1. ELIZABETH KIMERY
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-6558
e-mail: bkimery@cox.net
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Masters degree in Fine Arts, 1999
Private studies in opera directing with David Pfeiffer, Studied directing under
David Nelson, Light design with Robert Scales.
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor’s degree in Music, 1997
Private vocal studies with Mary McKenzie, Choral directing with Frank Alman
Orf Institute, Salzberg, Austria
Choral and instrumental conducting, dance movement.
Juilliard School of Music, New York, NY
Private studies with Miriam Freschi(vocal), Jose Limon(dance), Tito
Capobianco(acting), Richard Torgi(vocal), and Frank Corsaro(acting).
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara, CA
Private studies with Gwendolyn Koldovsky, Martial Singher, Irving Beckman, and
William Eddy.
Additional private study: Margaret Harshaw in New York, Maureen Forrester in
Los Angeles, and Thomas Tipton in Munich, Germany.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Appears in “Who’s Who in the Arts in Europe,” Second Edition-International
Biographische Enzyklpadien mbH D-8031 Worthsee Germany and in “Who’s
Who of Women of the World,” Fifth Edition-International Biographical Center.
Cambridge CB2 3Qp, England.

2. • Scholarships from San Diego State University, Julliard School of Music,
Jefferson and Pillsbury Foundation at the Music Academy of the West.
Received grants from the Concert Artists Guild and the Carnage Hall
Foundation.
• Master’s Degree in opera production/directing from the University of Southern
California.
• Graduated from San Diego State University with departmental honors with
Bachelor’s Degree in music performance.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Past vice-president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, local chapter.
• Past president of Sigma Alpha Iota
• Member of Pi Kappa Lambda
• American guild of Musical Artists
STAGE DIRECTOR
• Directed 14 productions for Grossmont Opera Theatre, four productions for
San Diego State University Community Music School, a production for St.
Paul’s Cathedral Center for the Arts, various scenes at USC and three
productions in Heidelberg, Germany.
• Responsible for rehearsals, staff meetings, and production schedules (see
directing resume).
• Responsible for chorus preparation f or all productions.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Costume design for San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
production of Les Miserables.
• Costume design for over twenty productions (musical theatre and opera).
• Light design for St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Arts.
• Choreography for San Diego State University Community Music School, four
productions.
• Professional opera singer in Germany for twelve years.
• Choral director for twenty years.
• Private voice instructor.
Currently teaching voice classes for Santee city recreation.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
• Taught Theater Arts, and Music History at Palomar College.
• Taught Theater Arts at Cuyamaca College.
• Developed an opera program combining both stagecraft and performance
techniques for Grossmont Community College.
• Organized groups to build sets, make costumes, design make-up and hair.
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3. • Established a program introducing children to musical theatre through San
Diego State University Community Music School, and introduced children’s
Christian Musical program at Santee United Methodist Church.
• Assistant director to David Pfeiffer at USC for The Opera Buffs (LA support
group for scholarships) and two opera productions.
ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
• Managed and organized music department at Hope United Methodist Church,
including the adult choirs, bell choir, children’s choir and praise team.
• Managed and organized music department at Santee United Methodist
Church, including the adult choir, folk choir and the development of a bell
choir, praise team and children’s choir.
• Director of Opera Theatre at Grossmont Community College ( spring 1986-
1992)
• Supervised production staff for seven fully staged operas with orchestra and
seven semi-staged productions at Grossmont Community College.
• Arranged for performers to appear at various fund-raising and for community
organization performances.
• Organized and arranged for orchestra, costumes, sets and performers to
travel to Mexico for the first opera productions done in the Tiajuana Cultural
Arts Center in 1988 and 1989.
• Adjudicated bi-annual auditions for scenes programs and opera productions
at Grossmont Community College.
• Coordinated the financial responsibilities for the opera program. Including all
the fiscal expenses for the program.
• Arranged for the televising of scenes of the opera “Magic Flute” on cable
television.
• Created budgets for Santee United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Cathedral
Center for the Arts, Grossmont Community College Opera Theatre, and in
Germany.
Personnel Management/Contract Negotiations
• Contracted cast and staff for St. Paul’s Cathedral Center for the Arts
production.
• Contracted orchestra, and production designers for Grossmont Community
College productions.
Publicity/Marketing
• Arranged for all publicity for Grossmont Community College Opera Theatre.
This included spots on local television, radio and newspapers.
• Evolved marketing plans and oversaw design materials and advertising for
Grossmont Community College Opera Theatre and St. Paul’s Cathedral
Center for the Arts productions.
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5. ELIZABETH KIMERY
Stage Director/Assistant Stage Director*
2004 Angel Alert Hope United Methodist Church
2003 Acorns to Oaks Santee United Methodist church
2002 Opera Scenes Small Opera of San Diego
2001 Cosi fan Tutti Small Opera of San Diego
1999 Amahl and the Night Visitors St. Paul’s Cathedral
Center for the Arts
1999 Postcards from Morocco* USC (Pfeiffer)
1998 Marriage of Figaro*
1997 The Ghost of Versailles (scenes) San Diego State University
1996 Oliver (scenes) San Diego State University
Community Music School
1992 The Mikado Grossmont Community
College Opera Theatre
1992 La Traviata (scenes)
1991 Hansel and Gretel
1991 Trouble in Tahiti
1990 The Merry Widow
1990 La Boheme (scenes)
1989 Luisa Fernanda (in Spanish)
1989 La Cenerentola (scenes)
1989 Carmen
1988 The Marriage of Figaro
1988 Eugene Onegin (scenes)
1987 Die Fledermaus
1987 Rusalka (scenes)
1986 The Magic Flute
1986 Manon (scenes)
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND
• Choral conductor/ Music Director for:
• Santee Community Chorus, Santee,Ca. Founder (Current)
• Coronado Community Church, San Diego, CA
Hope United Methodist Church, Rancho Bernardo, CA
Santee United Methodist Church, Santee, CA
Vista La Mesa Christian Church, San Diego, CA
Linda Vista United Methodist Church, La Mesa, CA
German American Society, El Cajon, CA
Department of the Navy, 32nd
St. Naval Station Chapel, San Diego, CA
Mark Twain Army Chapel, Heidelberg, Germany
• Vocal/opera soloist:
La Jolla United Methodist Church
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6. All Hallows Catholic Church
Pacific Chamber Opera
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
Vocal/opera soloist continued:
San Diego Gilbert and Sullivan Company
Weikershiem Summer Festival
Kaiserslauten Symphony and Chorus
Kaiserslauten Marienkirche with the Kaiserslauten State Theatre
Orchestra
Kaiserslauten State Opera
St. Marien Pfarrkirche
Heidelberg State Opera
Weuppertal Symphony
Hagen State Opera
American Opera Center, Julliard
Ventura Symphony
Metropolitan Opera Guild of Los Angeles
Santa Fe Opera
Euterpe Opera
Santa Barbara Symphony
Utah Symphony
Additional information available on request.
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7. All Hallows Catholic Church
Pacific Chamber Opera
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
Vocal/opera soloist continued:
San Diego Gilbert and Sullivan Company
Weikershiem Summer Festival
Kaiserslauten Symphony and Chorus
Kaiserslauten Marienkirche with the Kaiserslauten State Theatre
Orchestra
Kaiserslauten State Opera
St. Marien Pfarrkirche
Heidelberg State Opera
Weuppertal Symphony
Hagen State Opera
American Opera Center, Julliard
Ventura Symphony
Metropolitan Opera Guild of Los Angeles
Santa Fe Opera
Euterpe Opera
Santa Barbara Symphony
Utah Symphony
Additional information available on request.
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