Curriculum Vitae David Okerlund
Curriculum Vitae
David Okerlund
November 05, 2017
General Information
University address: Voice Department College of Music Kuersteiner Music Building 316C Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1180 Phone: 850/645-6821
E-mail address: [email protected]
Professional Preparation
1993 Master of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Major: Performance. Voice. Supervisor: Inci Bashar.
1990 Bachelor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Major: Composition. Instrumental and Electronic. Supervisor: Jim Mobberly.
Nondegree Education and Training
1995–1997 Adler Fellowship, San Francisco Opera Association.
1993–1994 Young Artist Program, Merola Opera Program, San Francisco Opera Center.
1991–1993 Apprentice Artist: Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Mid-America Apprentice Program.
1991–1992 Apprentice Artist: Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Program.
Professional Experience
2007–present Assistant Professor, College of Music, Florida State University. Studio teaching duties include: One-to-one lessons for graduate and undergraduate students, supervising recitals and documents written by graduate students. Supervise three graduate teaching assistants. Hold bi-weekly studio classes.
Vita for David Okerlund
1988–present Professional Opera Singer, for several national and international opera companies. Performer of opera, oratorio and recitals with opera companies and orchestras in Europe, Canada, The United States and Japan.
2009–2012 Faculty/Presenter, The Voice Foundation Annual Symposium Sponsored by the Jefferson Medical College. Teaching workshop: Incorporating technology into the voice studio. Utilizing various spectral analysis software and how it can be used to address and teach register transitions.
2010 Faculty/Presenter, Physiology and Acoustics of Singing Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Presentation: The Effects of Training on The Primo Passaggio of the Female Singing Voice.
2010 Master Teacher/Faculty, Opera Center, Merola Opera Program, San Francisco Opera. Teaching duties include: Individual lessons given to more than 20 elite young artists, numerous master classes, and individual coachings on dramatic interpretation. Classes presented on role preparation, spectral analysis of the professional voice, and audition skills.
2003–2007 Artist/Lecturer in Voice, Carnegie Mellon University. Teaching duties included: Teaching Applied Voice, presenting master classes on dramatic interpretation, audition techniques, and career advancement.
2003–2007 Assistant Professor of Voice, Bowling Green State University. Studio teaching duties included: Teaching Applied Voice, undergraduate Italian-English Diction, and Introduction to Opera.
1990–1993 Adjunct Instructor of Voice, Cello, Music Theory and Composition, Longview Community College. Teaching duties included: Teaching Applied Lessons in voice and cello, beginning music theory classes and music composition. Coordinated recruitment, developed curricula, served as liaison between department of music and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music.
1989–1993 Adjunct Instructor of Voice, Cello and Music Theory, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Teaching duties included: Teaching Applied Lessons in voice and cello, beginning music theory classes for the Continuing Education Department in preparation for acceptance into undergraduate and graduate degree programs at the Conservatory of Music and other institutions.
1988–1991 Administrator and Soloist, Kansas City Lyric Opera Express. Duties included: Performed several children's operas for the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. Coordinated more than 200 performances annually. Assisted in set design and construction.
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Honors, Awards, and Prizes
3rd Place, Belvedere International Voice Competition (1996). Finalist, Richard Tucker Competition (1996). Schwabacher Award, San Francisco Opera Center (1993). ($5,000). Shoshanna Foundation Award, San Francisco Opera Center (1993). ($2,500). 1st Place, Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions (1990). 2nd Place, Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Auditions (1990).
