ANNIE BRYSON
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
SENIOR FACULTY, CORNERSTONE MUSIC STUDIOS
September 2011- present
Teach private voice and piano lessons to approximately 35 students aged 3.5 years- 20 years.
Direct a capella ensemble for treble voices in middle school and high school; arrange music for ensemble
Teach Storybook Theater class for children ages 4-8. Adapt plays and direct performance. Accompany students for musical numbers. Direct summer camp programs of the same nature.
Maintain weekly scheduling of lessons within individual studio. Provide support and direction to members of the voice and piano department. Assist administrative staff with planning and implementing programs, such as bimonthly student recitals.
PIANO TEACHER, CHAPIN SCHOOL PRINCETON
September 2013- present
Teach private piano lessons to elementary school students as part of the After School Program
DIRECTOR OF ABC CHOIR & ADULT CHOIR SECTION LEADER, TRINITY CHURCH PRINCETON
September 2014- present
Lead weekly rehearsals and prepare children ages 4-8 for monthly appearances in worship. Instruction in vocal technique, ear training, and ensemble singing.
Lead the alto section in the adult choir in weekly rehearsals and worship appearances. Cantor solo services bimonthly.
Chaperone duties over seven members of children’s choir throughout two weeks in England at multiple locations and performance venues, including Westminster Abbey
DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL OPERETTA & CHORAL SECTIONAL TEACHER, PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL
January 2019- Present
Direct fourth grade students in the annual lower school operetta. Teach acting classes and run blocking rehearsals. Work with lower school music teacher, theater technical director, and fourth grade teachers to produce a fully staged, original musical production.
Assist choral rehearsals for students in grades 5-12. Lead breakout rehearsals to learn harmonies and teach music theory concepts.
ADJUDICATOR, MID ATLANTIC MUSIC TEACHERS' GUILD
April 2017-April 2019
Adjudicated student competitions in categories of musical theater and vocal pop solo over the course of a three day festival comprised of over 100 events. Assisted with festival organization.
PRIVATE LESSONS & STORYBOOK ACTING TEACHER, DESTINY ARTS THEATER
September 2011- June 2013
Taught private voice and piano lessons to children ages 6 years- 18 years old
Taught acting classes for children ages 4 years- 8 years old. Adapted and wrote scripts for class performances. Taught summer camps of the same nature.
PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER, SEVEN STAR SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
September 2010- June 2011
Taught private voice and piano lessons to children ages 8 years- 13 years old. Taught group classes for children ages 3 years to 10 years old. Emphasis on creative improvisation and movement to music. Choreographed musical numbers for group performance.
Taught group singing classes for middle school students. Emphasis on performance for peers and constructive criticism and encouragement.
Musically directed a performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. with a cast of elementary and middle school students. Taught musical numbers and conducted during performance. Ran professional audio performance tracks during performance.
CHOIR SECTION LEADER & SOLOIST, NASSAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
September 2011- June 2013
Lead alto section of the adult choir in weekly rehearsals and appearances in worship. Performed solos within the group.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE
September 2011- May 2013
Prepared and distributed public relations material including posters and press releases. Created proof-sheets of headshots for college photographer. Updated school’s social media. Stage managed concerts.
SECTION LEADER & CANTOR, ST. PETER'S R.C. CHURCH
September 2010- June 2011
Led the alto section of the choir in weekly rehearsals and appearances in worship. Cantored services monthly.
ASSISTANT TO VOICE DEPARTMENT CHAIR, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
September 2008- May 2011
Facilitated communications with members of the voice department and kept an updated contact list. Accounted for cast members at opera rehearsals. Recruited and organized students for the opera orchestra. Oversaw opera production committees including publicity and fundraising. Wrote press releases for upcoming productions.