LISA LOWRY

Soprano / Assistant Professor of Music

EDUCATION

Doctor of Music, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN 2011

Major – Voice Performance and Literature
Minor – Music Education
Voice Study – Andreas Poulimenos
Other study – Choral Conducting, Opera Workshop, Acting for
Singers, Care of the Professional Voice, Diction Pedagogy,
Teaching Men to Sing

Dissertation: Canadian Art Song at its Finest

Includes International Phonetic Alphabet and details on French Canadian
pronunciation

Master of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2005

Major – Voice Performance and Literature
Voice Study – Patricia Wise

Performer Diploma in Voice, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2002

Voice Study – Patricia Wise

Bachelor of Music with Distinction, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB 1999

Studies included King’s University College, University of Calgary
Major – Voice Performance
Voice Study – Harold Wiens, Janet Nichol

Diploma of Education in Music, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB 1995

Baccalauréat d’Education, University of Alberta (Faculté Saint-Jean), 1991

Edmonton, AB
Studies included Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, PQ
Major – French Education
Minor – Music Education

Languages
Fluent in English / French
Read, speak, and understand some Italian / German
Lyric Diction studies in French, German, Italian, Russian, Latin, and in Spanish
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TEACHING POSITIONS

University

Assistant Professor of Music– Chowan University; Murfreesboro, NC 2016-Present

• Music Education Coordinator
• Applied voice performance
• Vocal Techniques (2017)
• Aural Skills
• Music Appreciation
• Show Choir (2017-18)
• Elementary Music Methods (2021)
• Regular studio classes
• 13-20 students per semester - voice majors and elective students

Adjunct Professor – Vincennes University; Vincennes, IN 2009-2016

• Applied voice performance
• English and Italian Diction (2010, 2014)
• Music Appreciation (online / classroom) (2012-2014)
• Regular masterclasses
• 5-18 students per semester: voice majors (musical
theater and classical) and elective students

Studio Instructor – Wabash College; Crawfordsville, IN 2012-2016

• Applied voice performance
• 3-9 college students, plus 2-8 community students per semester

Adjunct Instructor - Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN 2013-2016

• Applied voice performance
• English and Italian Diction (2013), German and French Diction (2015)
• 9-10 students (one hour/week) including voice majors in
performance, music education and music business

Adjunct Lecturer - Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN 2006-2009

• Applied voice performance
• Regular masterclasses
• 10-18 students per semester including freshman to senior
voice majors in performance, music education, and music
business, and secondary and elective students

Adjunct Instructor - Southern Virginia University; Buena Vista, VA 2004-2005

• Applied voice performance
• French grammar (Semesters 3 & 4)
• Regular masterclasses
• 18-22 students per semester including voice majors and elective students
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Other Selected Teaching

Private voice teacher – Alberta, Indiana and North Carolina 1995-Present

Teacher – Rivet Middle High School; Vincennes, IN 2015-2016

• Music 6 & 7

Teacher - Daysland School; Daysland, AB 1992-1994

• French as a second language, Music, Social studies, Health
• Director – drama club; co-director – dinner theater musicals

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS (Complete List Available upon Request)

Opera & Musical Theater Roles

Jasmine Bagdad Café (US premier) Gallery Theater, Ahoskie, NC 2018

Francine Alice of Old Vincennes (premier) Vincennes, IN 2016
Mrs. Phagan Parade (semi-staged concert) Vincennes University 2016
Lucy The Telephone Indiana college tour, IN 2014
Mrs. Parfine Identify Me IU, JMuse Productionz 2011
Marie The Most Happy Fella Indiana University 2009
Sarah Ballad of Baby Doe Indiana University 2004
Clorinda La Cenerentola BASOTI 2003
Alice Ford Falstaff Brevard Music Center 2002
Fire L’Enfant et les Sortilèges Opera in the Ozarks 2001
Naiad Ariadne auf Naxos Opera in the Ozarks 2001
Olga The Merry Widow Opera in the Ozarks 2001

Opera Scenes

Marzelline Fidelio Indiana University 2008

Elisetta Il matrimonio Segreto Indiana University 2007
First Lady Die Zauberflöte Indiana University 2007
Miss Pinkerton Old Maid and a Thief Indiana University 2006
Despina Cosi fan tutte BASOTI 2003
Poussette Manon BASOTI 2003
Sophie Der Rosenkavalier Opera in the Ozarks 2001
Mrs. Ford The Merry Wives of Windsor Opera NUOVA 2000

Soloist – Oratorio & Concert

Hayes What Sweeter Music Chowan University 2018

Fauré Requiem Chowan University 2018
Martin Let There Be Christmas Chowan University 2017
Vivaldi Gloria Chowan University 2017
Clausen A New Creation Indiana State U. Masterworks 2016
Mozart Requiem Vincennes University 2015
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Rhodes / Cates East to West First Christian Church, Vincennes 2014

