Abigail Petty
Lynchburg
Summary
- Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni Liberty University 2025
(https://youtu.be/HUPOd9mLpBs)
- Featured Soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church 2023
- Ensemble Member in Mendelssohn’s Elijah Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church 2023
- Worship Leader at All People's Church 2023-Present
(https://youtu.be/hWQCgcfM2-4)
- Chamber Singers Liberty University 2023-2024
- Adelaide in Guys and Dolls Mount Juliet Christian Academy 2019
- Kathy Seldon in Singin' in the Rain Mount Juliet Christian Academy 2017
(https://youtu.be/qver5zaNKuU)
- Show Choir Mount Juliet Christian Academy 2014-2019
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Voice Instructor (GSA)
Liberty University
08.2023 - Current
- Lesson Sample: https://youtu.be/hpmpqlHeXm8
- Maintained 5-6 voice students per semester.
- Modeled healthy vocal techniques by creating technical exercises for each student.
- Differentiated between different avenues of the voice, such as belting, head voice, chest voice, and mixed voice.
- Selected repertoire to match student styles and push them toward technical goals.
Professor of Group Voice (GSA)
Liberty University
08.2023 - Current
- Lecture Sample: https://youtu.be/DWhhxwpGqw8
- Full Classroom control of Vocal Secondaries.
- Enhanced student learning through the presentation of basic vocal concepts.
- Created activities to enforce presentation content.
- Encouraged class discussions by including questions and personal experiences to build learning.
Private Voice Instructor
Timbre Vocal Studios
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed student progress weekly through evaluations of their vocal technique, pitch accuracy, tone quality, diction, expression, and interpretation skills, among other aspects of singing.
- Co-organized rehearsals/recitals twice a year to showcase student learning.
- Differentiated teaching approach to meet the diverse learning levels for students ages ten to forty.
- Coached students for singing competitions and auditions.
Music Director
Timbre Vocal Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led rehearsals by coaching students on melodies, rhythms, interpretation, and technique.
- Accompanied students on the piano to prepare them for performance.
- Fostered an encouraging environment with clear, directive feedback in performance.
Student Teacher
Liberty University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Amherst Middle School (Amherst, VA): Full Classroom control with supervision for 6th-8th choir, beginner piano, and general music.
- Colonial Elementary School (Roanoke, VA): Full Classroom control with supervision for preschool through 5th grade, including special needs classes.
Education
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Music - Choral Music Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Skills
- Chosen Soloist for Liberty Gala Academy Center of the Arts 2024
- 1st Place for Musical Theatre Virginia NATS 2021
- Finalist for Best Overall Actress Nashville Spotlight Awards 2019
- 1st Place for Dramatic Actress Nashville Spotlight Awards 2017
Timeline
Private Voice Instructor (GSA)
Liberty University
08.2023 - Current
Professor of Group Voice (GSA)
Liberty University
08.2023 - Current
Music Director
Timbre Vocal Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023
Private Voice Instructor
Timbre Vocal Studios
01.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Liberty University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Music - Vocal Performance
Liberty University
Bachelor of Music - Choral Music Education
Liberty University
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