Rachel Velarde
Independent Music Professional
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona Area
- Industry
- Music
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Rachel Velarde's Overview
- Current
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- Graduate Student - DMA Vocal Performance at Arizona State University
- Chorister at Arizona Opera
- Opera Singer at Rachel Velarde
- Voice Teacher at National Association of Teachers of Singing
- Voice Teacher at Velarde Voice Studio
- Past
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- Instructor at Ashbury Music Hall
- Teaching Assistant in Voice at Arizona State University
- Education
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- Arizona State University
- Smith College
- BHSN
- Recommendations
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8 people have recommended Rachel
- Connections
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116 connections
- Websites
Rachel Velarde's Summary
I am an experienced performer with a strong acting ability and secure vocal technique. I am a good colleague and am looking forward to constantly improving my abilities.
Specialties
Character Mezzo-Soprano, acting, flexible, engaging
Rachel Velarde's Experience
Graduate Student - DMA Vocal Performance
Arizona State University
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
June 2011 – Present (9 months) Tempe, AZ
Chorister
Arizona Opera
Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry
October 1997 – Present (14 years 5 months)
Instructor
Ashbury Music Hall
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
2009 – 2010 (1 year)
Teaching Assistant in Voice
Arizona State University
Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry
August 1994 – May 1996 (1 year 10 months)
Rachel Velarde's Education
Arizona State University
M.M., M.M., Vocal Performance & Vocal Pedagogy
1994 – 1997
Activities and Societies: T.A. in voice, NATS member, Pi Kappa Lambda
Smith College
B.A., Music
1990 – 1994
Activities and Societies: Morris House, Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Smiffenpoofs
BHSN
1986 – 1990
Rachel Velarde's Additional Information
- Websites:
- Interests:
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opera singing (the most beautiful music in the world), classical music, music theater, vocal pedagogy, voice instruction, Music Together Preschool Music instruction
- Groups and Associations:
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NATS, AGMA, Music Together
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- Honors and Awards:
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Finalist, 2009 Giulio Gari Foundation Competition
1st Place Winner, NATSAA Competition: State of Arizona final. March 27, 2008.
1st Place Winner 2008 Arizona NATS Student Auditions, Doctoral Division
Finalist 2000 Palm Springs Opera Guild Competition
Encouragement Award 1998 Metropolitan Opera Auditions, Arizona District
1st Place Winner 1998 Arizona NATS Student Auditions, Adult Advanced Division
1st Place Winner 1996 MacAllister Awards Arizona Regional Competition
Honorable Mention 1996 and 1995 Arizona NATS Student Auditions, Masters’ Division
Member of AGMA (1997), NATS (1994), Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society (1997)
Who’s Who in America (since 2007)
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