CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Karen L. Keating

Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University 712 Woodland Avenue1460 University Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22601 Winchester, Virginia 22601540-665-4641, kkeating@su.edu 540-722-2492 , kkeating23@hotmail.com

Education___________________________________________________

2002 Doctor of Musical Arts in PerformanceShenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia

1986-1988 Post-graduate work toward MagisterUniversität Mozarteum Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

1982-1986 Post-graduate work in Instrumental ConductingUniversität Salzburg-Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria

1982 Diplom in Choral Conducting with HonorsUniversität Salzburg-Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria

1979 Diplom in Organ PerformanceUniversität Salzburg-Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria

1977 Bachelor of Music in Organ PerformanceJames Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Principal Teachers___________________________________________________

ConductingKurt Prestel, Bavarian Radio Choir

Walter Hagen-Groll, Vienna Opera ChoirBernhard Conz, General Music Director, Bielefeld Opera HouseGerhard Wimberger, SalzburgNicholas Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus, ViennaRobert Shafer, The City Choir of Washington, Shenandoah University

Organ VoiceRichard McPherson, Harrisonburg Cornelia Dolan, Salzburg Oskar Peter, Salzburg Jackson Sheats, Winchester

Master ClassesHerbert von Karajan, instrumental conductingAlice Parker, choral conductingMarni Nixon, vocal productionJulainne Baird, baroque performance practiceJohn Jacobson, incorporating movement into the classroomChanticleer, choral performance practice (with Cantus Singers)Anonymous 4, choral performance practice (with Cantus Singers)

Teaching Experience__________________________________________________(University Level)

2010 to present Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VirginiaProfessor of Music

2004 to 2009 Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VirginiaAssociate Professor of Music

1997 to 2004 Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VirginiaAssistant Professor of Music

1989-1997 Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VirginiaAdjunct Instructor of Music

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

Cantus SingersShenandoah ChorusOpera Up Close (music director and conductor)Opera ChorusPit OrchestraTreble EnsembleBeginning ConductingIntermediate Choral ConductingApplied ConductingApplied Piano (Music Theatre Accompanying)Applied Vocal CoachingMusic Theory LabIntroduction to Music TheoryDiatonic Harmony and Simple FormsChromatic Harmony and Compound FormsTwentieth Century TheoryBeginning Aural Skills 1Beginning Aural Skills 2Beginning Sightsinging 1Beginning Sightsinging2Music AppreciationBasic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills 1Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills 2Beginning German

Graduate Courses Taught:

Cantus SingersShenandoah ChorusOpera Up Close (music director and conductor)Opera ChorusPit OrchestraApplied Vocal CoachingApplied Conducting

Other Teaching Experience__________________________________________(University Level)

1981 University of Salzburg MozarteumSalzburg, AustriaSabbatical Replacement-Instructor (Vocal Score Readingand Vocal Coaching)

Teaching Experience__________________________________________________(K-12 Levels)

1988-1990 Foxcroft SchoolMiddleburg, VirginiaChoral Director and General Music Teacher

Teaching Experience__________________________________________________(Conducting/Adjudicating)

2014 Clinician and Conductor, All Catholic Choral FestivalSt. Hubert Catholic High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2014 Adjudicator and Clinician, Heritage Choral FestivalNational City Christin Church, Washington, D.C.

2013 Adjudicator and Clinician, District ChorusCharles County, Maryland

2012 Clinician, Choral workshopJefferson County Middle Schools, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

2011 Clinician and Conductor, Dauphin County Choral FestivalDauphin County, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

2010 Clinician and Conductor, All County High School ChorusWashington County Public Schools, Hagerstown, Maryland

2009 Clinician and Conductor, All Catholic Choral FestivalMonsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast Chapel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2009 Clinician, Pre-Festival WorkshopMillbrook High School, Winchester, Virginia

2008 Adjudicator and Clinician, Heritage Music FestivalNational City Christian Church, Washington, D.C.

2007 Clinician, Pre-Festival WorkshopMillbrook High School, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Clinician, Pre-Festival WorkshopHandley High School, Winchester, Vriginia

