Rebecca (Bekah) Troxler-Dhand
(510) 461-6891
[email protected]
http://acousticventures.weebly.com/
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
CAPMT (CA Association of Professional Music Teachers)
ACDA (American Choral Directors' Association)
MENC (Music Educators National Conference)
CMEA (California Association for Music Education)
EDUCATION
· B.A. Music: May 2007 (Degree mix-up, finally awarded summer 2010)
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Az. Choral Music Education
& Early Music Education. Extended Spanish minor.
· Private Voice : under Michael Morris in Cupertino, CA: 2011 - 2015
· Private Piano: under Caroline Riggins, Tempe, Az: 2007-2009.
· Private Voice: under Helena Elling, Scottsdale, Az: 2002-2003.
· Private Piano: under Penny Scott, Scottsdale, Az: 1994-2003.
· Private Violin: under Barbara Mio, Scottsdale, Az: 1995-2003.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Music Instruction: Owner & Instructor teaching private piano, violin and voice lessons.
Acoustic Ventures Music Studio. Tri-City Fremont, CA 2012 - present.
Teacher’s Aide, Curriculum & Licencing : 2, 3, & 4-year old classrooms.
Fremont Parent Nursery School. 4200 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA. Fall 2017-Spring 2020.
Group Class "Simply Singing" Instruction: Fremont Adult & Continuing Education. 2013 - 2014.
Private Music Instruction & Group Classes: The Music School. Sunnyvale, CA: January-May 2012.
Private Music Instruction & Group Classes: Fremont Mission Music School. Fremont, CA: 2010-2012.
Academic Tutor: The Learning Curve, Union City, CA: 2009-2011.
Assistant Music Director: Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Paradise Valley, Az: 2008-2009.
Instructor: De Miguel Elementary School FACTS (Family & Community Teaming for Students). Flagstaff, Az: 2006-2008.
Assistant Youth Minister, Intern. Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Co-designed the yearly program, planned the mission trip, and lead the fundraising campaign. Team-taught all Sunday school classes and youth group nights, lock-ins, and small mission activities. Flagstaff, Az: 2006-2007.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE & Ensemble EXPERIENCE
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader, Substitute Accompanist, Substitute Conductor, Composer/Arranger:
Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Peak Performers (choir)
Fremont CA: 2019-present
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader, Guest Accompanist, Substitute Conductor:
Mission Peak Chamber Singers. Fremont, CA: 2013-2017.
Soprano, Soloist, Rehearsal Leader, Guest Accompanist: Ohlone Chamber Singers. Ohlone Community College. Fremont, CA: 2011-2013.
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader & Substitute -Conductor: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. Chancel Choir, Concert Choir and Rainbow Kids Choir. Sunnyvale, CA: 2012-2013.
Soprano, Section-Leader & Rehearsal Leader: Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale & Chamber Choir. Santa Clara, CA: 2009-2010.
PVUMC Assistant Music Director: Soloist, Violinist, Accompanist, & Ensembles Director, Plan & Program.
(Under Quint Harris)
P.V. United Methodist Church, Paradise Valley, Az: 2008-2009.
(Also, involved with Richard Hintze’s music program since 1999!)
COLLEGE & High School Experience
PVUMC Worship Ministry Summer Intern: Intern with Rev. Kyle Woodrow & Monica Morris in all aspects of worship & young adult ministry. Sang with & accompanied the Praise Band PVUMC, Paradise Valley Az. May -September 2006.
Piano Accompanist: Accompany music students (voice & clarinet) at weekly lessons, rehearsals & performances. NAU Flagstaff, Az: 3002-2006.
Voice Recitals: NAU, Flagstaff, Az: 2003-2007.
Alto “Ringer”: Women’s & Shrine Choirs. NAU Flagstaff, AZ: 2003-2007.
Soprano/Alto Soloist, "Ringer" & Section-Leader: Chancel Choir. Flagstaff Federated Community Church. Flagstaff, AZ: 2003-2007.
Alto Quartet-Member & Alto/Soprano substitute: “Dickens’ Carolers” Victorian Quartets. Scottsdale, AZ: 2002-2003. (Under Mrs. Giorlando)
Alto & Soprano: Arizona All-State Choirs 2002 & 2003, respectively.
NAU, Flagstaff, Az (2002) & ASU, Tempe, Az (2003).
