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Donna

GallowayChungLyric Coloratura Soprano

Voice InstructorChoir Director

EDUCATIONMaster of Music Cleveland Institute of MusicMinors: Italian language, music theory

Bachelor of Music University of North TexasMinors: piano, choral conducting

New England Conservatory

LANGUAGES & DICTION Italian, Swedish, French, German, English

SKILLSWPM: 57Communications: Outlook, Mail Word processing softwares: MSWORD, PAGES Publishing softwares: MSPUBLISHER, AdobeAudio/video softwares: SoundForge, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Illustrator, PowerpointSocial media: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube

PROFESSIONAL VOCAL BACKGROUNDExperience includes producing chamber music programming and providing special music for any event and in any setting! I work very hard to promote and encourage creative use of resources to showcase our talented children and young adults while finding performing / auditioning experiences.

I teach classical vocal technique and repertoire to all levels and ages of music students. I've taught privately from 1991 to present and am a member in good standing within NATS. I’ve even taught voice and coached other singers when performing in

Sweden and Germany! It has been my passion to perform and now to teach soloists and direct chorus. With over 35 years of experience performing as soloist and in oratorios/operas and directing church and professional choirs, it is my joy to present scenes from opera, operetta and musical theatre and, present masterclasses / solo recitals.

Experience includes producing chamber music programming and providing special music for any event and in any setting! I work very hard to promote and encourage creative use of resources to showcase our talented children and young adults while finding performing / auditioning experiences. It is my hope to be part of a dynamic faculty or educational organization active in the community!

I am out-going and enjoy assisting others. Problem-solving and successful completion of projects and ideas are my skills transferring across business and artistic lines. And challenges are always welcome. Strengths are working within a group/faculty/community to successfully develop and implement programs; softwares/hardwares and video/audio production and editing assists with education and informational materials; PSAs, paper publications and e-news and social media outlets are all in my repertoire too. More practical experience includes producing and directing 62 chamber music concerts through my own not-for-profit organization in Illinois; and, partnering with commerce to make a positive difference for school programs and charitable organizations.

STUDIO DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IL HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Solo & Ensemble Adjudicator Consultation and evaluation of musical ability, literacy, interests and marketability in partnering with new talent. Set out clear costs, expectations and rehearsal strategies for new talent; Research appropriate auditions / contests per

each based upon their age, skill level and technical ability while maintaining a strict standard of literacy; Annual performances; Assist with recording projects to fulfill audition/scholarship deadlines; Development of monthly

billing, expense tracking; and iMac software used for website / administration. Work includes compilation of weekly notes and schedules and broadcast e-newsletters; Follow-up on preparations,

presentation with collaborators; Quarterly review of goals and achievements; Adjust when necessary for success; Provide online iCal for community; Research community/charitable organizations to provide further performance. Partner with community charitable organizations with fundraising and/or provide new talent for community events.

9212 Pine Needle Pass, Bull Valley, IL 60097; Phone: 847.400.4589Email: [email protected]; Website: www.donnasvoicelessons.com

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Donna GallowayChungLyric Coloratura Soprano

Voice InstructorChoir Director

CURRICULUM VITAEEDUCATION

Cleveland Institute of Music/Cast Western Reserve University: Master of Music Minors: language / music theoryUniversity of North Texas: Bachelor of Music Minors: choral conducting / pianoNew England Conservatory; 15 credit hours in music history

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC EMPLOYMENT CHRONOLOGY

2015DIRECTOR - CHUNG VOICE STUDIO; Buffalo Grove, ILDevelopment of new, classical voice instruction for the communities of Buffalo Grove, Barrington and Lake Zurich, IL through their respective park districts; 8-14 week classes for students aged 7 years and older in voice, music theory, sight-reading and ear training with the culmination of studies in public recital for the students and their families and friends. Methodologies and vocal texts utilized: Marchesi, Teyte, de Reske, Vaccai.Class instructor for middle and high school students at area park districts; music theatre audition repertoire, music theory, characterization for end of term public concert.

