Melissa Becker

Profile

I am currently a Senior at the SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music studying voice. Although my voice is my primary instrument I am also adept at playing the piano, guitar and ukulele in various venues.

Mezzo-Soprano Soloist

J.S. Bach Cantata 147 Hosmer Hall, Crane School of Music (Cond: Matthew Marco)

J.S. Bach Magnificat in D Major Hosmer Hall, Crane School of Music (Cond: Jeff Francom)

African American Song Cycle Rochester, NY (NYSSMA Conference)

Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio Brockville Community Choir & Orchestra (Cond: Dr. Heather Eyerly)

Musical Theatre

Company (Joanne) SUNY Potsdam Musical Theatre Organization

Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche: Wardrobe) Community Performance Series

RENT (Bag Lady/Seasons of Love Soloist) SUNY Potsdam Musical Theatre Organization

From Berlin to Potsdam: The Music of Kurt Weill (Cabaret Ensemble) Crane Opera Ensemble

The Music Man (Mrs. Paroo) Thespian Troupe 2035

Damn Yankees (Sister Miller) Thespian Troupe 2035

Honors and Awards

National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Vocal Competition (Upper Division Musical Theater) 2nd Place Winner-Fall 2011

NYSSMA All-State Choir (Alto) Rochester, NY (Eastman School of Music)

Masterclass with Dr. Lonel Woods ("Astonishing" from Little Women)

Masterclass with Dr. Lorraine Yaros-Sullivan ("Tired" by Vaughan Williams)

Leadership Experience

Musical Theatre Organization at SUNY Potsdam Executive Board (Publicist)

Sigma Alpha Iota (Professional Music Fraternity for Women) Executive Board: 2 years

LGBTAA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Association) Executive Board: 1 year

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