Accompanist: Men’s & JV Choirs. Saguaro HS. Scottsdale, Az: 2002-2003
Pianist/Vocalist/Violinist: Youth Praise Band, Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Paradise Valley, Az: 1999-2003
Alto, Soloist & Section Leader: Women’s & Varsity Choirs; Adv. Jazz Ensemble, Saguaro High School. Scottsdale, Az: 1999-2003
Violinist: Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, & Chamber Ensembles. Saguaro High School. Scottsdale, Az: 1999-2003
REFERENCES
Director Annette Daniels & Teacher Jana Hurtova. Fremont Parent-Nursery School
(FPNS): 510-793-8531 | 4200 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536
Director Mindy Sobraske, Administrator Mary Cooper & UMOM Minister Pam Poley
PVUMC. Preschool. 602-840-8265 | 4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Ashley Snavley : Music & Arts Director/Organist & Paradise Valley UMC.
Phone: 602-840-8360, ext. 138 | 4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Ofer dal Lal: Mission Peak Chamber, Niles Discovery (Presbyterian) Music Director & Choral Professor at UC East Bay.
Phone: (510) 797-0895 | Fremont, CA http://www.nilesdiscoverychurch.org/
Michael Morris: Classical Soloist, Voice-Instructor & Music Director
Cupertino, Ca | P: (408) 376-0593 | E: [email protected]
Andrew Aron: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Director
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, CA P: (408) 739-1892 E: [email protected]
Amy Mendenhall: Violin Instructor Colleague & Mother of Student Clients
Phone: (734) 717-7181 | Los Altos, Ca E: [email protected]
Glenn Uy: Adult Violin Student & aunt to two nephew students
Phone: (650) 215-0481 | Los Altos, Ca E: [email protected]
Nadya Dabuzhskaya: Accompanist, Vocal Coach & Piano Teacher
San Jose, CA | P: (408) 876-4429 | E: [email protected]
(510) 461-6891
[email protected]
http://acousticventures.weebly.com/
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
CAPMT (CA Association of Professional Music Teachers)
ACDA (American Choral Directors' Association)
MENC (Music Educators National Conference)
CMEA (California Association for Music Education)
EDUCATION
· B.A. Music: May 2007 (Degree mix-up, finally awarded summer 2010)
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Az. Choral Music Education
& Early Music Education. Extended Spanish minor.
· Private Voice : under Michael Morris in Cupertino, CA: 2011 - 2015
· Private Piano: under Caroline Riggins, Tempe, Az: 2007-2009.
· Private Voice: under Helena Elling, Scottsdale, Az: 2002-2003.
· Private Piano: under Penny Scott, Scottsdale, Az: 1994-2003.
· Private Violin: under Barbara Mio, Scottsdale, Az: 1995-2003.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Music Instruction: Owner & Instructor teaching private piano, violin and voice lessons.
Acoustic Ventures Music Studio. Tri-City Fremont, CA 2012 - present.
Teacher’s Aide, Curriculum & Licencing : 2, 3, & 4-year old classrooms.
Fremont Parent Nursery School. 4200 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA. Fall 2017-Spring 2020.
Group Class "Simply Singing" Instruction: Fremont Adult & Continuing Education. 2013 - 2014.
Private Music Instruction & Group Classes: The Music School. Sunnyvale, CA: January-May 2012.
Private Music Instruction & Group Classes: Fremont Mission Music School. Fremont, CA: 2010-2012.
Academic Tutor: The Learning Curve, Union City, CA: 2009-2011.
Assistant Music Director: Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Paradise Valley, Az: 2008-2009.
Instructor: De Miguel Elementary School FACTS (Family & Community Teaming for Students). Flagstaff, Az: 2006-2008.
Assistant Youth Minister, Intern. Flagstaff Federated Community Church: Co-designed the yearly program, planned the mission trip, and lead the fundraising campaign. Team-taught all Sunday school classes and youth group nights, lock-ins, and small mission activities. Flagstaff, Az: 2006-2007.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE & Ensemble EXPERIENCE
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader, Substitute Accompanist, Substitute Conductor, Composer/Arranger:
Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Peak Performers (choir)
Fremont CA: 2019-present
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader, Guest Accompanist, Substitute Conductor:
Mission Peak Chamber Singers. Fremont, CA: 2013-2017.
Soprano, Soloist, Rehearsal Leader, Guest Accompanist: Ohlone Chamber Singers. Ohlone Community College. Fremont, CA: 2011-2013.
Soprano, Soloist, Section-Leader & Substitute -Conductor: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. Chancel Choir, Concert Choir and Rainbow Kids Choir. Sunnyvale, CA: 2012-2013.
Soprano, Section-Leader & Rehearsal Leader: Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale & Chamber Choir. Santa Clara, CA: 2009-2010.
PVUMC Assistant Music Director: Soloist, Violinist, Accompanist, & Ensembles Director, Plan & Program.
(Under Quint Harris)
P.V. United Methodist Church, Paradise Valley, Az: 2008-2009.