Hayes Spirit Suite Vincennes University 2014
Hayes Gloria (Mvmt 1) Vincennes University 2014
Hayes Gloria Indiana State U. Masterworks 2013
Mozart Regina Coeli Indiana State U. Masterworks 2013
Haydn The Creation (Gabriel) Indiana State U. Masterworks 2009
Hammerstein Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein Indiana State U. Masterworks 2008
Tommasini Three Spanish Songs ISU Contemp. Music Festival 2007
Orff Carmina Burana Indiana State U. Masterworks 2007

Schwantner Sparrows Land’s End Chamber Ensemble 2005

Stravinsky Two Poems of Balmont (Russian) Rosa Selvatica, Calgary 2002
Stravinsky Three Japanese Lyrics (Russian) Rosa Selvatica, Calgary 2002
Stravinsky Recollections of Childhood (Russian) Rosa Selvatica, Calgary 2002
Locklair The Boswell Songs (premier) Brevard Music Center 2002
Creaghan Songs from the Call (CMC premier) Land’s End Chamber Ensemble 2002
Jancewicz this is a beautiful way Land’s End Chamber Ensemble 2002
(Recorded by CBC Radio, Canada for broadcast)
Schumann Mass in E♭ IU Concert Choir 2003
Haydn Missa Solemnis in B♭ (“Harmoniesse”) IU Cantata Choir 2002
Dubois Seven Last Words of Christ YAFTA, Edmonton, AB 2000
Elgar The Light of Life (excerpts) YAFTA, Edmonton, AB 2000

Selected Solo Recitals

Lasker Summer Music Festival, online 2020

Lasker Summer Music Festival, Lasker, NC 2019
Also at Pine Forest Rest, Inc. Potecasi, NC 2019
Canadian Art Songs; Friends of Music Artist Series, Chowan University 2019
Murfreesboro, NC
Lasker Summer Music Festival, Lasker, NC 2018
British and American Songs; Recital with Dr. Paul Pisano, Bloomington, IN 2018
Guest Artist and Voice Faculty Recital with Dr. Paul Pisano 2018
Friends of Music Artist Series, Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC
Premier of Pisano’s Seven Limericks
Lasker Summer Music Festival, Lasker, NC 2017
Recital with John Lowry, violin & Dr. Mathew Walton, piano 2016
Lifestyle Options Centre, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Voice Faculty Recital, Friends of Music Artist Series, Chowan University 2016
Murfreesboro, NC
Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival, Final Concert 2013
Terre Haute, IN
Organ, Voice & Piano Recital, First Christian Church, Vincennes, IN 2012
Schubert Concert, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN 2012
Vincennes University Joint Faculty Recital, Vincennes, IN 2011
Doctoral Recital, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2009
Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival 2008
Terre Haute, IN
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Indiana State University Joint Faculty Recital 2007

Doctoral Recital, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2007
Doctoral Recital, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2006
Southern Virginia University Faculty Recital, Buena Vista, VA 2005

Masterclasses

William Bolcom & Joan Morris 2008

Sharon Mabry 2006
Nico Castel 2003
Nico and Carol Castel 2001
Dick Jones 2000
Nico Castel 2000
Virginia Zeani 2000
Rudolf Jansen 1999
Michael McMahon 1999
Valdine Anderson 1999
Nan Hughs 1998
Kevin MacMillan 1998
Donna Brown 1998
Richard Miller 1996, 1997

Conductor / Choir Director

What Sweeter Music, Church Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2017

Sweet Charity, Little Theater of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 2019
Multi-congregational church Christmas Devotional Concert, Suffolk, VA 2018
Children Church Music Director, Franklin, VA 2018
Show Choir Director, Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC 2017-2018
Choral Director, Church Conference preparation, Suffolk, VA 2017
And it Came to Pass, Church Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2017
Choir Director, Special Christmas Musical Church Service, Franklin, VA 2016
The Christmas Story, Church Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2016
Church Choir Director, Vincennes, IN 2016
Handel’s Semele, Vincennes University Opera Workshop Conductor, 2015
Vincennes, IN
Church Choir Director, Bloomington, IN 2006-2011
Children’s Music Director, Buena Vista, VA 2004-2005
Church Choir Director, Edmonton, AB 1999-2002
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SCHOLARSHIP

Posters Presented

The French Canadian Alternative (upcoming) 2021

CMS 2021 Southern Conference
Virtual

The French Canadian Alternative (upcoming) 2021

CMS 2021 Great Lakes Conference
Virtual

The French Canadian Alternative 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing
Auditions, Towson University, MD

Papers / Lecture Recitals Presented

The French Canadian Alternative (upcoming) 2021

2021 Music Teachers National Association National Conference
Virtual

The Five Greek Folk Songs in Greek and “Tripatos” by Ravel 2020
CMS Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference (Accepted to Present)

