3656 East 1st Street #10
Long Beach, Ca 90803
562-522-5199
Jeffrey Bruce Denton
Objective California State University at Long Beach transfer graduate vocal student seeks appropriate vocal music teaching position.
Education Master of Arts: Music; Vocal Emphasis
(December 2009). California State University at Los Angeles.
Transfer to California State University at Long Beach
In progress, musical audition is scheduled for November of 2008.
California State University/LA: Studio Teachers
Dr. Mark Goodrich-Classical Voice
Dr. Andrew Parks-Classical Voice
Dr. Steven Kronauer-Classical Voice
Tom Hynes-Jazz Guitar
Dr. Matthew Elgart-Classical Guitar
Vocal Private Instruction/Coaching
Dr. Steven Kronauer-Classical Voice/University of California at Santa Barbara/LA Opera
Twyla Meyer-Classical Piano/Accompanist/California State University/LA
Renee Souza-Classical Voice/Los Angeles Opera/California State University/LA
Josephine Lott-Classical Voice/CSULB/CSU Fullerton/Pacific Opera
Guitar Private Instruction
Doug Macaskill: ABC Music Center. Burbank, Ca.
Jody Fisher: National Guitar Workshop. Redlands, Ca.
John Pisano: Sony recording artist
Ensemble Experience Has performed in the Spanish Operetta �La Verbena De La Paloma�, performing the role of �Mozo� and Guardia.� Has performed in concert choir, chamber singers, opera repertory, oratorio, musical theater, classical guitar ensemble and jazz ensembles at CSULA. Performed as �Hucklebee� in the musical theater production of �The Fantastics,� under the direction of Dr. Thomas Miyake.
During the 2003, 2004, 2005 academic years, attended master class series with Carol Neblett, who has performed at over ninety of the world�s most prestigious opera houses. Performed at the PSICA Choral Festival at USC in winter 2004, and was selected for master class attendance with Professor Jing Tam of the University of Texas at Austin. Performed with the Kenny Rogers choir at Christmas presentation at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles, California in December of 2003. In the spring of 2004, toured Colorado as a member of concert choir under the direction of Dr. Thomas Miyake.
Over the years has performed with several well-known rhythm and blues bands in and around Los Angeles. In the spring of 2005, performed in the Baroque Opera, �The Coronation of Poppea� and performed the role of �Secondo Soldato.� In the spring of 2006, performed the role of Tio Isidro in the Spanish operetta �Gigantes Y Cabezudo.� In the fall of 2007, performed in CSULA�s opera ensemble in a performance that was created from several well-known operas entitled �Destino Del Amor.�
March of 2008, joined the Long Beach Master Chorale at the request of Eliza Rubenstein, who is the artistic director/conductor. First performance with the Long Beach Chorale; May 18, 2008; outdoor concert performance at Los Alamitos Ranch, gave solo performance of �Younger Than Springtime�, from the Broadway production �South Pacific�, by Rogers and Hammerstein. Performed the Mass in G by Schubert with the St Luke�s Church choir in June 2008 in Long Beach, Ca.
2007-2008 recital dates:
December 16, 2007: Opera/Art song/Broadway recital: performed in Yucaipa, Ca at the residence of Stephen and Cynthia Denton
June 22, 2008: Opera/Broadway/Art Song recital: performed at St Luke�s Church in Long Beach, Ca
September 21, 2008: Opera/Broadway/Art Song recital: tentative performance scheduled at St Luke�s Church in Long Beach, Ca
Seminar/Workshops �
Professor Jing Tam master class-University of Southern California, winter 2004.
Carol Neblett master class series fall 2003 CSULA, spring 2003, spring 2004, and spring 2005. Arthur Murray Dance Studio; waltz training with certified waltz instructor; May 2008.
Clubs/Affiliations-
CSULA Opera club
International Association of Jazz Educators
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Biography
A graduate student at California State University at Los Angeles, I have studied voice with Dr. Andrew Parks, Dr. Steven Kronauer, Dr. Mark Goodrich, Renee Souza, and Josephine Lott. I have been an active musician for over twenty-five years. In 2009, I will receive my Master of Arts Degree with a vocal emphasis. In addition to classical vocal studies, I have been a serious student of the guitar for over twenty-five years, with private as well as university coursework in jazz and classical guitar studies.
My primary reason for pursuing graduate studies and ultimately a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree is to secure employment at a college or university in the future, and to increase my understanding of upper division pedagogical teaching methods.
In addition to my desire for a teaching career, I will actively pursue professional theater work and other ensemble/musical opportunities. I am willing to relocate anywhere for an appropriate teaching position. Currently I live in Long Beach, and look forward to completing my Masters degree. I have performed in collegiate choir, chamber singers, Opera Theater, and musical theater productions, as well as oratorio.
Recently, performed as soloist at Long Beach Chorales spring concert performance at Rancho los Alamitos in May of 2008. Auditions have been given for the Lyric Opera of Los Angeles, as well as audition dates set for LA Opera, Opera Pacific, San Diego Opera, and Long Beach Opera. Jeffrey is available for half hour, 45min, or one hour lessons in private and group coaching.
