benjamin boskoff cv (2016)
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Benjamin Boskoff, tenor 1500 Plymouth Rd apt. 37, Ann Arbor Michigan
(706) 540-3288 * [email protected] www.benjamin-boskoff.squarespace.com
Education
Work Experience
2014 – 2016 M.M. in Vocal Performance University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI Studies in: Operatic Literature, Art Song Literature, Lyric Diction, Vocal Pedagogy (Cum GPA: 3.74)
2010 – 2014 B.M. in Vocal Performance, minor in Comparative Literature University of Georgia in Athens, GA Studies in: Solo and Chamber performance, Art Song Literature, Vocal Pedagogy Minor: Focus on post modernist English literature; James Joyce studies and poetic analysis (Cum GPA: 3:56)
Sept 2013 to Present
Private Vocal Instructor and music teacher Boskoff Music Lessons Teaching voice lessons and music lessons in a studio comprised of High school and adult students
Nov 2014 to Present
Tenor Section Leader Bethlehem United Christian Church Staff singer and music liaison
Sept 2015 to May 2016
Piper Voice Studio Coordinator Dr. Piper’s Voice Studio at the University of Michigan Clerical work such as printing, copying, emailing, and coordination of studio personnel
August 2011 to May 2014
Tenor Section Leader Athens First United Methodist Church Staff singer and music liaison; Soloist in major works
Jul 2011 to Dec 2014
Visual Coordinator and Instructor/ Brass Instructor / Music Arranger North Oconee High School Titan Regiment Marching Band Taught marching fundamentals and movement, taught music to full band and brass, arranged music for marching band show
Musical Passions, skills and research
Awards
Vocal Repertoire • Deep understanding of the Art Song repertoire and performance practices
• research into new composers and American Art Song • Czech song specialist • Operatic experience and knowledge in performance
practice, stagecraft • Concert and Chamber music knowledge and passion
within the repertoireMusicological research in Art Song • Keen insight into the musicological significance of
movements and composers through study and courses • Specialty in works of Benjamin Britten
Voice Pedagogy • Deep knowledge and connection to the current literature • NATs connection and connection to other major
pedagogical societies • Research of vocal health and voice therapy to non-
musicians • Masterclass experience as student AND teacher • experience working with MT singers • 4 years experience teaching private voice
Recital and Concert Programing • Special interest and research in well managed concert programs
• Specialization of Recital programs with themes and flow • Currently writing an academic research journal on recital
programing; researching over 100 possible recital programs for a pedagogical book project
• advisor of programing concert and recital music; seasonsOutreach and Community involvement • deep interest in cross integration of subjects and fine arts
to engage a larger community • 12 recitals given in collaboration with the community over
the period of 2012- present • Member of Opera on Tap and Opera MODO, who
specialize in community involvement and outreach Interest in new music and modern music • worked closely with new composers on new vocal
chamber music • passion for outreach and performance of modern and
contemporary musicConducting • Private study with Dr. John Lynch during undergrad
• Private study with Dr. Daniel Bara during undergrad • 4 years experience conducting amateur ensembles
through motet music, chamber music, and opera chorus • Drum major for Spirit of Atlanta
Classroom teaching in High School Band • 3 years as an assistant director teaching music and movement to the marching band
• taught brass fundamentals and musicianship to full ensemble
• taught classes for conductors • lead leadership courses for students in the band
University of Michigan Honor Society • Maintaining 3.5 GPA or higher each term
2014-2016
University of Georgia Deans List • Maintaining a 3.65 GPA or higher each term
2011-2014
Work Experience in Music Performances (Operatic and Concert)
Languages
Skills
University of Georgia Honor Society • Maintaining 3.5 GPA or higher each term
2010-2014
Hugh Hodgson Voice Scholarship • Awarded to undergraduate voice majors of
exceptional talent and drive
2010-2014
Georgia HOPE Scholarship • full tuition waiver for students who keep a 3.6 GPA
or higher each full school year
2010-2014
Paolino, Il Matrimonio segreto Albert Herring, Albert Herring Torquemada, L’heure espagnole Gherardo, Gianni Schicchi Albert Herring, Albert Herring Tito, La Clemenza di Tito Laurie, Little Women Lysander, A Midsummer Night’s Dream El Remendado, Carmen Daniel Buchanan, Street Scene Nathanael, Frantz, Cochinille, Les contes d'Hoffmann
Red River Lyric Opera Opera MODO University of Michigan University of Michigan Opera Breve University of Michigan Opera Breve Harrower OperaWorkshop University of Georgia Harrower OperaWorkshop University of Georgia
G.F. Handel Messiah J.S. Bach Cantata 151 J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio Solo and Evangelist J.S. Bach Cantata 106 J.S. Bach Cantata 150 Eternal Light: A Requiem
Richmond, KY University of Michgan Bethlehem United Church University of Georgia University of Georgia Athens First United Methodist
Native: English
Conversational/ Reading: German Latin
Basic/ Lyric Diction: Italian French Czech Russian
Generic In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and IWork programs, mid-level understanding of Excel, English writing background for paper writing and office work, etc; People skills and public speaking
Artistic/Design Skilled in Photoshop and the production of promotional posters, banners, etc. Feelance Webpage designer for artists and organizations
References
The people listed here are quite willing to be contacted and/or send a written recommendation.
Web Knowledgeable of, and used, many web architectures; proficiency in HTML and basic knowledge of JAVA script
N o n - m u s i c Creativity
5 years of stage acting and stage combat with two Shakespeare performances; 21st Century promotional instincts and audience designing; inclusion of several art-forms in teaching method
Writing High level comfort in writing and proofreading Academic writing, Grant proposal writing, and free prose writing used in everyday office/communication situations
Other Distance and race Runner; 3 years of Ballroom dance for stage craft; Cooking and baking proficiency
Academic Dr. Gregory Broughton, Voice Area Chair at the University of Georgia 706-207-3252
Dr. Scott Piper, Voice teacher at the University of Michigan 605-659-0595 [email protected]
Dr. Daniel Bara, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Georgia 706-542-3737 [email protected] Dr. Amy Petrongelli, Soprano and Voice teacher
989-429-0519 [email protected]
Professional Darla Diltz, Executive Director of Opera Breve 865-386-3907 [email protected] Danielle Wright, Executive Director of Opera MODO
313-506-6266 [email protected]
Rob Akridge, former employer and associate director of Bands at UGA 706-542-1505 [email protected]
Copeland Woodruff, Director of Opera at Lawrence University 901-679-7124 [email protected]
JJ Hudson, Stage Director 315-532-8394 [email protected]