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Expertise
I have a doctoral degree in opera performance and can answer questions relating to opera. I am also willing to answer diction questions regarding singing in English, French, German, Italian, or Czech.
Experience in the area
I have a DMA in vocal performance from the University of Michigan and a MM in opera from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I have been working in the field of opera since 1995.
Organizations
American Choral Director's Assosciation Royal School of Church Music in America National Assosciation of Teachers' of Singing American Guild of Organists
Education/Credentials
BM in education from WEstminster Choir College MM in performance from UNC-Greensboro DMA in vocal performance from the University of Michigan
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| doris | 05/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mike | 07/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Jody. Now, I've got to figure ..... |
Recent Answers from Jody Doktor
2012-05-06 How do you sing in high notes?:
Dear Jacqueline, This is a very difficult question to answer without the benefit of listening to you and watching you sing. In general, singers who have trouble with notes that lie high in their range
2012-01-28 Countertenor range:
I do think that you would be able to extend your range over time, provided that you are able to eliminate the tongue and jaw tension. If you are not well-grounded in terms of your breathing, your jaw
2011-11-25 hello!:
Hello Elli, I'm sorry to say, but I don't recognize the song being sung in this clip. I did a little research though, and suggest that you email your question to the festival coordinator. The contact
2011-08-11 opera arias:
Hello! Thank you for your question. I am including a list of opera excepts that your wife may like. Let me know what you think of them. "Largo al factotum della citta" from Barber of Seville (Rossini)
2011-07-11 Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony:
Hello Mike, Great question. Unfortunately, Mendelssohn did not write a choral version of this piece himself. He composed the Reformation Symphony in 1830 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Ausburg
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