Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield

Experience

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  LAMusArt

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2015

  Voice Teacher, Choral Director

  Prepare musical selections to be performed by soloists, choral ensemble and orchestra. Instructor for group masterclasses and solo vocal lessons. Responsible for seasonal recitals within the studio and outside community. Develop the vocal music program including the areas of curriculum, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, music and equipment purchasing, public relations, and concert production. Contribute to the planning and preparation of special events during the year. Music Director for theatrical productions. Directed and co-produced class performances Production duties including advertising, program editing, running sound board, etc. Show less

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  Marisa Rawlins Voice Studio

  Jan 2002 - now

  Voice Teacher

  Coach & teach clients ages 12-adult, both professional and novice. Teach vocal health and technique in both classical and contemporary mediums. Provide audition preparation, performance coaching, and competition preparation. Curriculum includes breath technique, vocal anatomy & health, diction & IPA, theory, repertoire, & improvisation. Overview of stage deportment techniques & performance anxiety. Clients have appeared on the Disney Channel, ABC, FOX, & Lifetime. Successful student acceptances to the University of Southern California, Berklee College of Music, Chapman University, Frost School of Music, Renaissance Arts, Colburn School of Music, and the Los Angeles Co. High School for the Arts. Show less

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  Toluca Lake Methodist Church

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Choral Director

  Build and sustain liturgical participation in weekly rehearsals and presentations. Select all choral anthems to be sung by the choir for use in the liturgical service. Schedule solos, duets, or other vocal/instrumental ensembles periodically, as participants' interest permits. Participate in regular worship team planning meetings and provide decision-making in selection of music and other media. Exemplify a standard of excellence in music presentation and spiritual commitment to all participants. Show less

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  Eagle Rock Music Studio

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Vocal Coach

  Taught weekly individual and group voice masterclasses. Specialized instruction in Musical Theatre, Jazz, & Contemporary voice. Responsible for quarterly recitals within the studio and outside community. Organize rehearsal schedules and maintain student engagement in the studio.

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  Discovery Onstage

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2019

  General Music Teacher/ Voice Teacher

  A collaborative summer intensive designed to engage students, grades 3 through 9. Introductory courses in vocal technique and longevity, exploring musical styles & genres. Creation of original musical alongside professional playwrights, choreographers, and composers. Students learn to contextualize technique in story and give shape to narrative through performance and original content.

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  Providence High School

  Jan 2012 - now

  Teach courses in choral performance, voice, and other areas within the Department of Music.Develop the vocal music program including the areas of curriculum, scheduling, recruitment, budgeting, music and equipment purchasing, public relations, and concert production. Auditions and selects vocal and instrumental groups for musical presentations. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through summative and formative assignments. Show less Interviews and recommends candidates for positions within the department. Conducts all regular department meetings and sees that minutes of meetings are kept and shared with the Dean of Studies and Principal. Selects appropriate instructional material and sets department goals and policies in cooperation with department members and the approval of the Dean of Studies. Confers with the Dean of Studies regarding current trends in curricular and instructional matters to develop a vision for future growth and added value, including UC Approval process for department courses. Advises the Dean of Studies and Principal of the state of the department, and of the cooperation and involvement of the members as needed. Show less

  • Choral Director

    Jan 2009 - now

  • Performing Arts Dept. Chair

    Jan 2012 - now
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  Los Angeles All-Diocese Honor Choir

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Choral Director

  Ensemble serves the young musicians from the Catholic Schools of the greater Los Angeles community. Performances and liturgical services held at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels in Downtown, Los Angeles.

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  BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GRANADA HILLS CALIFORNIA

  Jan 2014 - now

  Choral Director

  Select choral anthems to be sung by the choir for use in traditional service. Hold weekly choir rehearsals during the program year. Lead music for contemporary worship in coordination with instrumentalists. Purchase or otherwise obtain music for the choir, staying within the annual music budget approved by the board and the congregation. Meet with pastor as needed to coordinate liturgical celebrations. Organize youth musical offerings in collaboration with music ministry team.Participate in regular worship team planning meetings and provide decision-making in selection of music and other media. Show less

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  Los Angeles Pierce College

  Aug 2021 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Voice Faculty

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  SAN FERNANDO VALLEY YOUTH CHORUS

  Aug 2022 - now

  Artistic Director