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DeAndrea Hargett

Soprano
Glendale

Summary

Skilled and classically trained, freelance soprano, voice over artist and music educator. As a performer and educator I am capable of adjusting to new settings. When providing voice coaching I seek to promote vocal health and creative expression.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Soloist

Christian Science Church
09.2021 - Current
  • Read music and prepare weekly solo
  • Conduct rehearsal with accompanist
  • Study and lead 3 new hymns weekly

Soprano Mentor

Artes Vocales
03.2022 - Current
  • Assist mentees in developing vocal technique and recording study tracks for various musical works.
  • Perform solos and large works with ensemble during performances.
  • Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.

Teaching Artist

Young Musicians Foundation
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various genres of music while incorporating music theory and musical terminology.
  • Planned and executed engaging activities to promote musical skill for grades K-5 and 19 classrooms located in Compton, CA.
  • Prepared and gathered materials for end of year concert

Staff Member

Long Beach Camerata Singers
08.2023 - Current
  • Observed choral leaders for cues and directions in vocal rehearsals and performances.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and vocal tone to obtain desired sound.

Instructor

Neighborhood Academy of Music
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Studio of over 25 students
  • Catered regenerated approach to classic methods to wide range of ages and learning style during voice and piano private lesson setting.
  • Managed individual payments.

K-8 Music Teacher

National Heritage Academies Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Adapted lesson plans based on needs of over 700 students.
  • Guided and oversaw Music and Theater department in accomplishing outstanding educational benchmarks through prime curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.

Section Leader

Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Performed demanding sacred solo and duet selections.
  • Weekly performance and practices of musical selections with 30 choir members.
  • Conductor of Women's Choir with over 35 singers.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts - Music

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
08.2013 - 12.2018

Skills

    Solo singing

    Team leadership

    Conducting

    Spreadsheet management

    Sight reading

    Classroom Management

    Voice acting

Performances

Upcoming

  • Los Angeles Opera Chorus - Ainadamar - Season 2024-2025
  • Long Beach Camerata Singers - Staff Member - Season 2024-2025

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  • Verdi Chorus- Apprenticeship- Season 2023- 2024

                 Cavalleria Rusticana - Chorister

  • Long Beach Camerata Singers - Staff Member - Season 2023-2024

                 Peace Project VII (soloist)

                 Messiah - Handel

                  Evening of song (soloist)

  • La Traviata- Pacific Lyric Opera - Chorister - Season 2023-2024
  • Die Zauberflöte- Landmark Opera - Spirit - Season 2022-2023
  • Omar - Los Angeles Opera Chorus - Season 2022-2023
  • UNCPembroke's Concerto Competition Winner - 2017

Timeline

Staff Member

Long Beach Camerata Singers
08.2023 - Current

Teaching Artist

Young Musicians Foundation
11.2022 - Current

Soprano Mentor

Artes Vocales
03.2022 - Current

Soloist

Christian Science Church
09.2021 - Current

K-8 Music Teacher

National Heritage Academies Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2021

Instructor

Neighborhood Academy of Music
01.2019 - 08.2021

Section Leader

Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church
06.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor's of Arts - Music

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
08.2013 - 12.2018
DeAndrea HargettSoprano