8008 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Apt. 18-05 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810 Andre Chiang, baritone 251.786.1880 [email protected] Curriculum Vitae www.andrechiangbaritone.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance with a Minor in Arts Administration Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) August 2017 – May 2020 (anticipated graduation) Additional completed course work for a Minor in Vocal Pedagogy Final Project: Lecture Recital and Written Document entitled “A Performance Guide to Kurt Erickson’s Song Cycle Here, Bullet” 4.0 Grade Point Average
Master of Music in Vocal Performance Manhattan School of Music (New York, NY) August 2008 – May 2010 3.942 Grade Point Average
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with a Minor in General Business University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL) August 2006 – May 2008 Summa Cum Laude 3.95 Grade Point Average
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (started) University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) August 2003 – May 2006 3.976 Grade Point Average
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT and TEACHING
Doctoral Teaching Assistant at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA Fall 2017 to Spring 2020 • Teach MUS 2130 and MUS 3130: Applied Voice Lessons, which involved assigning repertoire, weekly lessons, developing vocal technique in varying genres, informing lyric diction and preparing for jury evaluations, student sharing (splitting lesson time with a major professor at a half hour each), and student mentoring (bimonthly lessons at a half hour a piece); taught between nine and twelve students per semester • Taught MUS 1001.1: Beginning Class Voice, which involved technical instruction on healthy vocal production in a variety of genres and on a variety of performance aspects in a group and individual setting, with a class size of thirteen students • Assisted with MUS 7170.1: Advanced Vocal Pedagogy, involved class preparation and organization • Assisted with MUS 3018: Vocal Pedagogy, involved tutoring and question and answer sessions • Assist with the studios of Professor Dennis Jesse and Dr. Loraine Sims in regard to organization
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 1 • Temporary replacement professor for THTR 3900.4: Acting the Song, which involved using acting techniques and vocal techniques to improve the performance of musical theatre, with a class size of eleven students • Temporary studio professor covering primary duties (teaching/coaching students and running studio class) while professor(s) are away on professional engagements and other leave; taught between five and eight students per cover
Instructor of Music at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL Fall 2015 to Spring 2017 • Instructed MUS 202 and MUS 203: Vocal Diction I and II, which involved teaching lyric vocal diction in English, Italian, German, French, and Latin using the International Phonetic Alphabet’s effective, with a class size between seven and thirteen students per semester • Instructed MUA 221 and 222: Applied Voice, which involved individual, half-hour to hour-long private lessons in vocal technique and performance, the selection of appropriate vocal repertoire, and performance practice guidance; typically taught between five and eight students per semester • Instructed MUE 120: Elementary Class Voice, which involved teaching technical skills and performance practice to non- majors wishing to improve vocally in a group and individual setting, with a class size of six • Assisted with MUO 116: USA Opera Theatre, which involved directing scenes from opera and musical theatre, coaching of language, guidance of stage presence, preparation of roles, and covering rehearsal running duties as well as directing • Provided musical direction at the collegiate level for the Department of Theatre and Dance
Private Voice Studio Fall 2006 to present • Teach classical, contemporary, and crossover vocal techniques in a private or group setting, in person or online through Skype or FaceTime technology; typically taught seven to fifteen students per term or semester • Choose repertoire for students’ use to improve their technique and their vocal aesthetic/tonal goals and encourage students to sing in multiple genres • Prepare students for competitions, auditions, roles, and performances with vocal, movement, and acting coaching • Provide masterclasses focusing on vocal technique, performance, vocal habilitation, vocal rehabilitation, vocal health/wellness, lyric language, genre specific style, and insight into a career in music • Provide guidance for students’ further career development and readied students for college admissions • Write recommendation letters for students for acceptance into schools, programs, scholarships, and auditions
Faculty Member and Private/Group Instructor at the PACT in Mobile, AL Fall 2019 to present • Teach private and group voice lessons along with musical and theatrical coachings • Contracted to help prepare students for auditions and performances • Other duties similar to Private Voice Studio work
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 2 CERTIFICATIONS and TEACHING CENTRIC PROGRAMS
Summer Vocology Institute (SVI) with The National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT with the designation of “NCVS trained Vocologist” at completion Summer 2019 • “This unique program combines speech science, vocal pedagogy, medicine, and theater training. SVI gives real world experience in applying these concepts to laboratory, performance, and health services settings.” From www.ncvs.org • Instructors included: • Ingo Titze, PhD. (NCVS, U. of Utah) • Starr Cookman, MA, CCC-SLP (U. of Connecticut) • Lynn Maxfield, CCC-SLP (NCVS, U. of Utah) • Lynn Helding, MM (U. of Southern California) • Aaron Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP (New York University) • Kate DeVore, MA, CCC-SLP (TotalVoice) • Dr. Kittie Verdolini Abbott, CCC-SLP (U. of Delaware) • Matt Edwards, DMA (Shenandoah University) • The blocks of classes covered are MUSC 6621.30: “Principles of Voice Production”, MUSC 6622.30: “Instrumentation for Voice Analysis”, MUSC 6623.30: “Voice Habilitation”, and MUSC 6624.30: “Voice for Performers”. • http://www.ncvs.org/svi_infous.html
The Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy Institute in Winchester, VA Summer 2018 • The Institute is operated by a diverse faculty and housed in the facilities at Shenandoah University and Conservatory. • Attended the latter two sessions (out of three) of the Institute: Resonance and Articulation for CCM Singers and CCM Styles and Performance Practice and attained graduate credit for CCM Pedagogy • Sessions included masterclasses, hands-on lectures, movement, advanced CCM genre specific techniques, functional training/listening, technology (microphones, etc.), and possible private lessons. • https://www.ccminstitute.com/
NATS Intern Program at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO Summer 2018 • The ten-day program matches interns with NATS master teachers to continue refining the skills needed to teach a variety of students in multiple genres and address vocal issues through individualized instruction and oversight. • Instructors included and presented: • Margaret Cusack, MM (Rider University) • Jan Prokop, DMA (Montclair State University) “Discussion on Vocal Registration” “Align your Body: Free your Voice” • Matt Edwards, DMA (Shenandoah University) • Arlene Shrut, DMA (U. of North Carolina at Greensboro) “Teaching Musical Theatre and Pop/Rock Styles” “Coaching: The Sister Act” • Brian Gill, DMA (Indiana University) “What’s in Your Portfolio? Artistic Planning for “Guiding Principles for Voice Training” Collaborative Pianists” • Mentored by Brian Gill, DMA, of Indiana University • Received a Barbara Doscher Award for being a NATS Intern • Received a Travel Award from the Southeastern Region of NATS to attend the program • https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/_article.html/What_s_New/NATS_Announces_Participants_in_2018_Intern_Program
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 3 DIRECT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Classes teaching and taught at Louisiana State University: Fall 2017 to Spring 2020 • MUS 1001.1: Beginning Class Voice (one semester) • MUS 2130: Applied Voice Lessons [half hour per week] (four semesters) • MUS 3018: Vocal Pedagogy [Graduate Assistant] (one semester) • MUS 3130: Applied Voice Lessons [whole hour per week] (four semesters) • THTR 3900.4: Acting the Song [Covered] (one semester) • MUS 7170.1: Advanced Vocal Pedagogy [Graduate Assistant] (one semester)
