Director Assistant

RODERICK PHIPPS-KETTLEWELL

Concert Pianist, Conductor and Musical Educator

PO Box 40128, St. Paul, MN 55104

651-***-**** abqd1z@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Juilliard School of Music, New York Class of 1986

Master of Music Degree in Collaborative Piano

FULL SCHOLARSHIP

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London Class of 1983

Postgraduate Music Studies

FULL SCHOLARSHIP and ACCOMPANIMENT PRIZE

University of Southampton, England Class of 1981

Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Musicology and Musical Analysis

FULL SCHOLARSHIP and AWARDS IN MUSICAL ANALYSIS and PERFORMANCE

Aspen Music School 1985

FELLOWSHIP Accompanist for Vocal Program

American Conservatoire, Fontainebleau, France 1983

FELLOWSHIP Chamber Music

Britten-Pears School, Aldeburgh, England 1982, 1983

Vocal accompanist for classes of Sir Peter Pears, G rard Souzay and Hugues Cu nod

Ravel Academy, St. Jean-de-Luz, France 1980, 1981 and 1982

Assistant to Robin Bowman, Master Classes with G rard Souzay

Royal Academy of Music, London England 1978

Diploma in Piano Teaching and Pedagogy

Private Piano Studies (starting at age 6) England

Curriculum of the Royal Schools of Music

Subjects Studied

1. Piano Technique and Repertoire

2. Fortepiano Technique and Repertoire

3. Harpsichord Technique and Repertoire

4. Period Performance Practice

5. Instrumental Repertoire with Piano (Sonatas and Concertos for all instruments)

6. Piano Chamber Music (Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Sextets)

7. Instrumental Techniques (Strings, Winds, Brass and Percussion)

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8. Conducting

9. **Vocal Repertoire Song and Oratorio

German, French, Italian, Spanish, South American, Scandinavian, Slavic, English and American

10. Lyric Diction for Singers

Italian, French, German, English

11. Languages

French, Italian, German

12. Opera Repertoire Arias, Scenes and Complete Operas

13. Opera Rehearsal Techniques

14. Vocal Coaching Techniques

15. Orchestral Rehearsal Techniques

16. Orchestral Repertoire

17. Choral Rehearsal Techniques and Repertoire

18. Music History and Musicology

19. *Western Cultural History Independent Study

20. Musical Analysis

21. Music Theory

22. Musical Composition

23. Alexander Technique for Performers

Primary Teachers

Piano: Samuel Sanders, Norman Beedie, Anne Schein, Rosemary Wright

Fortepiano and Harpsichord: Christopher Kite, Lionel Party

Period Performance Practice: Christopher Kite, Phillip Pickett

Instrumental Repertoire: Samuel Sanders, Margo Garrett, Gordon Back

Chamber Music: Samuel Sanders, Robert Levin, Hatto Bayerle, Eduard Brunner

Instrumental Techniques: Instrumental teachers at Juilliard and Guildhall

Conducting: Peter Gellhorn, Villem Tausky, John Balme

Vocal Repertoire: Robin Bowman, Paul Hamburger, Dalton Baldwin, Martin Isepp,

Graham Johnson, Marshall Williamson, Margo Garrett

Vocal Coaching Techniques: Robin Bowman, Paul Hamburger, Margo Garrett

Opera: Alberta Masiello, Peter Gellhorn, Robin Bowman, Vincent LaSelva

Lyric Diction: Thomas Grubb, Corradina Caporello

Lieder: Rudolph Piernay, Paul Hamburger, Graham Johnson

French Song: G rard Souzay, Hugues Cu nod, Robin Bowman, Thomas Grubb,

Ir ne Joachin, Jean-Christophe Benoit

American Song: Paul Sperry, Ned Rorem, Lee Hoiby, David Diamond, Jan De Gaetani

English Song: Michael Pilkington, Sir Peter Pears

Vocal Chamber Music: Jan De Gaetani, Adele Addison

Oratorio: Jon Humphrey, Thomas Paul, Noelle Barker, Bernard Dickinson

Music History and Musicology: Peter Evans, David Brown, William Drabkin,

Robin Bowman

Musical Analysis: Peter Evans, Eric Graebner, William Drabkin

Music Theory: Eric Graebner, Louise Talma

Composition: Eric Graebner

Alexander Technique: Nelly Ben-Or

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota 2006

Visiting Professor of Music

Music Appreciation and Music History

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota 1998

Adjunct Professor

Music Theory and Music History

Southwest State University, Marshall, Minnesota 1991-1996

Adjunct Professor and Orchestra Director

Queen's College, New York 1986-1987

Adjunct Professor

Opera Scenes classes: repertoire, casting, vocal coaching

Schubert Club Keyboard Museum, St. Paul, Minnesota 1988-1992

Artist-in-Residence

Lecture-Recitalist on museum s historical pianos

Lecturer on development of piano construction and design

Teacher of Fortepiano technique, performance practice and repertoire

Master classes for piano students from University of Minnesota

Special Programs Host

Minnesota Opera -Wesley Balk Institute 1987, 1988 & 1989

Music Director

Trainer of the Singer-Actor and Vocal Coaches in teaching methods and

operatic repertoire.

