 Dr.
Giselle Elgarresta Rios
Assistant Professor, Voice/Choral Music
grios@mail.barry.edu
| Teaching Philosophy |
| "My philosophy of teaching is two-fold: interdisciplinary and cognitive. The two work together to achieve the greatest success for my students. I believe to understand music and develop aesthetically sensitive performances, students should be listening to music at a higher level of their technical development, and intimately know the historical, social, and theoretical content within the piece of music. I mentor my students to focus on the process to achieve success. Although one may study music from within, I believe that performance is the best way to understand, appreciate, and enjoy music. It is for this reason that I strongly believe in providing all students with many performance opportunities. Each experience allows the individual to learn, develop and grow." |
Giselle Elgarresta Rios is director of Choral and Vocal studies at Barry University. Dr. Rios founded the Barry University Chamber ensemble in 1996 and the Tara Singers, a select group of singers who perform various styles of music throughout South Florida and abroad, most recently in Carnegie Hall and will be performing in Notre Dame Cathedral in Spring 2005. Dr. Rios is a graduate of the University of Miami where she was awarded the Bachelor of Music, the Master of Music, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Phi Kappa Lambda; and studied in Salzburg, Austria, the American Musical Studies Program in Graz, Austria and in various music programs in Italy. Dr. Rios has performed as a soloist in operas, zarzuelas, and in recitals throughout the United States. Additionally, Dr. Rios has performed in music festivals through Italy. Her principle voice teachers were Jana Young, Elizabeth Colson, Lucille Evans, and Dr. Susan Boardman. Advanced studies in Choral Conducting were with Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe and Dr. Lee Kjelson.
Her professional membership includes American Choral Director's Association, Music Educator's National Conference, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Additionally, Dr. Rios is a member of Iron Arrow, Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Alpha Iota.
| Selected Professional Activities: |
| 2004 |
Conductor, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France |
| 2004 |
Guest Artist, Eglise Madeleine, Paris, France |
| 2003 |
Guest Artist, St. Mary Cathedral Concert Series, Riuniti Opera |
| 1998-2003 |
Musical Director and Soloist, St. Patrick Catholic Church |
| 2002 |
Soloist, South Florida Premiere of "Symphony of Psalms" by Imant Raminsh |
| 2002 |
Soloist, CD recording of "Symphony of Psalms" by Imant Raminsh |
| 2001 |
Musical Director, Conductor, ArtsBeach Festival 2001, Barry University Chamber Ensemble |
| 1998 |
Soloist, Escursuoni '98, Italian Tour, Benedetto Marcello |
| 1997 |
Guest Artist, Hispanic Theater Guild Summer Series |
| 1991 |
Guest Artist, Pro Arte Grateli Lyric Theatre, Antologia de Zarzuela |
| 1990 |
Masha, The Music Shop, Richard Wargo, Great Miami Opera, Young Artist Tour |
| 1988 |
Fanny, La Cambiale di Matrimonio, Gioacchino Rossini, European Debut, 1988 |
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