Classes taught at the University of South Alabama: Fall 2015 to Spring 2017 • MUO 116: University of South Alabama Opera Theatre [assisted and covered] (four semesters) • MUE 120: Elementary Class Voice (one semester) • MUS 202: Vocal Diction I [English, Italian, and Latin] (two semesters) • MUS 203: Vocal Diction II [French and German] (two semesters) • MUA 221: Applied Voice [half hour per week] (four semesters) • MUA 222: Applied Voice [whole hour per week] (four semesters)
Cover teaching for Brandon Hendrickson, DMA, at Louisiana State University Spring 2019, • Assumed primary teaching duties while the professor was away on professional engagements Fall 2018 Cover teaching for Professor Dennis Jesse at Louisiana State University Spring 2019, • Assumed primary teaching duties while the professor was away on professional engagements Fall 2018 Cover teaching for Phyllis Horridge at “Singing Lessons with Phyllis” in Baton Rouge, LA Spring 2019 • Assumed primary teaching duties while the teacher was away on a professional engagement
Master Class Clinician, Lecturer, and Coach at the University of Portland (OR) (10/28/19) Fall 2019 • With University of Portland students in their voice class and lyric theater class Master Class Clinician at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR (10/24/19) Fall 2019 • With Oregon State University undergraduate and graduate students Master Class Clinician and Guest Lecturer at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (3/4/2019) Spring 2019 • With the University Singers discussing vocal technique and habilitation in lecture form and providing individual coachings Master Class Clinician at the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL (2/13/2019) Winter 2019 • With University of Mobile graduate students Guest Coaching Hours at the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL (2/13/2019) Winter 2019 • With University of Mobile undergraduate and graduate students Master Class Clinician for Lyric Diction at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (1/24/2019) Winter 2019 • With University of Central Oklahoma students in the English Song class Master Class Clinician at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (1/24/2019) Winter 2019 • With University of Central Oklahoma students
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 4 Master Class Clinician at Texarkana College in Texarkana, AR (10/3/2018) Fall 2018 • With the local NFMC chapter and Texarkana College students Master Class Clinician at Ouachita Baptist University in Ouachita, AR (10/1/2018) Fall 2018 • With the local NFMC chapter and Ouachita Baptist University students Guest Coaching Hours at the University of Mobile in Mobile, AL Spring 2018 • Coached students of Kathryn Hedlund, DMA, Patrick Jacobs, DMA, and Darla Earnest Master Class Clinician at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL (10/19/2017) Fall 2017 • With the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and University of Alabama at Huntsville and Oakwood University students Presented “Presenting Professional Audition Materials” seminar at the University of South Alabama Fall 2016 • A seminar on creating audition materials including résumés, headshots, biographies, recordings, and audition tools
Scene Director for an Opera Scenes Program at Louisiana State University connected with Student NATS Spring 2019 • Directed the trio “I am so proud” from The Mikado Musical Coach for “Collabaret” with the Music Theatre Club of Louisiana State University Fall 2018 • Coached show tunes and original music with the participants of the cabaret Movement and Acting Coaching for Mary Lieberman’s Master’s Recital Fall 2018 • Provided coaching for the recital in LSU’s Recital Hall on 11/6/2018 Music Director for The Fabulous Fable Factory at the USA Department of Theatre and Dance Spring 2017 • Led music rehearsals, oversaw the creation of tracks, and advised the musical aspects of the production Diction Coach for La Vie parisienne by Offenbach at the University of South Alabama Opera Theatre Spring 2017 • Coached the singers’ French and German diction Scene Director for an Opera Scenes Program at the University of South Alabama Fall 2016 • Directed a duet from La traviata, a chorus from Don Pasquale, and solo arias from A Streetcar Named Desire, Così fan tutte, and Das Land des Lächelns Diction Coach for H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan at the University of South Alabama Opera Theatre Spring 2016 • Coached the singers’ lyric English diction and sung British accent
PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL APPEARANCES * = with orchestra
Mercutio Roméo et Juliette Natchez Festival of Music (MS) May 2020* Mercutio Roméo et Juliette Mississippi Opera (Jackson, MS) Apr. 2020* Rambaldo Fernandez La rondine Mobile Opera (AL) Mar. 2020* Dandini La cenerentola Dayton Opera (OH) Feb./Mar. 2020* Yamadori Madama Butterfly Portland Opera (OR) Oct. 2019* Il Commissario Imperiale Madama Butterfly Portland Opera (OR) Oct. 2019* Pirate King The Pirates of Penzance Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre June 2019* (New Orleans, LA) Schaunard La bohème Natchez Festival of Music (MS) May 2019* Senex (cover) A Funny Thing Happened Natchez Festival of Music (MS) May 2019* on the Way to the Forum
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 5 Schaunard La bohème Mississippi Opera (Jackson, MS) Apr. 2019* Conte Gil Il segreto di Susanna Mobile Opera (AL) Feb. 2019 Sam Trouble in Tahiti Enid Symphony Orchestra (OK) Jan. 2019* Sam Trouble in Tahiti Painted Sky Opera (Oklahoma City, OK) Jan. 2019* Performer Arias and Barcarolles (staged) Painted Sky Opera (Oklahoma City, OK) Jan. 2019 Young Priest Rosanna DCINY at Carnegie Hall (Weill Hall) (NY) Oct. 2018 Escamillo La tragédie de Carmen Louisiana Opera (Monroe, LA) May 2018 Charlie Three Decembers Painted Sky Opera (Oklahoma City, OK) May 2018* Young Priest Rosanna Louisiana Sinfonietta (Baton Rouge, LA) Apr. 2018* Schaunard La bohème Mobile Opera (AL) Mar. 2018* Il Commissario Imperiale Madama Butterfly Pensacola Opera (FL) Jan. 2018* Yamadori Madama Butterfly Pensacola Opera (FL) Jan. 2018* King Melchior Amahl and the Night Visitors Opéra Louisiane (Baton Rouge, LA) Dec. 2017* Etienne Grandet The Naughty Marietta Birmingham Music Club (AL) June 2017* Belcore L’elisir d’amore Opera Birmingham (AL) Mar. 2017* Fiorello Il barbiere di Siviglia Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Oct./Nov. 2016* Un uffiziale Il barbiere di Siviglia Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Oct./Nov. 2016* Guglielmo (Young Artist Perf.) Così fan tutte Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) July 2016 Motorcycle Cop Dead Man Walking Shreveport Opera (LA) Apr. 2016* Guard 1 Dead Man Walking Shreveport Opera (LA) Apr. 2016* Marco Gianni Schicchi Mobile Opera (AL) Mar. 2016* Bogdanovitch The Merry Widow Pensacola Opera (FL) Feb. 2016* King Melchior Amahl and the Night Visitors Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) Dec. 2015* Morales Carmen Shreveport Opera (LA) Oct. 2015* Le Dancaïre Carmen Shreveport Opera (LA) Oct. 2015* Henry Higgins (cover) My Fair Lady Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) Aug. 2015* Yamadori Madama Butterfly Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) July 2015* Barone Douphol La traviata Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Mar. 2015* Falke Die Fledermaus Portland Opera (OR) Nov. 2014* Anthony Hope Sweeney Todd Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Sept./Oct. 2014* Le Dancaïre Carmen Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Mar./Apr. 2014* Escamillo (cover) Carmen Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Mar./Apr. 2014* Harlekin (cover) Ariadne auf Naxos Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Feb. 2014* Second Priest The Magic Flute Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Nov./Dec. 2013* Papageno (cover) The Magic Flute Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Nov./Dec. 2013* Ford (cover) Falstaff Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Sept./Oct. 2013* Elk (Workshop) The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) July 2013 Camel (Workshop) The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) July 2013 Lancelot (Young Artist Perf.) Camelot Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) Aug. 2013* Ford Falstaff Portland Opera (OR) May 2013* Argante Rinaldo Portland Opera (OR) Mar. 2013*
