Kyaunnee Richardson is an accomplished soprano who recently completed graduate studies in vocal performance and opera at Florida State University. She was awarded a graduate assistantship which allowed her to teach voice to undergraduates. While in graduate school, she performed in several opera scenes and productions, including Kurt Weill's Street Scene. She is currently a voice instructor and assistant choral director at Dade Christian School, where she teaches private voice lessons and basic music theory.

1. Kyaunnee RichardsonSoprano
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OBJECTIVE
I am a dynamic and accomplished graduate student who has completed my graduate studies in vocal performance and
opera at Florida State University. I was awarded the graduate assistantship, which granted me the opportunity to teach
voice to undergraduate voice majors in music therapy, education, choral education and non-music majors. While at
Florida State University, I have performed in several opera scenes, participated in the Opera Outreach Educational
Program and, recently, on the main stage as Rose Maurrant in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene. Strength and dedication are a
couple of the many qualities I possess in teaching with a reputation for integrity and honesty.
EDUCATION
Florida State University April 2014
Tallahassee, Florida  Masters of Music  Vocal Performance  GPA 3.76  Graduate Assistantship
New World School of the Arts College/University of Florida April 2012
Miami, Florida  Bachelor of Music  Vocal Performance  GPA 3.87  Dean’s List  Summa Cum Laude
Miami-Dade College April 2011
Miami, Florida  Associate in Arts  GPA 3.62  Dean’s List  Phi Theta Kappa
Dade Christian School May 2008
Miami, Florida  High School Diploma  Honors  NHS  Tri-M Music Honor Society  NHSS
SKIILLS
Teaching voice
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel) and Internet
PRIVATE TEACHERS VOICE
Current Teacher: Shirley Close 2012-present
Past Teacher: Birgit Fioravante, Rodney Miller and Linda Considine 2015-2016, 2008-2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Voice Instructor and Assistant Choral Director August 2014-present
Hialeah, Florida  Dade Christian School
I am responsible for leading the choir (High School) through their daily practice and sight singing when the Director is
away. In addition, I hold special master classes, teach private voice and basic theory.
Graduate Assistant (Teaching Voice) August 2012-April 2014
Tallahassee, Florida  Florida State University
I was a Teacher Assistant for the vocal department. I taught voice from undergraduate to non-music majors.
Florida Grand Opera Artistic Teacher October 2011- May 2012
Doral, Florida  Florida Grand Opera Doral Center
This season long program serves 14 underserved community libraries in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Read A
Long, Sing a Song engage children with interactive sessions that combine reading with music, movement and costumes-
making reading all the more fun! I participated as an operatic soloist for each event.
Choir Teacher May 2010
Hialeah, Florida  Dade Christian School
I lead several classes at the elementary level.

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AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Stuart Smith Audience Award October 2014
Benjamin Matthews Vocal Competition  Opera Ebony  New York City, New York
Encourage Award January 2014
Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition  Florida District  Winter Park, Florida
Graduate Assistantship August 2012-May 2014
Florida State University  Tallahassee, Florida
Eminent Scholar Chair Fund August 2013- May 2014
Florida State University  Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee Music Guild Scholarship August 2012-May 2013
Florida State University  Tallahassee, Florida
Kirkham and Houseman Scholarship August 2010-August 2011
Miami-Dade College  Miami, Florida
High Academic Performance August 2004-May 2008
Dade Christian School  Hialeah, Florida