Current Membership in Professional Organizations
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Phi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society
Teaching
Courses Taught
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (MUS5939) Applied Music Major, Voice (MVV5451) Applied Music Major, Voice (MVV2421) Applied Music Major--Voice (MVV3431) Applied Music Principal, Voice (MVV1311) Applied Music Principal, Voice (MVV3331) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV3231) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV6261) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV1211) Class Voice (MVV5151) Doctoral Recital: Studio Recital/Lecture (MVV6987) Doctoral Vocal Pedagogy I (MVV6661) Junior Recital (MVV3970) Master's Recital (Voice) (MVV5977) Master's Voice Recital Coaching (MVV5976) Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO5250) Senior Project/Thesis/Recital (MUS4970) Applied Music Major, Voice (MVV6461) Applied Music Principal, Voice (MVV2321) Applied Music Principal, Voice (MVV4341) Doctoral Recital: Public Recital (MVV6986) Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy (MVV5651) Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy (MVV5651) TREATISE HOURS (MUS6907)
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Applied Music Principal, Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO3330) Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO5350) VOCAL DICTION CHORAL MUSIC ED (MUE4397) VOCAL DICTION CHORAL MUSIC ED (MUE5398) Applied Music Major, Voice (MVV1411) Applied Music Major--Voice (MVV4441) Doctoral Recital: Public Recital (MVV6985) Doctoral Voice Recital and Repertoire Coaching (MVV6978) OTTORINO RESPIGHI: A SONG COMP (MUS6907) PED PEDIGREE OF FRANCO CORELLI (MUS6907) Senior Recital (MVV4971) Vocal Pedagogy Seminar II (MVV6662) Directed Individual Study (MUS6907) Applied Music Principal, Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO1310) Applied Music Principal, Voice - Music Theatre (MVV1312) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV4241) Applied Music Secondary, Voice - Music Theatre (MVV1212) Doctoral Recital: Performance of Major Work with Large Ensemble Accompaniment (MVV6989) Applied Music Secondary, Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO3230) Applied Music Principal, Voice (MVV5351) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV2221) Applied Music Principal, Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO2320) Applied Music Principal Voice (MVV3331) Applied Music Principal Voice (MVV3970) Applied Music Principle, Voice (MVV5351) Applied Music Major Voice (MVV6987) Applied Music Principal Voice (MVV2421) Applied Music Principal Voice (MVV4971) Applied Music, Graduate Coaching (MVO5055) Applied Music Major Voice (MVV6985) Applied Music Secondary, Voice (MVV5251) Applies Music Secondary, Voice (MVV5251) Applied Music Major Voice (MVV6989) Doctoral Recital: Performance of Major Work with Large Ensemble Accompaniment (MVV6989) Applied Music Major Voice (MVV6986) Directed Individual Study (MUS5906)
Doctoral Committee Chair
Walker, J. L., graduate. (2015). Spectral Analysis of the Heldon Tenor Voice. Grant, A. F., graduate. (2011). Timber Transitions in the Upper Range of the Male Musical Theater Singer. Gavilanes, F. P., doctoral candidate.
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Martin, M. C., doctoral candidate. Plunkett, F. M., doctoral student.
Doctoral Committee Member
Billings, L., graduate. (2014). Young, S. E., graduate. (2013). Richie, A. E., graduate. (2013). Chenez, R. A., graduate. (2011). Neal, D. A., graduate. (2010). Moniz, J. J., doctoral student.
Doctoral Committee University Representative
Potter, A. A., graduate. (2015). Mann, L. M., graduate. (2014). Fonza, F. R., graduate. (2014).
Master's Committee Chair
Coleman, R., graduate. (2016). Flanigan, M., graduate. (2016). Higgs, W. A., graduate. (2016). Richey, J. G., graduate. (2015). Bryan, W. L., graduate. (2015). Faul, D. W., graduate. (2015). Yarborough, J. L., graduate. (2015). Gray, L. C., graduate. (2014). Hangley, M. E., graduate. (2014). Paulson, A. D., graduate. (2014). Peele, A. D., graduate. (2014). Eflin, J. H., graduate. (2014). Honaker, H. M., graduate. (2013). Hudson, B. H., graduate. (2013). Carpenter, G. B., graduate. (2013). Lockhart, B. A., graduate. (2013). McClain, L. M., graduate. (2013). Schlosberg, A., graduate. (2013). Tucker, R. C., graduate. (2012). Carreras, P. E., graduate. (2012). Cooley, C., graduate. (2012). Rebstock, L. D., graduate. (2012). Blickfeldt, K. M., graduate. (2011).
