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Education |
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Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music – Boston, Mass. Doctorate of Musical Arts degree, conducting Dr. Ann Howard Jones, major professor |
2005–2009 |
Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music – Boston, Mass. Master of Music degree, conducting Dr. Ann Howard Jones, Professor David Hoose, and Professor Craig Smith, major professors |
2003–2005 |
The Pierre Monteux School for Conductors and Orch. Musicians – Hancock, Maine Conducting student and double bass section member Mr. Michael Jinbo, Artistic Director and principle teacher |
1999 |
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music – Cincinnati, Ohio Bachelor of Music degree, music theory and conducting concentration Dr. John Leman and Professor Christopher Zimmerman, major professors |
1996–1999 |
Interlochen Arts Academy – Interlochen, Michigan Performance diploma, piano Dr. Michael Coonrod, Dr. Elaine Broad, and Dr. John Stanley Ross, major teachers |
1994–1996 |
College and University Appointments |
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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities – Honolulu, Hawai‘i Lead the University’s three major choral ensembles, teach choral methods, recruit music majors and students campus-wide for ensembles, serve on department committees, advise students |
2011— |
Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Visiting Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Choral Conducting – Oberlin, Ohio Lead the College and Conservatory’s three choral ensembles including the 160-voice Oberlin Musical Union (founded 1837, the second-oldest continuing choral tradition in the United States) and the Oberlin College Choir. Teach most advanced undergraduate choral conducting seminar and prepare advanced undergraduates for graduate school and careers in conducting |
2010–2011 |
The Boston Conservatory, Associate Director of Choral Studies – Boston, Massachusetts Conducted the Conservatory’s Women’s Chorus of 45–65 undergraduate and graduate voices. Responsibilities included bi-weekly rehearsals with chorus, programming of three/four concerts each year, an annual program with Conservatory orchestra (as conductor), preparation of chorus for performances with the New England Philharmonic and Conservatory orchestra (as preparer), coordination with school staff to secure marketing, recording, instrumental accompaniment, and other administrative details Worked with director of choral studies, department chair, and division chair to develop curriculum for graduate conducting majors, to establish policies and procedures for student evaluation, and to establish new performance opportunities for student. Sat on MM Oral Comprehensive Exam Committees. Supervise various graduate-level independent study projects Taught a range of courses within the Composition, Theory, and Music History Department:
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2005–2010 |
Harvard University, Assistant Conductor of the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum – Cambridge, Massachusetts Served as assistant conductor under Dr. Jameson Marvin, Director of Choral Activities and Senior Lecturer on Music at Harvard University. Responsibilities included leading rehearsals and sectionals, conducting run-out concerts, and working with staff and officers in the operations of the ensemble. |
2008–2010 |
Mt. Holyoke College, Interim Choral Director and Visiting Lecturer – South Hadley, Massachusetts Led the College’s three choral ensembles. Responsibilities include five weekly rehearsals, programming of a dozen annual performances in the region, management of $31,000 budget, teaching undergraduate conducting, supervision of staff assistant and choral library, coordination with two student boards, hiring of guest musicians, and various department responsibilities |
2009–2010 |
Brown University, Visiting Faculty – Providence, Rhode Island Served as sabbatical replacement for Professor Frederick Jodry, Director of Choral Activities Prepared Concert & Chamber Choirs in two programs that included Purcell’s Dido and Æneas and Martin’s Mass, for double choir, with 45-voice concert choir and 16-voice chamber choir, coordinated with department staff and student officers to secure marketing, ticket sales, and other administrative details |
2005 |
Community & Church Appointments |
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The Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Director of Music and Liturgy– Honolulu, Hawai‘i Lead one of the state's most prominent sacred music programs consisting of four ensembles and nearly 70 musicians. Responsibilities include programming, rehearsal, and/or oversight for a mixed choir, a small ensemble which sings informal music, an all-male Compline Choir, and a children’s choir and orchestra. Church instruments include a 33-rank Beckerath organ, a 3-rank continuo organ, a five-octave set and a two-octave set of Petit and Fritsen handbells, a French double harpsichord, and a Grotrian grand piano. |
2011— |