Programmer of Opera Scenes - Scenes casting and musical preparation

Developer of innovative training methods/collaboration with Wesley Balk

*Private Piano and Coaching Studio 1976 - present

London, New York, St. Paul/Minneapolis

*All other teaching experience

Resume of Teaching Topics

1. Piano and Fortepiano Technique and Repertoire

2. Piano Accompaniment Technique and Repertoire

3. Chamber Music Coaching

4. Orchestral Training

5. Vocal Coaching Song and Opera

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6. Choir Training and Preparation

7. Opera Repertoire Preparation

8. Music History

9. Music Appreciation

10. Music Theory

11. Lectures on Other Musical and Cultural Subjects

MUSICAL LEADERSHIP

Catholic Church of St. Michael s, Stillwater, Minnesota 2004- present

Choir Director

Episcopal Church St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul 1997-2004

Director of Music and Choirmaster

Bach Society of Minnesota 1997-2000

Artistic Director & Conductor

Wayzata Community Church (UCC) 1989-1996

Director of Music & Choirmaster

Leadership Experience Included:

Founder and Artistic Director of several Music Series:

Programmer of all concerts including piano recitals, chamber music concerts

with members of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota

Orchestra, vocal recitals and orchestral/choral works.

Fundraiser for special Music Series

Fundraiser and co-designer for large 70 rank Tracker Organ Project

Weekly rehearsals to prepare a 30-voice choir for services and concerts

Responsibility for all aspects of large church music programs, including

planning, programming, hiring of singers and orchestras. Managed annual

budget (over $100,000), and musical staff of eight.

Assisted the architects and acoustics consultant in the design for a new

$6,000,000 multi-use sanctuary.

Artaria Chamber Music School - Co-establisher with the Artaria String

Quartet

Musical Program Planner and Coordinator for various Musical Organizations

Fundraising for the acquisition of a concert Steinway D piano for Wayzata

Community Church from the Ordway Music Theater

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Creator of a learning environment for all active musicians in churches and

musical organizations, including classes for singer improvement

Worked with the above organizations boards and committees on planning and

budgeting

Other Related Musical Experience

Bobby McFerrin (Creative Chair, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra) 2000-2001

Musical Assistant and Vocal Ensemble Coordinator

Tracked musical development of a creative project with 12 singers, in

close collaboration with Bobby McFerrin, including musical transcription.

Coordinated singers, schedules, payroll and venues for the workshops

Transcribed McFerrin compositions for Yo-Yo Ma to perform with the St.

Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Adjudicator for Music Competitions 1998-2004

Schubert Club, Northwestern College,

Minnesota Music Teacher s Association.

PERFORMANCES

Piano and Fortepiano Solo

Concertos

Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra, Mozart Concerto No. 27, 2006

Minneapolis Civic Orchestra, Schumann Piano Concerto, 1997

Minnetonka Chamber Orchestra, Mozart Concerto No. 21, 1996

Mississippi Valley Chamber Orchestra, Mozart Concerto No. 9 (on

Fortepiano), 1989

University of Southampton, England - Mozart Concerto, No 9, 1983

Solo Recitals

Mozart s 250th Anniversary Concert, 2006

St. John s Music Series, 1999, 2001, 2004

Wayzata Music Series, 1989, 1993, 1996

Schubert Club Lunchtime Series, 1990-92

Bach Society Concert, (works of Bach) 1999

St. Paul Early Music Series Fortepiano, 1991

Schubert Club Early Music Series Fortepiano, 1989

University of Southampton, England Senior Recital - 1983

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Conducting

Orchestral

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra concerts, including symphonic and

concerto repertoire, 5 Seasons; 1991-1996

Special programs with poet Bill Holm (Minnesota Poet Laureate), and to

celebrate Southwest State University s 25th Anniversary, 1995

Wayzata Music Series many concerts, including English String Music

program with poet Kevin Crossley-Holland as narrator, 1995

Conducted various community orchestras and a youth orchestra of the

Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestras in symphonic repertoire. 2002-

present

Choral (selection)

