprano), Improvisation, Songwriting, Arrangement, Vocal Harmony, Musical Theatre, Piano (basic/ accompany), Ukulele (self-taught)
Spoken Languages
Turkish (native), English (fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Performances
Performed with ‘The VOICE’ Orchestra in Istanbul as a guest artist as well as other well known people such as Yuksek Sadakat, Enbe Orchestra. Venues in NYC include: DROM, Mercury Lounge, Bowery Electric, The Delancey and more. Musical Theatre credits include Metamorphosis (original), Fame, Across The Universe, Lukus Hayat, Bu Balik Baska Balik. Fall 2016- 2017
Computer
Logic Pro X (intermediate), Microsoft Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Cross-platform mentorship, TC HELICON, Abelton (beginner), ZOOM.
VOCAL TRAINING HISTORY
Jeanne Goffi-Fynn (Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop) Fall 2018- 2020
Christiane Correa (Jazz) Fall 2018-2019
Debra Mann (Jazz Voice and Improvisation). Fall 2016- 2017
Joanne Mouridjian (Classical Voice) Spring 2016
Christiane Karam (Balkan and Middle Eastern) Summer 2012, 2013
Murat Cem Orhan (Musical Theatre and Pop) 2010-2013
Derya Çöngül (Classical, Folk and Pop) 2005-2013
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