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JOHN S. ST. MARIE B.Mus., M.Mus. DMA (ABD)
Email: StMarieMusic@gmail.com
Website: www.johnstmariemusic.com

Objective: Music Director/Professor

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EDUCATION
*2005 – Present:*	Doctoral Candidate: University of Southern California (ABD) in Choral Music/Conducting
	Academic Focus:
	Musicology, Sacred Music, and Orchestral Conducting

*2005*	California State University, Fullerton
	Master of Music, Choral Conducting

1987-1991	Loyola University, New Orleans
	Bachelor of Music, Voice
	Bachelor of Music Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2008 – Present	Professor of Applied Conducting and Voice in the Three-Summer Master of Music Program at California State University, Los Angeles
	Duties Include
	Preparing and delivering lectures Individual and group instruction in conducting techniques Individual and group instruction in score preparation Instruction in choral development techniques in: rehearsal, balance, vowel unification, and vocal technique Evaluation and grading of student progress

2007 – 2008	Teaching Assistant—Concert Choir, USC
	Duties Include
	Director of sectional rehearsals Rehearsal and performance conducting Score preparation Writing of program notes Seating Charts Logistical preparation Venue booking Accounting and hiring Music library organization

2006 – 2008	Teaching Assistant—The Broadway Musical: Reflection of American Diversity, Issues, and Experience, USC—Professor Anastasia Glasheen
	*Duties provided upon request.*

2005 – Present	Director of Music Ministries – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
	Duties Include
	Score preparation, rehearsal and service conducting Writing of arrangements Instruction of vocal pedagogy to volunteer singers Engineer and design projector/sound system to enhance worship Preparation and performance of major works Selection and planning of all music used in the liturgy Music library organization Prepare budgets for approval by Council Recruiting members/hiring of special musicians/section leaders Special music planning and performance Fundraising Graphic Design Music typesetting for bulletin Oversee copyright practices Prepare music with pre-school children and teach basic music skills Education series in music fundamentals for congregation Initiate music collaboration with other congregations Assist in planning and implementation of Vacation Bible School

2003-2005	Graduate Teaching Assistant, California State University, Fullerton
	Duties Include
	Director of sectional rehearsals Rehearsal conducting Score preparation Writing of program notes Liaison amid CSUF & Hollywood Bowl Administrative responsibilities including organization of European tour, setup/logistics planning of concerts, assistance in audition of new students to choral ensembles Accounting and hiring Music library organization

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1996-Present	Private Vocal Teacher
	Duties Include
	Provide Master Classes for beginning voice students Instruct private students in understanding various musical styles, interpretation, and performance techniques Instruction of basic vocal concepts including acoustics, resonance, tone production, articulation, and breath support Basic coaching in diction of Italian, French, German, and Latin

1996-Present	Registered Music Therapist, Independent Contractor Los Angeles
	Duties Include
	Lead group and individual therapy sessions Participate in treatment planning for individuals Document and assess patient progress Serve on various Process Action Teams

1996-2003	Adult Basic Education Instructor, Rio Hondo Community College
	Duties Include
	Administer C.A.S.A.S. testing to the mentally ill English and Math instruction Life Skills Assessment Basic Computer Training

1996-2002	Music Therapist, Villa Luren Board & Care Facility
	Duties Include
	Provision of rehabilitation sessions to increase effective communication, vocational and social skills Planning and implementation of community resource outings to reinforce learned skills Educating the community in the special needs of the mentally ill
1991-1996	Rehabilitation Therapist—Music, Metropolitan State Hospital
	Duties Include
	Served on research and development team to create a unit serving the traumatic brain injured including cognitive rehabilitation and STAR (Systematic Treatment And Reinforcement) Participation and treatment planning for individuals Provided group therapy with special focus on social skill training, communication, and education in basic life skills Served on a development team to create a new rehabilitation therapy assessment
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS
May 2005	Phi Kappa Lambda
August 1997	American Guild of Musical Artists
June 1996	American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
May 1995	National Association of Radio Artists Society (Grammy Awards)
August 1991	American Music Therapy Association
June 2009	National Association for Music Education
June 2009	National Association of Teachers of Singing


HONORS
2006	Awarded Teaching Assistantship at University of Southern California
2004	Awarded the Elliot Alexander Memorial Scholarship in Conducting

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PERFORMANCE EMPLOYMENT
2007-Present	Millenium Consort Singers, Martin Neary – Director
2001-Present	Professional Chorister, Opera Pacific, Henry Venanzi – Music Administrator/ Chorusmaster
2001-Present	Pacific Chorale, John Alexander Singers – First Tenor
1993-1999	Los Angeles Chamber Singers – First Tenor
1997-2001	Los Angeles Master Chorale – First Tenor
1997-2005	Tenor Worship Leader, La Cañada Presbyterian Church
1995-2003	Vocalist, L.A. Chamber Singers, Peter Rutenberg – Director
1995-1999	Soloist, Glendale Adventist Church, John Dennison – Director
1991 - 1994	Los Angeles Master Chorale – First Tenor

PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS
2004	Xbox Soundtrack for Van Helsing
2004	Soundtrack for the movie Raise Your Voice starring Hilary Duff
2001	An American Requiem, R. Danielpour
2000	Los Angeles Master Chorale, Argento – Durufle
1999	Los Angeles Chamber Singers -- Cappella, Music of the Mexican Baroque
1998	Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Romancero Gitano
1997	Barbra Streisand’s Higher Ground, Sony Studios
1997	Soundtrack of Oscar and Lucinda, Paramount Studios
1996	Pacific Chorale, Musica

SELECTED WORKS STUDIED/PERFORMED AS CONDUCTOR (download samples from the top of the page)
SELECTED WORKS PERFORMED AS TENOR SOLOIST (download samples from the top of the page)
SELECTED WORKS PERFORMANCE AS PROFESSIONAL CHORISTER (download samples from the top of the page)
REFERENCES (available upon request)
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