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Green, R. S., graduate. (2010). Elliott, A. B., graduate. (2010). Hutchings, M., graduate. (2010). Grant, A. F., graduate. (2009). Roche, S., graduate. (2009). Ciaramitaro, A. J., student. Harrington, J., student. Rosamond, F. E., student. Wilt, T. P., student.
Master's Committee Member
Lindsay, M. K., graduate. (2015). Gonzalez, L., graduate. (2014). Gray, L. A. G., graduate. (2014). Heslop, K. L., graduate. (2014). Stefani, C. D., graduate. (2013). Johnson, B. C., graduate. (2013). Baumgardner, J. E., graduate. (2011). Maples, A. M., graduate. (2011). Thomas, K. A., graduate. (2011). Dalton, A. C., graduate. (2010). Bakhoum, C., graduate. (2010). Bennett, E. M., graduate. (2010). Miller, R. A., graduate. (2010). Shorstein, R. S., graduate. (2009).
Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere
Okerlund, D. (2003–2007). Introduction to Opera. Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (2003–2004). Italian-English Diction. Bowling Green State University.
Research and Original Creative Work
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Bernadin, S. (in press). First Passaggio Transition Gestures in Classically Trained Female Singers. Journal of Voice, 23 pages.
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Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Bernadin, S. (2016). First Passaggio Transition Gestures in Classically Trained Female Singers. Journal of Voice, 30. No. 3, 377.e21-377.e29.
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Bernadin, S. (2015). Differentiated electroglottograph and audio signal measurements of vocal fold closed quotient during a register change: Single note data. Acoustical Society of America, 137(4), 2405.
Okerlund, D., Bernadin, S., & Morris, R. (2014). Combining differentiated electroglottograph and differentiated audio signals to reliably measure vocal fold closed quotient. Acoustical Society of America, 136(4), 2293.
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Dolly, C. (2012). Acoustic and physiologic measures of register transitions sung by females. Acoustical Society of America, 132, 2003.
Presentations
Invited Papers at Conferences
Okerlund, D., & Morris, R. (accepted). Effects of Vowel on Acoustic and Physiologic Measures during Head Register Singing by Trained Males. Paper to be presented at ASHA Convention, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Las Angeles, CA. (National)
Okerlund, D. (accepted). The Secondo Passaggio, a Register Transition Based on Pitch and Vowel. Paper to be presented at The 5th International Congress of World Voice Consortium, World Voice Consortium, Luxor, Egypt. (International)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., Bernadin, S., & Walker, J. (presented 2017, June). Closed Vowels and Their Effect on Male Head Register Contact Quotient Values. Paper presented at Annual International Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Farr, E. (presented 2016). Glottal and vocal tract adjustments during register transition by classically trained female singers. Paper presented at Anual Meeting Conference, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA. (National)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Walker, J. (presented 2016). Contact Quotients of Classically Trained Male Singers When Singing Closed Vowels in the Head Register. Paper presented at 45th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
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Okerlund, D. (presented 2015). Male Classically Trained Voice Register Transitions. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on the Arts and Humanities, Hawaii International Conference on the Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, HI. (International)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Walker, S. (presented 2015). Differentiated electroglottograph and audio signal measurements of vocal fold closed quotient during a register change:. Paper presented at 169th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America, Pittsburgh, PA. (National)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., Bernadin, S., & Wright, L. (presented 2014). Combining dEGG and dAUDIO Signals to Reliably Measure Vocal Fold CQ. Paper presented at 168th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America, Indianapolis, IN. (National)
Okerlund, D. (presented 2012). The Secondo Passaggio: A Register Transition Based on Pitch and Vowel. Paper presented at The Voice Foundation's 41th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Okerlund, D., & Morris, R. (presented 2012). Acoustic and physiologic measures of register transitions sung by females. Paper presented at the 164th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America, Kansas City, MO. (National)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Dolly, C. (presented 2012). Registration in the Female Singing Voice Across Triads. Paper presented at ASHA Conference, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Okerlund, D., Morris, R., & Jewell, J. (presented 2012). Female Singers' Acoustic & Physiologic Adjustments During Register Shift. Paper presented at ASHA Convention, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Okerlund, D., Miller, D., & Morris, R. (presented 2011). Listeners' Perceptions of Passaggio Transition Gestures by Trained Female Singers. Paper presented at The Voice Foundation's 40th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Okerlund, D. (presented 2010). Hyper-Formant Acoustical Presence in Classically Trained Singers. Paper presented at The Voice Foundation's 39th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Okerlund, D. (presented 2010). Hyper-Formant Acoustical Presence in Classically Trained Singers. Paper presented at International Conference on Arts and Humanities, International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, HI. (International)
