Thomas Strong
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Skilled singer and music educator with many years of experience. Background in performances. Seeking to bring knowledge and abilities to a new role focused on supporting students in preparation for performances and auditions. Friendly and positive professional with award-winning talent.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Artist (Opera Singer)
Opera Australia
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - Current
- Performed solo and choral works in concerts, operas, oratorios, and other musical events.
- Participated in charity events by performing at fundraisers or benefit concerts.
- Performing as soloist in Australia's top musical venues including Sydney operas house, Melbourne arts centre, Lyric Theater Brisbane, Melbourne Recital Centre, Hamer Hall Melbourne, City Recital Hall Sydney and the State Theater sydney.
- Performed in Various corporate events.
Voice Over Artist
freelance
Sydney, Melbourne, NSW, VIC
01.2011 - Current
- Develop character voices or accents for projects.
- record Ads and character recordings for different projects.
Voice Coach
Freelance
Sydney, Melbourne , NSW, VIC
01.2010 - Current
- Teaching regular voice users how to project their voices properly in a healthy and long lasting way.
- Instructed students on proper posture, breathing techniques and diction for better vocal projection.
Private Vocal Teacher
Freelance
Sydney, Melbourne, NSW, VIC
02.2009 - Current
- Developed warm up exercises to prepare students for auditions or performances.
- Taught music theory fundamentals such as scales, keys, chords, rhythms and tempo variations.
- Instructed students on proper posture, breathing techniques and diction for better vocal projection.
- Coached advanced singers on song interpretation skills such as phrasing and dynamics.
- Gave private lessons in both one-on-one settings as well as small groups.
- Instructed students in the use of microphones and sound equipment when performing live or recording audio tracks.
- Encouraged creativity by introducing new songs and musical styles into lessons as appropriate for each student's level of experience.
- Instructed students basic vocal techniques, projection skills and breathing strategies.
Actor
Freelance
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, NSW, VIC, WA, VIC
01.2003 - Current
- Performed roles in both theatrical and television projects.
- Performed in Independent films.
Vocal Artist, Opera Singer
freelance
Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane , NSW, ACT, WA, VIC, QLD
01.2002 - Current
- Performed solo in concerts, operas, oratorios, Music Theater and other musical events.
- Performed in Various corporate events.
- Participated in charity events by performing at fundraisers or benefit concerts.
Opera Singer
Pacific opera NSW
Sydney, NSW
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Performed solo in concerts, operas, oratorios, and other musical events.
- Performed in Various corporate events.
- Participated in charity events by performing at fundraisers or benefit concerts.
Opera Singer
Victorian State Opera
Melbourne, VIC
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Performed solo and choral works in concerts, operas, oratorios, and other musical events.
- Performed in Various corporate events.
- Participated in charity events by performing at fundraisers or benefit concerts.
Opera Singer
West Australian opera company
Perth, WA
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Participated in charity events by performing at fundraisers or benefit concerts.
- Performed solo and choral works in concerts, operas, oratorios, and other musical events.
Education
Master of Music (Opera) - Classical Music (Opera)
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Sydney, NSW02-2014
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Classical Music (Opera)
The Western Academy of Performing Arts
Perth, WA02-2007
Skills
- Singing
- Acting
- Dancing
- Music
- Media
- Great people skills and team work skills from a strong background in theatre and various performance teams
- Voice over
- Teaching
Accreditations
- CPR
- First Aid certificate
- HRW Forklift Licence NSW
- Full NSW Drivers Licence
- Const. White Card
- Masters of Music (opera) Sydney Conservatorium
- Bachelor of performing arts (opera/acting) WAAPA
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/25/83
Languages
- English
- Italian
- German
References
- RM and SK Strong, Lincrease PTY LTD, Farmhand, Rafe Strong, 0428271448 or 0427694004
- Green Move, 3ton truck driver, delivery, general hands, Simon Allen, 0416520890
Accomplishments
- Lady Fairfax New York Opera Scholarship ($43,000)
- Ronald Dowd Memorial Award for Tenor
- Clare Grant Bequest Opera Scholarship
- Royal York Trust Scholarship in Manchester England.
- Johnson Bequest Opera Scholarship. ($10,000)
- Joan sutherland scholarship ($20,000)
Timeline
Principal Artist (Opera Singer)
Opera Australia
01.2020 - Current
Voice Over Artist
freelance
01.2011 - Current
Voice Coach
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Opera Singer
Pacific opera NSW
01.2010 - 06.2013
Private Vocal Teacher
Freelance
02.2009 - Current
Opera Singer
Victorian State Opera
09.2007 - 07.2009
Opera Singer
West Australian opera company
01.2005 - 07.2007
Actor
Freelance
01.2003 - Current
Vocal Artist, Opera Singer
freelance
01.2002 - Current
Master of Music (Opera) - Classical Music (Opera)
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Classical Music (Opera)
The Western Academy of Performing Arts
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