| ORATORIO PERFORMANCES | |||
| Alto Soloist | |||
| Missa Coronationalis | F. Lizst | Société Symphonique de Montréal | Apr. 2011 |
| Petite Missa Solennelle | G. Rossini | Société Symphonique de Montréal | Dec. 2010 |
| Magnificat | J. S. Bach | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Dec. 2009 |
| Stabat Mater | A. Vivaldi | L'Ensemble Con Brio de Montréal | Mar. 2009 |
| Stabat Mater | Pergolesi | L'Ensemble Con Brio de Montréal | Mar. 2009 |
| Kantate Nr. 9 | J. S. Bach | Bach Society of Minnesota | Apr. 2008 |
| B Minor Mass | J. S. Bach | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Mar. 2008 |
| Coronation Mass | Mozart | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Apr. 2007 |
| Requiem | Mozart | Oratorio Society of Minnesota | Mar. 2007 |
| Magnificat | Buxtehude | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | May 2006 |
| Regina Coeli | Mozart | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Oct. 2006 |
| Magnificat | J. S. Bach | The Minnetonka Choral Society Orchestra | Oct. 2006 |
| Gloria | Vivaldi | The Minnetonka Choral Society Orchestra | Dec. 2004 |
| B Minor Mass | J. S. Bach | The University of Minnesota J. S. Bach Festival | Mar. 2004 |
| Kantate Nr. 120 | J. S. Bach | The U of MN J. S. Bach Festival | Mar. 2004 |
| Magnificat | J. S. Bach | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Dec. 2003 |
| Requiem | Mozart | Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra | Mar. 2003 |
| Mass in B minor | J. S. Bach | The U of MN J. S. Bach Festival | Mar. 2002 |
| Magnificat | J. S. Bach | The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, MN | Dec. 2001 |
| Messiah | Handel | University of Lethbridge Singers, AB Canada | Dec. 1998 |
| OPERA – COMPLETE ROLES | |||
| La Voix | Les Contes d’Hoffmann | University of Minnesota - Opera Theatre | Apr. 2004 |
| Nancy | Albert Herring | U of MN Opera Theatre | Oct. 2003 |
| Mrs. Herring | Albert Herring | U of MN Opera Theatre | Oct. 2003 |
| Emilie | The Dangerous Liaisons | U of MN Opera Theatre | Apr. 2003 |
| Componist | Ariadne auf Naxos | U of MN Opera Theatre | Nov. 2002 |
| Meg Page | The Merry Wives of Windsor | U of MN Opera Theatre | Mar. 2002 |
| Gertrude | Hansel and Gretel | University of Lethbridge - Opera Theatre | Apr. 2000 |
| Cherubino | The Marriage of Figaro | U of L Opera Theatre | Nov. 1999 |
| OPERA – PARTIAL ROLES IN SCENES | |||
| Susanna | The Marriage of Figaro | University of Lethbridge | Dec. 1999 |
| Annina | La Traviata | Casalmaggiore, Italy | Jul. 1998 |
| Papagena | The Magic Flute | Casalmaggiore, Italy | Jul. 1998 |
| RECITAL-SOLO | ||
| Heggie, Bolcom, Weill | Faculty Chamber Series - Dalhousie University Department of Music, Halifax, NS | Feb. 2006 |
| Obradors, Granados, Rodrigo, Nin | University of Minnesota | Jun. 2004 |
| Weill-Cabaret | University of Minnesota | Feb. 2004 |
| Reger, Poulenc, Mahler | University of Minnesota | Jun. 2003 |
| Korngold, Debussy, Dvorak | University of Minnesota | Sep. 2002 |
| Handel, Schumann, Debussy | University of Lethbridge | Mar. 2000 |
| Handel, Mahler, Poulenc, Granados | University of Lethbridge | Feb. 1999 |
| RECITALS & CHAMBER WORKS AS GUEST ARTIST | ||
| L'Ensemble Con Brio de Montréal | Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater & Pergolesi's Stabat Mater | Mar. 2008 |