(Also, involved with Richard Hintze’s music program since 1999!)
COLLEGE & High School Experience
PVUMC Worship Ministry Summer Intern: Intern with Rev. Kyle Woodrow & Monica Morris in all aspects of worship & young adult ministry. Sang with & accompanied the Praise Band PVUMC, Paradise Valley Az. May -September 2006.
Piano Accompanist: Accompany music students (voice & clarinet) at weekly lessons, rehearsals & performances. NAU Flagstaff, Az: 3002-2006.
Voice Recitals: NAU, Flagstaff, Az: 2003-2007.
Alto “Ringer”: Women’s & Shrine Choirs. NAU Flagstaff, AZ: 2003-2007.
Soprano/Alto Soloist, "Ringer" & Section-Leader: Chancel Choir. Flagstaff Federated Community Church. Flagstaff, AZ: 2003-2007.
Alto Quartet-Member & Alto/Soprano substitute: “Dickens’ Carolers” Victorian Quartets. Scottsdale, AZ: 2002-2003. (Under Mrs. Giorlando)
Alto & Soprano: Arizona All-State Choirs 2002 & 2003, respectively.
NAU, Flagstaff, Az (2002) & ASU, Tempe, Az (2003).
Accompanist: Men’s & JV Choirs. Saguaro HS. Scottsdale, Az: 2002-2003
Pianist/Vocalist/Violinist: Youth Praise Band, Paradise Valley United Methodist Church. Paradise Valley, Az: 1999-2003
Alto, Soloist & Section Leader: Women’s & Varsity Choirs; Adv. Jazz Ensemble, Saguaro High School. Scottsdale, Az: 1999-2003
Violinist: Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, & Chamber Ensembles. Saguaro High School. Scottsdale, Az: 1999-2003
REFERENCES
Director Annette Daniels & Teacher Jana Hurtova. Fremont Parent-Nursery School
(FPNS): 510-793-8531 | 4200 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536
Director Mindy Sobraske, Administrator Mary Cooper & UMOM Minister Pam Poley
PVUMC. Preschool. 602-840-8265 | 4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Ashley Snavley : Music & Arts Director/Organist & Paradise Valley UMC.
Phone: 602-840-8360, ext. 138 | 4455 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Ofer dal Lal: Mission Peak Chamber, Niles Discovery (Presbyterian) Music Director & Choral Professor at UC East Bay.
Phone: (510) 797-0895 | Fremont, CA http://www.nilesdiscoverychurch.org/
Michael Morris: Classical Soloist, Voice-Instructor & Music Director
Cupertino, Ca | P: (408) 376-0593 | E: [email protected]
Andrew Aron: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Director
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, CA P: (408) 739-1892 E: [email protected]
Amy Mendenhall: Violin Instructor Colleague & Mother of Student Clients
Phone: (734) 717-7181 | Los Altos, Ca E: [email protected]
Glenn Uy: Adult Violin Student & aunt to two nephew students
Phone: (650) 215-0481 | Los Altos, Ca E: [email protected]
Nadya Dabuzhskaya: Accompanist, Vocal Coach & Piano Teacher
San Jose, CA | P: (408) 876-4429 | E: [email protected]
Repertoire and Samples
Nothin' Gonna Stumble - Sop. II in ladies' quintet from Ohlone Chamber Singers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlV4rB5jEfM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlV4rB5jEfM
Just a Closer Walk: Random solo performance on an accidental Sunday in 2008. There were NO sopranos that morning, so this little "alto" wailed away! Now officially a soprano. ;) http://www.pvumc.org/music/Just%20A%20Closer%20Walk%20With%20Thee%204-6-08.mp3
Repertoire List
Latin
St Cecillian mass - Gounod: sop solos
Mozart c minor mass:
laudamus te solo for sop II
Domine sop duet
Quoniam - trio (sat)
Benedictus: quartet (Satb)
In paradisum - faure
Ave María - both standard
Italian
Stizzozo- pergolesi
Mozart:
Un moto di gioia
Batti batti
Vedrai cariño
De vieni non tardar
German
Das veilchen - Mozart
Wei melodien- Brahms
Madchenleid - Brahms
Der Nussbaum - Schumann
French
Faure:
Nuit d’etoiles
Les berceaux (anti war!)
En priere
Le secret
Aurore
Mandoline
Debussy:
Mandoline
Beau soir
Spanish
Enrique Granados:
El majo discreto
El majo tímido
El tra la la y el punto
Manual de Falla:
Canción (por traidores)
Preludios
Nana (nursemaid)
Fernando obradors
Del cabello más sutil
Corazón, porque pasáis?
