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Cassandra Howard

Virginia Beach

Summary

Dynamic soprano with strong knowledge of various music genres including chant, opera, gospel and pop. Dedicated musician willing to collaborate with other professionals or perform in solo role. Consistently cultivates long-lasting professional relationships within music industry. Remains focused and poised in fast-paced settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Soloist

Symphonicity Orchestra
Virginia Beach
01.2021 - Current
  • Soloist on the “Symphony By The Sea” concert series in 2021.
  • Soloist on Hailstork’s “Earthrise” as part of the Earth, Wind, & Fire Masterworks Series in 2023.

Paid Soprano Soloist and Section Leader

Trinity Episcopal Church
Portsmouth
01.2020 - Current
  • Soloist for special services such as funerals, Easter, and Christmas.

Chorus Member

Virginia Opera Company
Norfolk
09.2015 - Current
  • Chorus member in Moravec’s “Sanctuary Road” in 2024.
  • Chorus member in Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” and Opera in the Park in 2019.
  • Chorus member in Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in 2005.

Paid Soprano Soloist and Section Leader

Royster Presbyterian Church
Norfolk
02.2012 - Current
  • Performs solos and leads the congregation in service hymns.

Section Leader and Soprano Soloist

Virginia Beach Chorale
Virginia Beach
01.2010 - Current
  • Section leader and soprano soloist on numerous concerts from 2010 – Present
  • Member of the Audition Committee for new members

Concerto Competition Winner

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
01.2004
  • Concerto Competition Winner in 2004 performing Gershwin’s “My Man’s Gone Now”

Education

Vocal Performance Studies -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Performed in German, Latin, French, Italian, and Hebrew
  • Accomplished semi-professional violinist
  • Attention to detail
  • Solo performances
  • Vocal training
  • Musical Time Management
  • Artistic collaboration

Performances

  • Performed the role of Gertrud in Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” through an Opera Workshop production at ODU
  • Paid soloist at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church for special services
  • Selected to perform Mary Hayes' "Requiem" at Lincoln Center in 2015

Timeline

Soloist

Symphonicity Orchestra
01.2021 - Current

Paid Soprano Soloist and Section Leader

Trinity Episcopal Church
01.2020 - Current

Chorus Member

Virginia Opera Company
09.2015 - Current

Paid Soprano Soloist and Section Leader

Royster Presbyterian Church
02.2012 - Current

Section Leader and Soprano Soloist

Virginia Beach Chorale
01.2010 - Current

Concerto Competition Winner

Old Dominion University
01.2004

Vocal Performance Studies -

Old Dominion University

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