2006 Clinician and Conductor, PMEA District 1 Honors Choir FestivalMoon Area High School, Moon Township, Pennsylvania

2006 Clinician and Conductor, 15th Annual High School Choir InvitationalShenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Clinician and Conductor, SCAA Children's Choir FestivalShenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Clinician, Women's Choir FestivalFrederick County Middle School, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Adjudicator, Festivals of Music of Educational Programs NetworkWilliamsburg, Virginia

University Service______________________________________________(Committee Membership)

Shared Vocal Division Chair responsibilities, 2014-15Holiday Gala committee, since 2012Chair, Search committee for Voice division chair, 2013Member, Search committee for Voice position, 2012Conservatory Voice and Choral Division Chair, 2008-2014University Curriculum Committee, Conservatory Representative, 2008-2009General Education Course Approval Committee, 2004-2008Bach/Handel Committee, since 1990Conservatory Curriculum Committee, 2000-2008Conservatory Health Committee, 2004-2005Conservatory Music Literature Evaluation Committee, 2004-2005 (Chair)Faculty Search Committees: Conservatory Dean, Advisory Board, 2008; Music Theory (chair), 2007; Theatre, 2006;

Saxophone/Jazz Ensemble, 2004Doctoral Dissertation Committees: Kathleen Taylor, 2009; Jared Marisko, 2009; Hiroshi Kishimine , 2007; Robert

Glor, 2007; Jeff Ward, 2006Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination Committees: since 2004Opera Curriculum Review Committee, 2 years

University Service____________________________________________________(Performances)

Conference Presentations

2010 St. Matthew’s Passion, by William Averitt Invitation to perform at Southern Division Conference of American ChoralDirectors Association in conjunction with Dr. Larry Wyatt and the choirand orchestra of University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina

2003 O Magnum MysteriumWorld Premiere performance of Thomas Albert's piece commissioned by the Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA)George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

1999 Ceremony of CarolsPresentation with the Shenandoah Dance EnsembleVirginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) In-Service Conference, Hot Springs, Virginia

Off-campus (National):

2010 St. Matthew’s Passion, William AverittUniversity of South CarolinaColumbia, South Carolina

2007 Was mein Gott will, BWV 111, J.S. BachContinuo for Maundy Thursday Service

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Boonsboro, Maryland

2006 Shenandoah Family Christmas at the Music Center atStrathmoreAccompanist for Michael Forest, tenor and Conservatory ChoirMusic Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, Maryland

2006 Unveiling of James Madison's MONTPELIER MansionConductor of Shenandoah ChorusMontpelier, Orange, Virginia

2006 Stabat Mater, PergolesiConductor for Maundy Thursday ServiceSt. Mark's Episcopal Church, Boonsboro, Maryland

2006 Terrace Theatre ConcertConductor of Cantus SingersThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

2006 29th International Saxophone SymposiumAccompanist for Joseph Eckert (Faculty of SU)George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

2004 Beyond Courage, Stephen MelilloWorld premiere performance with Shenandoah ChorusCivic Center, Roswell, New Mexico

2002 Terrace Theatre ConcertConductor of Cantus SingersThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

1993 The Birthday of the InfantaWorld Premiere performance of opera by Russell WoollenChorus MasterThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

Off-Campus Performances (Local):

2009 Opera at RelianceAccompanied Graduate students The Old School Theatre, Reliance, Virginia

2008 Lessons and CarolsConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2008 My Heart is Inditing, HWV 261Conductor of Shenandoah Chorus, Bach/Handel Festival First Baptist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Theresa Mass by HaydnAlto soloistBach/Handel FestivalGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Spring Concert

