Nicole Gross

Location:

Chicago
United States 60605

Contact:

Cell: 312-315-3572
Email: nicolegross925@gmail.com
Work: 312-542-1213

Additional Info:

As a classically trained pianist specializing in the collaborative arts I have worked with some of the most renowned musicians in the industry, and I am available for rehearsals, competitions, auditions, recitals, concerts, lessons, and recording sessions. I have 15 years of dedicated, strong experience, and I am very pleasant to work with.

Education

2008 - 2009 Master’s of Business Administration: MBA
Stetson University, Deland, FL, GPA: 3.8

2004- 2008 Bachelor of Music-Piano Performance, Dr. Michael Rickman
Bachelor of Music-Outside Field: Business
Stetson University, Deland, FL, GPA: 3.9

Work Experience

Jan, 2002-present
Piano Teacher (Central Florida)
As a piano teacher, I employ methods of pedagogy that I have been exposed to for the entirety of my musical development. My teaching includes managing students and their parents through the scheduling of appointments and payments. I have employ a strict studio policy involving all previous and new students that will ensure the best for them and their parents as they gain an invaluable musical experience.

Summer 2009
Faculty Pianist, Voice Experience (Orlando and Tampa, FL)
Collaborated with world-renowned vocal coaches from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, and Northwestern University as a rehearsal pianist to domestic and international young opera stars and requested as daily assistant coach for the artistic director: 3 time Grammy winner, Sherrill Milnes

June, 2008 – August, 2008
Collaborative Pianist, Brevard Summer Institute (Brevard, NC)
Participant in 6-week world-renowned summer festival where I learned copious amounts of new repertoire and studied/worked with artists such as Deloise Lima (FSU), and Douglass Weeks (Converse). Also responsible for preparing the mass choir for the performance of “Carmina Burana” (Orff), under the direction of Maestro Keith Lockhart (Conductor of Boston Pops).

May, 2008- June 2008
Pianist, Asolo Song Festival (Paderno Del Grappa, Italy)
One of three pianist, I studied closely with Lawrence Conservatory’s Tad Hardin, Director of Collaborative Piano Activities. Working at a vigorous pace, I performed numerous concerts throughout Italy with over twenty different aspiring young opera singers from around the world.

Jun, 2006- August, 2008
Choir Accompanist/Keyboardist/Organist, Trinity Assembly of God (Deltona, Fl)
Responsible for teaching choir parts, recording parts tapes, running sectionals, and attending all rehearsals and retreats. As the keyboard/organist for the Praise Team I was required to be alert for changes and improvisatory work on a double manual keyboard, including a Yamaha workstation and a Hammond Organ.

June, 2007-July, 2007
Pianist, Schlern Academy of Music (Voels Am Schlern, Italy)
Accepted into the acclaimed 3-week academy in Bolzano, Italy, where studied rigorously with world-renowned musicians such as Dr. James Nalley (FSU), and Richard Cionco (CSU-Sacramento).

Jan, 2005- May, 2007
Collaborative Pianist, Stetson University Choral Activities (Deland, FL)
Under the various directions of Dr. Duncan Couch, Dr. Andrew Larson, and Dr. Alan Raines, I was responsible for open- score sight reading, challenging piano accompaniment parts, and numerous performances at Stetson and around the country for Stetson Universities Lab Choir, Concert Choir, Stetson Chorale, Stetson Singers, and choral conducting classes.

May, 2000- Jun, 2006
Worship Team Lead Pianist/Choir Director, Community Baptist Church (Korona, Fl)
Responsible for enabling the Praise Team members to learn through what musical knowledge I could bring them, and also attending practices twice a week in addition to Sunday morning service.
Performance Experience

Studio Piano Recitals, 1990-present
Elementary/Middle/High School Choir Accompanist, 1996-2004
High School Junior Recital, Flagler Auditorium, 2003
High School Senior Recital, Palm Coast United Methodist, 2004
College Sophomore Recital, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, 2005
College Junior Recital, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University, 2006
College Senior Recital, Elzabeth Hall, Stetson University 2007
College Senior Collaborative Recital, Elizabeth Hall, Stetson University 2008
Various Instrumental and Vocal Recitals (Collaborative Pianist), Stetson University 2004-2009
Seaside Music Theater Pianist, Summer 2006
Orchestral Pit Experience 20+ shows, 2001-present
Working Extensively with church choirs/praise teams, 1996-present

Achievements

FMEA Solo and Ensemble (District and State), Superior 2001-2004
Most Outstanding Freshman, Stetson University Music School, 2004
William E. Duckwitz Talent Scholarship, 2004-2009
Chauncey/Lois Hon Johnson Scholarship, 2004-2009
Stetson University Piano Scholar Competition Winner, 2004
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society, Stetson University, 2008
MARIS Prize for Research & Performance, Stetson University, 2008
Music School Commencement Speaker, Graduation Ceremony, Stetson University, 2008

Fees

$ 50.00 Dollars Per Hour
*50/hr rehearsals
*90/hr performances

Instruments

Piano, Organ, Electronic Keyboard

Specialisms

Contemporary Music, Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Vocal Repetiteur, Musical Theatre

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