Okerlund, D., Miller, D., & Morris, R. (presented 2010). The Effect of Training on Passaggio Transition Gestures. Paper presented at The 5th International Conference on The
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Physiology and Acoustics of Singing, The Physiology and Acoustics of Singing, Stockholm, Sweden. (International)
Okerlund, D., Miller, D., & Morris, R. (presented 2010). The Effect of Training on Passaggio Transition Gestures. Paper presented at The Voice Foundation's 39th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Okerlund, D., Daugherty, J., & Bowers, J. (presented 2009). Vocal Knowledge of Pre-Service Music Performers, Educators and Therapists in University Music Degree Programs. Paper presented at The Voice Foundation's 38th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Invited Workshops
Okerlund, D. (2010). Spectral and EGG Analysis in the Voice Studio. Workshop delivered at The Voice Foundation, Philadelphia, PA. (International)
Master Classes
Okerlund, D. (2017). Atlanta Opera, Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Atlanta Opera, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2017). Atlanta Opera, Young Artist/Resident Artist Clinician. Master class delivered at Atlanta Opera, Atlanta, GA. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2016). Minnesota Opera, Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis Opera. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2016). Opera Colorado, Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Opera Colorado, Denver, CO. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2015). Opera Colorado, Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Opera Colorado, Denver, CO. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2015). Portland Opera, Dramatic Affects on Vocal Technique. Master class delivered at Portland Opera, Portland, OR. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2014). Opera Colorado, Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Opera Colorado, Denver, CO. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2013). Deutche Oper Berlin; Vocal Production in an Operatic Role. Master class delivered at Deutche Oper Berlin, Berlin Germany, Berlin, Germany. (International)
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Okerlund, D. (2011). Artistic and Dramatic Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at Stanford University, Stanford Univeristy. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2011). Audition Aria Interpretation and Presentation. Master class delivered at San Francisco Opera Center, San Francisco, CA. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2011). Master class and dramatic presentation workshop of American Operatic arias. Master class delivered at Sydney Conservatorium of the University of Sydney, Australia, Sydney, Australia. (International)
Okerlund, D. (2011). Musical, Dramatic and Technical Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at Rhodes College School of Music, Memphis, TN. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2010). Audition Techniques. Master class delivered at San Francisco Opera Center, San Francisco, CA. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2010). Master class. Master class delivered at San Francisco Opera Merola Program, San Francisco, CA. (International)
Okerlund, D. (2009). Dramatic Interpretation of Recits and Arias of Don Giovanni. Master class delivered at University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2009). Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at Kansas State University, Manhatten, KS. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2005). Acting for Musical Theater. Master class delivered at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2004). Dramatic and Technical Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. (National)
Okerlund, D. (2004). Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at Queen Elizabeth II School of Music: Brandon University, Brandon, Manatoba. (International)
Okerlund, D. (2003). Dramatic Interpretation of Songs and Arias. Master class delivered at University of British Columbia: Vancouver, Vancouver, BC. (International)
Performances
Invited Performances
Okerlund, D. (Doctor Grenvil). (2015). La Traviata [Semi-Staged Production]. [Origination of the work by G. Verdi]. Rochester, New York: Rochester Philharmonic.
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Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2014). Voice Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Baptist College of Florida: Baptist College of Florida.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2013). A Celebration of the Life of Zheng Cao [Recital/Concert]. [Origination of the work by Various composers]. San Francisco Opera War Memorial Opera House: War Memorial Opera House.