Conductor of Shenandoah Chorus and Cantus SingersMarket Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Lessons and CarolsConducted Shenandoah Chorus and Cantus SingersBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Lessons and CarolsConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Reception for Larry Kaptain Accompanied graduate students Home of Rob and Laurie Frogale, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Requiem, MozartAlto soloistBach/Handel FestivalGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Coronation Mass, Mozart, Vier Gesänge, BrahmsSpring concert, Shenandoah Chorus and Cantus SingersGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Bach/Handel FestivalConducted Cantus SingersFirst Baptist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2004 Gloria, VivaldiShenandoah ChorusWinchester Church of God, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Lessons and CarolsConducted Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Lessons and CarolsAccompanist for Byron Jones and Michael ForestBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Organ Concerto #4, George Frederic HandelGuest Organist, Elisabeth Ullmann (Salzburg, Austria)Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Win with Music Day CelebrationA Concert Supporting Advocacy of the ArtsConductor of Cantus SingersAccompanist for Michael Forest and Medea RuhadzeJohn Handley High School, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Bugles, Banjos, and Bassoons?Accompanist for Michael Forest, tenorGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Spring ConcertConducted Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusMarket Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2002 Lessons and CarolsConducted Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2002 Bach/Handel FestivalConducted Cantus SingersGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2002 Doctoral RecitalConductor of small ensemble for Christopher Campbell, trumpetLebanon Valley College, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

1995 Bach/Handel FestivalConductor for Bach Wedding Cantata, BWV 202 with Julianne BairdGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

On-Campus performances:

Opera Up Close - Musical Director and Conductor2014 Dido and Aeneas: Nic Muni, director2013 The Protagonist: Edwin Cahill, director2011 Vinkensport: Lauren Flanigan, director2010 Giannni Schicchi and Riders to the Sea: Byron Jones, director

2009 Faculty Performance ForumAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, Byron Jones, Philip Sargent, Michael Forest

2009 Honors RecitalAccompanist for Dan Rader, horn

2009 Dayton Alumni Memorial ServiceConductor of Shenandoah Chorus

2009 Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusConductor of Spring Concert

2009 Ear Candy ConcertConductor of Cantus Singers

2009 Senior RecitalAccompanist for Dan Rader, horn

2009 Kiss Me, KateConductor and Musical Director

2008 Holiday CelebrationConductor of Christmas Sing-Along

2008 Bach/Handel FestivalContinuo for Telemann Concerto in D minor Handel, Armida abbandonata, HWV 107

2008 Faculty RecitalAccompanist for Charlene Romano, flute

2008 Dayton Alumni Chapel and Memorial ServiceConductor of Shenandoah Chorus

2008 Petite Messe Solennelle, RossiniConductor of Shenandoah Chorus and Faculty Soloists

2008 Spring ConcertConductor of Cantus Singers

2008 Creative Scholarship DayMonteverdi Combattimento di Tancredi e ClorindaAccompanied (continuo) Byron Jones, tenor, Bryan Thomas, tenor, Kathleen Payne, soprano

2008 Doctoral Recitals ( 2)Accompanist for Tom Shook, clarinet

2008 Cabaret!Conductor and Musical Director

2007 Junior RecitalAccompanist for Dan Rader, horn

2007 Honors RecitalAccompanied Alan Laynard Willis

2007 BaccalaureateAccompanied Jennifer Goldsmith

2007 Dayton Alumni Worship ServiceConductor of Shenandoah Chorus

2007 Morning Worship, Goodson ChapelAccompanist for Michael Forest

2007 Mid-Day Prayer Service for The Feast of St. NicholasAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor

2007 A Holiday CelebrationAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenorConductor of Cantus Singers, Conductor of Sing-Along

