Julliard School, B.M. Voice
Bard College, M.M. Vocal Arts
New York, NY
Associate Artistic Director of Songfest, Colburn School, Los Angeles; Singer and Teacher
Sang the role of Papageno in Peter Brook’s adaptation of Magic Flute, Une Flûte Enchantée, at the Bouffes du Nord in Paris, the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, and on the subsequent international tour. Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, El Paso Opera, New York City Opera, Boston Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.
“I am currently a professional singer and teacher living in New York City, and cherish my years at CCM as the time when I laid the groundwork of musicianship that has been a source for much so much of my current success in the field of music.”
www.songfest.us/matthew-morris/
New York University, B.F.A. Drama
New York, NY
Actor
The Carole King Musical on Broadway, understudy Carole, Cynthia, & Genie; Central Avenue Break-down at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, National Tour of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Other Storybooks!” for Theatreworks USA
“I am so grateful for my time at CCM. Children’s Chorus provided me with a musical foundation that I was able to build upon through my years at performing arts high school, NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and in my current professional theater pursuits in New York. Singing tight harmonies, sight reading, being able to decipher key signatures and difficult rhythms, all skills I learned and honed during my years in the chorus and now use daily in my work on Broadway. CCM gave me the opportunity to start my lifelong journey with music, and I wouldn’t be where I am without it!”
Concordia College, B.A. Music and Russian Studies
Sang with the Concordia Choir under Rene Clausen
Tulane University, M.D.
Sang with numerous groups including the Louisiana Vocal Arts Chorale under Sara Lynn Baird
Georgetown University, Pediatric Residency and Chief Residency
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (F.A.A.P.)
Sang with the Master Chorale of Washington under Donald McCullough
Asheville, NC
Pediatrician at Asheville Pediatric Associates
When I’m not doctor-ing or mom-ing to my three children, I sing with the Asheville Choral Society and the newly formed chamber group, Tempus, both under the direction of Melodie Galloway.
www.ashevillechoralsociety.org
“For me, CCM was my touchstone. The friends I made there and the music and knowledge I gained have informed my entire life. I received not just an amazing musical education (and I will challenge any non-CCMer to best my sight-singing skills), but I discovered passion, dedication, and a love for pursuing and striving for excellence in all aspects of my life. I feel that I lack an adequate vocabulary to express my heartfelt gratitude to this organization and my amazing teachers; I’m left simply saying, thank you!”
Towson University, B.S. Computer Information Systems
Babson Park, FL
Admissions Representative, Florida Technical College
“CCM prepares you for life! Pace and priorities are always changing, just as the key, tempo, and time signature of a piece of music can change. Singing one part while others are singing different parts is reminiscent of multi-tasking.”
Georgetown University, B.A. Sociology and French
University of Pennsylvania, M.A. Sociology
University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. Sociology
College Park, MD
Assistant Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland
“The friendships I made in CCM are forever held in my heart and the songs I learned are forever stuck in my head.”
University of Delaware, B.A. Music
Westminster Choir College, M.M. Choral Conducting
Baltimore, MD
Director Upper School of Music at Roland Park Country School in Maryland
“CCM instilled in me a love of learning and music; two things I try to incorporate into my life each and every day!”
University of Maryland College Park, B.S. Aerospace Engineering in progress
College Park, MD
Creating a club at my university to inspire other “Non-Music Majors” like myself to invest time in music and come up with creative ways to apply it to their respective majors, developing an Indie video game & composing the soundtrack, teaching piano lessons as well as tutoring Math and Engineering Mechanics, and I will also be inducted into the Aerospace Honor Society Sigma Gamma Tau for academic excellence in my major.
“Personally, one of my favorite songs from my time singing in the choir was the tribute song we sang to bid farewell to Ms. Mairee. Having the whole Concert Choir meet in secret with Ms. Betty to practice the song, surprising everyone during the concert with the performance, getting to sing in a lower register — all of these helped create something that I will remember fondly. I also enjoyed the Andre Rieu concert where we performed Earth Song by Michael Jackson alongside Andre and his widely popular orchestra. It is something that still baffles people when I tell them about the experience.”
Dickinson College, B.A. East Asian Studies and Japanese
Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan
Teaches English to Japanese children at Kids Duo
“CCM helped me discover the love of music that I had and still have to this day. It gave me the confidence and knowledge that have helped make all of my musical endeavors not only fun, but extremely satisfying. It is impossible for me to imagine my life without the impact that CCM had on me.”
Oberlin College and Conservatory, B.M. Vocal Performance and B.A. Art History
College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, M.A. in Vocal Performance beginning Fall 2018
Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Student
At Oberlin, I fell in love with the world of opera and was lucky to perform several main stage roles including the title role of Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella). Before I move to Cincinnati in the fall to pursue my Master’s degree, I will be spending my summer in Montecito, California as a Vocal Fellow at the Music Academy of the West. I will be covering the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, as well as participating in numerous concerts, master classes, and opera scenes.
“I owe so much to CCM– it provided me with the best foundation for musicianship I could have possibly asked for, and even more importantly, showed me how meaningful music-making can be. As I enter into a career in music, I am exceptionally grateful for the early training I received at CCM, and for the incredible teachers who encouraged and inspired all of us.”
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