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 6 Sciarrone Tosca Portland Opera (OR) Feb. 2013* Guglielmo Così fan tutte Washington Idaho Symphony (Moscow, ID)Jan. 2013* Don Giovanni (cover) Don Giovanni Portland Opera (OR) Nov. 2012* Maximilian Candide Portland Opera (OR) May 2012* Captain Candide Portland Opera (OR) May 2012* Younger Galileo Galileo Galilei Portland Opera (OR) Mar./Apr. 2012* Salviati Galileo Galilei Portland Opera (OR) Mar./Apr. 2012* Yamadori Madama Butterfly Portland Opera (OR) Feb. 2012* L’Ufficiale del registro Madama Butterfly Portland Opera (OR) Feb. 2012* Il Conte (cover) Le nozze di Figaro Portland Opera (OR) Nov. 2011* Captain (cover) The Death of Klinghoffer Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) June/July 2011* Shepherd (cover) Pelléas and Mélisande Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) June/July 2011* Sciarrone Tosca Shreveport Opera (LA) Apr. 2011* Un carceriere Tosca Shreveport Opera (LA) Apr. 2011* El Gallo The Fantasticks Shreveport Opera (LA) Feb. 2010* Masetto Don Giovanni Shreveport Opera (LA) Oct. 2010* The Count (cover) The Marriage of Figaro Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) June/July 2010* Mr. Lindquist (cover) A Little Night Music Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) June/July 2010* Masetto Don Giovanni Tuscia Operafestival (Viterbo, Italy) July 2009* Fouquier-Tinville Andrea Chénier Mobile Opera (AL) Mar. 2008* Dottore Grenvil La traviata Mobile Opera (AL) Oct. 2007* Un vecchio zingaro Il trovatore Mobile Opera (AL) Mar. 2007* L’Ufficiale del registro Madama Butterfly Opera Birmingham (AL) Mar. 2006*
PROFESSIONAL CONCERT APPEARANCES
As the Baritone/Bass/Featured Soloist: Requiem (Mozart) Rapides Symphony Orchestra (Alexandria, LA) Mar. 2020 NFMC Performance: Christmas Event Metairie Music Club (LA) Dec. 2019 “East & West: A Special Evening of Song” Portland Opera (OR) Oct. 2019 Gran Misa (Martin Palmeri) DCINY in Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) (New York, NY) June 2019* WORLD PREMIERE (part of the “¡Buena Onda! Music From South America” Concert) Carmina Burana (Orff) Canterbury Voices (Oklahoma City, OK) Apr. 2019* “The Spiritual Side of Les Misérables” Christ in the City (Shreveport, LA) Apr. 2019 As Javert and the Bishop Carmina Burana (Orff) (excerpts) Wind Ensemble at Central Connecticut State U. (New Britain, CT) Mar. 2019 Svatební košile (Dvořák) Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (CA) Jan. 2019* (The Spectre’s Bride) As Narrator Messiah (Handel) (Complete) Symphony Chorus of New Orleans (LA) Dec. 2018* Performances in Chalmette and New Orleans, LA
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 7 Messiah (Handel) (Christmas) Saint Paul’s Singers (Mobile, AL) Dec. 2018* Messiah (Handel) (Christmas) Eastern Shore Choral Society at First Baptist Church (Fairhope, AL) Dec. 2018* Performances in Fairhope and Spanish Fort, AL Matinee Musicale Club Performance Matinee Musicale Club (Brookhaven, MS) Nov. 2018 “The Spiritual Side of Les Misérables” Christ in the City (Baton Rouge, LA) Aug. 2018 As Javert and the Bishop Saint Paul (Mendelssohn) Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (CA) July 2018* As Saint Paul “Winter Gala”: Rigoletto & Carmen Mobile Opera (AL) Feb. 2018 As Rigoletto and Escamillo in select scenes Carmina Burana (Orff) Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra (LA) Feb. 2018* “This is Christmas” Spring Hill Baptist Church [Three Performances] (Mobile, AL) Dec. 2017* Bach BWV140 “Wachet auf” Choirs of the University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL) Nov. 2017* Messiah (Handel) (Complete) Prisma Vocal Ensemble (Shreveport, LA) Nov. 2017* Carmina Burana (Orff) Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (AL) Oct. 2017* “Hallelujah” by William Walker Red Shift (for the Louisiana ACDA Conference in New Orleans, LA) Oct. 2017 The Path of Miracles (Joby Talbot) Red Shift (Baton Rouge, LA) Oct. 2017 As Ensemble (B1/B2/B3) Lord Nelson Mass (Haydn) Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) May 2017* Serenade to Music (Vaughan Williams) Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) May 2017* Lord Nelson Mass (Haydn) Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (Niceville, FL) May 2017* Carmina Burana (Orff) Symphony Chorus of New Orleans (LA) at French Quarter Fest Apr. 2017* Carmina Burana (Orff) Symphony Chorus of New Orleans (LA) at Loyola University Mar. 2017* “Winter Gala”: opera scenes Mobile Opera (AL) Feb. 2017 As Escamillo (Carmen) and Enrico (Lucia di Lammermoor) Messiah (Handel) (Christmas) Festival de Noël (Shreveport, LA) Nov. 2016* Mass in D (Dvořák) Mobile Opera (AL) Nov. 2016 “Virginia Opera and Battersea Virginia Opera (Concert in Petersburg, VA) July 2016 Foundation present Arias and Duets” Messiah (Handel) (Christmas) Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) Dec. 2015* Requiem (Fauré) First United Methodist Church (Fairhope, AL) Oct. 2015* Ninth Symphony (Beethoven) Richmond Symphony (VA) Sept. 2015* “This is Christmas” Spring Hill Baptist Church (Mobile, AL) Dec. 2014* “Opera in the Park” Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Sept. 2014* Performances in Norfolk and Richmond, VA Requiem (Fauré) First Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) Mar. 2014* “Opera in the Park” Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Sept. 2013* Performances in Norfolk and Richmond, VA “Big Night” Gala Portland Opera (OR) Sept. 2012* “Big Night” Gala Portland Opera (OR) Sept. 2011* Songs of Travel (Vaughan Williams) Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra (New York, NY) Jan. 2011*
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 8 Requiem (Fauré) Ocean Springs Chorale (MS) Fall 2010* The Seven Last Words of Christ (Dubois) Episcopal Church of Our Savior (New York, NY) Spring 2009* Aria Concert Program Tuscia Operafestival (Viterbo, Italy) July 2009 “A Romantic Evening” LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (GA) Spring 2007* Messiah (Handel) (Christmas) Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) Dec. 2007*
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, and GRANTS
Winner Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra Vocal Soloist Competition (CA) Jan. 2019 Semi-Finalist 47th William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition (MI) Winter 2018 Winner Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra Vocal Soloist Competition (CA) Summer 2018 Second Runner-Up Mobile Opera Madame Rose Palmai-Tenser Scholarship Competition (AL) Jan. 2018 First Place 45th NATS Artist Awards National Competition (NY) Jan. 2018 First Place 45th NATS Artist Awards Southeastern Regional Competition (GA) Fall 2017 First Place 59th National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial Young Artist Competition (OH) Summer 2017 Semi-Finalist Opera Columbus Cooper-Bing Vocal Competition (OH) Summer 2017 Fifth Place Opera Birmingham 39th Vocal Competition (AL) Summer 2017 Semi-Finalist James Toland Vocal Arts Competition (CA) Spring 2017 Kentucky Chapter Winner Dorothy Lincoln-Smith Voice Competition Spring 2017 Finalist New York Lyric Opera Theatre Competition – Division II (NY) Fall 2015 Fifth Place Annapolis Opera Competition (MD) Spring 2015 Honorable Mention Shreveport Opera “Singer of the Year” Competition (LA) Spring 2011 Regional Finalist Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: Mid-South Regional (TN) Spring 2011 Winner Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: Arkansas District Fall 2010 First Place Franco-American Vocal Category Grand Concours de Chant (TX) Summer 2010 Finalist Liederkranz Lieder and Art Song Competition (NY) Spring 2010 First Place Eisenberg-Fried Concerto Competition at the Manhattan School of Music (NY) Spring 2010 First Place Birmingham Music Club Young Artist Competition (AL) Spring 2008 First Place La Grange Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition (GA) Spring 2008 Verdi Award Winner Orpheus Competition: Student category (TN) Spring 2007 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Fourth Year Men: Collegiate Spring 2007 First Place Alabama NFMC Competition – Men’s Voice (Catherine Howard Award) Spring 2006 Second Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Third Year Men: Collegiate Spring 2006 Second Place NATS Student Auditions (SE Region) – Third Year Men: Collegiate Spring 2006 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Second Year Men: Collegiate Spring 2005 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – First Year Men: Collegiate Spring 2004 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Advanced High School Men Spring 2003 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Advanced High School Men Spring 2002 First Place NATS Student Auditions (AL) – Beginning High School Men Spring 2001