Okerlund, D. (Rucker). (2013). Cold Sassy Tree [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Carlisle Floyd]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2013). Tallahassee Duos: Benefit Concert [Recital]. [Origination of the work by Various composers]. FSU Campus: Tallahassee Artist Series.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2012). Faculty Showcase Concert [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2012). Voice Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Vienna, Austria: ÖSTERREICHISCHE JUNGARBEITERBEWEGUNG.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2011). Celebration of Carlisle Floyd [Recital]. [Origination of the work by Carlisle Floyd]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2011). From the Heartland [Song cycle with orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Kirke Mechem]. Topeka, KS: Topeka Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2011). Sacred Service [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Ernest Bloch]. Memphis, TN: Rhodes College and the Memphis Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2011). Verdi Requiem [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Giuseppe Verdi]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2010). Benefit Recital for the Carlisle Floyd House [Recital]. [Origination of the work by Carlisle Floyd]. Montecello, FL: Millstone Institute of Preservation.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2010). Schumannfest [Recital]. [Origination of the work by Robert Schumann]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2010). Schumannfest [Faculty Chamber Recital Series]. [Origination of the work by Robert Schumann]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Bruckner's Te Deum [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Anton Bruckner]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
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Okerlund, D. (Don Alfonzo). (2009). Così fan tutte [Radio Broadcast]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Grand Rapids, MI: Opera Grand Rapids and WGVU Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (Don Alfonzo). (2009). Così fan tutte [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Grand Rapids, MI: Opera Grand Rapids.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Drei Legende [Recital]. [Origination of the work by Timothy Hoekman]. Tallahassee, FL: Festival of New Music at Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Faculty Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Faculty Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: Westminster Oaks.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Faculty Showcase Concert [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Recital [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Manhatten, KS: Kansas State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2009). Requiem [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Gabriel Fauré]. Pensacola, FL: Pensacola Chorale Society.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (2008). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. Osaka, Japan: Hyogo Cultural Center.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2008). Naturalization Ceremony [National Anthem]. Tom Brown Park: United States District Court.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2008). Recital with Florida State University Faculty [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall: Florida State University College of Music.
Okerlund, D. (Mikado). (2008). The Mikado [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Gilbert and Sullivan]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2007). A Classical Evening at Opperman [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: WFSQ-FM and Florida State University.
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Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2007). Holiday Magic Concert [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Tallahassee, FL: Tallahassee Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Vocalist). (2007). Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese Gamelan concert [Gamelan concert]. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (2006). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. Osaka, Japan: Hyogo Cultural Center.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2006). New Music and Art Festival [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2005). Brahm's Requiem [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Johannes Brahms]. Toledo, OH: Bowling Green State University and the Toledo Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2005). Festival Series [recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Personaje Mysterioso). (2005). La Muerte de Colon [Concert Opera Performance]. [Origination of the work by Leonardo Balada]. Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Mellon.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2004). College of Musical Arts Presents [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Toledo, OH: Toledo Art Gallery and Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2004). Faculty Artist Series [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2004). Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen [Concert]. [Origination of the work by Gustav Mahler]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2004). Songs of Separation by William Grant Still [Radio Broadcast]. [Origination of the work by William Grant Still]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Henry). (2004). The End of the Affair [World Premiere Workshop]. [Origination of the work by Jake Heggie]. Harrisburg, PA: Houston Grand Opera and Bucknell University.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2004). Voices from the Heart [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
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Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2003). College of Musical Arts Presents [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Toledo, OH: Toledo Art Gallery and Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Orestes). (2003). Elektra [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Strauss]. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Vancouver Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Marcello). (2003). La Boheme [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2003). Mozart Requiem [Oratorio]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Toledo, OH: Toledo Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2003). New Music and Art Festival [Concert]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Okerlund, D. (Horemhab). (2002). Akhnaten [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Phillip Glass]. Strasburg, France: Opera National du Rhin.
Okerlund, D. (Escamillo). (2002). Carmen [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Georges Bizet]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Don Giovanni). (2002). Don Giovanni [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Omaha, NE: Opera Omaha.
Okerlund, D. (Peter). (2002). Hansel und Gretel [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Engelbert Humperdink]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (2002). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Jokanaan). (2002). Salome [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Strauss]. Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Opera Theater.