La mi sola, laureola
Xavier Montsalvatge:
Canción de cuna parar dormir a un negrito
Choir
How Can I Keep from Singing - Ronald Staheli - solo and duet with choir
https://www.jwpepper.com/How-Can-I-Keep-from-Singing/3202090.item#/submit
My lord what a morning - Burleigh & Hobby - solo with choir (or all solo)
https://www.jwpepper.com/My-Lord-What-a-Morning/8071928.item#/submit
Give me your tired - Berlin & ringwald
Sweet by & by - Bennett & Webster
Wairua tapu- nz-Maori (Holy Spirit)
This is my song - Sibelius
Give me Jesus (solo with choir) -
Similar to https://www.jwpepper.com/Give-Me-Jesus/10552535.item#/submit
English
Pirate story - S. Barab & R.L. Stevenson
Can ye sew cushions - M. Lawson
(Hardship of being a mum with another mouth to feed)
Ring Out Wild Bells - Gounod (with adj. lyrics)
You raise me up - Loveland & Graham
The prayer - sarger & foster
Brave - Sara Baraillis
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
Sing it today - my uncle Jim - total Hippy song, but awesome!
Everything’s gonna be alright - me.
Arrange for choir? Tricky rhythm!
Spirituals
H.T. Burleigh
Swing low
Deep river
Every time I feel the spirit
Ain’t gonna study war no more (lay down my burden)
Balm in Gilead
Behold that star (shepherds Christmas)
Couldn’t hear nobody pray
Didn’t my lord deliver Daniel
Give me Jesus
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
My lord what a morning (also see choir)
Ride on, king Jesus
Sinner (sister/brother) please don’t let this harvest pass
Steal away
Were you there when the crucified my lord
Moses Hogan- Solos for High Voices:
https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Deep-River-Collection/8032914.item#/submit
Deep river
Give me Jesus
He’s got the whole world
Let us break bread together
Walk together children
Latin
St Cecillian mass - Gounod: sop solos
Mozart c minor mass:
laudamus te solo for sop II
Domine sop duet
Quoniam - trio (sat)
Benedictus: quartet (Satb)
In paradisum - faure
Ave María - both standard
Italian
Stizzozo- pergolesi
Mozart:
Un moto di gioia
Batti batti
Vedrai cariño
De vieni non tardar
German
Das veilchen - Mozart
Wei melodien- Brahms
Madchenleid - Brahms
Der Nussbaum - Schumann
French
Faure:
Nuit d’etoiles
Les berceaux (anti war!)
En priere
Le secret
Aurore
Mandoline
Debussy:
Mandoline
Beau soir
Spanish
Enrique Granados:
El majo discreto
El majo tímido
El tra la la y el punto
Manual de Falla:
Canción (por traidores)
Preludios
Nana (nursemaid)
Fernando obradors
Del cabello más sutil
Corazón, porque pasáis?
La mi sola, laureola
Xavier Montsalvatge:
Canción de cuna parar dormir a un negrito
Choir
How Can I Keep from Singing - Ronald Staheli - solo and duet with choir
https://www.jwpepper.com/How-Can-I-Keep-from-Singing/3202090.item#/submit
My lord what a morning - Burleigh & Hobby - solo with choir (or all solo)
https://www.jwpepper.com/My-Lord-What-a-Morning/8071928.item#/submit
Give me your tired - Berlin & ringwald
Sweet by & by - Bennett & Webster
Wairua tapu- nz-Maori (Holy Spirit)
This is my song - Sibelius
Give me Jesus (solo with choir) -
Similar to https://www.jwpepper.com/Give-Me-Jesus/10552535.item#/submit
English
Pirate story - S. Barab & R.L. Stevenson
Can ye sew cushions - M. Lawson
(Hardship of being a mum with another mouth to feed)
Ring Out Wild Bells - Gounod (with adj. lyrics)
You raise me up - Loveland & Graham
The prayer - sarger & foster
Brave - Sara Baraillis
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield
Sing it today - my uncle Jim - total Hippy song, but awesome!
Everything’s gonna be alright - me.
Arrange for choir? Tricky rhythm!
Spirituals
H.T. Burleigh
Swing low
Deep river
Every time I feel the spirit
Ain’t gonna study war no more (lay down my burden)
Balm in Gilead
Behold that star (shepherds Christmas)
Couldn’t hear nobody pray
Didn’t my lord deliver Daniel
Give me Jesus
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
My lord what a morning (also see choir)
Ride on, king Jesus
Sinner (sister/brother) please don’t let this harvest pass
Steal away
Were you there when the crucified my lord
Moses Hogan- Solos for High Voices:
https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Deep-River-Collection/8032914.item#/submit
Deep river
Give me Jesus
He’s got the whole world
Let us break bread together
Walk together children
