Workshops, Lecture Recitals, and Conferences

Arts in Society 17^th International Conference

The Importance of Music Participation in Improving the Quality of Life for Older Persons.
Music: It's Good for the Body, Mind, and Soul
Zaragoza, Spain (virtual presentation) July 2022
International Alliance for Women in Music 2022 Conference

Improving the Quality of Life of Older Persons Through Music Participation (workshop)
Corvallis, Oregon June 2022
College Music Society 64^th National Conference

Ensuring Diversity in the Classical Vocal Canon: Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio.
A lecture-recital with pianist Mrs. Ann Lee.
Rochester, NY October 2021
Aging & Social Change 11^th Interdisciplinary Conference

The Importance of Music Participation in Improving the Quality of Life for Older Persons (workshop).
Virtual September 2021
American Society on Aging - Aging in America National Conference

The Jury is IN!
The Latest on Music Participation and Quality of Life of Older Adults.
co-presented with Lisa Lehmberg, Ph. D.
Virtual April 2021
College Music Society South Central Regional Conference

Making a Global Difference- One Musician’s Experiences at the United Nations.
https://youtu.be/Q4EHuYExfGQ.
Virtual March 2021
College Music Society South Central Regional Conference

Expanding the Classical Vocal Canon: Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio.
A lecture-recital with pianist Ann Lee.
https://youtu.be/ZYr64zW0n0Q.
Virtual March 2021
College Music Society Southern Regional Conference

Expanding the Classical Vocal Canon: Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio.
A lecture-recital with pianist Ann Lee.
Virtual February 2021
College Music Society 63^rd National Conference

Expanding the Classical Vocal Canon: Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio.
Paper presentation.
Virtual October 2020
Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL) International Celebration United Nations World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Video presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIL26gOcfSE.
New York, NY May 2020
Howard University Music Theory-Composition Lecture Series

A Shared Vision: Exploring the Commissioning Process.
A Lecture-Recital with pianist Dr. Yuri Chayama.
Washington, DC October 2019
Howard University Faculty Lecture Series

Your Voice Matters: Successful Strategies for Using Your Voice in the Classroom, the Studio, on Stage, and in Your Community
Washington, DC September 2019
60th Biennial Convention, National Federation of Music Clubs

Opening Session Address: NFMC and the United Nations
Jacksonville, FL June 2019
7th Music Cities Convention presented by Sound Diplomacy

Panel Member: Diverse Communities - Music, Diversity and City Development
Lafayette, LA October 2018
Expanding the Classical Vocal Canon:
Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio

A lecture recital with Ms. Anne Lee
College Music Society North East Regional Conference
University of Delaware, Newark, DE March 2018
Quantifying the Abstract:
Is There a Correlation Between Participating in Fine Arts Activities and Improved Quality of Life?

A paper presentation
7th Aging and Society Interdisciplinary Conference
Berkeley, CA November 2017
Dreams Kept, Dreams Deferred

A lecture recital with composer Dr. Timothy Brown and pianist Mr. James Welch
College Music Society International Conference Sydney, Australia July 2017
Expanding the Classical Vocal Canon: Observations from an HBCU Voice Studio

A lecture recital with Ms. Laurie Bunn
College Music Society Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Towson University, MD March 2017
The Art of Collaborating in the 21st Century - Support Your Local Composers

A lecture recital/demonstration
Virginia Music Teachers Association Fall Conference Shenandoah University. Winchester, VA October 2016
An American Music Sampler, Dr. Valente Voice and Piano

A lecture recital highlighting the accomplishments of American song composers
Rappahannock Music Study Club Montross, VA October 2016
From Commission to Premiere - Collaborating to Bring New Music To Life:
The "Ins and Outs" of Commissioning and Premiering A New Work

Inaugural NATS TALKS
National Association of Teachers of Singing Biennial Conference Chicago, IL July 2016
Music Beyond the Score: A Lecture Recital
An exploration of history, style, and performance practice from the Baroque period to today

A lecture recital performed with pianist Oksana Lutsyshyn
Portsmouth Music Club, an affiliate of the National Federation of Music Clubs West Side Christian Church, April 2016 Portsmouth, VA
The Art of Collaborating in the 21st Century: Supporting Your Local Composers

2015 - 2016 Theory and Composition Symposium
The Howard University Department of Music Theory and Compositions Studies
Howard University, April 2016
Washington, DC
Building a Foundation for Success

A Lecture-Discussion presented to students in the Musical Theatre degree program at Howard University at their weekly Town Hall Meeting
Howard University Department of Theatre Arts, February 2016
Washington, DC
People-to-People Retrospective & Where We Go From Here

A presentation to the General Assembly giving an overview of the SAI P2P Project from 2009 through 2015
Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention, July 2015
Saint Louis, Missouri
A Taste of Contemporary Vocal Music