Okerlund, D. (Stanley Kowalski). (2001). A Streetcar Named Desire [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by André Previn]. Strasburg, France: Operá National du Rhin.
Okerlund, D. (Stanley Kowalski). (2001). A Streetcar Named Desire [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by André Previn]. Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Symphony.
Okerlund, D. (Vartan). (2001). Arshak II [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Tigran Chukhadjian]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Germont). (2001). La Traviata [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giuseppe Verdi]. Hartford, CT: Connecticut Opera.
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Okerlund, D. (Figaro). (2001). Le nozze di Figaro [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Tulsa, OK: Tulsa Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2001). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (Yeletsky). (2001). Pique Dame [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]. Grand Rapids, MI: Opera Grand Rapids.
Okerlund, D. (Stanley Kowalski). (2000). A Streetcar Named Desire [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by André Previn]. San Diego, CA: San Diego Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Police Officer). (2000). Dead Man Walking [Opera performance]. [Origination of the work by Jake Heggie]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Don Giovanni). (2000). Don Giovanni [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (2000). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Opera Theater.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (2000). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (Nick Shadow). (2000). The Rake's Progress [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Igor Stravinsky]. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Vancouver Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Donner). (1999). Das Rheingold [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Wagner]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Don Giovanni). (1999). Don Giovanni [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Jackson, MS: Mississippi Opera Theater.
Okerlund, D. (Gunther). (1999). Göttedämmerung [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Wagner]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Marcello). (1999). La Bohème [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. San Francsico, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Germont). (1999). La Traviata [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giuseppe Verdi]. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Vancouver Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (1999). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. San Francsico, CA: San Francisco Opera.
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Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1999). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (Stanley Kowalski). (1998). A Streetcar Named Desire [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by André Previn]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (English Clerk). (1998). Death in Venice [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Benjamin Britten]. Genova, Italy: Teatro Calro Felice.
Okerlund, D. (Hamlet). (1998). Hamlet [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Ambroise Thomas]. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Vancouver Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Count Almaviva). (1998). Le nozze di Figaro [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Rodrigo). (1998). Lulu [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Alban Berg]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Sharpless). (1998). Madama Butterfly [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. Tokyo, Japan: National Theater of Tokyo.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1998). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (English Clerk). (1997). Death in Venice [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Benjamin Britten]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Don Giovanni). (1997). Don Giovanni [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Winston Salem, NC: Piedmont Opera Theater.
Okerlund, D. (Eugene Onegin). (1997). Eugene Onegin [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikowsky]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1997). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (The Lodger). (1996). Aspern Papers [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Dominick Argento]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera Center.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1996). Classical-Opera Cruise [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Vista Fjord: San Francisco Opera and Cunard Cruise Lines.
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Okerlund, D. (Donner). (1996). Das Rheingold [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Wagner]. Tuscon, AZ: Arizona Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Eisenstein). (1996). Die Fledermaus [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Johann Strauss]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Don Giovanni). (1996). Don Giovanni [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Kansas City, MO: Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
Okerlund, D. (Supervisor Molinari). (1996). Harvey Milk [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Stuart Wallace]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Schaunard). (1996). La Bohème [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Giaccomo Puccini]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Der Heerrufer des Königs). (1996). Lohengrin [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Richard Wagner]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1996). Opera in the Park [Concert and Radio Broadcast]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera and KQED Radio Station.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1996). Placido Domingo in Concert [gala concert]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (soloist). (1995). Classical-Opera Cruise [Recital]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. Queen Elizabeth II: San Francisco Opera and the Cunard Cruise Line.
Okerlund, D. (Dandini). (1995). La Cenerentola [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Gioacchino Rossini]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Soloist). (1995). United Nations 50th Anniversary Concert [Concert]. [Origination of the work by various composers]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera.
Okerlund, D. (Guglielmo). (1994). Cosí fan tutte [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Winston Salem, NC: Piedmont Opera Theater.
Okerlund, D. (Guglielmo). (1994). Cosí fan tutte [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]. Charlotte, NC: Opera Carolina.
