ANGELA KEMPE
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Vocal Performance
California State University, East Bay in Hayward, California
2008-2010
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Songwriting
Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts
2000-2003
Diablo Valley College in Concord, California
1998-2000
High School Diploma
Granada High School in Livermore, California
1994-1998
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Piano Teaches classical and popular style piano, including jazz and classical theory as well as technique.
Voice Teaches popular and classical style voice, emphasizing release of tension and resonance to produce good intonation and appropriate tonal color. Incorporates ear training, music theory, and for professionally geared students, builds performing and music industry skills.
August 2008-Present Better World School of Music Hayward, CA
Private Music Teacher
Teaches private piano and voice to students ages five through adult, holding regular recitals.
August 2008-September 2008 Better World School of Music Hayward, CA
Private Music Teacher
Substituted for adult choir. Developed a working lesson plan incorporating vocal technique and enhancing musicianship of group.
November 2005-May 2008 Class Act Performing Arts Academy Gilbert, AZ
Private Music Teacher
Taught private piano and voice to students ages five through adult, holding bi-annual recitals.
November 2005-June 2009 Class Act Performing Arts Academy Gilbert, AZ
Talent Team Teacher
Taught voice to pre-teen dance students in a musical theater group called Talent Team.
November 2005-May 2008 Self-Employed Tempe, AZ
Private Music Teacher
Traveled to student’s homes to teach private piano and voice to students ages five through adult. Conducted all scheduling and billing, including taxes and held bi-annual recitals.
September 1998-August 2000 Self-Employed East Bay, CA
Private Music Teacher
Traveled to student’s homes to teach private piano and voice to students ages five through adult. Conducted all scheduling and billing, including taxes and held annual recitals.
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
October 2009- Present Female Vocalist with What's Up Big Band Union City, CA
Sings two sets every other week in East Bay community big band. Songs include big band music from 1930-1950.
January 2006- September 2007 Guest Performer with Trio 380 at Casino Arizona Mesa, AZ
Sang as a weekly guest performer with the house band at Casino Arizona, entertaining top 40s music in the lounge as a soloist and alongside lead singer, Tommy Holloway.
1995-Present Original Singer/Songwriter National
Spotlighted in countless performances of original pop/rock music, accompanying voice with guitar and piano. Managed band, coordinating practices, recording sessions, and booking performances at Bars, Coffee Shops, Radio, and other venues.
HOBBIES
I enjoy composing music, writing memoirs, bicycling and hiking.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Song of the Year 2011 Suggested Artist Award
February 2010 Ellen Taliaferro, MD, Scholarship San Francisco Writer’s Conference Awarded to writers of books about domestic violence and abuse.
2002-2003 Berklee Achievement Scholarship Berklee College of Music
Awarded to students exhibiting high achievement in music.