| Education |
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| Shenandoah Conservatory |
Achieved Level III in Vocal Ped. Course |
2005 |
| AIMS in Graz, Austria |
Study abroad for six weeks |
2002 |
| University of Maryland |
Achieved Master of Music in Opera |
1999 |
| Virginia Commonwealth U. |
Achieved Bachelor of Music in Vocal Perf. |
1995 |
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| Professional Employment |
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| Soloist |
Weddings, Funerals, Private Parties |
2000-06 |
| Conductor |
Tappahannock Community Chorus |
2005-06 |
| Alto Section Leader |
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Richmond |
2006 |
| Alto Section Leader |
St. James’ Episcopal Church, Richmond |
2004-06 |
| Recitalist |
Dogwood Dell, Richmond |
2006 |
| Private Voice Studio |
Richmond |
2000-06 |
| Alto |
James River Singers, Richmond |
2005 |
| Alto |
Virginia Chorale, Norfolk |
2003-04 |
| Alto Section Leader |
St. Pauls’ Church, Richmond |
2003-04 |
| Alto |
Beth Ahabah, Richmond |
2003 |
| Soloist |
Williamsburg Choral Guild |
2003 |
| Soloist |
Richmond Choral Society |
2003 |
| Opera Apprentice |
Sarasota Opera, Florida |
2001 |
| Chorus Member |
Baltimore Opera, Maryland |
2000 |
| Alto Section Leader |
St. Matthew’s Cathedral, D.C. |
1999-00 |
| Soloist |
Washington Vocal Artists |
1999 |
| Soloist |
National Chamber Singers, D.C. |
1999 |
| Alto |
Washington Bach Consort, D.C. |
1999 |
| Alto Section Leader |
New York Ave. Presbyterian Church, D.C. |
1998-99 |
| Alto Section Leader |
Centenary Methodist Church |
1994-95 |
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| Opera/Oratorio |
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| Recitalist |
Dogwood Dell, Richmond |
2006 |
| Recitalist |
Guest Alumni Recital, VCU |
2005 |
| Soloist |
Mozart’s Coronation Mass, Richmond |
2005 |
| Soloist |
Handel’s Messiah, Richmond |
2005 |
| Soloist |
Saint-Säens’ Christmas Oratorio, Tapp. |
2003 |
| Soloist |
Brahm’s Alto Rhapsody, Richmond |
2003 |
| Soloist |
Pergolesi’ Stabat Mater, Richmond |
2003 |
| Soloist |
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solenelle, Wmsbg. |
2003 |
| Recitalist |
Opera selections, Richmond |
2002 |
| Lead Role-Desiree |
VCU Opera guest alumni |
2002 |
| Soloist |
Judas Maccabeus, Williamsburg |
2002 |
| Soloist |
Vivaldi’s Gloria, Tappahannock |
2001 |
| Soloist |
Haydn’s Seven Last Words, Georgetown |
2000 |
| Soloist |
Britten’s St. Nicholas, D.C. |
2000 |
| Soloist |
Haydn’s Mass in C Major, D.C. |
1999 |
| Soloist |
Beethoven’s Gloria, D.C. |
1999 |
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| Opera Roles performed |
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| Melissa |
Rugiero Liberato - UMD Opera Studio |
2000 |
| Witch |
Dido and Aeneas - Opera Vivente |
2000 |
| Sally |
A Hand of Bridge - UMD Opera Studio |
1999 |
| Sesto |
La Clemenza di Tito - UMD Opera Studio |
1998 |
| Nicklausse |
Tales of Hoffmann - VCU guest alumni |
1996 |
| Third Lady |
The Magic Flute - Brevard Music Center |
1995 |
| Second Lady |
The Magic Flute - VCU Opera Theater |
1995 |
| Cherubino |
Le Nozze di Figaro - VCU Opera Theater |
1994 |
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| Awards Received |
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| Meistersinger Finalist |
American Institute of Musical Studies, Graz |
2002 |
| Scholarship/Stipend |
UMD at College Park |
1996-1998 |
| Ulrich Graduate Recital
Award |
UMD at College Park |
1997 |
| Full Scholarship |
Brevard Music Center |
1995-1997 |
| Regional Competition
Winner |
NATS Junior and Senior Women Categories |
1994-1995 |
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| Vocal Teachers |
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| Ronda Plessinger |
Private Studio/Adjunct Professor VCU |
2002 |
| Carmen Balthrop |
UMD Professor of Voice |
1998-2000 |
| Francois Loup |
UMD Professor of Voice |
1996-1998 |
| L. Wayne Batty |
VCU Professor of Voice |
1992-1995 |
| Charles Lynam |
UNC at Greensboro Professor of Voice |
1990-1992 |
| Michelle Harman-Gulick |
Private Studio/VCU Adjunct Professor of Voice |
1988-1990 |
| David McCormick |
Minister of Music-Ginter Park Presbyterian |
1986-1988 |
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| Teaching Experience |
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| Voice Teacher |
private studio |
2000-2006 |
| Voice Teacher |
Thomas Dale High School |
2003 |
| Voice Coach |
University of Maryland |
1996-1998 |
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| Conducting Experience |
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| Director |
Tappahannock Community Chorus |
2005-2006 |
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| Extraneous Employment |
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| Soloist |
Weddings, Funerals, Private Parties |
1990-present |
| Guest Speaker |
Schools and Colleges |
2000-present |
| Marketing |
Holiday Barn Pet Resorts |
2004-2006 |
| Dog Trainer |
Holiday Barn Pet Resorts |
2002-2004 |
| Dog Groomer |
Holiday Barn Pet Resorts |
2000-2002 |
| Assistant to Provost |
UMD Administration |
1998-1999 |
| Project Designer |
UMD School of Journalism |
1997-1998 |
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| Contact Information |
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| Home phone |
(804)364-6441 |
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| Cell phone |
(804)370-0332 |
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| Fax number |
(804)364-6441 (call ahead to send fax) |
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| E-mail |
bekahshughes@msn.org |
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| Website |
www.bekahhughes.org |
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