2009 – 2014CONTRACTED PERFORMER - A.C. NIELSEN 2008/2009 MEN’S $50K Hardcourt Tennis Challenger; NATIONAL ANTHEM SOLOIST

Sing! National Singing Competition – Deer Park, ILDIRECTOR - AmericanSAI Music Festivals; Gurnee, ILA new music festival in Northern Illinois for young musicians between 6 and 17 years old. ALL music students can participate with parental consent. This music festival happens on four different Saturdays throughout the school year. It is a caring group of professional musicians and educators who know the importance of young musicians having a practice goal, audition experiences and being a part of or observing a master musician in the “masterclass” setting (to work through technical and musical issues peculiar to their instrument or voice). AmericanSAI focus is on three areas of a young musician’s experience: audition, masterclass and performance.BUFFALO GROVE IDOL SENIOR DIVISION WINNERCONTRACTED PERFORMER - A.C. NIELSEN 2008/2009 MEN’S $50K Hardcourt Tennis Challenger; NATIONAL ANTHEM SOLOIST

2006 - 2008DIRECTOR - SINGERS’ SUMMER MINI-MUSIC CAMP FOR JR & SR HIGH SCHOOLERSDevelopment of mini-music camp to assist young singers to prepare for IMEA chorus auditions, IHSA & IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contests NATS auditions. This camp came about as the young singers needed more preparation and we had a great time together.


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CONTRACTED PERFORMER - SOPRANO LITURGICAL SOLOIST:First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, IL; Director Jeannie WorkmanAnnunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church; Director Ronald LemkeWashburn Congregational Church & Chicago Lighthouse Evangelical Korean Church: Pastor Reimer & Rev. GoldbergSt. Hilary Episcopal Church: The Very Rev. PilarskiHoly Name Cathedral; Director Mr. Walsh

2004CONTRACTED PERFORMER:Roman Catholic Diocese of Bavaria (Katoliches Kirchen), GermanySoprano soloist work with Directors Herr Andreas Wimmer and Frau Martina Thoma to present classical sacred choral works of Hadyn, Mozart, Schubert and Brahms for services and for public concert performances.

2001-2003CONTRACTED PERFORMER:Lansmusiken Agency, SwedenTwo year contract of performances throughout Scandinavia working with major music conductors and the Swedish Government Agency to develop and nurture the fine vocal arts through concerts, recitals and print/radio interviews.

CONTRACTED PERFORMER:Svenska Kyrkan, SwedenRecitals and sacred classical music contracted performances with the National Lutheran Church of Sweden; work with major English and Swedish churches to promote the sacred vocal repertoire and to stimulate community musical activity.

2000CONTRACTED PERFORMER:Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series; Chicago, ILWFMT National Radio Broadcast as featured soprano soloist with chamber ensemble in presentation of rarely performed vocal motets by Scarlatti and Vivaldi.DIRECTOR - VISIONS; Chicago, ILMusic Director of professional vocal/instrumental ensemble; presentations of classical and contemporary music arranged for dynamic group of musicians. Prepare weekly rehearsal of ensemble comprised of 8 singers and 6 instrumentalists. Administration duties included public relations.CONTRACTED PERFORMER - Grant Park Music FestivalPerformances through the summer season with top professionals of the classical vocal and instrumental industry; director – Kalmar.

1995-1998PROPRIETOR & DIRECTOR:Concert Artists AB; Evanston, ILIncorporation of new chamber music production company (not-for-profit) welcoming the public to high quality and varied musical performances at a very affordable price; programmed 62 chamber music events.

1994 – 1995PROPRIETOR & DIRECTOR:MADRIGALIS VOCAL ENSEMBLE; Evanston, ILCreator and director of professional a cappella ensemble; presentation of medieval and renaissance music; prepare weekly rehearsal of ensemble comprised of 8 singers. CONTRACTED PERFORMER:


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Chicago City SymphonySoprano soloist for Italian Heritage performances; Daley Center Plaza.

CONTRACTED PERFORMER:CHICAGO OPERA THEATRE; Chicago, ILSoprano cover for “Najade” role in Ariadne auf NaxosDirected by Dr. Carl Ratner and Mr. Lawrence Rapchek

1992-1994CONTRACTED PERFORMER:LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO; Chicago, ILSupplemental Soprano Chorister; member of AGMA union. Preparation, rehearsal and performances with international stage director/conductors and former Chorus Master Palumbo. CHOIR DIRECTOR: Music at Calvary Baptist Church; Evanston, ILAssisted Pastor Bergfalk to prepare appropriate choral music presentations for weekly and special worship services; weekly rehearsal schedule observed.

1985CHOIR DIRECTOR:INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR director; Tremont Temple; Boston, MAWhile attending New England Conservatory, developed a program for the American Baptist Tremont Temple for their newly immigrated, international youth (ages ranging from 5 – 17 years old) that incorporated learning to read music and having fun, welcoming fellowship. This program culminated in the students reading music and presenting special music in services.

COMMUNITY SERVICEDoctors Without Borders benefit concertsCollaboration to produce concerts benefiting the outstanding work of Doctors Without Borders AND area food pantries.African-American Award for Excellence in Music; Evanston, ILMayor Lorraine MortonConceived and developed criteria for special financial award to a music student at Northwestern University with the assistance of Mayor Morton.

