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Kathryn A. Black
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Academic School: |
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School of Arts and Sciences
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Academic Department: |
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Titles/Responsibilities: |
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Artist-in-residence
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Academic Degrees: |
- MAH, Musical Theater, SUNY Buffalo
- BS, Music Education, Edinboro University
- NYS Certification in Vocal/Instrumental Music K-12
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Professional Background: |
Church Organist/Choir Director Our Lady of Peace Church in Salamanca, N.Y., and St. Patrick's Church in Limestone, N.Y., 1971-2009 - Vocal soloist, organist, guitarist for 600+ weddings and funerals
- Director of a small volunteer church choir
- Initiated and directed a hand bell choir for children and adults
- Successfully produced/directed/performed "Amahl and the Night Visitors," with an ecumenical cast of adults and children involving professional singers and musicians
Private Music Teacher Salamanca, N.Y., 1988-2010 - Successfully coached three students as soloists in America's Youth in Concert European Tour, 2005 and 2007
Music/Artistic Director Ray Evans Seneca Theatre, Salamanca, N.Y., 1986-2005 - Founding board member of the Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association (CCLAA)
- Successfully wrote/directed/ performed musical reviews
- Coordinated the talents/creative energies of a cast of 75.
- Successfully headed a production staff of volunteers in producing musicals
- Collaborated with Academy Award winner Ray Evans, executive producer
Theater Arts Instructor Warren Summer Music School, Warren, Pa., 1992-1999
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Accomplishments: |
- Theater Association of New York State (TANYS) Outstanding Acting and Singing Award for role of Peter Pan in "Peter Pan," 2009.
- TANYS Outstanding Achievement Award for portrayal of the Witch in "Into the Woods," 2007
- TANYS Excellence Award for portrayal of Lilly in "The Secret Garden," 2003
- National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Teacher Recognition, 2007
- Guest Conductor, Senior High Mixed Chorus, Cattaraugus County Music Teachers Association (CCMTA) Music Festival, 2003
- Semi-finalist, Friedrich Schorr Prize in Voice, 1993
- Soprano Soloist, World Premier of Grand Pianola Music, 1986
- Soloist: National Anthem, Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, at a nationally televised Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, 1984
- Guest Conductor, Junior High Chorus, CCMTA Music Festival, 1982
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