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 9 Involved with the Second-Place winner of the National Opera Association’s Opera Production Competition Spring 2018 • The production was The Cunning Little Vixen singing the Forester with Louisiana State University Opera. Advanced to the National Southeastern Theatre Conference from the Alabama Screening in Mobile, AL Spring 2007 • Audition screening for the national conference with judges and comments for a ninety second audition
Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) 2019 Love of Learning Award from the National PKP Fall 2019 • Award given to select applicants for career development, research, and/or travel Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) 2019 Outstanding Terminal Degree Award from the LSU Chapter of PKP Spring 2019 • Award given to the most outstanding member of the LSU Chapter of PKP pursuing a terminal degree Alpha Corinne Mayfield Award in Opera Performance from the National Federation of Music Clubs Spring 2019 • National award given to an applicant involving Operatic performance and resume Martha Marcks Mack Senior Vocal Award from the National Federation of Music Clubs Spring 2018 • National award given to a Doctor of Musical Arts Candidate in Voice for continued study
Paul Groves Voice Scholarship from Louisiana State University 2019/20 • Awarded to a full-time voice performance major School of Music Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University (second consecutive year) 2019/20 • Awarded to a full-time opera music major in the LSU School of Music Turner Fischer Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University (third consecutive year) 2019/20 • Awarded for outstanding study and performance in opera and voice William M. Newman Memorial Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University 2018/19 • Awarded for involvement with LSU Opera and presentation for BRAVO (Baton Rouge Area Volunteers for Opera) School of Music Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University 2018/19 • Awarded to a full-time opera music major in the LSU School of Music Turner Fischer Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University (second consecutive year) 2018/19 • Awarded for outstanding study and performance in opera and voice Turner Fischer Opera Scholarship from Louisiana State University 2017/18 • Awarded for outstanding study and performance in opera and voice Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistantship from Louisiana State University (three-year contract) 2017 to 2020 • Stipend and tuition waiver granted to full-time Doctoral candidates for voice area duties performed Baton Rouge Opera Guild Scholarship for Louisiana State University 2017/18 • Awarded for acquisition and retention of students through scholarship and assistantship Edgar Foster Daniels Scholarship in Voice from the Manhattan School of Music (two-year award) 2008 to 2010 • Award covering half the cost of tuition as a voice major Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship from the University of South Alabama 2007/08 • Awarded by committee to students who excel academically and represent the music department Merit Scholarship through the Department of Music at the University of South Alabama 2006/07 • Awarded by the Department of Music for talented individuals in vocal performance Full Tuition Scholarship from the School of Music at the University of Alabama (for three years) 2003 to 2006 • Awarded by the school of music to outstanding, talented incoming Freshmen
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 10 Merit Scholarship from the Culverhouse College of Commerce at the University of Alabama 2003/04 • Awarded by the Culverhouse College of Commerce for incoming business majors Mobile County University of Alabama Alumni Scholarship for the University of Alabama Spring 2003 • Awarded by alumni to deserving recipients in their county to attend the University of Alabama
Graduate Travel Grant from the College of Music and Dramatic Arts at Louisiana State University Fall 2019 • For travel to Jonesboro, AR to be a Featured Artist and Lecturer for the NATS Southern Region Conference Graduate Travel Grant from the College of Music and Dramatic Arts at Louisiana State University Fall 2018 • For travel to Arkadelphia and Texarkana, AR for Master Classes at Ouachita Baptist University and Texarkana College Graduate Travel Grant from the College of Music and Dramatic Arts at Louisiana State University Spring 2018 • For travel to Oklahoma City, OK to be a Master Class Clinician and audition in the area Graduate Travel Grant from the College of Music and Dramatic Arts at Louisiana State University Fall 2017 • For travel to Huntsville, AL to be a Master Class Clinician at the University of Alabama at Huntsville
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Young Artist Concerts 2018 – 2019 • Provided concerts with music by Andersson and Ulvaeus, Bizet, Brahms, Harnick, Leigh, Lerner and Loewe, Malloy, Mendelssohn, Menken, Porter, Ravel, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rossini, Rorem, and Vaughan Williams; for… • NFMC: 91st Louisiana State Convention in Baton Rouge, LA with Darko Varga, DMA, piano (April 2019) • NFMC: Mississippi State Convention in Jackson, MS with Stephen Sachs, DMA, piano (April 2019) • NFMC: Chautauqua (NY) Institution’s 74th NW Region Federation Weekend with Martin Dubé, piano (July 2018) • NFMC: 2018 NFMC National Convention in Milwaukee, WI with James Norden, DMA, piano (June 2018) • NFMC: Virginia State Convention in Roanoke, VA with Sean Brady, piano (April 2018) • NFMC: Texas State Convention in Midland, TX with Lora Lynn Christensen , piano (March 2018)
Performance, Lecture, and Question and Answer about NATSAA Competition and the NATS Intern Program for the NATS Southern Region Conference at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR Nov. 2019 • Music by Brahms, Handel. Ravel, Rorem, and Rossini, with Richard Seiler, piano along with a discussion of winning NATSAA and the NATS Intern Program for the Southern Regional Conference of NATS Lecture Recital on Evidence of Things Not Seen for the NATS Southern Region Conference at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA Nov. 2018 • Music by Ned Rorem from Evidence of Things Not Seen with Alonso Saavedra, piano, with a sung presentation and lecture for the Southern Regional Conference of NATS NFMC National Conference in Milwaukee, WS Summer 2018 • Performed a recital for the National Conference attendees as a featured artist and attended events NATS Winter Workshop: “Polishing the Apple” in New York, New York Winter 2018 • Attended Master Classes (one by Ricky Ian Gordon) and participated and won the 45th NATS Artist Awards NFMC National Conference in Dayton, OH Summer 2017 • Competed in and won the NFMC Young Artists (Men’s Voice) Competition and presented a winners’ concert
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 11 ADJUDICATION EXPERIENCE
Louisiana All-State Choir and District IV Honor Choir Auditions (First Round) in Baton Rouge, LA Fall 2019 • Helped select students (Bass I) for advancement to a second round of auditions for the state and district choirs Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs Convention Junior Vocal Competition at the University of New Orleans (LA) Summer 2019 • Helped select winners and honorable mentions for the Junior Convention at the University of New Orleans • Judged solo and duet categories in classical and musical theatre for elementary to high school students around the state Louisiana NATS Student Auditions at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA Spring 2019 • Judged categories VIIA. Freshmen Women, VIIB. Sophomore Women, and XIB. Senior Women Druid City Opera Workshop Audition Panelist in Tuscaloosa, AL Spring 2017 • Provided feedback and advice for workshop attendees in an audition and question and answer session Alabama NATS Student Auditions at Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, AL Spring 2016 • Judged First Year Collegiate Women and High School Female Musical Theatre Categories Schumann Club Young Artist Competition in Mobile, AL Spring 2016 • Judged vocalists and instrumentalists for receipt of scholarship awards and a concert performance Alabama Vocal Association – District 7: Solo and Ensemble in Mobile, AL Spring 2016 • Judged vocal solos and vocal ensemble groups providing ratings and notes
COLLEGIATE and COMMUNITY THEATRICAL APPEARANCES
