Lisa Riffel

Lisa Riffel

Piano and Voice Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Choir Director

  • Education

    • Portland State University

      2013 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Choral Conducting

      Activities 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 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree Music Education, Spanish

      Activities 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 - now
      Piano and Voice Teacher
    • La Sierra University

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2011
      Music Theory Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant and Tutor for Music Theory l and Ear Training at La Sierra University.

    • Sunset Lake Camp

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Summer Camp Counselor

      Girls Counselor, Horsemanship, Staff Choir Director

    • Glendale Adventist Elementary

      Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
      Music and Spanish Teacher

      Elementary Music and Spanish Teacher.

    • Joe Ferrante Music Academy

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
      Piano and Voice Teacher
    • Blueprint Ensemble Arts and Theatre Initiative (BEATI)

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
      Choir Director

      I directed a variety of mixed and treble choruses.

    • The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
      Staff Singer
    • Portland State University

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
      Music Education Graduate Teaching Assistant

      I 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 - now
      Choir Director
    • West Sylvan Middle School

      Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
      Choir Director
    • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - Portland

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
      Staff Singer
    • Oregon Repertory Singers

      Aug 2021 - now
      Assistant Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • California Single-Subject Teaching Credential (Music)

    • Oregon Teaching Credential (Music)

      Teacher Standards and Practices Commision
      Aug 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      Masters of Music, Summa cum laude Portland State University Jun 2016
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      Bachelors of Music, Summa Cum Laude La Sierra University Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      Performer of the Year La Sierra University School of Music Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      Advanced College Preparatory Diploma, highest honors, 4.0 GPA Glendale Adventist Academy Jun 2006
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      Caring Heart Award Glendale Adventist Academy Jun 2006
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      National School Choral Award Glendale Adventist Academy Music Department Jun 2006
    • Awarded to Lisa Riffel
      National Honor Society Glendale Adventist Academy Aug 2004