Okerlund, D. (Falke). (1993). Die Fledermaus [Opera production]. [Origination of the work by Strauss, Johann]. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Opera Center.
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Okerlund, D. (Personaje Mysterioso). (recorded 2005). La Muerte de Colon [Opera recording]. [8.660237-38], Naxos.
Okerlund, D. (Patrol Officer and Prison Guard). (recorded 2001). Dead Man Walking [Opera Performance]. Erato.
Okerlund, D. (Supervisor Molinari and Police Officer). (recorded 1997). Harvey Milk [Opera Performance]. Elektra Records.
Contracts and Grants
Contracts and Grants Funded
Okerlund, D. (2014–2015). Travel Grant. Funded by College of Music. Total award $1,700.
Okerlund, D. (2011–2012). The Secondo Passaggio, a Registration Event Based on Pitch and Vowel. Funded by Office of the Provost. Total award $450.
Okerlund, D. (2011–2012). Travel Grant. Funded by Office of the Dean of The College of Music. Total award $2,500.
Okerlund, D. (2010–2011). Register Transition Gestures of the Female Voice. Funded by Office of The Provost. Total award $450.
Okerlund, D. (2010–2011). Travel Grant. Funded by Office of the Dean of the College of Music. Total award $2,000.
Okerlund, D. (2009–2010). Hyper-Formant Presence in Classically Trained Singers. Funded by Office of The Provost. Total award $600.
Okerlund, D. (2009–2010). Travel Grant. Funded by Office of the Dean of the College of Music. Total award $1,500.
Okerlund, D. (2008–2009). Travel Grant. Funded by Office of the Dean of the College of Music. Total award $1,500.
Okerlund, D. (2008–2009). Master Teachers on Vocal Techniques. Funded by Florida State University Department of Research Committee on Faculty Research Support (COFRS) Grant. Total award $14,000.
Okerlund, D. (2007–2008). Hyper-Formant Acoustical Presence in Classically Trained Singers. Funded by Florida State University Office of Research First Year Assistant Professor Summer Research Grant. Total award $16,000.
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Okerlund, D. (2007–2008). Graduate Vocal Pedagogy Program Equipment. Funded by Office of The Provost Special Allocation Grant. Total award $13,292.
Okerlund, D. (2003–2004). Music Usage Grant. Funded by Bowling Green State University. Total award $1,300.
Okerlund, D. (2003–2004). Faculty Development Speed Grant. Funded by Bowling Green State University. Total award $1,000.
Service
Florida State University
FSU College Service
Member, Musical Theater Committee (2015–present).
Member, Recital Policies (2015–present).
Member, Voice Area Representitive, Undergraduate Scholarship Committee (2014–present).
Guest Lecturer and Performer, Riverview High School Choral Festival (2015).
Member, College of Music Library Committee (2009–2014).
Member, Alumni Relations (2009–2013).
FSU Department Service
Member, Search Committee for new Assistant Professor of Voice (2013–2014).
Member, Undergraduate Scholarship Committee (2013–2014).
Member, Search Committee for new Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice (2013).
Member, Search Committee for new Visiting Assistant Professor of Voice (2010–2011).
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The Profession
Juror for a Performance
Florida State Music Teachers Association Competition. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State Music Teachers Association (2011).
Northwest Regional Competition. Youngstown State University: National Association of Teachers of Singing (2006).
Northwest Regional Competition. The School of Music and Dance: University of Michigan (2004).
Service to Other Universities
Chair/Faculty Health and Welfare Committee, Bowling Green State University (2006–2007).
Member/ WBGU, radio and television station advisory committee, Bowling Green State University (2006–2007).
Chair/Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Bowling Green State University (2005–2007).
Member/Faculty Senate, College of Musical Arts, representative, Bowling Green State University (2005–2007).
Member/Faculty Health and Welfare Committee, Bowling Green State University (2005–2006).
Member/Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Bowling Green State University (2004–2005).
Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere
Okerlund, D. (2004–2006). Guest Artist, President's Day Opening Day Address. Bowling Green State University.
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