Handel Messiah, 1990, 1995, 2006

Durufl Requiem, 2004

Bach St. John Passion, 2000

Bach 6 Motets, 1998-2000

Bach Hunt Cantata, 1999

Bach Magnificat, 1990

Mozart Requiem, 1991, 1995

Faur Requiem, 1992, 1996

Haydn Nicolai Mass, 1989

Mozart Coronation Mass, 1993

Respighi Lauda per la nativita, 1994

Rossini Petite Messe Solanelle, 1995, 1998

Opera

Mikado (Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company) March, 2007

Princess Ida (Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company) 2006

Conducted for Minnesota Opera's New Music Theater Ensemble at the

Southern Theater in conjunction with the Minnesota Composer's Forum,

1988

Vocal Accompanying

Recitals

Carnegie Hall s Weill Recital Hall with soprano Patricia Kent, 2002

Rockford, IL and Melbourne, FL with Metropolitan Opera Bass Dean

Peterson, 2003-2005

Plymouth Music Series Midwest premiere of Bernstein s Arias and

Barcarolles, with Phillip Brunelle, 1990

House of Hope Music Series in conjunction with the Schubert Club

Museum, 1988-92

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Numerous recitals in Minneapolis/St. Paul 1987-present

Ottumwa, Iowa Artist Residency - Community Concerts - 1986

Metropolitan Opera National Auditions Winners Recitals, 1986-7

Aldeburgh Festival, England Vocal Recital, 1983

Wigmore Hall, London Recital, 1983

Purcell Room, South Bank,London Recital, 1983

Barbican Centre and performances for the Lord Mayor of London, 1982-

83

Auditions Accompanist

Juilliard School Entrance Auditions 1986 and 1987

Minnesota Opera 1987-93

New York National Operatic Auditions 1983-87

Metropolitan Opera Auditions - 1998-2000 Accompanied singers for

three seasons at the Upper Midwest auditions in a wide range of operatic

arias.

Opera Scenes

Queen s College, 1986-87

National Tour of Marriage of Figaro - Traveled as pianist and Music

Director for Community Concerts, 1987

Choral Preparation

Formed Minneapolis Chamber Choir to provide chorus for the

Minneapolis Chamber Symphony, conductor by Jere Lanz, 1991

Minnesota Youth Symphonies

Organized and prepared choruses for concerts at Orchestra Hall, 1999-

2000

Ex Machina - early music group - prepared chorus for performances of

Dido and Aeneas, 1990

Opera Repetiteur

New York Grand Opera, 1987

New York Lyric Opera, 1985

Boston Lyric Opera, 1986

Liederkranz Foundation, 1983-86

Guildhall School 5 Operas, 1982-3

Metropolitan Opera singers; coaching and lessons, 1985-7

New York City Opera singers; coaching and lessons, 1984-87

Royal Opera singers; coaching and lessons, 1982-3

English National Opera singers; coaching and lessons, 1982-3

Glyndebourne Opera singers; coaching and lessons, 1982-3

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Rehearsal Pianist

Assistant to principal conductors Edo de Waart (Minnesota Orchestra),

Hugh Wolff, Christopher Hogwood and Bobby McFerrin (Saint Paul

Chamber Orchestra) in rehearsals with vocal soloists. 1987-present

Minnesota Chorale rehearsals with Joel Revzen, 1987-1992

Lessons and Master Classes

G rard Souzay Master Classes in St. Jean-de-Luz, France, 1982-83

G rard Souzay Master Classes in Aldeburgh, England, 1983

Hugues Cu nod Master Class in London, 1982

Hugues Cu nod Master Class in Aldeburgh, England, 1982

Sir Peter Pears s private lessons accompanist, 1982-83

Vera Rosza s (Kiri Te Kanawa s teacher) private lessons accompanist,

1982-83

Instrumental Piano Accompaniment

Recital with Adam Kuenzel, (Principal Flute, Minnesota Orchestra) 2006

National Suzuki Conference - Recital with Peter Lloyd (Principal Bass,

Minnesota Orchestra), 2006

University of Minnesota, Faculty recitals 1987-present

Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis with Adam Kuenzel for the Flute

Experience 1991

St. John s Music Series numerous recitals, 1997-2004

Wayzata Music Series numerous recitals, 1989-96

Lincoln Center (Alice Tully Hall and Paul Hall), Carnegie Recital Hall,

and Merkin Hall in New York, 1983-87

Juilliard, Guildhall, University of Minnesota - Student Recitals 1983-

present

Chamber Music (selection)