CREATIVE PRODUCTSNew adaption of Der Schaulspieldirektor by W.A. Mozart (2003)Jenny Lind: the Swedish Nightingale; Co-authored with Darin Tysdahl (2001)

AWARDS / HONORS / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS2011Sing! National Singing Competition – Semi- Finalist, Deer Park, ILEVVY Award for Cable Television Programming Excellence for:Musical Moments: The Art SongMusical Moments: Holiday PresentationAmerican Choral Directors Association (ACDA)American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Association(NWSMTA)Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI)Zentrale Buhnen-, Fernshe- und Filmvermittlung; Munchen, Germany (ZBF)


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ReferencesREFERENCE 1

Dr. Samuel Bomar BrownProfessor Emeritus: Jacksonville State UniversityProfessor: Wayland Baptist UniversityAddress: 404 Navasota Drive; Plainview, TX 79072Phone: (806) 291-0850Email: [email protected]

It is my understanding that Donna Galloway Chung has made application to teach voice at your university. I am pleased to give her a very positive recommendation. She is a fine singer and an excellent teacher. She understands the mechanism of the voice and is careful to not push young singers. Her results produce fine tuned voices. Her students sing beautifully and with an effortless sounding production.

I have known Donna since around 1975 when she was a high school voice student of mine in Tulia, TX. Even then, she was a wonderful student who aspired to do her best. I invited her to give two recitals at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL (where I was Professor of Voice) around 1999 and 2002. The second recital was in connection with our Kaleidoscope Series, a celebration of the Arts. Both recitals were exceptional and were met with great enthusiasm from our audiences. She also coached my university students the week that she was visiting in 2002 and the results of her teaching were outstanding. Donna has achieved a great deal musically and I know your students would benefit greatly from her expertise.

Please give her application careful consideration and should you wish to talk with me about Mrs. Chung, please feel free to call me at any time at the number listed above. You will have my email address in your address book which is another option for visiting with me.

I retired from Jacksonville State University in 2003 (Professor Emeritus) and have been teaching adjunct at Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX since that time.

Sincerely,Samuel B. Brown, DMA


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REFERENCE 2

Dr. Raouf George ZaidanProfessor: NJ City University, NY University Adjunct2879 Shadow Creek Drive, 305Boulder, CO 80303Email: [email protected] phone: 720-394-1272

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Donna Galloway Chung is a singer of distinction. I was involved in part of her early training and found her always to be serious, extremely hard-working, dedicated and unusually gifted. She possesses a flexible, wide-ranging soprano voice capable of fine coloratura singing and also dramatic expression. She is an active performer and is also a teacher and choir director of many years experience.

She is the kind of young artist that would bring credit and excellence to any program she belonged to. I highly recommend her to you.

Raouf G Zaidan, D.M.A. – Colorado University-BoulderM.M. – University of North TexasAssociate of the Royal College of Music, LondonFellow of Trinity College, LondonNATS Member


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Mrs. Linda RosenGeneral Music/Choral DirectorWoodlawn Middle School Kildeer Countryside School District 96Address: 6362 Gilmer Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047Email: [email protected]: 847.353.8500

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to recommend vocal teacher Donna Chung as a candidate worthy of your consideration. Donna is an outstanding musician, vocalist, and most importantly…teacher. I have exclusively sent any middle school students that I teach to Donna’s studio, because of that rare skill – a musician that not only is gifted, but is a true educator.

While many see their students only in their lesson, Donna always goes above and beyond. She sends her students to music contests and she’s right there with them – before and after the performance. If her students are in a musical, she’s in attendance in the audience. Donna becomes part of the student’s lives, and her interest in not only their vocal skills, but everything that revolves around them. And Donna is grateful – she never fails to thank those around her for giving her these wonderful kids. Her warmth, kindness, and concern for her “kids” are boundless.

While I know that I will feel a huge loss at not being able to send my students to this unique teacher, I know that she will be an excellent addition to any faculty. I unequivocally recommend Donna Chung as a candidate for your vocal program.

Sincerely,Linda Rosen


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Dr. Eugenia JeongPhone: 847.873.4287

Email: [email protected]

To Whom It May Concern:

I have had the pleasure of being a part of Donna Galloway Chung’s annual studio recital serving as an accompanist for the last three consecutive years. Every year, Donna blows me away with her level of professionalism and commitment towards the students. From opening up her home for extra rehearsals to hiring a jazz band to accompany the singers, Donna goes the extra mile in her dedication to excellence, and this clearly shows in the way her students sing. Beyond a skilled performer and experienced vocal instructor, Donna’s positive disposition and warm, giving personality has a way of inspiring those around her to believe in his or her inner potential. I am confident that Donna has much to offer to your institution and recommend her highly.

