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Biography
Fran Coleman, soprano
Owner and teacher
Fran Coleman earned her first Bachelor s degree in Classical Vocal Performance at
Virginia Commonwealth University. While there, she performed several solo recitals, sung
in The Madrigalists, and also played the role of Marcellina in select scenes from
Mozart s, The Marriage of Figaro .
After completing her degree, Fran received her second Bachelor s degree in Music
Education from Longwood University. There she gained great experience through solo
recitals, guest conducting, and completing her student teaching. Most recently, she
graduated with her Master s of Music in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory and
began her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance. During her time at Shenandoah,
Fran has performed numerous solo recitals and award winning performances through NATS. She
has also studied many roles including Gilda, in Verdi s Rigoletto, Anna in Verdi s
Falstaff, and Suzel in Mascagni s L Amico Fritz . Most recently, Fran sang the role of
Mrs. Fiorentino in Shenandoah Opera Theatre s production of Street Scene by Kurt Weill.
Outside of her academic accomplishments, Fran has sung with the Richmond Symphony,
Virginia Opera, The Washington Chorus, the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy
Center, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and most recently
at the Basilica Shrine in DC for the AGO Convention.
This season, Fran will sing with Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia and with the
7Sopranos. This Easter she will be the soprano soloist for Handel's Messiah at Clarendon
United Methodist Church. Fran will also be teaching private lessons at her own studio,
Songbird's Studio, LLC; for CYT and for The Chester performing Arts Studio in Chester, VA
In addition to her Classical singing abilities, Fran is also an accomplished composer and
recording artist. She has toured the East Coast opening for such national acts as, The
Derek Trucks Band, JGB, and The Wailers. Fran also performs regularly around the United
States with a jazz trio.
Fran hails in Midlothian, VA
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EDUCATION
Doctorate of Musical Arts, Vocal Performance Anticipated Graduation: July 2012
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA
GPA:
Master of Music, Vocal Performance Graduated: December 2009
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA
GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Music, Music Education Vocal/Choral Graduated: December 2006
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance Graduated: May 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
GPA: 3.4
SOLO PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Handel s Messiah
Clarendon United Methodist ChurchApril 2011
Performed as the Soprano soloist Reily Lewis, conductor
Opera Scenes Performance February 2011
Westminster Music and Arts, Bethesda, MD
Performed the role of Suzanna from Le Nozze Figaro
Outreach Opera Program August 2010Present
Aurora Opera, Arlington, VA
Performed as soprano in Operamania!
Opera Workshop August 2009 Present
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA
Study the role of Mrs. Fiorentino from Street Scene
Study the role of Gilda in selections from Rigoletto
Study the role of Suzel in selections from L Amico Fritz
Solo Recital
April 2009
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA November 2010
- Doctoral recital
November 2009
Two Full Graduate Recitals
Solo RecitalApril 2006Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Half Undergraduate Recital
Opera WorkshopAugust 2004May 2005Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Studied the role of Marcellina in selections from The Marriage of Figaro
Performed in chorus of The Marriage of Figaro full production
Rehearse secco and accompanied recitative
Practice stage movement and interaction
Solo Recital
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Full Undergraduate Recital
May 2005
Half Undergraduate Recital
May 2004
CHORAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Chorus MemberNovember 2010The washington Chorus
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Rachmaninoff "Vespers" at The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC July 2010
The Washington Chorus; AGO Convention at Basilica of the National Shrine, Washington, DC
Performed Psalm 123 by David Hurd (Commissioned for AGO Convention 2010)
Chorus MemberJune 2010
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra & Washington Chorus; Meyerhoff Hall, Baltimore, Md
Performed Brahm s Reqiuem in conert for general public
Chorus Member
March 2010National Symphony Orchestra & Washington Chorus; Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Performed Verdi s Requiem in concert for general public
Chorus Member/Section LeaderAugust 2009PresentGinter Park Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA
Perform regular public concerts
Record sessions on a regular basis
Aid in voice part assistance
Perform classical music utilizing proper vocal technique
Chorus Member/Section LeaderMay 2004July 2009St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Performed regular public concerts
Recorded sessions on a regular basis
Aided in voice part assistance
Performed classical music utilizing proper vocal technique
Chorus Member
August 2008May 2009Virginia Opera, Norfolk, VA
Performed dynamic and exciting productions
Studied, memorized, and interpreted music and words
Practiced and rehearsed songs and musical acts
Performed in public
Chorus Member
May 2006Richmond Symphony, St. Paul s Episcopal Church Choir, Richmond, VA
Performed Sacred Space concert for general public
ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Large EnsembleApril 2006Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Jazz Orchestra
Large and Small Ensemble
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Small Jazz Ensemble August 2004May 2005Jazz Orchestra I
May 2005
Jazz Orchestra II
December 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Vocal ProfessorJanuary 2011PresentChristopher Newport University, Newport News VA
Owner/ Private Voice InstructorJuly 2010 PresentSongbird s Studio, LLC, Midlothian, VA
Musical Director/Vocal CoachChester Performing Arts StudioJuly 2010 Present
CYT RichmondSeptember 2009PresentPrivate Voice Instructor
March 2008Present
Da Capo, VA
The Academy of Music, Richmond, VA
Wholesale Guitars, Midlothian, VA
Music World, Colonial Heights, VA
Chorus TeacherAugust 2007June 2009Colonial Heights Public School, Colonial Heights, VA
Led students ages 12-18 in public school chorus curriculum
Incorporated all genres of music into concert performance through school year
Utilized all vocal technique education in leading group rehearsals
Ability to achieve clear tone and proper articulation from school age students
ENDORSEMENTS/LICENSES
VA Professional Teaching License; Music Endorsement K-12/Choral
Valid through June 30, 2012
HONORS/AWARDS
National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS) Local and Regional Winner 2004, 2008,
2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)
2010
Music Educators National Conference (MENC) member
2007 2009
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) member
2007 2009
SKILLS
Proficient in singing Italian, French, German, English, Latin, Spanish
Advanced knowledge of music theory and pedagogyREFERENCES
Charlotte Nelson Aiosa, D.M.A.
Professor of Music
Shenandoah Conservatory
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Governor, NATS Mid-Atlantic Region
Dr. Sue Marsden Boyd
Professor of Piano Accompanying
Shenandoah Conservatory
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Grant Hellmers
Organist, Choral Director
St. Paul s Episcopal Church
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Songbird's Studio, LLC
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3351 Speeks Drive #107
Midlothian, VA, 23112 USAPhone 804-***-****
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