| Kensington Sinfonia Chamber Series | Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater | Feb. 2008 |
| "Mannequin in Motion" | Live mannequin and singer Minneapolis, MN | Jan. 2007 |
| DMA Recital | Andrew Barrett, Tenor - U of MN School of Music - Program - Dvorak Duets Moravian Duets | Dec. 2006 |
| Scott Evenson Memorial Concert | Salvation Army's Lakewood Temple Corp. | Nov. 2006 |
| Voices of Vienna | Twin Cities Annual Opera Guild Fall Luncheon St. Paul, MN | Nov. 2006 |
| Voices of Vienna | "Russian Seasons in Minnesota" Concordia College, MN | Oct. 2006 |
| The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts Annual Fundraiser | Halifax, NS | Apr. 2006 |
| Lecture given at The Maritime Conservatory, Halifax N.S. | “Informoperals” Kurt Weill Presentation Opera Nova Scotia | Feb. 2006 |
| The Nova Scotia Terry Fox Foundation Concert | Halifax, NS | Aug. 2005 |
| Murray State University Recital | Murray, Kentucky | Jun. 2005 |
| DMA Recital | David Gilliland, piano - U of MN, School of Music Program - Chausson Op. 13 | Feb. 2001 |
| DMA Recital | Vincent Lam, piano and Leo Robinson, cello - U of MN School of Music Program - Brahms Op. 7 and Op. 91 | Dec. 2001 |
| DMA Recital | Oleg Levin & Joshua Tompkins, piano - U of MN, School of Music Program - Bolcom, Medtner | Apr. 2000 |
| RECORDINGS | |
| Alto Soloist | |
| J.S. Bach - Magnificat - Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Tom Rossin, Conductor | Dec. 2009 |
| J.S. Bach - B minor Mass - Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Tom Rossin, Conductor | Mar. 2008 |
| “Emmanuel” - concert - Chamber Festival Choir & Orchestra, Tom Rossin, Conductor (Features selected works from Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Messiah, J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Mozart’s Requiem, Brahms’ Requiem) | Mar. 2004 |
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Mozart’s Requiem - Exultate
Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Tom Rossin, Conductor http://www.exultate.org |
Mar. 2002 |
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| EDUCATION | |
| 2002-2007 |
University of Minnesota - Doctorate of Musical Arts -
Voice Performance & Opera Instructor/Advisor, Prof. Lawrence Weller |
| 2002 |
University of Minnesota - Voice Pedagogy Certification Instructor/Advisor, Dr. Clifton Ware |
| 2000-2002 |
University of Minnesota - Master of Music - Voice
Performance & Opera Instructor/Advisor, Dr. Clifton Ware |
| 1998-2000 |
University of Lethbridge Alberta,
Canada - Bachelor of Music - Voice Performance Instructor: Prof. Joanne Hounsell |
| 1995-2998 |
University of Calgary Alberta, Canada - Bachelor of Music
- not completed Instructor: Prof. Patricia Hrynkiw |
| PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORS & MENTORS | |
| Voice |
Emma Small 2006-Present Elizabeth Mannion 2004-2005 John DeHaan 2004 Lawrence Weller 2002-2004 Clifton Ware 2000-2002 Joanne Hounsell 1998-2000 Leonardo de Lisi 1998 |
| Opera | David Walsh, Lorna Haywood, Vern Sutton, Nando Schellen |
| Coaches |
Martin Dubé
2009-Present Tim Lovelace 2006 Akiko Hosaki 2004-2005 Margo Garrett 2001-2003 Kenneth Griffiths 2003 Pierre Vallet 2002 Martin Katz 2002 Karl Paulnack 2001 Laurent Phillipe 1998-2000 Brahm Goldhammer 1998 |
| Voice Pedagogy | Clifton Ware |
| TEACHING EXPERIENCE | ||
| Part-time Adjunct Voice Instructor |
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Dept.
