Neal Facey
Kelowna
Summary
Experienced team leader and conductor of theatre and music groups during rehearsals and performances.
Served as a non-voting member of Boards of Directors for Viva Musica and Phoenix Rising Singers.
Some experience as a successful grant writer.
Experienced workshop leader both locally and nationally.
Very detail oriented.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director and Conductor
Phoenix Rising Singers
09.2018 - Current
A 35 voice community choir with two performances per year featuring guest artists at most productions.
Theatre Director
Various Companies
01.1990 - Current
Many musicals and plays for such companies as Theatre Kelowna, Kelowna Summer Theatre Festival, Big Apple Productions, Bumbershoot Theatre and Shakespeare Kelowna. Production list available on request.
Production Manager
Opera Kelowna
01.2019 - 09.2023
Not a continuous position but individual productions during that time period. In addition to mainstage productions, management has included artist recitals and Sidewalk Serenades.
Teacher
School District #23
09.1980 - 06.2012
Kelowna Secondary School teacher and director and founder of the school's production company Night Owl Theatre.
Artistic Director
Viva Musica
02.1991 - 09.2009
Education
Master of Arts - Administration
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05-1975
Awards
KADAC (City of Kelowna) Honour in the Arts
2007
Angel Award in Leadership
2006
CKOV Community Awards: Honour in the Arts
1999
BCTF Awards: Drama Teacher of the Year
2009
Timeline
Production Manager
Opera Kelowna
01.2019 - 09.2023
Music Director and Conductor
Phoenix Rising Singers
09.2018 - Current
Artistic Director
Viva Musica
02.1991 - 09.2009
Theatre Director
Various Companies
01.1990 - Current
Teacher
School District #23
09.1980 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Administration
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Victoria
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