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Ava Bogyay

Summary

I am a highly motivated Classical Soprano seeking opportunities that will allow for continued musical development. I enthusiastically collaborate with choir directors and fellow singers, and continually seek feedback to improve my performance and skills. As an aspiring choral conductor and choral singer with nearly 10 years of experience, I am looking to expand my musical and choral knowledge and abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Apprentice Conductor

Bishop's University Singers
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted and led weekly rehearsals and performances consisting of over 100 singers ranging in musical background
  • Led rehearsals and performances of auditioned small group pieces
  • Studied scores at length to develop personal interpretation of the work
  • Diversified feedback and conducting gestures to achieve desired dynamic and expressive effects
  • Collaborated with choir director and collaborative pianist in planning rehearsal timeline in preparation for performances

Soprano, Soloist, and Apprentice Conductor

Bishop's University Chapel Choir
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted, led, and participated in weekly rehearsals and services
  • Performed as soloist at regular services and concerts
  • Closely collaborated with Director and Organist to select repertoire and assign solos
  • Took on the responsibilities of the Choir Director in their absence for rehearsals and performances

Soprano and Soloist

Bishop's University Singers
09.2019 - Current
  • Soloist for a variety of selected repertoire in diverse languages
  • Acted as Soprano section leader in regular and additional rehearsals
  • Sight read, learned, memorized, and performed works for performances
  • Applied knowledge of vocal technique and skills specific to choral performance

Soprano and Alto

St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Rehearsed and performed a large variety of styles and repertoire with full SATB choir and smaller auditioned treble choir
  • Developed diversified choral skills by frequently changing between Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2, and Tenor
  • Competed and achieved consecutive Gold Standings at National and International choral Festivals (MusicfestCanada in Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Montreal, Heritage Music Festival in Ottawa, Kiwanis Music Festival in Oshawa, and Festival of Gold in Washington D.C., San Francisco CA, and Nashville TN)
  • Worked with and attended clinics held by renowned conductors and composers such as R. Murray Schafer, Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt (University of Toronto), Jennifer Moir (Western University), Dr. Cristian Grases (USC), and NYCC alumni Dr. Jamie Hillman (University of Toronto)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music With An Honours in Vocal Performance

Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC
04.2024

B. Ed - Secondary Education

Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC
04.2024

Skills

  • Howard Brown Memorial Music Scholarship, 2021
  • Howard Brown Memorial Music Scholarship, 2020
  • Howard Brown Memorial Music Scholarship, 2019
  • Bishop's University Dean's List 2019-2024

Timeline

Student Apprentice Conductor

Bishop's University Singers
09.2023 - Current

Soprano, Soloist, and Apprentice Conductor

Bishop's University Chapel Choir
01.2022 - Current

Soprano and Soloist

Bishop's University Singers
09.2019 - Current

Soprano and Alto

St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
09.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music With An Honours in Vocal Performance

Bishop's University

B. Ed - Secondary Education

Bishop's University

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