Gad Beck Two Remain (Collegiate Premiere) Louisiana State University Opera Sept. 2019* Inspector Kildare Elizabeth Cree (Collegiate Premiere) Louisiana State University Opera Mar. 2019* Witness #7 Elizabeth Cree (Collegiate Premiere) Louisiana State University Opera Mar. 2019* Евгений Онегин Евгений Онегин Louisiana State University Opera Oct. 2018* (Eugene Onegin) (Eugene Onegin) Revírník Příhody lišky Bystroušky Louisiana State University Opera Mar. 2018* (Forester) (The Cunning Little Vixen) Falstaff Falstaff Louisiana State University Opera Nov. 2017* King Triton Disney’s The Little Mermaid Chickasaw Civic Theatre (9Mobile, AL) July 2017* Ching Ho Thoroughly Modern Millie Chickasaw Civic Theatre (Mobile, AL) July 2016* Il Conte Le nozze di Figaro Manhattan School of Music (NY) Apr. 2010* Ctésippe Pénélope Manhattan School of Music (NY) Fall 2009* Falke Die Fledermaus Manhattan School of Music (NY) Spring 2009* Belcore L’elisir d’amore University of South Alabama (AL) Spring 2008* Reverend Crisparkle The Mystery of Edwin Drood University of South Alabama Theatre Fall 2007* Anselmo The Man of La Mancha Joe Jefferson Players (Mobile, AL) Fall 2006* Allen bobrauschenbergamerica University of South Alabama Theatre Fall 2006 Aeneas Dido and Aeneas University of Alabama Opera Theatre Spring 2006 Schaunard La bohème University of Alabama Opera Theatre Fall 2005*
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 12 EDUCATIONAL, PROMOTIONAL, and ENSEMBLE APPEARANCES
As a Featured Performer: “Twenty Third Psalm” (Malotte) Grace United Methodist Church (Natchez, MS) May 2019 “Rossini, Puccini, Martinis” Natchez Festival of Music (MS) May 2019 “Grand Soirée” Fundraiser Mobile Opera (AL) Apr. 2019 “The trumpet shall sound” (Handel) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Jackson, LA) Apr. 2019* “The trumpet shall sound” (Handel) Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (St. Francisville, LA) Apr. 2019* Carmen Preview for Opéra Louisiane Ebb and Flow Festival (Baton Rouge, LA) Apr. 2019 “Sunday Musicale” NFMC Chapter in Baton Rouge, LA Feb. 2019 “For Unto Us a Child is Born” Concert Faith Lutheran Church (Syosset, NY) Dec. 2018 Eugene Onegin Preview for LSU Opera Oscher Lifelong Learning Institute (Baton Rouge, LA) Oct. 2018 Baton Rouge Opera Guild Fall Event Baton Rouge Opera Guild (LA) Oct. 2018 “Collabaret: Collaborative Cabaret” Music Theatre Club at Louisiana State University Sept. 2018 Third Annual Gala – Song Auction Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) Sept. 2018 “Summer Soirée” Fundraiser Opéra Louisiane (Baton Rouge, LA) Aug. 2018 Three Decembers Preview Painted Sky Opera (Oklahoma City, OK) May 2018 Three Decembers Preview and Arias Downtown Edmond Arts Festival for Painted Sky Opera (Edmond, OK) May 2018 “The trumpet shall sound” (Handel ) Broadmoor United Methodist Church (Baton Rouge, LA) Apr. 2018 Falstaff Preview for LSU Opera Oscher Lifelong Learning Institute (Baton Rouge, LA) Nov. 2017 Second Annual Gala – Song Auction Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) Sept. 2017 “Grand Soirée” Fundraiser Mobile Opera (AL) Aug. 2017 “24-Hour Opera Project” Atlanta Opera (GA) Mar. 2017 First Annual Gala – Song Auction Eastern Shore Choral Society (Fairhope, AL) Sept. 2016
Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Winter Concert St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Mobile, AL) Dec. 2019* Section Leader/Ensemble/Soloist “Premier Vocal Concert” Azalea City Ensemble (Mobile, AL) Mar. 2019 Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Messiah (Christmas) St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (AL) Dec. 2018* Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Spring Concert St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Mobile, AL) Apr. 2018* Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Winter Concert St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Mobile, AL) Dec. 2017* Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Spring Concert St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Mobile, AL) Apr. 2017* Ensemble Così fan tutte Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) Summer 2016* Bass Section Leader St. Paul’s Singers Winter Concert St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (AL) Dec. 2016* Ensemble My Fair Lady Ash Lawn Opera (Charlottesville, VA) Summer 2015* Ensemble Falstaff Virginia Opera (Norfolk, VA) Sept./Oct. 2013* Ensemble Camelot Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) Summer 2013* Ensemble King for a Day Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) Summer 2013* Ensemble Pelléas and Mélisande Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2011* Ensemble The Death of Klinghoffer Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2011* Ensemble Don Giovanni Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2011*
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 13 Ensemble The Daughter of the Regiment Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2011* Ensemble Eugene Onegin Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2010* Ensemble The Golden Ticket Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) Summer 2010* Ensemble The Chocolate Soldier Bard Summerscape Summer 2010* (Annandale-On-Hudson, NY) Ensemble Andrea Chenier Mobile Opera (AL) Spring 2008* Soloist/Ensemble Opera Scenes Program University of South Alabama Opera (AL) Fall 2007 Ensemble Il trovatore Mobile Opera (AL) Spring 2007* Soloist/Ensemble Opera Scenes Program University of South Alabama Opera (AL) Fall 2006 Ensemble The Merry Widow Mobile Opera (AL) Fall 2006* Ensemble The Crucible University of Alabama Opera Theatre Fall 2005* Soloist/Ensemble Opera Scenes Program University of Alabama Opera Theatre Spring 2005
Soloist and Bass/Tenor Section Leader with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mobile, AL Fall 2015 to present Bass Section Leader with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in St. Francisville, LA Spring 2019 Bass Section Leader with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Jackson, LA Spring 2019 Bass Section Leader with Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Greenwell Springs, LA Spring 2018 Bass Scholarship Singer with University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA Fall 2017 to Spring 2018 Soloist and Bass Section Leader with First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, LA Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 Soloist and Bass Section Leader with Trinity Episcopal Church in Mobile, AL Fall 2006 to Spring 2008 Soloist and Bass Section Leader with Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, AL Fall 2003 to Spring 2006
Educational Outreach Tour with Mobile Opera in Mobile, AL Fall 2014, 2015, 2016 • “Opera in a box” (a children’s show detailing different aspects of opera with arias) – Fall 2014 • “Jack and the Beanstalk” performing the roles of Trouble-Man and the Giant – Fall 2015, 2016 Educational Outreach Tour with Shreveport Opera (Shreveport Opera Express) in Shreveport, LA Fall 2010 to Spring 2011 • “Diver City” (a children’s show detailing how we should celebrate diversity and not bully) • “Boudreaux goes to Opera School” (a children’s show detailing different aspects of opera) • “Operatizers” (a concert of different arias and musical theatre pieces teaching audiences about music) Distance Learning Master Class Trade Spring 2010 • Between the University of Southern California and the Manhattan School of Music, USC teacher Cynthia Munzer and MSM teacher Dona Vaughn traded master class sessions with students from the other school. Mobile Opera “Night of Song” participant Fall 2006 to present • Monthly gathering of singers to perform arias, musical theatre, and song for donors and guests Choir tour with Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, AL Summer 2005 • Performed a solo a cappella version of “His eye is on the sparrow” in various churches and cathedrals in Italy (Florence/Rome) and Germany (Stuttgart) with the choir Choir tour with the University Singers at the University of Alabama Winter 2004 • Toured to Cleveland, OH to sing for a national choral convention
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 14 TRAINING PROGRAMS and MASTER CLASS PARTICIPATION
Young Artist Ash Lawn Opera (now Charlottesville Opera) (VA) 2016, 2015 Herndon Foundation Emerging Artist Virginia Opera (Norfolk, Richmond, Fairfax, Virginia Beach, VA) 2014/15, 2013/14 Young Artist Glimmerglass Festival (Cooperstown, NY) 2013 Resident Artist Portland Opera (OR) 2012/13, 2011/12 Resident Artist Shreveport Opera (LA) 2010/11 Gerdine Young Artist Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (MO) 2011, 2010 Young Artist International Lyric Academy of Rome (Tuscia Operafestival) (ITL) 2009 Resident Artist Mobile Opera Developing Artist Program (AL) 2015/16, 2007/08, 2006/07 ***Training included donor cultivation events/training, opera previews, fundraising events, performances, master classes with visiting artists, language proficiency (Italian, German, French), acting classes/training , aria/role coaching, and career guidance.