Sincerely,

Eugenia Jeong


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BioDonna Chung's operatic roles are career highlights and include Juliette in Romeo et Juliette, Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte , Najade in Ariadne Auf Naxos, Mdm. Herz in Der Schaulspieldirektor and Barbarina / Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro.

Donna first was awarded engagements with Lansmusiken Agency and Svenska Kyrkan in Sweden. She was engaged as soloist in recital and operatic highlight concerts and toured through Skåne, Blekinge, Bohuslän, Halland, Vänern, Öland, Gotland, Vättern, Stockholm, Södermanland and Uppland. The Swedish contracts culminated in highly successful and well-attended presentations in Smaland's Elmia Konserthus with Cecilia Rydinger-Alin conducting. She was delighted to perform on national and local radio shows and share insights into American music and life.

Donna then collaborated with Music Directors of the Southern Archdiocese of Bavaria, Martina Thoma and Andreas Wimmer. They presented sacred and secular concert programs throughout Germany. Her best received vocal programs were those featuring traditional American folk songs and gospel selections. She was featured also as soprano soloist in major oratorio works of Haydn, Mozart, Handel, Schumann and Schubert in Bavaria's most beautiful settings.

Since returning to the United States, Donna has been engaged as masterclass technician for voice majors and education majors at the college level. She enjoys teaching voice students with outstanding results.

Originally from a large family in the small town of Tulia, Texas, Donna knew that her passion was singing from quite an early age. It was an honor to meet her childhood idol, Ms. Beverly Sills, when auditioning for the Lindemann Program at the Metropolitan Opera! She overcame great odds to attend college and to earn her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas and Master of Music degree from Cleveland Institute of Music.


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Donna GallowayChung

Lyric Coloratura SopranoVoice InstructorChoir Director

OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE

FEATURED SOPRANO SOLOIST WITH CONDUCTOR / ORCHESTRA / CHORUS

Mass in C; Beethoven Magnus Sundman, Conductor –SwedenAndreas Wimmer, Conductor – Germany

Ein Deutsches Requiem; Brahms Cecilia Rydinger-Alin,conductor –SwedenAndreas Wimmer, Conductor - Germany

Exsultate, jubilate; Mozart Andreas Wimmer, Conductor – Germany

Martina Thoma, Conductor – GermanyMagnus Sundman, Conductor –Sweden

Missa Brevis in F; Haydn Martina Thoma, Conductor - Germany

Messiah, The; Händel Birger Andren, Conductor – Sweden

Chanson des Ronsard; Milhaud Jan Eyron & Kerstin Jansson –Sweden

Carmina Burana; Orff Andreas Wimmer, Conductor - Germany

Messe G-dur; Schubert Magnus Sundman, Conductor - Sweden

Adventlied, Op. 71; Schumann Andreas Wimmer, Conductor - Germany

O Qui Coeli Vivaldi Bea Lovejoy, Conductor – England

RECITAL / RADIO / TELEVISON PERFORMANCES

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series(national radio broadcast) - Chicago, IL

Kaleidescope Fine Arts Series(Featured recitalist & master class technician) – Jacksonville, AL

Geistliches FrühlingskonsertenMünchen, Unterhaching, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Bonn & Dusseldorf, Germany

Musicial MomentsMusical Moments Holiday Concert


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(TV presentation) – Chicago, IL


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Donna GallowayChung

Lyric Coloratura SopranoVoice InstructorChoir Director

OPERA ROLES

AdeleDespinaJulietteKönigen der NachtLuciaMadam HerzMarieMusettaNajadeOlympiaSusannaZerlina

REVIEWS

"She is a singer with immediacy and RANGE..."David Syrus, retired Music Director of Covent Garden [London, England]

"Lovely angel-singing in the Brahms' Requiem!"Cecilia Rydinger-Alin, Conductor with Lansmusiken Agency [Sweden]

"Donna has a very positive CHARISMA ...a high level of quality and engagement."Curt Dahlquist, Director of Lansmusiken Agency [Sweden]

"Donna is a coloratura soprano of EXTRAORDINARY vocal clarity and range ...a lovely person."Dr. Carl J. Ratner, former Artistic Director of Chicago Opera Theatre [Chicago, IL USA]

"...an unforgettable impression with beautifully sung high Fs...a bright and lovely coloratura soprano!"Helen Dewey Reikovsky, Director of Denton Light Opera [Denton, TX, USA]


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“She is a fine singer and an excellent teacher. She understands the mechanism of the voice and is careful to not push young singers. Her results are that of fine tuned voices beautifully and effortlessly produced!"Dr. Samuel B. Brown, Professor of Voice at Wayland Baptist University [Plainview, TX]


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