Honor Society® member
Mary Gasson
Graduate Assistant at Schwob School of Music Choral Department
- Columbus State University
- Music Performance
- Class of 2017
- Columbus, Georgia
Member since February 2015
About
I am a second year graduate student studying studying Music Performance at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. I am training as a classical singer in preparation to perform in operas. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Instrumental and Choral P12 teaching certifications from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama.
Education
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Columbus State University
Vocal Performance
2014 – 2017
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Huntingdon College
Instrumental and Choral Music Education
2009 – 2014
Honors and awards
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
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Magna Cum Laude
Honors from Huntingdon College
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Miss Huntingdon 2010
I was crowned Miss Huntingdon of Huntingdon College in the scholarship pageant.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am studying to perform as a classical singer. I aspire to perform in opera productions. I am particularly interested in Italian opera and enjoy studying the language.
- Graduate school interests
This semester I am learning the science of the voice and how to apply it to teaching through Vocal Pedagogy I. I enjoy learning how to perform and sing with proper technique. I currently sing with the Trinity Episcopal Church as a choral scholar.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy playing the clarinet, running, racing in 5k runs, and singing in choir.
Experience
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Graduate Assistant
Schwob School of Music Choral Department
Aug 2015 – May 2016
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Voice Instructor
Schwob School of Music Preparatory Division
Jan 2015 – May 2015
Volunteering
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Disperse clothing items to homeless
Trinity Episcopal Church Clothes Closet
Oct 2015 – Nov 2015
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Clean residential area and play with children
Bridges of Faith
May 2013 – May 2015
Languages
- Italian Beginner
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