2007 Junior RecitalAccompanist for Gregory Rock, trombone

2007 Ceremony of Carols, Benjamin BrittenConductor, Fall Dance concert

2007 Jesu, Meine Freude, J. S. BachConductor, Bach/Handel Festival, Shenandoah Chorus

2007 Faculty Performance ForumAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor

2007 Two Gentlemen of VeronaConductor and Musical Director

2006 Melodious AccordConcert with Alice Parker

2006 Masterworks SeriesAccompanist for Verena Rein, soprano (Germany) and Brian McCurdy, clarinet

2006 Masterworks SeriesAccompanist for Michael Forest, tenor and Aimé Sposato, soprano

2006 Will Rogers' FolliesConductor and Musical Director

2006 Faculty RecitalAccompanist for Brian McCurdy, clarinet

2006 Graduate RecitalAccompanist for Richard Slutter, baritone

2006 Family Weekend ConcertConducted Shenandoah Chorus and Cantus Singers

2005 Christmas GalaConductor and accompanist

2004 Spring ConcertConductor of Shenandoah Chorus

2004 Doctoral Lecture-RecitalAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor

2004 Voice DivisionAccompanist for Faculty members

2004 The Pajama GameConductor and Musical Director

2004 Chapel ServicesConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusJanuary 30, February 13, February 25, April 25

2004 Student RecitalAccompanist for Chris Belter, saxophone

2004 Masterworks SeriesAccompanist for DuoRomano (alumni John and Charlene Romano, clarinet and flute)

2003 Bach/Handel FestivalAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor and Aimé Sposato, sopranoAccompanist and Ensemble Director for Coffee Cantata with

Byron Jones, Aimé Sposato, and Philip Sargent

2003 Bugles, Banjos, and Bassoons?Conductor of Shenandoah Chorus and Wind EnsembleAccompanist for voice faculty

2003 Graduate Student Performance ForumAccompanist for Marina Stiajkina, soprano

2003 Doctoral RecitalsAccompanist for Patricia Nixon, sopranoAccompanist for Michael Compton, saxophone

2003 Family WeekendConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah Chorus

2003 Faculty Performance ForumAccompanist for Byron Jones, Aimé Sposato, Joe Eckert (saxophone), Medea Rhuhadze

2003 Chapel ServicesConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah ChorusSeptember 26, October 31, November 14, November 21,January 31, February 14, March 21, March 28, April 25, April 27

2003 Opera WorkshopConductor and Repetiteur

2003 Spring ConcertConductor of Cantus Singers and Shenandoah Chorus

2003 Maundy Thursday ServiceAccompanist for Phil Olejack, tenor

2003 Faculty position auditionAccompanist for Yuri Goloubev, contrabass

2003 Students Composers Concert and CompetitionAccompanist and coach

2003 Faculty Opera GalaAccompanist

2003 Student Senior RecitalsAccompanist for Nicole Davis, Amanda Powell, Mary Katherine Oldham

2003 Doctoral RecitalAccompanist for Michael Compton, saxophone

2003 Carnival!Conductor and Musical Director

2002 Doctoral Lecture-RecitalAccompanist for Christopher Campbell, trumpet

2002 Doctoral RecitalAccompanist for Ann Arella, soprano

2002 Chapel ServicesNovember 1, November 8, December 6

2002 Brass Ensemble ConcertConducted Shenandoah Chorus and Brass Quintet

2002 Fall Dance Ensemble ConcertConducted Ceremony of Carols with Cantus Singers

2002 Bach/Handel Festival

Conducted Shenandoah Chorus

2002 Paul Sperry Master ClassAccompanist

2002 Surround Sound SeminarAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, soprano

2002 Virginian of the Year ReceptionAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor

2002 Me and My GirlConductor and Musical Director

2002 Faculty RecitalAccompanist for Rebecca Whitlow, soprano

2001 Faculty RecitalAccompanist for Byron Jones and Aimé Sposato

University Service_____________________________________________ (Events Organized)

2007 Conservatory Mission Trip to GuatemalaFaculty Chaperone

2001 to 2008 Graduate Student Performance ForumShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University

2003 to 2007 American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter, AdvisorShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University

2003 to Present Alpha Psi Omega, AdvisorShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University

2003 to 2005 Music Lovers, AdvisorShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University

1998, 2000 Church Music Institute tours to Germany

General Description and Responsibilities: Callingchurches to set up appointments to see historical organs and meet with the organists; translate for the group.

