Diane Goldsmith is a vocal instructor and show manager for Up with People, an international performing arts organization. She has over 6 years of experience with Up with People, beginning as an international promotion representative and now as the show manager and vocal instructor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma and has extensive performance experience.

1. Diane Marie Goldsmith
dmgoldsmith@hotmail.com
(936)
828-­‐7006
The
Woodlands,
TX
EDUCATION
The
University
of
Oklahoma,
Norman,
OK
Bachelor
of
Music
Education
in
Voice,
2011
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Up
with
People
(UWP)
–
International
July
2014
to
Present
Show
Manager
/
Vocal
Instructor
• Responsible
for
the
artistic
integrity
of
the
UWP
international
world
tour
• Create
rehearsal
plans,
adapt
&
develop
full
group
(100+
international
participants)
in
weekly
rehearsals
• Facilitate
a
show
internship
program
over
three
different
5-­‐6
week
sessions
throughout
one
six
month
tour
• Manage
dance
and
band
leaders
to
ensure
quality
of
the
Up
with
People
show
• Work
closely
with
the
Production
and
Technical
Managers
to
maintain
high
quality
of
the
Up
with
People
show
• Coordinate
show
adaptations
with
team
to
keep
the
Up
with
People
show
current
with
world
events
Vocal
Instructor
July
2013
to
June
2014
• Responsible
for
all
vocal
aspects
of
the
UWP
show
• Led
full
group
(100+
participants),
small
group
(30
participants)
and
individual
vocal
sessions
• Exercised
the
ability
to
teach
music
in
a
variety
of
languages
and
styles
• Performed
as
a
lead
soloist
and
performer
for
the
UWP
show
• Facilitated
a
vocal
internship
program
over
three,
5-­‐6
week
sessions,
throughout
six
different
tours
• Coordinated
with
production
team
to
maintain
quality
within
performing
aspects
of
the
UWP
show
Memorial
Presbyterian
Church
–
Norman,
OK,
USA
Children’s
Choir
Director
• Organized
children’s
choir
ages
5
to
13;
facilitated
and
organized
rehearsals
and
scheduled
performances
• Combined
creative
vocal
music
techniques
with
instrumental
beats
and
instructed
basic
musical
terms
EMPLOYMENT
Up
with
People
International
Promotion
Representative
June
2012
to
July
2013
• Coordinated
promotional
and
logistical
details
for
100+
cast
members
to
visit
a
city
for
a
week
including
community
service
projects,
performance
needs,
and
media
partnerships;
organized
visits
in
USA,
Mexico
and
Europe
• Represented
UWP
to
the
community
4-­‐5
weeks
prior
to
the
cast
arrival
by
meeting
with
sponsors
and
city
officials
• Led
a
team
of
2-­‐3
additional
promotion
representatives
for
the
duration
of
each
set
up
• Mentored
international
student
interns;
provided
hands-­‐on
learning
experience
• Exercised
public
speaking
skills
on
a
daily
basis
(schools,
service
clubs,
media,
and
government
officials)
• Altered
work
and
communication
style
to
most
effective
style
in
the
culture
or
county
working
in
Catlett
School
of
Music
Office,
Work
Study
–
Norman,
OK,
USA
First
Christian
Church
of
Norman,
Section
Leader
–
Lead
Soprano
–
Norman,
OK,
USA
Artworks
Summer
Camp,
Assistant
to
the
Director
–
Oklahoma
City,
OK,
USA
PERFORMANCE
EXPERIENCE
Up
with
People:
Main
soloist
and
vocal
instructor,
Cast
member,
microphone-­‐group
soprano,
and
soloist
The
University
of
Oklahoma
Music
Department:
Chamber
Choir,
University
Chorale,
University
Choir,
Classical
Music
Festival
–
Eisenstadt,
Austria
Sooner
Theatre:
The
Secret
Garden
Aside
Productions:
Co-­‐Founder,
Director,
Resident
Company
Member
SKILLS
Piano
(level
beginner
to
intermediate),
Basic
Spanish,
Microsoft
Office
(Excel,
PowerPoint,
and
Word),
iPhoto,
iMovie,
and
social
media
(Facebook,
Twitter,
Instagram,
Snapchat,
LinkedIn),
Intermediate
Stage
Make-­‐Up
and
Hair,
Garage
band