Bethany Neese, Soprano
www.BethanyNeese.com
Email: Bethany Neese
Printable Resume'
1213 Stewart Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 695-5698

Education:
San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters Degree in Music, Vocal Performance
Sonoma State University - Bachelors Degree in Music, Vocal Performance

Employment:
Private piano and vocal instruction in home studio
National Association of Teachers of Singing Member
Santa Rosa 6th street playhouse - Vocal Coach & Music Director
Lead Soloist & Choir Coodinator at Hannah Boys Center Chapel
Santa Rosa Junior College - Part-time Faculty Adjunct Pool, Vocal Department
“SONG IN SONOMA”, CD Sales, Weddings and Special Events

Past Employment:
Choral Conductor/Accompanist : Analy High School - Honor, Treble and Concert Choirs

Master Classes, Coaches, Conductors, Directors & Teachers
James Schwabacher, Michael Grossman, Kathy Cathcart, Willene Gunn, Thelma Dare Ahner Herman LeRoux, Daryl Cooper, Matthias Kuntsch, David Oswald, Sylvia Anderson Mignon Dunn, David Garner, Jonathan Khuner, Russell Blackwood, Sara Ganz Thomas Hampson, Lisa Riley, David Sloss, Peggy Donavan, Carrie Stevens Barbara Bonnie, Marilyn Thompson, Nina Shumann, Ross Halper, Dr. Curtis Sprenger

Performance Experience:
Character, Full Opera, Location
Villager, Il Pagliacci, Cinnabar Theater
Mae Jones, Street Scene, BASOTI (Bay Area Opera Theatre Institute)
Lauretta, Gianni Schicchi, SSU

Scenes
Aenchen, Der Freischuts, BASOTI
Hero, Beatrice et Benedict, SF Conservatory
Elizetta, The Sercret Marriage, SF Conservatory
Blanche, Dialogue of the Carmelites, SF Conservatory
Dorthee, Cendrillion, SF Conservatory
Despina, Cosi fan tutte, BASOTI
Clorinda, La Cenerentola, BASOTI
Mrs. Ford, Merry Wives of Windsor, BASOTI
Papagena, The Magic Flute, SSU
First Lady, The Magic Flute, SSU
Miss Pinkerton, The Old Maid and the Theif, SF State
Susanna, The Marriage of Figaro, SF State
Susanna, The Marriage of Figaro, Singers Gym (Kathy Cathcart)
Malika, Lakme, SF State

Choral Experience:
San Francisco State University Chamber Singers/Joshua Habermann (Section leader)
Sonoma State University Bach Choir/Bob Worth
Santa Rosa Junior College/Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Northern CA Chamber Chorale/Dr. Sprenger (SL)
UC Santa Barbara Women’s Ensemble, Gospel Choir, Concert Choir (SL)
Syracuse University Oratorio Society

Additional
*Excellent piano sight reader
*30 completed graduate units at SF State towards an additional MA in Music
*Love to spend time with my husband and 2 small children.

Wedding Ceremony Services Info:
Piano and Vocals: $450.00
Vocals Only: $175.00
(If wedding-site is outside of Sonoma County add an additional $100.00)

My service includes:
20 minute seating music
Mother's Walk
Bridesmaid's Walk
Bridal Walk
Unity Candle Song
Exit Music

I play the piano and sing but do not always feel it comes off well when done simultaneously in a wedding ceremony.I have a classical guitarist or pianist who can accompany me if necesary. Great for sites without a piano!