Master Class Participant with: • Lynn Helding, Coordinator of Vocology and Voice Pedagogy at the University of Southern California (at SVI) Summer 2019 • Brian Speck, Director of the Houston Grand Opera Studio (at LSU) Fall 2018 • Brian Gill, DMA Associate Professor of Voice at Indiana University (at NATS Intern) Summer 2018 • Matthew Hoch, DMA Associate Professor of Voice at Auburn University (at LSU) Fall 2017 • Michael Ehrman, Director of the Young Artist Program at Central City Opera (at Virginia Opera) Spring 2015 • Ron Daniels, Stage Director (at Virginia Opera) Fall 2015 • Diana Soviero, Metropolitan Opera Soprano (at Virginia Opera) Fall 2015 • Patrick Hansen, Director of Opera at McGill University (at Virginia Opera) Fall 2014 • Stephanie Blythe, Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-soprano (at Portland Opera) Spring 2013 • Ron Raines, Broadway Baritone (at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis) Summer 2010 • Sherrill Milnes, Metropolitan Opera Baritone (at Manhattan School of Music) Fall 2010
RECITALS
Recital Performance as NATSAA winner at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR Nov. 2019 • Music by Brahms, Handel. Ravel, Rorem, and Rossini, with Richard Seiler, piano along with a discussion of winning NATSAA and the NATS Intern Program for the Southern Regional Conference of NATS Recital Performance at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR (10/24/19) Oct. 2019 • Music by Brahms, Handel, Harnick, Leigh, Ravel, Rorem, and Rossini with Lauren Servias, piano, along with a master class Second Doctoral Recital at Louisiana State University Fall 2019 • Music by Jason Robert Brown, Rossini, Vaughan Williams, and Verdi with Kristin Scioneaux, piano and an ensemble Lecture Recital on Evidence of Things Not Seen at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA Nov. 2018 • Music by Ned Rorem from Evidence of Things Not Seen with Alonso Saavedra, piano, for presentation and lecture for the Southern Regional Conference of NATS First Doctoral Recital at Louisiana State University Spring 2018 • Music by Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Poulenc, and Rorem with Richard Blumenthal, piano
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 15 Recital Series in three locations around Mobile and Spanish Fort, AL Spring 2017 • With Arthur Bosarge, piano featuring music by Bizet, Leoncavallo, Handel, Harnick, Heggie, Korngold, Leigh, Loewe, Menken, Mozart, Ravel, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rossini, Schumann, and Vaughan Williams Recital Participant for the Schumann Club Salon Recital in Mobile, AL Spring 2017 • With Laura Moore, DMA, piano featuring music by Harnick, Ravel, and Rossini Faculty Recitals at the University of South Alabama (two separate recitals) Winter 2016, • Music by Brown, Caccini, Carissimi, Donaudy, Harnick, Heggie, Leigh, Loesser, Loewe, Mozart, Fall 2016 Porter, Ravel, Respighi, Rodgers, Schönberg, and Vaughan Williams with Dr. Jasmin Arakawa, piano Resident Artist Recitals for Portland Opera in Portland, OR (two separate recitals) Spring 2013, With Robert Ainsley, piano (2011) and Nicholas Fox, piano (2013) and featuring music by Fall 2011 Barber, Brahms, Hoiby, Mahler, Ravel, Rorem, Schumann, and Vaughan Williams Master’s Recital at the Manhattan School Music Spring 2010 • Music by Ravel, Schumann, and Vaughan Williams with Dawoon Huang, piano Guest Recitals at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL 2009, 2010 • With Jerome Shannon, piano and featuring guest artists Carly Fulmer and Nicholas Brownlee “Jubilee Music Series – ONE” Recitalist at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in New York, NY Winter 2008 • With Scott Rednour, piano and other soloists: Martin Sola and Carol To, and featuring music by Copland, Lehár, Mozart, Puccini, Weber, and traditional Chinese folk songs Undergraduate Recital – Senior Year at the University of South Alabama Spring 2008 • Music by Butterworth, Duparc, Mozart, Handel, Puccini, and Strauss with Zachary Fellman, piano Undergraduate Recital – Junior Year at the University of Alabama Spring 2006 • Music by Donizetti, Fauré, Head, Mendelssohn, and Schubert with Gloria Tham, piano
National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Concerts (as 2017 Young Artist Winner) 2018 – 2019 • Provided concerts with music by Andersson and Ulvaeus, Bizet, Brahms, Harnick, Leigh, Lerner and Loewe, Malloy, Mendelssohn, Menken, Porter, Ravel, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rossini, Rorem, and Vaughan Williams; for… • NFMC: 91st Louisiana State Convention in Baton Rouge, LA with Darko Varga, DMA, piano (April 2019) • NFMC: Mississippi State Convention in Jackson, MS with Stephen Sachs, DMA, piano (April 2019) • NFMC: Metairie, LA with Robin Williams, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Dayton, OH with John Benjamin, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Bentonville, AR at Northwest AR Community College with Mary Scott Goode, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Little Rock, AR with Mary Scott Goode, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Monticello, AR at the University of Arkansas at Monticello with Mary Scott Goode, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Texarkana, AR at Texarkana College with Mary Scott Goode, piano (October 2018) • NFMC: Arkadelphia, AR at Ouachita Baptist University with Mary Scott Goode, piano (October 2018) • NMFC: Baton Rouge, LA with Darko Varga, DMA, piano (September 2018) • NFMC: Chautauqua (NY) Institution’s 74th NW Region Federation Weekend with Martin Dubé, piano (July 2018) • NFMC: 2018 NFMC National Convention in Milwaukee, WI with James Norden, DMA, piano (June 2018) • NFMC: Virginia State Convention in Roanoke, VA with Sean Brady, piano (April 2018) • NFMC: Woodbridge, VA with Sean Brady, piano (April 2018) • NFMC: Texas State Convention in Midland, TX with Lora Lynn Christensen, piano (March 2018)
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 16 INTERVIEWS and PUBLICATIONS
Guest Interview for a NATS Chat regarding the 2020 NATS Artist Awards Competition June 2019 • Interviewed for the 2018 NATSAA win in order to relay experiences and promote the competition Chosen as one of the “People to Watch” in 225 Magazine in Baton Rouge, LA January 2019 • Appeared in the January 2019 issue with an interview by Megan Herr Involved in a video and interview for the Louisiana State University Foundation’s Cornerstone Magazine Fall 2018 • Chosen for this interview in the “Encores” section involving discussing the major gift given to the Opera program
RECORDINGS
Commercially recorded in Philip Glass’ opera, Galileo Galilei Spring 2010 • Performed the roles of Younger Galileo and Salviati with Portland Opera (OR) • Produced by Orange Mountain Music and Portland Opera. Professionally recorded in Dvořák’s Svatební košile (The Spectre’s Bride) Winter 2019 • Performed the role of the Narrator with the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (CA) Professionally recorded in Mendelssohn’s Saint Paul Summer 2018 • Performed the role of St. Paul with the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (CA)
NOTABLE STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fall 2018 – Summer 2019 • Sarah Bowe (private studio/adult) rostered with Voce: New England’s Chamber Ensemble. • Olivia Yokers (private studio/adult) placed Second at the 2019 NFMC Young Artist Competition in Women’s Voice at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. • Olivia Yokers (private studio/adult) made the Finals of the 2019 NFMC Young Artist Competition in Women’s Voice at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. • Olivia Yokers (private studio/adult) made the Semi-Finals of the 2019 NFMC Young Artist Competition in Women’s Voice at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. • Jonathan Thomas (private studio/adult) placed First at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category X. Upper College Music Theater Men at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Adam Sprague (mentee at LSU) placed First at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category VI. Lower College Music Theater Men at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Brent Threadgill (share at LSU) placed Second at Louisiana NATS Auditions in category VI. Lower College Music Theater Men at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Benjamin Morgan (share at LSU) placed Third at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category XIIB. Senior Men: Classical at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Josh Thomas (mentee at LSU) placed First at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category VIIIB. Sophomore Men: Classical at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Alan Boudreaux (mentee at LSU) placed Second at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category VIIIB. Sophomore Men: Classical at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA.
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 17 • Adam Sprague (mentee at LSU) placed Third at the Spring 2019 Louisiana NATS Auditions in category VIIIB. Sophomore Men: Classical at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. • Lyndon Wilbert (private studio/high school) received a Superior Rating as a Soloist at the Spring 2019 Louisiana Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble Assessment in Baton Rouge, LA. • Lilley Alidor (private studio/high school) was selected to participate in “Destination Broadway” in New York City, NY (2nd time). • Lilley Alidor (private studio/high school) won Second Place for Solo Female Contemporary Dramatic Novice in the Alabama State Trumbauer Festival at Troy University in Troy, AL. • Sarah Bowe (private studio/adult) was accepted to the Seraphic Fire Professional Choral Institute (Aspen, CO) (2nd time).
Fall 2017 – Summer 2018 • Lilley Alidor (private studio/high school) was selected to participate in “Destination Broadway” in New York City, NY. • Sarah Bowe (private studio/adult) was accepted to the Seraphic Fire Professional Choral Institute (Aspen, CO). • Nicklaus Smith (private studio/high school) was accepted and is attending Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre.