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Chamber Music Series, April 2007

St. John s Music Series numerous recitals with musicians from the

Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, 1997-2004

Wayzata Music Series Numerous performances, 1989-96

Orchestral Musician

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra regular additional keyboard musician

1999-present

Minneapolis Chamber Symphony Keyboard/Piano, 1991

Royal Albert Hall, London Orchestral Bass in Messiah, 1975

Southampton, England - Orchestral Bass, 1978-81

Southampton, England, Pianist, Percussion and Bass in Contemporary

Ensemble, 1978-81

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Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Orchestral Bass with John Shirley Quirk,

soloist

Buckinghamshire County Youth Orchestra, England - Orchestral Bass and

Percussion, 1974-78

Events Pianist, Cabaret and Theater

Amad Music: Music Services Business providing and accounting for

extensive experience as a solo pianist for special events, in both classical

and jazz styles. Customized programming from a wide repertoire to match

customer's needs. 1987-present

Juilliard Drama Center. Assistant Music Director for "Beggar's Opera"

with director Michael Langham 1984

Accompanied jazz singer, Cookie Coleman, in a theatrical revue, based on

a Second World War Romance, including Swing Tunes, 2004

Theatre Exchange in Minneapolis; Pianist and Music Director, including

Ghosts in Greasepaint (a Music Hall revue), and also as composer of

incidental music for Berkoff s Fall of the House of Usher 1993-94

Off-Broadway productions Music Director, 1986-87

Performances in professional jazz and cabaret bands throughout the south

of England 1978-81

High Wycombe, England - Performances on bass guitar and piano in Big

Band jazz orchestras and small ensembles 1974-1978

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

Lectures

Talks

Southwest State University Mozart and the Masons, 2006

Minnesota Opera pre-performance Opera Talks, 1987-88

Numerous lectures for churches and other organizations

Lecture Recitals

Concord School of Philosophy, 2006

Broadcasts

Radio

A Prairie Home Companion Live broadcast with Tenor Richard

Troxell, 2006

Minnesota Public Radio - Live performances including the Morning

Show, Live from Landmark, and performances from Lake Harriet

Bandshell, 1989-2004

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Minnesota Public Radio - Solo piano on two live Literary shows,

Catherine Lanpher, host, from the Fitzgerald Theater, 2004-5

WCAL broadcasts including Moods, muses and music . Programmed

this special event for the Minnesota Mental Health Association at the

Children s Theater in collaboration with author Kay Redfield

Jamieson. Explored the connection between creativity and mental

illness, 1995

Television

Today Show, national TV, with operatic bass Simon Estes, 1986

RECORDINGS: Sold over One Million Discography includes:

Piano Singer (solo piano)

Classical Piano Favorites (solo piano)

Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky s original piano version) and

Satie s Trois Gymnop dies.

Classics for the Soul (with violinist Yuri Merzhevsky as pianist and

producer)

The Winds of Mars (solo keyboard music of Bach)

Beethoven Naturally (solo piano)

Mozart Naturally (solo piano)

Debussy naturally (solo piano)

Chopin Naturally (solo piano)

Curiously Classical (for Baby Genius to accompany Curious George

books with Tamas Strasser and Norbert Nielubowski as pianist and

producer)

Classics for Children (with Julia Bogorad and Peter McGuire)

La vie int rieure (French Song Recital with soprano Patricia Kent as

pianist and producer)

God in every heart (Sacred music of Rush Tully as pianist and

producer)

Ireland Remembered (with singer Jerry Hinks as pianist and

producer)

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COMPOSITIONS:

Gloria, Alleluia, Sanctus and Fraction Anthem (Episcopal Service

music) commissioned in 2003 by the Episcopal Church of St. John the

Evangelist, St. Paul.

Good Shepherd of the Sheep (Sung Collect - anthem for choir)

Creator of the stars of night (anthem for the dedication of

Granlund s Aegis ) for choir, brass and organ

Go ye therefore (anthem for a capella choir)

Psalm 100 (anthem with bells and trumpets)

Easter Fanfare and Introit (Why seek ye the living among the dead?)

For by water and the Holy Spirit (for children s choir and bells)

Dedication Fanfare (for Wayzata Community Church brass sextet

and timpani)

Double Fan-fare (fanfare for St. Michael s, written for the installation

of Fr. John LeVoir)

St. Paul s Service Music, commissioned in 2005 by St. Paul s

Episcopal Church, Owatonna, Minnesota. Settings of Kyrie, First

Song of Isaiah, Alleluia, Sanctus, Great Amen, Fraction Anthem and

Blessing

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