The Five Greek Folk Songs in Greek and “Tripatos” by Ravel 2019
Chowan Salon Lecture Series, Chowan University

Seeing Color in Song on the Stage 2018

14th Annual Faculty Interdisciplinary Symposium, Chowan University

French Canadian Folk Song Arrangements for Solo Voice 2017

Music Conference Alberta, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Multiculturalism in Canadian Art Song 2017

13th Annual Faculty Interdisciplinary Symposium, Chowan University

A Glance at Canadian Art Song 2017

Chowan Salon Lecture Series, Chowan University

The Five Greek Folk Songs in Greek and “Tripatos” by Ravel 2015
Indiana Music Teachers Association Conference

French Lyric Diction Tips, Teaching Repertoire and Resources 2014

Indiana Music Teachers Association Conference
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The French-Canadian Alternative 2013

9th Annual New Voice Educator’s Symposium, Indiana University
Student National Association of Teachers of Singing

Ravel’s Five Greek Folk Songs in Greek and “Tripatos,” the 6th Greek Song 2010
6th Annual New Voice Educator’s Symposium, Indiana University
Student National Association of Teachers of Singing

The Effect of PMS on Singing 2008

4th Annual New Voice Educator’s Symposium, Indiana University
Student National Association of Teachers of Singing

Art Song in Canada – A Survey of 5 Composers and their Songs 2006

2nd Annual New Voice Educator’s Symposium, Indiana University
Student National Association of Teachers of Singing

Research and Performance Interests

Doctoral dissertation: Canadian Art Song at its Finest: A detailed look at selected works
of Canadian composers including diction and interpretive suggestions, IPA
transcriptions and translations.
This project includes a chapter with details on French Canadian pronunciation.

Further research aims: I aim to research and bring to recognition worthwhile art songs
by Canadian composers. Eventually, I would like to create a guide to Canadian art song,
which lists pieces under composer categories. Lists would include factual information
about each piece, suggestions and qualitative judgments. I would also like to continue
with diction suggestions and IPA as included in my dissertation.

Other Activities

Teacher Certification in North Carolina 2017-2020

Landmark Forum, Seminar, and Advanced Leadership courses, Detroit, MI 2015

Heartsaver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2015

Automated External Defibrillator certificate

Student Teacher under Richard Miller, Teaching Men to Sing Course 2007
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Bloomington, IN

Student Teacher under Dr. Robert Harris 2005

Student National Association of Teachers of Singing Chapter
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN
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Opera Outreach to schools in Lebanon, Kentucky, New Performing Arts, 2002

Louisville, KY

Classical guitar study, Carl Lotsberg, Concordia College, Edmonton, AB 1994-1995

Grade 8, Royal Conservatory of Canada, Classical guitar, Edmonton, AB 1986

Classical guitar study, Carl Lotsberg, Edmonton, AB 1977-1986

Indiana University Opera Outreach to schools in Bloomington, IN 2001

SERVICE

University

Chowan University:
International Student Club Co-Advisor 2018-Present
General Education Committee 2018-Present
National Association for Music Educators 2017-Present
Conference Advisor, Fundraising
Faculty Senate (Secretary 2020-2021, Vice President 2019-2020) 2017-Present
(Secretary 2018-2019)
Teacher Education Advisory Committee 2016-Present
Vocal soloist for Chowan University Events 2016-Present
Chorister and section leader, Community Chorus 2016-Present
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Committee 2018-2019
Presenter, Music Education Event with multiple school groups 2018
Organizer, Guest Performance and Masterclass, Dr. Paul Pisano 2018
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission 2017-2018
on Colleges, Subcommittee #8
Advising Committee 2016-2017
Theater Cell phone bouncer, Turner Auditorium 2016-2017
Work day, Green Hall 2016-2017
Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN:
Organizer, Guest Performance Anxiety Workshop, Dr. Heather Hunnicutt 2016
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN:
Organizer, Guest Performance Anxiety Workshop, Dr. Heather Hunnicutt 2016
Opera Workshop conductor, Handel’s Semele 2015
Vocal soloist for Vincennes University Events, Recitals, Concerts 2009-2016
Recruitment event participation
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Singing support for choral concerts

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN:
Organizer, Guest Performance Anxiety Workshop, Dr. Heather Hunnicutt 2016
Organizer, Guest Performance and Masterclass, Dr. Fang-Yu Lin 2016
Vocal soloist for Indiana State University Events 2006-2016
Masterworks, Contemporary Music Festival
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN:
National anthem singer for baseball and softball games 2014
Recording Secretary for Student National Association of 2005-2010
Teachers of Singing
Participated in organizing the New Voice Educator’s Symposium 2006, 2007
Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity fundraising benefit concert for the 2006
Shropshire Music Foundation

