Marian Nelson
Vocal Tutor
Iluka,WA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocal Tutor
Jumeirah Music Centre Perth
Perth, WA
01.2012 - Current
- Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Scheduled shows and performances at the end of the year.
- Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range.
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Director/Owner
Jumeirah Music Centre
Dubai, UAE
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Hired and directed instrumental teachers to achieve daily and long-term goals for children's musical growth .
- Made sure that teachers followed current syllabus for International Music Examinations (ABRSM, Trinity)
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
Nursery Music Teacher
French Nursery School
Dubai, UAE
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Learnt French nursery songs to sing in classrooms and learnt other French music requested by classroom teachers for end of school concerts.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
Classroom Music Teacher
Al Qasimia Private Scho
Dubai, UAE
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Composed songs for the school's original plays.
Education
Master of Music - undefined
University of Western Australia
2015
Graduate Diploma - Music Practitioner Studies
University of Western Australia
2012
Licentiate Diploma - Singing Performing
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
2003
Licentiate Diploma - Music Education
Trinity College London
1996
Bachelor of Music - undefined
1991
Skills
- Vocal expertise
- Tutoring abilities
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- French Language Knowledge
- Computer Literate
Performer's Bio
Marian Nelson made her stage debut in Dubai as the Dew Fairy in an international production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel alongside principals from the UK, USA, and Canadian opera companies. For this same production, Marian was also the chorus director. Dubbed 'Renata Tebaldi of the Philippines', she has achieved significant milestones in her chosen areas of performance and education.
In performance, Marian has appeared in recitals, concerts, and operatic engagements across the Philippines, United Arab Emirates and Australia. Highlights include solo appearances with the Dubai Singers, Art Song Perth, and Vivaldi's 'Gloria' with the Dubai Chamber Orchestra and Choir. Marian has sung eith the Madrigal Singers and the UP Concert Concert. Other performances include Mimi/Musetta (La Boheme), Micaela (Carmen), and Pamina (The Magic Flute).
Having won the National Music Competition for Young Artists award for solo voice category inspired her to concentrate her tertiary studies in the field of music.
Timeline
Vocal Tutor
Jumeirah Music Centre Perth
01.2012 - Current
Director/Owner
Jumeirah Music Centre
01.2004 - 01.2011
Nursery Music Teacher
French Nursery School
01.1999 - 01.2003
Classroom Music Teacher
Al Qasimia Private Scho
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Music - undefined
University of Western Australia
Graduate Diploma - Music Practitioner Studies
University of Western Australia
Licentiate Diploma - Singing Performing
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Licentiate Diploma - Music Education
Trinity College London
Bachelor of Music - undefined
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