1998 to Present Sigma Alpha Iota, Gamma Gamma Chapter, AdvisorShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University

1997-2000 Old Town Concert Series, DirectorBowman Building of Shenandoah University

Recruitment Activity__________________________________________________

General Statement: In addition to participating in audition days, I also respond to electronic inquiries about the school and, specifically, the Music Theatre Accompanying and Choral Conducting programs.

1997 to Present Shadow Days, Preview Days and AuditionsShenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, Virginia

1997 to 2006 Regional AuditionsBoston, New York, Hartford, Charlotte, Charleston, Atlanta, Birmingham, Cincinnati, Interlochen, Chicago

Duties: Accompany auditions as needed, administertheory placement tests, promote the University to prospective students and parents.

2004 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA)Represented Shenandoah University at ConferenceNorfolk, Virginia

2004 Regional AuditionsVirginia Governor's SchoolNorfolk, Virginia

2003 Master Class in AuditioningPebblebrook High SchoolMableton, Georgia

2002 Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA)Represented Shenandoah University at Conference Cincinnati, Ohio

1997 Master Class in Musical TheatrePebblebrook High SchoolMableton, Georgia

Professional Development and Activities_______________________(Employment)

1995 to Present Shenandoah Summer Music TheatreWinchester, VirginiaMusical Director and Conductor

1989-1992 Shenandoah Summer Music TheatreWinchester, VirginiaRehearsal Accompanist and Pianist

1983-1988 Robert Schollum ChorHallein, AustriaDirector

1978-1988 Salzburger LiedertafelSalzburg, Austria

Accompanist and Assistant Director

1979-1982 Landestheater SalzburgSalzburg, AustriaAccompanist for Ballet School

Professional Development and Activities_______________________(Performances)

International Performances:

2012 Cathedral Choir, Salzburg, AustriaChamber Choir member

2004 European Tour of The Washington ChorusMezzo-soprano soloist1. Eglise Notre-Dame, La Ciotat, France2. Cathédrale Saint Jean Baptiste, Lyon, France3. Cathédrale de Chartres, Chartres, France4. Eglise Saint-Louis-en-I'lle, Paris, France

2002 European Tour of The Washington ChorusMezzo-soprano soloist1. Stadtpfarrkirche Ehingen, Ehingen, Germany2. Basilika Ottobeuren, Ottobeuren, Germany 3. Neuen Dom, Linz, Austria4. Stephansdom, Vienna, Austria

National Performances:

2009 Honoring the Maestro, Robert ShaferAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor, Aimé Sposato, soprano, Michael Forest, tenorLa Maison Française, Washington, D.C.

2008 Symphony #9 by BeethovenMezzo-soprano soloist, Shenandoah Performs Symphony Orchestra, Jan Wagner, conductorShenandoah Performs Festival, Winchester, Virginia

2008 Strings and Serenades, Concert SeriesAccompanist for Michael Forest, tenorTrinity Episcopal Church¸ Upperville, Virginia

2008 Music at Penn AlpsAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, soprano, Corey Rotz, tenor, Kathryn Green, contralto, Curt Scheib, bassGreat Hall of Penn Alps, Grantsville, Maryland

2008 Soprano Spring RecitalAccompanist for Tamara HardestyMonroe Auditorium, Leisure World, Leesburg, Virginia

2008 Strings and Serenades, Concert SeriesPianist for Brahms Piano Quintet in f minor, mvmts. 1, 3Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, Virginia

2007 Music at Penn Alps

Accompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoGreat Hall of Penn Alps, Grantsville, Maryland

2006 B-Minor Mass by BachMember, Festival Chamber ChoirShenandoah Valley Bach FestivalLehman Auditorium, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

2005 Carmina Burana and Symphony of PsalmsThe Washington Chorus and National SymphonyOrchestral Piano 2The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

2004 Symphony #9 by BeethovenMezzo-soprano soloist Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, William Hudson, conductorShenandoah Valley Music Festival, Orkney Springs, Virginia

2002 Chamber Player SeriesAccompanist for Brian McCurdy and John Romano, clarinetsGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia

