Clara Reeves Cincinnati, OH

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EXPERIENCE

Opera Singer, residing in Cincinnati, OH- Soprano, freelancer 2014- present

Trained in classical technique, diction, and theory for 8 years. Education and experience in speaking/singing Italian, French, and German as well as IPA. Role experiences include Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Morgana in Alcina, Speranza in L’Orfeo, as well as ensemble roles in Le Nozze di Figaro, The Magic Flute, and Die Fledermaus. Boca Restaurant, Downtown Cincinnati, OH — Hostess Graphic Designer, Cincinnati, OH — Artist, self employed 2019- present

Skills in Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. Commissioned for all types of projects, such as poster designs, podcast covers, logos, stickers and portraits. Maintains an orderly self-run business using platforms such as Redbubble, Society6, Instagram, and Facebook to market skills. Boca, Downtown, Cincinnati, OH- Hostess

October 2021- April 2022

Experienced and professional Fine Dining Hostess with great knowledge and understanding of the high-end dining experience. Great skills at making reservations, scheduling, customer service, and planning seating arrangements/server assignments.

Covenant First Presbyterian Church, 717 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH — Choral Scholar

August 2020- present

Leads congregation in music on a weekly basis. Sings solos, duets, and choir pieces that require diligent rehearsal and planning. EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio — Bachelor of Music

August 2018 - May 2022

Attended one of the most prestigious Conservatories in the country. The voice program only accepts 5-10 students per grade. Awarded an academic and merit scholarship and mainted a 3.5 GPA for 4 years. Sang in numerous productions, recitals, and concerts. Took classes in music history, diction, music theory (6 semesters), choir, acting, English, philosophy, Italian, German, and French.

SKILLS

Fine arts proficiency, time

management, customer

service, design, language,

leadership, public and private

education knowledge, and

collaboration.

AWARDS

2021 Matinee Musicale

Competition: 2nd place in the

Voice Division

2019 Undergraduate Scholarship

Competition at CCM: 2nd Place

Winner

Nippert Scholar Recipient; 2019

(Cincinnati Woman’s Club)

2018 National YoungArts

Foundation Merit Winner

2018 Classical Singer Competition

Top 10 Finalist

Shirley Rabb Winston Voice

Scholarship: 1st Place Winner

2018

LANGUAGES

English and beginner

proficiency in French. Diction

training in Italian, German,

and French.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts: High School, Winston-Salem, NC — High School Diploma

August 2016 - May 2018

Attended the only arts boarding school a liated with a public university in the entire country. Spots in the program were allotted via audition and interview only. Learned independence and leadership skills from a young age.

PROJECTS

Senior Recital — April 2022

Programmed an hour long recital of works by women composers from a 300 year time periodongs in English, French, Italian, and German. Extensive research of all composers and poets. Collaborated with a pianist to put on a cohesive and put-together program. Created a promotional poster with original art.

Opera Roles — 2020-21

Memorized and performed an almost three hour opera as a lead, Morgana, in Handel’s Alcina. Memorized and performed a 2 hour opera as the lead, Pamina, in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. Worked with stage directors, conductors, orchestra, and other singers to put on a fully staged show in April and July of 2021.

Digital Design Projects — 2019 to present

-Comic series explaining mental health issues in a comical and informative way

-Wonder Woman series depicting four di erent wonder women of di erent races and cultures

-Opera singer portrait series depicting various legendary opera singers in modern style vignette. Sold on Redbubble as stickers, pillows, tote bags, posters, and art prints

-Ongoing portrait commissions from over fifty customers. Mailed as art-prints to customers or provided digitally.

-Ongoing logo commissions for companies and singers

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