Julie Christine Brown, M. M.
Boulder, Colorado
Professional
Employment
Adjunct Professor of Voice, Texas A& M International
University, (8/03-6/04) Laredo, Texas
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Taught MUSI 1307, Music Literature and Elements of Musical Style,
for music majors, an overview of musical styles by periods demonstrated through
listening and studying scores (10 students, Spring Semester, 2004)
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Taught MUAP
1181/1281, 4182/4282, Applied Voice courses (12 students Spring Semester 2004)
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Taught MUAP 1181/1281, 4182/4282, Applied Voice courses (16
students Fall Semester 2003)
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Instructed undergraduate music major and non-music major students
fundamentals of vocal technique; breathing, support, and tone production.
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Taught posture and vocal tone production utilizing the Alexander
Technique.
· Instructed and assisted students with singing foreign language texts and correct dictation.
· Prepared students for public singing recital and academic jury performance.
· Taught song and dramatic interpretation of vocal repertoire.
Voice Teacher, Private Studio, (1/03-6/04) Laredo, Texas
· Taught fundamentals of vocal technique, breathing, support, and tone production.
· Music Technology instruction on Internet music downloads, utilization of Roland piano accompaniments.
· Taught fundamentals of posture utilizing the Alexander Technique. Prepared students for UIL competitions.
Elementary School Teacher, United Independent School
District, Matias de Llano Jr. Elementary School, (12/00-1/03) Laredo, Texas
· Taught self-contained classroom grades 1st and 2nd .
· Tutored special needs students after school and students in classes that needed extra attention.
· Provided direction and input for school science curriculum, a faculty advisor for student's science club.
· Texas Teacher State Certification Specialization in Reading.
Voice Teacher, Private Voice Instruction, Anderson High
School (Fall, 1996) Austin, Texas.
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Taught fundamentals of vocal technique, breathing, support, and
tone production.
Soloist and Soprano Section Leader, Unity Church of
Austin, (2/96-1/98) Austin, Texas
· Taught soprano section music.
· Taught fundamentals of vocal technique and posture utilizing the Alexander Technique.
· Weekly solo performances in worship services.
Voice Teacher, Private Studio, (1/96-11/00) Austin,
Texas
· Taught fundamentals of vocal technique, breathing, support, and tone production.
· Music Technology instruction on Internet music downloads, utilization of Roland piano accompaniments.
· Taught fundamentals of posture utilizing the Alexander Technique and prepared students for UIL competitions and performance technique.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Southern Methodist
University, Meadows School of the Arts, )1-94-12-95) Dallas, Texas
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Taught undergraduate music majors and minors the fundamentals of
vocal technique.
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Prepared students for jury and recital performances.
· Aria interpretation and role study.
Soloist and Soprano Section Leader, Preston Hollow
United Methodist Church, (1/94-12/95) Dallas, Texas
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Taught soprano section music.
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Taught the fundamentals of vocal technique and posture utilizing
the Alexander Technique.
· Weekly solo performances in worship service.
Soprano Section Leader, Austin Choral Union Chamber
Singers, (1/93-8/93) Austin, Texas
· Taught soprano section music.
· Provided correction pronunciation of foreign language texts.
· Taught the fundamentals of vocal technique and posture using the Alexander Technique.
Opera Singer, Soprano Section Leader of the Austin Lyric
Opera Chorus, Sixth Season Performances of Beethoven's Fidelio, (8/92-11/92)
Austin, Texas
· Taught soprano section music.
· Taught fundamentals of vocal technique.
· Provided assistance with foreign text diction.
Fashion Model for Victor Costa of Dallas, Victor Costa
and Dillard's Style Show and Luncheon benefiting Ballet Austin, (3/26/96)
Austin, Texas
· Modeled featured evening wear by designer and style show sponsor, Victor Costa of Dallas.
Soloist, Austin Opera Ensemble Pediatric AIDS League,
Benefit Concert, (12/91) Austin, Texas
· Featured soloist. Performed works from the opera, "Mignon".
Substitute Teacher with Texas Teacher State
Certification Specialization in Reading, Austin Independent School District,
(12/90-1/92) Austin, Texas
· Substitute teacher for grade K-7th at the Austin Independent School District.
Selected
Concerts, Public Performances, and Recordings
Soloist and Fashion Model, "Volunteer Services Council and Foley's Secretaries' Week Luncheon and Style Show", Laredo, Texas (April 4, 2004)
Invited Artist, "Crossing the Atlantic, featuring Julie Brown, Soprano".with the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, Laredo, Texas (November 23, 2003)
Benefit Recital, "Live at the Center, Operatic Coloratura Classics Benefit Concert and Fund Raiser", for the Laredo Center for The Arts, Laredo, Texas (October 17, 2003).
Soloist, "Ave Maria" with accompanist Gilberto Soto, Guitar, in honor of The Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, New Bishop celebrating the New Diocese of Laredo and the 105th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy ministry in Laredo, Texas (September 7, 2000).
Soloist, "The Last Words of Christ", University Baptist Church, Austin, Texas (March, 1999).
Compact Disc Recording, "Julie Brown, Coloratura Classics", sponsored by Dr. Donna Livingston, The Sound Recorders, Austin, Texas (1997)
Soloist, " Noonday Concert Series, Central Presbyterian Church" Austin, Texas (August 22, 1996).
Soloist, "Classical Guitar Alive with Tony Morris accompanist Tony Morris, Guitar, Austin, Texas (Spring and Summer, 1996).
Recital, "Concert of Operatic Arias", University Baptist Church, Austin, Texas (September, 1996).
Featured Soloist, "An Evening of Music for Spirit and Dance for the Spirited", Texas Teachers Community Education Convention, Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas (December, 1995).
Soloist, Inaugural Concert, "Ecologue for Soprano and Instruments", P. Tammearu, New Music Ensemble of the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (December, 1995).
Graduate Recital, Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, Dallas, Texas (December, 1995).
Elective Graduate Recital, Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, Dallas, Texas (February, 1995).
Soloist, Schoenberg's "Pierot Lunaire", New Music Ensemble, Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, Dallas, Texas (October, 1994).
Featured Soloist, "Texas Music Festival Fundraising Soiree", Performance of Operatic Arias, Austin, Texas (October, 1992).
Recital, "Concert of Operatic Arias", University United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas (July, 1992).
Recital, " Concert of Operatic Arias", University United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas ( February, 1992 ).
Recital, " Concert of Operatic Arias", University United Methodist Church, Austin, Texas ( December, 1990).
Education
· Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts
Dallas, Texas
Masters of Music Degree in Opera & Vocal Performance (1995)
· The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with 95 hours in Applied Voice (1990)
· Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
Course Work in Computer Literacy (1992)
Academic Honors, Competitions and Workshops
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Workshop Selected Participant, Rising Stars Opera Workshop,
Rising Star, Indiana (June 30-July 28, 2001).
· Artistic Scholarship Award ($4,000), Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University (1994-1995).
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Spring 1993 Scholarship Award, Austin Choral Union,
Morris J. Beachy, Director, Austin, Texas (Spring, 1993).
· Workshop Selected Participant, Crittenden Opera Workshop Boston, Massachusetts (July 25-August 8, 1992).
· Workshop Selected Participant, International Institute of Vocal Arts Opera Workshop Tampa, Florida (June 28-August 12, 1991).
· Second Place, National Association of Teachers Singing Voice Competition , San Antonio, Texas (Fall, 1987).
· Finalist, UIL Competition Region Choir, Austin, Texas ( Fall, 1985).
References and
Program Copies Available Upon Request