2001 Music at Penn AlpsAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoGreat Hall of Penn Alps, Grantsville, Maryland

2001 Thursday Morning Music ClubAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoCovenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia

2001 Carmina Burana, OrffThe Washington Chorus and National Symphony Orchestral Piano 2The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

2000 Be My Love: A Musical Tribute to Mario LanzaAccompanist for Corey Evan Rotz, Michael Forest, and Aimé SposatoShippensburg University Memorial Auditorium, Shippensburg, PennsylvaniaChambersburg Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

2000 Thursday Morning Music ClubAccompanist for Michael Forest, tenorCovenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia

1999 Concerts at St. Mary'sAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoSt. Mary's Church, Piscataway, Clinton, Maryland

1999 Concerts at St. Mary'sAccompanist for Michael Forest, tenorSt. Mary's Church, Piscataway, Clinton, Maryland

1998 The Washington Chorus honoring William PerryAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoJapanese Embassy, Washington, D.C.

1998 Three TenorsAccompanist for Corey Evan Rotz, Michael Forest, and Jackson SheatsChambersburg Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

1998 Viennese Opera BallConductor of Cantus Singers, Accompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoInternational Ballroom of Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington, D.C.

1994 Music in the Grand FoyerAccompanist for Paolo Marks, CellistThe John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

Local Performances:

2009 West Side StoryConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2008 The ProducersConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2008 Fiddler on the RoofConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Little MeConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Bye, Bye BirdieConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Ceremony of Carols (Benjamin Britten)ConductorOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Jesu, Meine Freude (J. S. Bach)Conductor of Shenandoah ChorusBach/Handel FestivalGoodson Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2006 CatsSubstitute, Pit orchestra pianistOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2006 42nd StreetConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Wizard of OzConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Masterworks SeriesAccompanist for Verena Rein, soprano (Germany) and Brian McCurdy, clarinetArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Masterworks SeriesAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, soprano and Michael Forest, tenorArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Shenandoah PerformsAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2005 GreaseConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2005 Guys and DollsConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2004 Pirates of PenzanceConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2003 The Performing Arts Series of Front RoyalAccompanist for Aimé Sposato, sopranoFront Royal Presbyterian Church, Front Royal, Virginia

2003 SugarConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2003 BrigadoonConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Masterworks ConcertAccompanist for DuoRomano (John Romano, clarinet, Charlene Romano, flute)Armstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2002 Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of PsalmsDoctoral Lecture-RecitalArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2002 My Fair LadyConductor and Musical Director

Shenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2001 Behold That StarBenefit Concerts to promote CD for American Red CrossFirst Presbyterian Church, Winchester, VirginiaStephens City United Methodist Church, Stephens City, Virginia

2001 Music ManConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2001 A Little Noon MusicAccompanist for Jackson Sheats, tenorGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2001 A Holiday CelebrationAlto soloist for Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens The Front Royal Oratorio SocietyBoggs Chapel of Randolph Macon Academy, Front Royal, VirginiaBraddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Virginia

2000 The King and IConductor and Musical DirectorShenandoah Summer Music TheatreOhrstrom Bryant Theatre, Winchester, Virginia

2000 MessiahConductor (Christmas Portion)Stephens City United Methodist Church, Stephens City, Virginia

Publications_________________________________________________(Recordings)

2005 Kakehashi: That We May Live Recording of Beyond Courage (original title) with Old Dominion Chorus andJapan Air Self Defense BandStephen Melillo, composer/conductorTokyo, Japan

2004 What Have You Done to my Heart?A collection of song in French and EnglishAccompanist for Byron Jones, tenor

2004 Beyond Courage: A Tribute to the Survivors of the Bataan Death MarchLive net-stream of April 3, 2004 ConcertShenandoah Chorus, Roswell Community Chorus,Roswell High School Band, Goddard High School BandStephen Melillo (composer), conductorNash Street MediaAlso available on DVD

