Opera Singer, Professional Singer
Resume:
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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