Year in Review

2009
This has been a huge year for me. I was concerned earlier in the year that things would be slow going the next couple years while I transition from YAPs to fully professional mainstage gigs, but things are still spinning. I am thankful! Here are the highlights:

Jan-March 2009 Finished up my final young artist program
March/April 2009 Countess Ceprano/Paggio in Rigolettto with San Diego Opera; Created 5 year plan with input from Ian Campbell
May 2009 Audition for San Diego Symphony; Audition for company in IN; Coachings with Edoardo Muller; Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly with San Diego Opera; New Headshots by Greg James
June 2009 Began work on Website (then tabled it for a while...); Began working on new competition rep; Found another great coach!
July 2009 Artist Retreat & 6 voice lessons at IU
August 2009 Bought house & set up new music studio!!! 6 more voice lessons at IU; Made recording
September 2009 Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly with San Antonio Opera
October 2009 Audition for company in OH/ company in TN; Audition for company in TN; 6 more voice lessons at IU; Pitched Masterclass/Recital concept and began planning process.
November 2009 San Diego Symphony Debut; Finalist in San Antonio Artist Foundation Competition; Finalist in National Opera Association Vocal Competition; Audition for company in UT; Audition for company in TX


I am happy to say that I am right on target with goals for 2009 and have started checking a few things off 2010 as well! Thank you to my left brain for all your hard work and planning and to my right brain for continuing to dream and create. I am so glad you two decided to work together this year.