Public Schools

Rivet Middle / High School, Vincennes, IN:

Weekly mass music 2015-2016
Spring concert director 2016
Christmas concert director 2015
Indiana University Opera Workshop outreach to schools, Bloomington, IN 2001
Daysland School, Daysland, AB:
Co-director of musical dinner theater 1992-1994
Drama Club Director 1992-1994
Awards Committee 1992-1994
Graduation national anthem singer 1993, 1994
Assistance with choir and Christmas concerts 1992, 1993
Racette School, St. Paul, AB:
Soloist for Christmas religious service 1991

Community

Adjudicator, National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2020

North Carolina & Regional Auditions
Church Choir Director, Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2019
Sweet Charity, Music Director, Little Theater of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 2019
Multi-congregational Church Music Director, Suffolk, VA 2018-Present
Primary Children’s Church Music Director, Franklin, VA 2018
Church Chorister for special conferences and concerts, Suffolk, VA 2016-Present
Church Female Youth Secretary and Teacher, Franklin, VA 2016-2017
Adjudicator, National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2017
North Carolina Auditions
Opera Outreach to Geist Montessori Academy, McCordsville, IN 2017
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Church Choir Director, Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2017

Church Choir Director, Christmas cantata, Murfreesboro, NC 2016
Church Choir Director, Christmas season, Franklin, VA 2016
Ecumenical Community Hymn Sing, Vincennes, IN 2016
Church Choir Director, Vincennes, IN 2016
Church Nursery Music Leader, Bloomington, IN 2014-2015
Adjudicator, National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2012-2015
Indiana Auditions
Christmas concert, Lifestyle Options Centre, Edmonton, Canada 2013-14, 2016
Christmas concert / religious service at the Gerald Zetter Care Centre, AB 2012, 2014
Soprano Soloist, New Music Reading, God of Light 2013
by Chappell Kingsland, Bloomington, IN
Adjudicator, National Association of Teachers of Singing, 2007, 2008
Indiana Auditions
Church Women’s Organization Music Leader, Bloomington, IN 2012-2013
Les Choralies Internationales Edmonton 2012 (Choral festival); 2012
Greeting, Orientation, and technical support, Edmonton, AB
Christmas concerts – Gerald Zetter Care Centre and the 2011
Devonshire Care Centre, Edmonton, Canada
Christmas concert fundraiser - Coach Hep Indiana Cancer Challenge 2011
Annual Christmas concerts – Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre, AB 2008-2012

Music Chairperson for church services, Bloomington, IN 2008-2012

Church Choir Director, Bloomington, IN 2006-2011
Singing Leader in ecclesiastical Primary organization, Bloomington, IN 2004-2005
Music Chairperson for church services, Bloomington, IN 2002-2003
Teacher of ecclesiastical Teacher Development class, Bloomington, IN 2000-2002
Church Choir Director, Edmonton, Alberta 1999-2002

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

The American Prize Competition 2012

Semi-Finalist, Art Song Professional Division, Women
Indiana University, Indiana University Music Merit Award 2007-2008
Indiana University, Scholarship for Summer Opera Chorus 2007
L’Elisir d’amor
Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity Scholarship 2007
Indiana University, Scholarship for Summer Opera Workshop 2006
and Mikado Chorus
Indiana University, Dean’s Scholarship 2005-2006
Indiana University, School of Music Merit Scholarship 2003-2004
Scholarship for study at Bay Area Summer Opera Theater Institute 2003
Scholarship for study at Brevard Music Center 2002
Indiana University, Emma E. Claus Scholarship 2001-2002
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Indiana University, Graduate Division Award 2000-2001

The Winspear Fund, Edmonton, AB 2000
Scholarship awarded for study at Indiana University
Scholarships for Opera NUOVA from: 2000
Edmonton Opera Guild
Edmonton Opera
Alberta Heritage Fund
Kiwanis Music Festival, Edmonton, AB 1998
Winner, Edmonton Opera Guild Scholarship class
Winner, Late 20th Century
Winner, French Art Song class
National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, Edmonton, AB 1998
Winner, Advanced 21& Over

Teaching Successes (Student Honors)

Available Upon Request

MEMBERSHIPS:

MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association) 2018-Present

Nafme (National Association for Music Education) 2017-Present
ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) 2014-Present
NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) 2007-Present
College Music Society 2009-Present
Mu Phi Epsilon – Music Fraternity 2006-2008
Indiana University Student NATS 2005-2010
Canadian Voice Care Foundation 1996-2000
Alberta Teacher’s Association 1991-2000
Edmonton Opera Chorus 1998-2000
Richard Eaton Singers 1995-1996
Richard Eaton Singers 1991-1992
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REFERENCES:

Available Upon Request