2003 Season's Greetings from Shenandoah UniversityParticipated as accompanist for Aimé Sposato and Byron Jones and asConductor of Shenandoah Chorus

2002 Krönungsmesse, MozartLive recording of concert June 30, 2002 at the Basilika OttobeurenSoloists: Maire O'Brien, Karen Keating, Michael Forest, and Byron JonesThe Washington Chorus and Süddeutsche KammerphilharmonieRobert Shafer, conductor

2001 Behold That Star: A Collection of Christmas Spiritualswith Michael Forest to benefit the Winchester-Frederick CountyChapter of the American Red Cross

2001 Christmas Concert of The Front Royal Oratorio SocietyLive recording of concert December 1, 2001 at Boggs ChapelSoloists: Aimé Sposato, Kathleen Taylor, Karen Keating,Gerald Connelly, Tianxu Zhou

1999 The Lon Healy Songbookwith Rebecca Kellerman Recorded at Shenandoah Conservatory

Awards_____________________________________________________

2004 Wilkins AwardShenandoah UniversityWinchester, Virginia

1996-1998 LandeschorleiterinArbeitersängerbundSalzburg, Austria

1982 Würdigungspreis from Austrian GovernmentAwarded for completion of the Diplom with HonorsVienna, Austria

1977 Rotary Scholar Sponsored by Winchester Rotary ClubSalzburg, Austria

Professional Affiliations_____________________________________

Alpha Psi OmegaAmerican Choral Directors AssociationAmerican Guild of OrganistsChorus AmericaCollege Music SocietyConductors GuildMusic Educators National ConferenceSigma Alpha Iota

Professional Conferences Attended________________________

2012 Chorus AmericaNational ConferenceSeattle, Washington

2010 American Choral Directors AssociationSouthern Division ConferenceMemphis, Tennessee

2009 Council of Independent Colleges Workshop for Department and Division ChairsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2004 Voices UnitedAmerican Choral Directors AssociationClinicians: Rene Clausen, Jerry BlackwellGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, Virginia

2003 Voices UnitedAmerican Choral Directors AssociationClinician: Robert de CormierShenandoah UniversityWinchester, Virginia

Professional Presentations:____________________________________

2014 American Guild of OrganistsTopic: Rehearsal Techiniques

2013 American Guild of OrganistsLe Reading Session of choral music

Community__________________________________________________(Employment)

2011 to present Grace Episcopal ChurchBerryville, VirginiaOrganist and Choir Director

2003 to 2011 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic ChurchWinchester, VirginiaAssistant Organist and Cantor

2003-2004 Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church

Berryville, VirginiaDirector of Music Ministries

1990-2002 Grace Episcopal ChurchBerryville, VirginiaOrganist and Choir Director

2001-2002 St. Bridget's in the Field Catholic ChurchBerryville, VirginiaOrganist

1990-2001 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church MissionBerryville, VirginiaOrganist

Community__________________________________________________(Performances)

2008 Arts Academy ChoraleCelebrating the English Choral TraditionSection leader, chorus member, chorale memberFirst Baptist Church, Winchester, VirginiaTrinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, Virginia

2008 Arts Academy ChoraleSection leader and chorus memberArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, VirginiaTrinity Church , Upperville, Virginia

2007 Arts Academy ChoraleService Music for 7th Sunday of EasterSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes, Delaware

2007 Arts Academy ChoraleMagnificat by John RutterSection leader and chorus memberArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2007 Arts Academy ChoraleNeue Liebeslieder, BrahmsAccompanist and chorus memberArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Arts Academy ChoraleMelodious Accord by Alice ParkerPerformance under the direction of the composerArmstrong Recital Hall, Winchester, Virginia

2006 Arts Academy ChoraleMass for the Children by John RutterSection leader and chorus memberGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Win with Music Day CelebrationA Concert Supporting Advocacy of the ArtsAccompanist and ConductorJohn Handley High School, Winchester, Virginia

2003 Community Christmas ConcertCommunity Church Choirs and Clarke County Community BandJohnson Williams Middle School Auditorium, Berryville, Virginia

