Teaching Method: Diagnose and explain the repercussions of detrimental vocal habits, demonstrate and assign physical exercises and psychological suggestions to bring about the desired outcome, instruct performance practices / musicality, distribute handouts, video and audio tape lessons, show Voice Foundation videos of laryngostroboscopy and recommend texts to students as it pertains.
Education: Independent Study with David Gooding (1998-2002) Voice and Voice Therapy, 6th Edition (Boone/McFarlane), Singing the Mechanism and the Technical (Vennard)
Attendee (1999) Oberlin Conservatory Institute of Vocal Performance Pedagogy
MM Vocal Performance (1993) The Cleveland Institute of Music
BA Music (1987) Ashland University (Most Outstanding Music Major, 1986)
Membership: The College Music Society (1998-2004)
Cleveland Institute of Music Alumni Association (1993-present)
National Association of Teachers of Singing (1998)
The Voice Foundation (1998)
Related Employment:
Adjunct Voice Instructor
Hiram College (2005-2008)
Lakeland Community College (1998-present)
Lake Erie College (2004 - 2006)
Marlboro Fine Arts & Community Enrichment School (2003-2005)
Vocal Masterclass instructor
Beck Center for Performing Arts (1999)
Vocal Judge
Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Junior Music Festivals, District 1-C (1994-2007)
Choir Director
Lakeland Singers (2005)
Louisville First Brethren Church (1987-89)
Principal Soprano Soloist
Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland (1989-2008)
The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beachwood (1998, 2003-2007)
Park Synagague, Cleveland Heights (1989-1993
Solo Performance Experience:
The Cleveland Choral Arts Society
The Cleveland Chamber Symphony
The Cleveland Opera Company
The Cleveland Orchestra
Ashland Symphony
Canton Symphony and Canton Civic Opera
Robert Page Cleveland Singers
Ganassi Early Music Ensemble
Belkin Productions
Trinity Cathedral Chamber Orchestra and Choir
Old Stone Church
Chapel in Marlboro
Happy Endings Lyric Players and Motet Singers of Fairmount First Baptist Church
Fairmount Temple
The Temple Tifereth Israel
Park Synagogue
Repartee and A Note Of Class
Highlights include reaching the semi-finals of the 2001 Classical Productions National Vocal Competition in New York City, and serving as soprano soloist with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus in Augusta Reed Thomas' world premier, Song in Sorrow, under the baton of Jahja Ling.
Testimonials: "Shari has an exceptionally keen understanding of the voice from a pedagogical perspective. She is passionate about her art, and is able to guide the student both vocally and personally to maximize their musical and individual potential."-Jerald Ulrich, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities, Georgia Tech
"She is a thorough and insightful musician...an effective and enthusiastic communicator ...highly motivated. She is an excellent performer with a wide range of repertoire. She is blessed with an inquisitive nature. Furthering her own knowledge has been a hallmark of her growth as a genuinely capable teacher of voice."-David Gooding, Emmy Award Winning Composer / Lyricist, Music Director and Voice Rehabilitator
"The instrument itself is gorgeous: non-cloned and radiant. She is an impeccable musician and a conductor's delight." -Robert Page, Director of Special Projects and Choral Activities, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Director of Choral Studies, Carnegie-Mellon School of Music; Director, Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
"From my first lesson, Shari identified and successfully explained the changes needed in my technique. I have never felt more confident and give her instruction the credit for my performing successes with our local opera company and professional theaters. I continue to make time to study with her despite my busy medical practice and to recommend her to other singers." -V. Flask, M.D. Professional Singer and Physician