Boston Choral Ensemble, Artistic Director – Boston, Mass. Conducted a chamber choir—with an auditioned membership of 32—dedicated to challenging choral music presented in an accessible setting. Responsibilities included programming of four annual programs, long-term artistic and organizational development, management of an international choral commissioning competition, budget tracking and forecasting, engagement of professional guest musicians, and frequent cooperation on various initiatives as requested by the board of directors. Annual budget has grown from $5,000 to $70,000 and audiences more than doubled during my tenure. [link] |
2004–2011 |
Arlington Street Church, Director of Music – Boston, Mass. Directed a music program in a church with weekly attendance of approximately 300 and a choir of 35 members. Programming included small choral-orchestral works. Administrative responsibilities included oversight of 7 staff, management of a $30,000+ budget, long-term budget planning, committee administration, a concert series, an artist in residence program, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention. |
2000–2007 |
The Maine Gay Men’s Chorus, Artistic Director – Portland, Maine Served as artistic director and conductor of the $50,000+ non-profit organization through nearly five seasons that included trips to San Jose, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; and Montreal, Quebec. Developed thirteen programs including a holiday program broadcast state-wide on Maine Public Radio, December 2002. Membership and budget doubled during my time with the chorus |
2000–2004 |
Professional and Other Appointments (a select list) |
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International Meeting on Choral Music at The University of São Paulo–Ribeirão Preto – Ribeirão Preto, Brazil Artistic Director and co-founder of international symposium; Prof. Dr. Marcos Câmara de Castro, coordinator and co-founder. Festival is a two-week workshop with tracks for conductors, composers, and singers. Daily schedule includes large rehearsal blocks, mid-day concerts, specialized workshops. Meeting ends with public concerts around the city in muncipal and university venues. Faculty include professors from Brazil, USA, and Sweden.[link] |
2011— |
Hawai‘i Music Educators Association Present a workshop on rehearsal planning and strategy for music educators in O‘ahu |
2011 |
Bandung International Choir Competition – Bandung, Java, Indonesia Serve as the American judge during the 3-day competition |
2011 |
Symposium on Choral Music – Bandung, Java, Indonesia Workshop presenter at symposium celebrating the 20th anniversary of Studio Cantorum |
2011 |
The University of São, Paulo Ribeirão Preto – Ribeirão Preto, Brazil A two-week residency including workshops in conducting and rehearsals & performance of a major choral concert of American choral music |
2010 |
Adjudication with Heritage Festivals, New England & Midwest Adjudicate annually for high school choral festivals for Heritage Fesitvals |
2008— |
Handel and Haydn Society, Vocal Apprenticeship Program – Boston, Massachusetts Served as substitute teacher for music theory courses for youth aged 8–17 Served as substitute conductor for Young Women’s Chorus (high school–aged girls) |
2005–2010 |
Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music Instructed undergraduate choral conducting and instrumental conducting, two-semester sequences |
2007–2009 |
Tomohon International Choral Competition – Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Served as the American judge amongst six judges from three continents during the 3-day competition |
2009 |
Symposium on Choral Music – Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Presented rehearsal techniques and conducting workshops |
2009 |
North Sulawesi International Choral Competition – Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Served as the American judge amongst seven judges from three continents during the 4-day competition |
2008 |
International Conductors Institute of Indonesia – Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Taught as one of two teacher-mentors and contributed to the establishment of inaugural season’s curriculum |
2008 |
North Sulawesi School of Music – Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Coordinated and led the choral element of class offerings |
2008 |
Bandung School of Church Music – Bandung, Java, Indonesia Taught conducting and musicianship courses |
2007 |
3rd Annual Symposium on Church Choral Music – Bandung, Java, Indonesia Presented workshops, led open sing with 400 participants, assisted in rehearsal preparation of orchestra, soloists, and choir |
2007 |
Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music Facilitated online graduate courses taught via the bu online music education program |
2005–2006 |
Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music Graduate Assistant to Prof. André de Quadros, Director of the School of Music |
2004–2009 |
Boston University, College of Fine Arts, School of Music Graduate Assistant to Dr. Ann Howard Jones, Director of Choral Activities |
2004–2009 |
Publications and Other Scholarly Activity (a select list) |