2001 A Little Noon MusicAccompanist for Jackson SheatsGrace Lutheran Church, Winchester, Virginia

2001 Community Christmas ConcertCommunity Church Choirs and Clarke County Community BandJohnson Williams Middle School Auditorium, Berryville, Virginia

2000 Reception and Celebration of the David M. Smith Scholarship FundAccompanist for Michael ForestRosemont, Berryville, Virginia

Community__________________________________________________(Participation)

2006 Shenandoah Summer Music TheatreServed as hostess for the SSMT Show House fundraiser

2004 to 2010 Apple Blossom Jazz Fest Committee

Responsibilities: Helping to prepare, set-up and run the festival.

1997 to Present Miss Apple Blossom Pageant Committee

Responsibilities: Chaperoning pageant participants, helping withthe pageant program. Chaperoning participants includes quizzing them on current events and helping them with their platforms and talent performances.

2004 to present Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy ChoraleAssist in rehearsals and performances.

2001 Sherando Choral Boosters Scholarship Committee

Responsibilities: Interview candidates and award scholarshipmonies.

1995 to Present Bland Memorial Music ContestsAdjudicator in Berryville and Winchester, as needed

Summary Biography_________________________________________

Karen L. Keating, D.M.A.

Current Position: Associate Professor of Music, Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University.

Education: DMA Shenandoah University; Post-Graduate work University of Salzburg, Mozarteum, Diplom, University of Salzburg, Mozarteum;BM James Madison University.

Teachers Conducting: Prestel, Hagen-Groll, Conz, Wimberger, Harnoncourt, Shafer.Organ: Peter, McPherson. Voice: Dolan, Sheats.

Presentations of Note: Beyond Courage: A Tribute to the Survivors of the Bataan Death March, World premiere performance live net-stream. 2003. Recording in Tokyo 2004.

O Magnum Mysterium, Commissioned work by VMTA. 2003. Ceremony of Carols, In-service Conference of VMEA. 1999.

International Performances: Haydn Theresienmesse, European Tour to France (La Ciotat, Lyon,

Chartres, Paris). 2004.Mozart Krönungsmesse, European Tour to Germany and Austria (Ehingen, Ottobeuren, Linz, Vienna). 2002

National Performances: Symphony #9, Beethoven, Shenandoah Performs Festival, 2008; Carmina Burana &

Symphony of Psalms, JFKennedy Center, 2005; Symphony #9, Beethoven. Fairfax Symphony (Orkney Springs), 2004; Chamber Player Series. George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 2002; Carmina Burana, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2001.

Recordings: What Have You Done to my Heart, CD with Byron Jones, 2004;Beyond Courage: A Tribute to the Survivors of the Bataan DeathMarch, Live net-stream and DVD, 2004;Behold That Star: A Collection of Christmas Spirituals. CD to benefit the American Red Cross with Michael Forest, 2001.

Awards: Shenandoah University Wilkins Award , 2004; Rotary Scholar toSalzburg, Austria, 1977.

ProfessionalAffiliations: Alpha Psi Omega, ACDA, AGO, Chorus America, College Music

Society, Conductors Guild, MENC, SAI.

Community: Miss Apple Blossom Pageant Committee (ongoing), Apple Blossom Jazz Fest Committee (ongoing), Sherando Choral Boosters Scholarship Committee, 2001.

References_____________________________________________________

Dr. Thomas AlbertProfessor of MusicHarold Herman Endowed Chair in Music TheatreShenandoah University540-665-4622talbert@su.edu

Dr. Darla HanleyDean, Professional Education DivisionBerklee College of Music1140 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02215 USA617-747-2664dhanley@berklee.edu

Dr. Jeffrey Marlatt

Dr. Richard McPhersonProfessor EmeritusJames Madison UniversityWinchester, Virginia 22601540-723-8673mcpherre@comcast.net

Dr. Aimé SposatoProfessor of MusicAssociate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, ConservatoryShenandoah University540-665-asposato@su.edu

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