
Lisa Riffel
Piano and Voice Teacher

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About me
Choir Director
Education

Portland State University
2013 - 2016Master’s Degree Choral ConductingActivities and Societies: PSU Chamber Choir (soprano section leader), PSU Vox Femina (soprano and guest conductor), Conducting Club, Music Education Graduate Assistant, Music Fundamentals Instructor, Vocal Techniques Instructor, Fundamentals of Conducting Instructor M.Mus. Conducting (choral track)

La Sierra University
2006 - 2011Bachelor’s Degree Music Education, SpanishActivities and Societies: LSU Chamber Singers (soprano), LSU Wind Ensemble (bassoon), LSU Chorale, LSU Women's Choir (Assistant Conductor), LSU Opera, 2011 Performer of the Year, Dean's list for academics (3.96 GPA) B.Mus. Music Education, B.A. Spanish, California Single Subject Teaching Credential (Music)
Experience

Self-Employed
Aug 2006 - nowPiano and Voice Teacher
La Sierra University
Sept 2007 - Jun 2011Music Theory Teaching AssistantTeaching Assistant and Tutor for Music Theory l and Ear Training at La Sierra University.

Sunset Lake Camp
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011Summer Camp CounselorGirls Counselor, Horsemanship, Staff Choir Director

Glendale Adventist Elementary
Mar 2012 - Jun 2013Music and Spanish TeacherElementary Music and Spanish Teacher.

Joe Ferrante Music Academy
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013Piano and Voice Teacher
Blueprint Ensemble Arts and Theatre Initiative (BEATI)
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016Choir DirectorI directed a variety of mixed and treble choruses.

The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater
Oct 2013 - Mar 2015Staff Singer
Portland State University
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016Music Education Graduate Teaching AssistantI worked for the School of Music at Portland State University while completed a M.Mus. in Choral Conducting. I taught the following courses: Music Fundamentals, K-12 Vocal Techniques, Summer Chorus, Fundamentals of Conducting

Lincoln High School
Aug 2016 - nowChoir Director
West Sylvan Middle School
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022Choir Director
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - Portland
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022Staff Singer
Oregon Repertory Singers
Aug 2021 - nowAssistant Director
Licenses & Certifications

California Single-Subject Teaching Credential (Music)

Oregon Teaching Credential (Music)
Teacher Standards and Practices CommisionAug 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelMasters of Music, Summa cum laude Portland State University Jun 2016
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelBachelors of Music, Summa Cum Laude La Sierra University Jun 2011
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelPerformer of the Year La Sierra University School of Music Jun 2011
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelAdvanced College Preparatory Diploma, highest honors, 4.0 GPA Glendale Adventist Academy Jun 2006
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelCaring Heart Award Glendale Adventist Academy Jun 2006
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelNational School Choral Award Glendale Adventist Academy Music Department Jun 2006
- Awarded to Lisa RiffelNational Honor Society Glendale Adventist Academy Aug 2004
Languages
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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