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Papers and Writings Felipe, Miguel Ángel and André de Quadros. “A New York Choir Integrates Youth: How the Young People’s Chorus of NYC Serves as an Advocacy Role Model.” In Society for Ethnomusicology & Congress on Research in Dance Joint Annual Meeting, “Moving Music/Sounding Dance”. Philadelphia, Penn., November 17–20, 2011. Felipe, Miguel Ángel and André de Quadros. “Indonesian Choral Music: Hybrid Product of the Globalizing Hegemony of Choral Music in Southeast Asia.” In The American Comparative Literature Association Annual Meeting, “Global Languages, Local Cultures”. Cambridge, Mass., March 26–29, 2009. de Quadros, André and Miguel Ángel Felipe. “North Sulawesi Choral music: a local portrait of a globalizing genre.” In Society for Ethnomusicology & Congress on Research in Dance Joint Annual Meeting, “Moving Music/Sounding Dance”. Philadelphia, Penn., November 17–20, 2011. FOCUS: Choral Music in Global Perspective: Traditions & Repertoires, under contract with Routledge and the Taylor & Francis Group, as part of their Focus on World Music series. For publication in 2012. (André de Quadors, co-author)
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Conference & Festival Performances/Presentations Contemporary Music Reading Sessions, Session Coordinator and Presenter, Eastern Division ACDA conference, February 15–18, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island Commissioning: Engaging your Patrons, Singers, and Board in New Music, Panel Moderator and Presenter, Eastern Division ACDA conference, February 15–18, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island (Co-panelists: Andy Clark, Tom Cunningham, Beth Willer) The Northern Ohio Hymn Festival, the Oberlin College Choir served as demonstration choir and host choir for Nolan Williams, Jr., guest music director and his Voices of Inspiration of Washington, DC, October 8–10, 2010, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio Forum on Music and Christian Scholarship Boston Conference, The Mount Holyoke Chamber Singers invited to sing during opening concert at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, February 26–27, 2010, Boston University, Boston, Mass. The Harvard Festival of Women’s Choruses, The Boston Conservatory Women’s Chorus invited to sing during opening concert, February 27–28, 2009, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. |
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Choral Editions (Co-editor with Prof. André de Quadros) In all cases, editorial work included a combination of the following activities: coordination between publisher and composer; authoring of cultural descriptions, program notes, and composer biographies; editing of publisher proofs; construction of ipa charts for various languages; translating; etc. Ai’yu, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab (Egypt), earthsongs, Winter 2009 Lao Duang Dern, Kittiporn Tantrarungroj (Thailand), earthsongs, Winter 2009 Spice, Magic, and Mystique: Southeast Asian Choral Repertoire, (An anthology of 12 newly published choral works from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand) Carus-Verlag, Summer 2008 Anoj Pusėj Dunojėlio, Vaclovas Augustinas (Lithuania), Hinshaw, Spring 2008 Toki Gong Sambil Menari, Haleluya, Christian Isaac Tamaela (Indonesia), Hinshaw, HMC2135, Spring 2007 Luk Luk Lumbu, Budi Susanto Yohanes (Indonesia), earthsongs, S-230, Spring 2006 Siksik Si Batu Manikkam, Pontas Purba (Indonesia), earthsongs, S-237, Fall 2005 Gai Bintang, Budi Susanto Yohanes (Indonesia), earthsongs, S-229, Summer 2005 Vela! Asambeni Siyekhaya, Andre van der Merwe (South Africa), earthsongs, S-228, Summer 2005 |
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Editorial Assistance Serve in various roles as an editorial assistant to Professors André de Quadros and Ann Howard Jones in projects published by Cambridge University Press (forthcoming), GIA Publications, Carus-Verlag, and Yale University Press. |
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Professional Affiliations, Honor Societies, and Awards |
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The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) [link] Chorus America [link] The College Music Society (CMS) [link] International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) [link] National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) [link] Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society [link] The Society for Ethnomusicology (sem) [link]
Recipient, “Outstanding Faculty of the Year,” The Boston Conservatory Vocal Division, 2005–2006 |
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References |
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Contact information is available upon request Prof. Dr. Matthew Baggetta President, Board of Directors, 2007–2010, The Boston Choral Ensemble Prof. Dr. Ann Howard Jones Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, College of Fine Arts, Boston University Dr. Jameson Marvin Director of Choral Activities & Senior Lecturer in Music, 1978–2010, Harvard University Dr. Karl Paulnack Director of the Music Division, The Boston Conservatory Prof. Dr. Andrew Shenton Associate Professor and James R. Houghton Scholar of Sacred Music, Boston University Prof. David Stull Dean of Conservatory of Music, Oberlin College Ms. Patty Thom Chair, Department of Voice, Choirs, and Opera, The Boston Conservatory |
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© 2008–2011, Miguel Felipe