A lecture recital featuring music written for soprano Dr. Liana Valente
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs State Convention, April 2015
Roanoke, Virginia
A New Music Sampler

A lecture recital featuring music written for soprano Dr. Liana Valente
The Springfield Music Club, April 2015
Fairfax, Virginia
Sigma Alpha Iota, Iota A Province Weekend

An overview presentation on the SAI People-to-People International Philanthropic Outreach Project
University of Maryland, April 2015
College Park, Maryland
Sight-Singing in the Piano Studio- From the Early Years On

A demonstration workshop for piano teachers with private studios
Maryland Music Teachers Association, April 2014
Rockville, Maryland
Sigma Alpha Iota, Iota C Province Day

Keynote Address highlighting the work of the SAI People-to-People International Philanthropic Outreach Project
Shepherd University, April 2014
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
The Art of Collaborating in the 21st Century

A lecture demonstration featuring music written for soprano Dr. Liana Valente
College Music Society Joint Regional Conference, February 2014
Knoxville, Tennessee
Celebrating Contemporary Art Song

A lecture recital featuring music from 1900 to the present including songs by Beach, Bowles, Copland, Judy Ross, Derek Healey and Frank Warren
The Tuesday Music Club of Lakeland, November 2012
Lakeland, Florida
Sight Singing in the Piano Studio: From the Early Years On

A demonstration workshop
Florida State Music Teachers Association Annual Convention, November 2012
Deerfield Beach, Florida
The People-to-People Project: Honoring the Past, Looking Towards the Future

Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention, August 2012
Atlanta, Georgia
The Joy of Collaboration - Bringing New Music to Life

A lecture recital with Sharon Wesbrook
Featuring the music of Judy Ross, Derek Healey, Timothy Brown and Christine Arens
National Federation of Music Clubs Annual Conference, June 2012
Indianapolis, Indiana
Speaking for Those Who Have No Voice - The Music of Judy Ross and William Vollinger

A lecture recital with Patrick Fleitz (piano) and Rebecca Vincent (clarinet)
The College Music Society, Southern Chapter Regional Conference, February 2012
Tampa, Florida
From Commission to Premiere - Collaborating to Bring New Music to Life

A lecture featuring music by William Vollinger, John Valerio and Judy Ross
Florida State Music Teachers Association Annual Convention, November 2011
Daytona Beach, Florida
The Power of Song - Championing New Music
Collaborating in the 21st Century with Dr. Timothy Brown

The Phenomenon of Singing International Symposium VIII, July 2011
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
People-to-People and YOU, an interactive workshop
Guest Performer: "A Child in the Hole" by William Vollinger with clarinetist Rebecca Vincent

Sigma Alpha Iota Lambda Province Weekend, February 2011
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
The Artistic Collaborative Process: Reaching Out to Your Communities Around the World

A lecture including the performance of William Vollinger's newly commissioned work, I'm So Sorry I'm Late.
Bethune-Cookman University 21st Annual Arts & Humanities Advisory Council, March 2011
Daytona Beach, Florida
Guest Performer: Collage of Clicking Cliches with composer Christine Arens
Expand Your Club's Influence: Commission Compositions and Artists

Guidelines for commissioning works from local and regional composers as well as a blue-print for hosting a composition competition.
Florida Federation of Music Clubs Fall Session, September 2010
Lakeland, Florida
The Art of Collaborating - Supporting Your Local Composer

A discussion focusing on the collaborative process with demonstrations of contemporary vocal techniques
The College Music Society, Southern Chapter Regional Conference, February 2010
Loyola University, New Orleans
Support Your Local Composer

An introduction to the "ins and outs" of performing traditional and non-traditional contemporary music
Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention, July 2009
Chicago, Illinois
Creativity and Commitment

The Lives and Music of Two Extraordinary Women Composers: Dr. Violet Balestreri Archer and Dorothy J. Ross
with pianist Dr. Howard Kim
Polk Community College Women's History Month Celebration, March 2007
Winter Haven, Florida
Side Door Opera - A Night at the Opera

Inaugural Concert of the new Concert Series with pianist Dr. Howard Kim
The Palladium Theater, October 2006
St. Petersburg, Florida
Be A Champion of Modern Music

A lecture recital featuring the music of H. Owen Reed, Walter S. Hartley, Violet Balestreri Archer, John Valerio and Judy Strubhar Ross with pianist Dr. Howard Kim
Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention, July 2006
Orlando, Florida
Opera, Beyond the Score: A Lecture Recital

A guide to bringing operatic repertoire from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Modern periods to life with pianist Sandra Smith
MidSummer Macon Summer Music Festival, June 2005
Macon, Georgia