Honor Society® member
Andrew Montano
Teacher at Expressions Music Academy
- vocal performance
- Class of 2024
- Macomb, Michigan
Member since June 2025
About
Dedicated and passionate vocalist captivating audiences through a diverse range of musical genres. I love to pursue my musical talents and inspire audiences both on stage and across digital mediums
Education
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wayne state university
MM in vocal performance
2022 – 2024
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wayne state university
BM in vocal performance
2019 – 2022
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wayne state university
minor in media arts & studies
2019 – 2022
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macomb community college
associates degree
2016 – 2019
Honors and awards
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dean's list
2016-2024
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1st Place at Wayne State University's Graduate Research Symposium 2023
Presented a talk on Super Mario Bros. A Muiscal & Psychological Analysis
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Outstanding Soloist
Performance of "Love Shack" with Macomb's Expressions at ICCA 2018 Great Lakes Quarterfinals #3
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Evangeline Dumesnil Scholarship
2022-2024
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DiChiera Scholarship
2023-2024
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Lucia Delores Puente Endowed Scholarship in Voice Performance
2021
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WSU Gold Scholarship
2019-2021
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Vocal Performance (Opera, Musical, etc.)
Choral Arranging & Composition
Vocal Music Education- Graduate school interests
Wayne State
- Outside the classroom
I create self-published a cappella arrangements of popular songs and showcase them through local schools and communities. I love playing video games and learning about the history of Nintendo. Other hobbies include video editing, drawing, and doing voice impressions.
Experience
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Teacher
Expressions Music Academy
Feb 2025 – Present
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Character Performer in Avenue Q; Princeton
Thumbcoast in Marine City
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
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Assistant Vocal Director
Dakota High School
Sep 2024 – Aug 2025
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Ensemble; Choir
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
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Ensemble; Choir
St. Paul on the Lake
Sep 2021 – Sep 2026
Volunteering
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Receptionist
Society of American Music (SAM)
Mar 2022
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
