One of my core beliefs as a choral music educator is in the holistic education of children--that not only can choral music provide them the opportunity to find their singing voice, but rather shape them to be the voices of compassion and change in the future. A meaningful musical education provides a pathway for children to become intellectual, global citizens in their adulthood. As an educator, private voice instructor, and professional choral musician, I recognize that my work has gone beyond the voice lesson, rehearsal room, and performance stage. In my teaching career, I have developed age-appropriate curriculum for the musicians in my choirs and voice studio so that they not only become fully trained singers and literate musicians but thoughtful, disciplined, compassionate citizens. The musicians in my choirs are reinforced to become individuals who seek opportunities using their musical training to educate, connect, and serve their communities. 

Choral music plays a role in not only entertaining and educating within a school community; it is a direct reflection of the values of a community. I am grateful for the excellent music education I received in my youth which convinced me of my own capacity to create similar change in the world through my skills, experience, talent, and hard work. I realize that my life’s work must be in the service of empowering young musicians through choral music.