Spring 2016 – Summer 2017 • Christopher Richie (private studio/high school) won Second Place at the Spring 2019 Alabama NATS Auditions in Upper Level High School Musical Theatre: Men at Birmingham Southern University (Birmingham, AL). • Wesley Thompson (private studio/high school) was accepted and is attending the University of Miami (Miami, FL) for a Bachelor of Music in Composition. • Christopher Richie (private studio/high school) received a Superior Rating as a Soloist at the Alabama Vocal Association Solo and Ensemble Assessment (under Alabama Music Educators Association) in Mobile, AL.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Facilitated the presentation of Nicholas Brownlee, bass-baritone, as a Master Class Clinician Fall 2018 • Coordinated contracting Nicholas Brownlee (Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Houston Symphony), an accompanist, choosing singers, and writing an invitation letter Private lessons in Alexander Technique Fall 2017 • Taught by Patricia O’Neill (ATI Certified Teacher of Alexander Technique)
“MU 627: Pedagogy of Musical Theatre and Commercial Music” at the University of Mobile (audit) Spring 2019 • Taught by Maryann Kyle, DMA, and dealt with the integration of classic technique and new pedagogy “MUS 7271: Principles of Voice Production” with Loraine Sims, DMA, at Louisiana State University Spring 2019 • Dealt with using technology in the studio specifically Voce Vista Video “MUS 7170: Advanced Vocal Pedagogy” with Loraine Sims, DMA, at Louisiana State University Fall 2018 • Dealt with the anatomy, science of phonation, and other relevant information regarding vocal production “MUS 7270: Historical Perspectives of Voice” with Loraine Sims, DMA, at Louisiana State University Spring 2018 • Dealt with study of historical documents and books regarding voice teaching and technique
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 18 “MUS 4020: Intro to Alexander Technique” with Professor Patricia O’Neill at Louisiana State University Spring 2018 • Dealt with many aspects of the Alexander Technique and its application in performance and practice “THTR 4320: Advanced Arts Management” with Professor Kristin Sosnowsky at Louisiana State University Spring 2018 • Dealt with managing arts organizations from incorporation to sustainability and perpetuity “MUS 4242: Acting for Opera” with Professor Dugg McDonough at Louisiana State University Fall 2017 • Dealt with the acting styles available for opera singers and the preparation required to portray the characters “THTR 4350: Arts Fundraising” with Professor Kristin Sosnowsky at Louisiana State University Fall 2017 • Dealt with effective programs and planning for fundraising for arts non-profits “MUS 7500: Advanced Teaching Practicum” with Loraine Sims, DMA, at Louisiana State University Fall 2017 – • Dealt with effective teaching methods in the studio and job acquisition seminars regarding interviews, Spring 2020 application materials (CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, etc.)
SELECTED PRESS REVIEWS
As THE BARITONE SOLOIST in THE WORLD PREMIERE OF GRAN MISA BY MARTIN PALMERI with DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK PRESENTS ¡BUENA ONDA! MUSIC FROM SOUTH AMERICA “All the soloists (Ms. Holm, Kirsten Allegri Williams, Shawn Mlynek, and André Chiang) were excellent, and the large supportive audience went wild with their admiration, and why wouldn’t they? — Frank Daykin, New York Concert Review Inc., June 26, 2019
As THE NARRATOR in SVATEBNÍ KOŠILE (THE SPECTRE’S BRIDE) with THE BERKELEY COMMUNITY CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA “The Narrator was André Chiang, whose sinewy baritone rattled the rafters of Hertz Hall.” — Paul Hertelendy, ArtsSF, January 10, 2019
As BELCORE in L'ELISIR D'AMORE with OPERA BIRMIINGHAM “Belcore, the arrogant military foil to Nemorino, was portrayed by Mobile baritone André Chiang, who brought comically- rich awkwardness to the commander’s mannerisms. In “Come Paride vezzoso,” he attempted to woo Adina, brandishing and flipping flowers in her face as though inviting a fencing match, and petting her wrist with an odd scratching/tickling motion. His full-bodied warm voice was a pleasure to hear and his tongue-in-cheek, stooge-ish approach was fresh.” — Edward Forstman, ArtsBham, March 25, 2017
As FIORELLO in IL BARIBIERE DI SIVIGLIA with VIRGINIA OPERA “Bass Andre Chiang, who was a terrific Anthony Hope in Virginia Opera’s 2014 “Sweeney Todd,” stands out as the count’s servant Fiorello and as the head policeman. Even in a minor role, he has great presence; one just wants to see and hear more of him.” — M. D. Ridge, The Virginian-Pilot, November 12, 2016
“... André Chiang was an unusually strong Fiorello — let’s hear more from this singer ...” — Anne Midgette, The Washington Post, December 4, 2016
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 19 As BARON DUPHOL in LA TRAVIATA with VIRGINIA OPERA “Secondary leads are notable as well, especially baritone Andre Chiang, who cuts an aristocratic figure as Baron Duphol and sings with a bright, copper tone...” — B. J. Atkinson, The Virginian-Pilot, March 16, 2015
As DR. FALKE in DIE FLEDERMAUS with PORTLAND OPERA “The best surprise of the evening was André Chiang’s formidable baritone in the role of Dr. Falke. This bodes well for Chiang a former Portland Opera Resident Artist, and his burgeoning career.” — James Bash, Northwest Reverb, November 13, 2014
“All three baritones were handsome of voice: Daniel Belcher as Eisenstein seemed to change vocal color with ease; André Chiang as Dr. Falke was staid in his acting…” — Mark Mandel, Opera News, November 9, 2014
As ANTHONY HOPE in SWEENEY TODD with VIRGINIA OPERA “Chiang’s sensual “Johanna” followed by Opuszynski luscious “Green Finch and Linnet Bird” was easily one of the highlights of this production. Both exuded the youthful optimism of their characters set against the dark stains of industrial London.” — Benjamin Tomchik, BroadwayWorld.com, October 15, 2014
“...some other strong showings, notably the baritone Andre Chiang, currently in the company’s young-artist program, as the naive young sailor Anthony...”
