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ANNELI FERNANDEZ
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Education
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA – Master of Music, Choral Conducting May 2013
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL – Bachelor of Arts in Music May 2011
EXPERIENCE
CONDUCTOR, LSU, BATON ROUGE, LA August 2011-May 2013
Conduct the rehearsals and performances of the LSU Chamber Singers, an elite group of graduate-level singers, under the time parameters given in the LSU graduate handbook. Instrumentalists are sometimes required for specific pieces.Give a thorough score study of the piece(s), have sufficient practice and preparation in conducting techniques, and prepare an efficient rehearsal schedule to present to the Director of Choral Studies prior to rehearsal.Must have a detailed research of the composer(s) life and musical style, of the choral selections performed, along with good technique and ability to interpret the music.GRADUATE ASSISTANT, LSU, BATON ROUGE, LA January 2012-December 2012
A graduate student is assigned to each choir at LSU, chosen by the Director of Choral Studies.
Assist the LSU Women s Choir in rehearsal, logistics, and serve as a role model for approximately thirty developing singers.
Prepare complete score studies and conduct choral selections in concert.ASSISTANT CHILDREN S CHOIR DIRECTOR, ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, BATON ROUGE, LA August 2012-Present
Requires singing, conducting, teaching, and at times, piano accompanying abilities for rehearsal.
Aid the director in running rehearsals and help the children sing their best at a church service.
ALTO SECTION LEADER, ZACHARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ZACHARY, LA August 2011-June 2012
Attend one rehearsal and two church services weekly, and sing and prepare for the Christmas and Easter Concerts.
Singing ability and quick sight reading skills are needed to be a leader of a section.
PRIMARY CONDUCTOR, ROLLINS COLLEGE, WINTER PARK, FL August 2009-May 2011
Student conductors are required to take a basic conducting class and a practicum class, which consisted of weekly group lessons.
Students practice conducting techniques prior to, and during, practicum, in which feedback from other students and the director is given.
Primary conductors, who sought greater education in choral conducting, give a senior recital -he/she prepares a few pieces to be performed in a specified concert which requires more frequent private lessons with the director.
PERFORMANCES
CONDUCTED PERFORMANCES
LSU Chamber Singers Concert – Baton Rouge, LA Nov., Dec. 2011, March 2013
LSU Women s Choir – Baton Rouge, LA April 2012, November 2012
Rollins College Vespers Christmas Service – Winter Park, FL December 2009, 2010
Rollins College Spring Choral Concert – Winter Park, FL March 2010, 2011
Rollins College Fall Choral Concert – Winter Park, FL October 2010
Rollins College Orchestra Concert – Winter Park, FL October 2010CHORAL PERFORMANCES
LSU A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers – Baton Rouge, LA August 2011- May 2013
LA ACDA Honor Choir – Baton Rouge, LA October 2011, 2012
Rollins College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers – Winter Park, FL August 2007-May 2011
Bach Festival Choir – Winter Park, FL August-December 2008
AWARDS
Outstanding Student Conductor Award (2010), Hufstader Singing Music Scholarship (2010-2011), Kelly Music Scholarship (2009-2010), Nelson Music Scholarship (2007-2009), Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (2007-2011)
DANCE EXPERIENCE
Ballroom Dancer (amateur, pro/am competition winner) January 2010-July 2011
January 2010-July 2011 Rollins Dance Club (dancer, choreographer) Aug-Dec 2007,2008,2009
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Anneli Fernandez 2013