Soprano
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Original Projects:
August 2007-Present
Singer/songwriter and lead vocalist for original Americana band, Mandy and the Bandits
Ensembles:
2003-Present
Freelance Pop, Choral Singer and Classical Soloist
With engagements including: Table For Five, Chicago , IL (performances in Pennsylvania , Michigan , and Tennessee .)
March 2012- May 2013
Soprano in Bella Voce, Andrew Lewis, Musical Director/Conductor
Summer 2005- Present
Soprano in The Grant Park Chorus, Chicago , IL
Christopher Bell, Conductor
2008-2011
Soprano in William Ferris Chorale , Chicago , IL
Paul French, Conductor
2004-2006
Soprano in the Chicago Symphony Chorus
Duane Wolf, Director
September 2005-2009
Vocalist and bandleader for jazz/ bossa nova group the Amanda Crumley Quartet / Trio/ Duo
September 1st – November 30, 2007
Marriott Nagoya Associa Hotel , Nagoya , Japan
Professional vocalist for jazz duo
2005- 2008
Member of acclaimed vocal jazz a cappella ensemble, Stripped. Chicago , IL
Summer 2004
Grant Park Chorus Apprentice Chorale, Christopher Bell, Conductor
2002-2003
Soprano in the New Mexico Symphony Chorus
Roger Melone, Conductor
Liturgical Music
November 2004- July 2006, July 2011- August 2013
Soprano Cantor and Section Leader at Saints Faith Hope and Charity Parish , Winnetka , IL
Christian Stirling, Director
August 2010- May 2011
Soprano section leader/Chorister at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church , Chicago , IL
Paul French, Conductor
November 2006- May 2010
Soprano/Chorister at Holy Name Cathedral , Chicago , IL
Ricardo Ramirez, Music Director
Discography:
(soon to be released) Mandy & the Bandits Title TBD
(lead vocals/songwriter/producer) independent release
(soon to be released) Sugarcreek Road “Hurry Up and Relax”
(background vocals) independent
2012 Diana Lawrence “To: Aging Children”
(background vocals) independent
2011 Mandy & the Bandits “When Darkness Glows”
(lead vocals/songwriter/producer/arranger) independent
2011 Blink (Jeff Greene) “The Architects”
(background vocals) Whistler Records
2012 Grant Park Chorus
“Songs of Small Creatures and other American Choral Works,” Cedille Records
2005 Stripped “Breaking Boundaries” independent
Awards and Recognition
• Spring,2007 Illinois Arts Council Community Arts Assistance Grant
for the recording and production of a CD of original music
• Spring, 2007 Billboard International Songwriting Competition
Honorable Mention for original composition, “The River Bend.”