Sandra Partridge
2/16 Audrey Street, Balgowlah, N.S.W.,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Skilled singer and music educator with over 30 years of experience with a background in Opera and concert performances.
A Seasoned and supportive Vocal Coach adept at working with all types of students with growing abilities, improving confidence and pursuing educational and performance objectives.
Proven success in customizing instruction to help students with target areas, and prepare for auditions and examinations
Well-versed in assisting with song interpretation and helping singers learn to bring the music to life.
Dedicated to guiding emerging singers through the process of improving comfort as a performer and individual abilities.
With a solid history as a vocal performer and private instructor, committed to helping individuals develop a healthy foundation of vocal technique, projection and breathing and help performers attain new levels of skill in performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice Teacher
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
02.2024 - Current
- Instruction in establishing foundational Vocal technique, breath management and development for all singers.
- Preparation and repertoire coaching for Competition, examination and audition preparation
- Instruction for singers ranging from professional youth artists to adult
- Vocal development and training in varying styles and genres from Classical to contemporary, art song, sacred, gospel and Music Theatre.
- Instructed students in proper vocal techniques, including breathing exercises, posture, and diction.
Private Voice Instructor
Cantica Voice Studio
01.1988 - Current
- Cantica Voice Studio: Asia, USA, Australia since 1988
- Wesley College of the Arts 1989-1994
- Aquilla College of the Arts 1989-1994,
- Shrewsbury International School Bangkok 2004-2005
- Provided private instruction at all levels from beginner to professional.
- Offered personalized instruction tailored to individual and group needs.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
- Assisted performers in preparing for auditions and special performances.
Private Voice Teacher
Wayzata High School
Minnesota, USA
11.2014 - 05.2022
- Adjunct Educator, Music Department
- Approximately 30 students/week, individual voice instruction
- Instructed students in proper vocal techniques, including breathing exercises, posture, and diction.
- Taught sight-reading, ear training, improvisation, stage presence, song interpretation, and other related topics.
- Advised students on appropriate repertoire selection based on age and experience level.
- Assisted performers in preparing for auditions, examinations and special performances.
- Helped singers prepare for recording sessions, concerts and choral performances.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
Education
German Language Scholarship -
Goethe Institute Munich
01.1999
Diploma of Operative Art -
The Opera Studio Conservatorium of Music Sydney University
01.1992
Licentiate of Music-Singing -
A. M. E. B.
01.1990
Bachelor of Music Eduction -
Sydney College of Advanced Education
University of N.S.W.01.1989
Piano/Musicianship 6th Grade -
A. M. E. B.
Skills
- Working knowledge of French, German, Italian, Spanish
- 10 years Dance Classical Ballet /Tap/Jazz
- Breathing Technique & Optimization
- Music Theory
- Choral Performances
- Special Events
- Performance Direction
- Vocal Techniques
- Recording Session Support
- Voice Improvement Techniques
- Reporting / Feedback Skills
- Singer psychology and the voice
- Vocal health advocate
- Trouble shooting and Vocal Foundation
Awards
The Bangkok Opera International Vocal Competition | Winner 2005 the Gerda Lissner Foundtion New York | 2001 Elizabeth Todd Soprano Award | Winner 1999 The Grose / Thew Memorial Award | Winner 1998 State Bank Vocal Championship | Winner Joan Sutherland Society Scholarship | Winner Australian Finalist Metropolitan Opera Auditions | 1997, 1998 Covent garden Scholarship | 1997 German Operatic Award | 1997, 1998 The Italian Award | 1998 McDonald's Operatic Aria | 1994, 1995, 1998 San Francisco Opera Pacific Voices | 1994
Performance Experience
Minnesota Opera |USA The Trainbearer | Elektra |2019
Bangkok Opera | Thailand
Madame Goldentrill | The Impressario 2008 Dido |Dido and Aneas |2007
Queen of the Night | TheMagic Flute | 2006
Opera Australia
Susanna | The Marriage of Figaro | 1998 Virtue | The Corronation of Poppea | 1998
1st Bridesmaid | The Marriage of Figaro | 1998 Servillia (cover) | La Clemenza di Tito | 1997 Zerlina (cover )| Don Giovani |1997
1st Priestess/ Greek woman (cover) | Iphegenia et Tauride |1997
Oberto (cover) | Alcina | 1996
Other Roles
Pamina | The magic Flute
Phylo | Penelope
Nedda | I Pagliacci
Drucilla / Damigella/ Pallade | The Coronation of Poppea
Abbess / Monitor | Suor Angelica
Nora | Riders to the Sea
Other Professional Experience
Minnesota Opera Chorus |U.S.A.| 2011-2022
Carmen | Thais | Romeo and Juliet | Elektra | The Marriage of Figaro | Tosca | La Traviata | Hamlet | Madame Butterfly | La Rodine | Lucia di Lammamoor
Opera Australia Chorus | 1995-1998
Tannhauser | Maria Stuarda | Macbeth | The Marriage of Figaro | Samson and Delilah | Pagliacci | Die Fledermaus | Beatrice and Benedict | Carmen | Cavalliera Rusticana | I Pagliacci | Nabucco | il Trovatore | La Fille du Regiment | Faust | La Boheme | Falstaff | The Flying Dutchman | The Eighth Wonder | Tosca | Manon Lascaut | Otello | Eugene Onegin | L'incoronazione di Poppea | Medea | Jenufa | Lucia di Lammermooor | la Traviata | Madame Butterfly | Fidelio | Don Giovanni | Iphigenie en Tauride | Orpheus et Euridice | La Clemenza di Tito | The dialoges of the Carmelites | Faust | The Magic Flute | Alcina | La Traviata
Professional Solo Concert/Oratorio
Faure Requiem - Wayzata Community Orchestra, USA
An Evening of Opera- Concert Minneapolis ,USA
Beethoven 9th - International Festival Choir, Beijing
Brahms German Requiem- I.F.C., Bejing & Shanghai
Mozart's Requiem K. 626- Bangkok Combined Choir & Orchestra, Thailand
Messiah- Handel- Bangkok Combined Choir & Orchestra, Thailand
Stabat Mater -Poulenc - Richmond Choral Society, Virginia. USA
Eritrean Foundation Banquet- Capitol Hilton, Washington DC, USA
Embassy Concert Series - Washington DC, USA
Carmina Burana- Carl Orff - The Great Hall, Sydney
S.S.O. Family Concert- Sydney Opera House, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Timeline
Voice Teacher
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
02.2024 - Current
Private Voice Teacher
Wayzata High School
11.2014 - 05.2022
Private Voice Instructor
Cantica Voice Studio
01.1988 - Current
German Language Scholarship -
Goethe Institute Munich
Diploma of Operative Art -
The Opera Studio Conservatorium of Music Sydney University
Licentiate of Music-Singing -
A. M. E. B.
Bachelor of Music Eduction -
Sydney College of Advanced Education
Piano/Musicianship 6th Grade -
A. M. E. B.
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