of Music Concentration: Private voice instruction for music majors and non-majors, instructing bi-weekly studio classes, preparing AFA student recitals, and instructing group voice and pedagogy classes. |
Jan.-July, 2008 |
| Full Time Sessional Lecturer |
Dalhousie University, School of Fine
Arts Concentration: Instructing private voice lessons to undergraduate voice majors and elective students, instructing weekly repertoire/studio classes, voice pedagogy and vocal literature classes, student recitals, serving on voice juries each semester and evaluating entrance auditions |
Sept. 2005-May, 2006 |
| Studio Voice Instructor |
University of Minnesota School of
Music
Concentration: Instructed private voice lessons to both music elective and non-music undergraduates. Dr. Clifton Ware, Advisor |
Sept. 2002-May, 2004 |
| Group Voice Class Instructor |
University of Minnesota School of
Music
Concentration: Introduced elements of basic technique and repertoire in French, German, Italian, English and Spanish as well as a musical theatre and staging components half way through the term for non-voice/music majors and other interested community members. Dr. Clifton Ware, Advisor |
Jan. 2002-May, 2004 |
| Voice Elective Coordinator |
University of Minnesota School of
Music
Concentration: Organized voice auditions and juries at the beginning and end of each term, advising new and returning students, synchronizing weekly lesson schedules between voice teaching assistants and students. Dr. Clifton Ware, Advisor |
Sept. 2003-May, 2004 |
| Opera Workshop Assistant |
University of Minnesota School of
Music Concentration: Stage-managed opera productions and collage concerts, organized, scheduled and co-directed the opera workshop class. Dr. Vern Sutton, Advisor |
Sept. 2000-May 2002 |
| Conservatory Voice Instruction |
University of Lethbridge, Conservatory
Concentration: Instructed voice to both music elective and non-music students as well as interested community members. |
Sept. 1998-June 2000 |
| Undergraduate Voice Instruction |
University of Calgary, Dept. of Music Concentration: Instructed voice to several interested community members. |
Sept. 1995-June1998 |
| Kovago Voice Studio and Music Book Store |
Owner
& Operator Concentration: Instruct voice lessons, run studio recitals, master classes, group lessons and piano lessons, as needed |
Est. 1992 |
| STAGE MANAGMENT EXPERIENCE-OPERA | ||
| Il re Pastore | University of Minnesota Opera Theatre, Vern Sutton, Director | Nov. 2001 |
| Eric Hermannson’s Soul | U of MN Opera Theatre, Vern Sutton, Director | Apr. 2001 |
| Die Fledermaus | U of MN Opera Theatre, Vern Sutton, Director | Sept. 2000 |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS | |
| NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) National and Chapitre Montréal Chapter (since 2008) | 2005-Present |
| MATS (Maritime Association of Teachers of Singing) Nova Scotia Chapter | 2005-2006 |
| WISTA (West Island Student Theatre Association) | 2010-Present |
| QDF (Quebec Drama Federation) | 2010-Present |
| NOA (National Opera Association) | 2009-Present |
| VASTA (Voice & Speech Trainers Association) | 2009-Present |
| MMTA (Minnesota Music Teachers Association) - Affiliated with MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) | 2007-Present |
| OPERA AMERICA Professional Membership | 2007-Present |
| College Music Society | 2008-Present |
| Vocal List.org | 2003-Present |
| Voice Teachers.com | 2003-Present |
| ADJUDICATION |
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NATS Competitions - Songfest Calgary - April 2011 NATS Competitions – St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN - Nov. 2007 Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts 2006 Competitive Scholarship Auditions - Apr. 2006 NATS Competitions - Moncton, New Brunswick Canada - Nov. 2005 |
| AWARDS | ||
| Instructor, U of MN | Group Voice & Elective Voice Classes | Sept. 2002-2004 |
| Teaching Assistant | U of MN, Opera Workshop & Theatre | Sept. 2000-May 2002 |
| Music School Scholarship | University of Lethbridge | Sept. 2000 |
| OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES |
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Piano (15 years) Exams with
Toronto Conservatory of Music, Canada Kari Margolis - Movement for the Actor: Margolis Method (Apr. 2004) http://margolismethod.org/Center/Home.html Crist Ballas – Makeup for the Actor (Fall, 2003) http://www.metamakeup.com Fluent in Hungarian, Learning French Dance: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Hungarian Folk, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, African Alexander Technique Feldenkrais Method Vocal Jazz experience (1995-1998) Music Theatre experience (1993-1995) |
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References available upon
request. Detailed printable version of the resume may be available upon request. Contact Andrea Kovago for more info. |