— Anne Midgette, The Washington Post, October 12, 2014 “Andre Chiang used his bright tenor deftly as Anthony and Amanda Opuszynski chirped sweetly as Johanna.” — Tim Smith, Opera News, October 12, 2014
“Andre Chiang is a vocal highlight with the yearning ballad “Johanna”...” — Mal Vincent, The Virginian-Pilot, September 28, 2014
As ARGANTE in RINALDO with PORTLAND OPERA Tenor Matthew Grills' Goffredo, baritone André Chiang's Argante and bass Nicolas Nelson’s Araldo and Mago covered the male range with vocally commanding performances.” — James McQuillen, The Oregonian/OregonLive, March 16, 2013
As YOUNGER GALILEO/SALVIATI in GALILEO GALILEI with PORTLAND OPERA “With a bold and resonant voice, baritone André Chiang plays younger Galileo...” — Jenna Lechner, The Portland Mercury, April 5, 2012
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 20 “Mostly because of the nature of Glass’ characterization, the character really comes to life as the younger Galileo, and baritone André Chiang, one of the cast’s “studio artists” (PO’s equivalent of Seattle Opera’s Young Artists Program), elicits the scientist’s exuberant, insatiable curiosity with flair.” — Thomas May, Crosscut., April 3, 2012
“The singers made the best of it. Richard Troxell was sympathetic as the elder Galileo, ably carrying the first scene; André Chiang took over as the younger man with similarly clear voice and stage presence.” — James McQuillen, The Oregonian, April 1, 2012
“Tenor Richard Troxell, who usually plays young men, was persuasive as Older Galileo, yielding midway to smooth baritone André Chiang (Salviati, Younger Galileo).” — Mark Mandel, Opera News, March 30, 2012
ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) – Full member (AL and LA state affiliations) 2016 to present • Interviewed and guested for a NATS Chat explaining the NATSAA competition and the 2020 requirements – June 2019 Student National Association of Teachers of Singing Member (SNATS) at Louisiana State University 2018 to present • Served as Treasurer in the 2018/19 school year • Helped organize the First annual “Golf Scramble” for LSU SNATS, masterclass clinician Nicholas Brownlee, and directing and producing a scenes program for LSU undergraduate students American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) – Active member 2010 to present National Opera Association (NOA) – Student member 2018 to present National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) – Senior member 2018 to present College Music Society (CMS) – Student member 2019 to present Schumann Music Club in Mobile, AL 2016/17
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (LSU Chapter) –Full and Active Member 2018 to present Alpha Nu Chapter Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society 2018 to present National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) at the University of Alabama 2005/06
TEACHERS
Brian Gill, DMA, Associate Professor of Music (Voice) at Indiana University Summer 2018 to present Dennis Jesse, Associate Professor of Voice at Louisiana State University Fall 2015 to present Sondra Gelb, San Francisco Opera contralto Fall 2013 to Spring 2015 Richard Zeller, Metropolitan Opera baritone Fall 2011 to Spring 2013 Mark Oswald, Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music and Metropolitan Opera baritone Fall 2008 to Spring 2011 James Taylor, Former Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Alabama Fall 2003 to Spring 2006
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 21 DIRECTORS, CONDUCTORS, and COACHES
DIRECTORS Christopher Alden (Portland Opera) David Kneuss (Portland Opera) Matthew Ames (University of South Alabama Theatre) Stephen Lawless (Portland Opera, Virginia Opera) Dean Anthony (Shreveport Opera, Pensacola Opera) Robert Longbottom (Glimmerglass Festival) Joseph Bascetta (Mobile Opera) Christopher Mattaliano (Portland Opera) Joshua Borths (Pensacola Opera) Dugg McDonough (Louisiana State University Opera) Octavio Cardenas (Louisiana State University Opera) Michael McKelvey (Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre) Mark Ross Clark, DMA (Louisiana Opera) E. Loren Meeker (Portland Opera) Emily Cuk (Ash Lawn Opera) Bob Neu (Washington Idaho Symphony) Seán Curran (OTSL) R. B. Schlather (Portland Opera) Andrea Dorf McGray (Ash Lawn Opera) Chas Rader-Shieber (Portland Opera) Lawrence Edelson (Manhattan School of Music) Daniel Ragazzi (Ash Lawn Opera) Bill Fabbri (Mobile Opera) James Robinson (OTSL) Rob Glaubitz, DMA (Painted Sky Opera) Michael Shell (Virginia Opera, OTSL) Lillian Groag (Virginia Opera) Scott Skiba (Mobile Opera) Stephanie Havey (Virginia Opera) Christian Smith (Portland Opera) Corinne Hayes (Shreveport Opera) Keturah Stickann (Opera Birmingham) Landon Henry (Natchez Festival) Leon Van Dyke (University of South Alabama) Seth Hoff (Portland Opera) Dona Vaughn (Manhattan School of Music) John Hoomes (Mobile Opera) Daniel Witzke (Ash Lawn Opera) J.J. Hudson (Mississippi Opera, Natchez Festival) Scott Wright (Mobile Opera) Patrick Jacobs, DMA (Mobile Opera Raymond Zilberberg (Ash Lawn Opera) Kristin Kenning, DMA (Birmingham Music Club) Mo Zhou (Glimmerglass Festival)
CONDUCTORS Andy Anderson (Ash Lawn Opera) Anne Manson (Portland Opera) James Bagwell (Bard Summerscape) Jan McDaniel (Painted Sky Opera) Andrew Bisantz (Virginia Opera) Bernard McDonald (Mobile Opera) Michael Borowitz (Louisiana State Opera, Opéra Louisiane) Laura Moore, DMA (University of South Alabama Choirs) Jeremy Briggs Roberts (Washington Idaho Symphony) Timothy Muffitt (Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra) Joseph Colaneri (Glimmerglass Festival) Douglas Newell (Enid Symphony) Dinos Constantinides (DCINY concert, Louisiana Sinfonietta) Ari Pelto (Portland Opera) Michael Christie (OTSL) Jeffrey Peterson (Louisiana Opera) Trey Davis, DMA (Red Shift) Adam Philley (Prisma Ensemble) Jay Dean, DMA (Mississippi Opera, Natchez Festival) Leonard Raybon (Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre) Tyson Deaton (Opera Birmingham) Giovanni Reggioli (Manhattan School of Music) John DeMain (Virginia Opera) Joseph Rescigno (Virginia Opera) Steven Edwards (Symphony Chorus of New Orleans) Jeffrey Rink (Northwest Florida Symphony)
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 22 Randi Ellefson, DMA (Canterbury Voices) Jerome Shannon (Mobile Opera, Pensacola Opera) Steven Jarvi (Ash Lawn Opera) Steven Smith (Richmond Symphony) Cal Kellogg (Portland Opera) Adam Turner (Virginia Opera) Stephen Lord (OTSL) Gregory Vajada (Huntsville Symphony Orchestra) Jim Lowe (Glimmerglass Festival) Stefano Vignati (Tuscia Operafestival) Ming Luke (Berkeley Community Chorus) Brian Viliunas (Birmingham Music Club) George Manahan (Portland Opera, Manhattan School) Saul Zaks (DCINY: Carnegie Hall – Stern)
COACHES Robert Ainsley (Portland Opera, OTSL) Cody Martin (Virginia Opera, Pensacola Opera) Lori Bade, DMA (Louisiana State University) Ken Merrill (Manhattan School of Music) Marianne Barrett (Manhattan School of Music) Kevin Miller (Glimmerglass Festival) Arthur Bosarge (Mobile, AL (Virginia Opera)) Sandra Moon (Louisiana State University) Richard Blumenthal (Louisiana State University) Cynthia Munzer (International Lyric Festival) Sara Chiesa (Virginia Opera) Thomas Muraco (Manhattan School of Music) Joan Dornemann (New York, NY (IVAI)) Glenn Morton (Manhattan School of Music) Matt Edwards, DMA (NATS Intern) Patricia O’Neill (Louisiana State University) Nicholas Fox (Portland Opera) Danielle Orlando (Mobile Opera) Andrew Garland (Ash Lawn Opera) Stephen Powell (Virginia Opera) Brian Gill, DMA (Indiana University, NATS Intern) Jan Prokop (NATS Intern) Gary Glaze (International Lyric Festival) Scott Rednour (Manhattan School of Music) Andrea Grant (OTSL) Shelby Rhoades (Virginia Opera, Ash Lawn Opera) Robert Grayson (Louisiana State University) Gordon Schermer (Manhattan School of Music) Paul Groves (Louisiana State University) Loraine Sims, DMA (Louisiana State University) Julie Gunn (Glimmerglass Festival) Arlene Shrut (NATS Intern) Nathan Gunn (Glimmerglass Festival) Clinton Smith (Portland Opera, Dayton Opera) Michael Heaston (Glimmerglass Festival) Christina Stanescu (Manhattan School of Music) Brandon Hendrickson, DMA (Louisiana State University) Ken Weiss (Ash Lawn Opera) Elena Lacheva (Louisiana State University) Grant Wenaus (Glimmerglass Festival) Malcolm MacKenzie (Virginia Opera) Scott Wright (Mobile Opera)
REFERENCES with CONTACT INFORMATION
Brian Gill, DMA, Associate Professor of Voice at Indiana University, Van L. Lawrence Fellowship recipient East Studio Building, JS332 Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47401 [email protected] 812.856.1208
Andre Chiang, Curriculum Vitae 23 Rob Glaubitz, DMA, Assistant Director of the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music and Artistic Director of Painted Sky Opera MUS 008 , Box 179 University of Central Oklahoma 100 N. University Dr., Edmond, OK 73034 [email protected] 303.345.3675
Dennis Jesse, Associate Professor of Voice at Louisiana State University and Artistic Director of Operafestival di Roma 306 School of Music Building Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504 [email protected] 347.524.5808
James Dugg McDonough, Mary Barrett Fruehan Professorship in Opera Associate Professor and Artistic Director of Louisiana State University Opera 228 Music & Dramatic Arts Building Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504 [email protected] 225.276.7217
Loraine Sims, DMA, Voice Studies Division Chair, Voice Area Coordinator, and Edith Killgore Kirkpatrick School of Music Endowed Professorship Professor of Voice at Louisiana State University 305 School of Music Building Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504 [email protected] 225.335.4803
Dr. Scott Wright, General and Artistic Director of Mobile Opera Josephine Larkins Music Center 257 Dauphin Street Mobile, AL 36602 [email protected] 251.432.6772 ext. 223
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