 Teresa L. Irwin
Associate Professor of Voice
Education
B.A. in Vocal Performance and B.M.E. in Music Education, University of Central Florida, 1983
M.M. in Vocal Performance, Southwestern Baptist Thelogical Seminary, 1988
Indiana University (currently pursuing DMA in Vocal Performance)
Courses Taught
Opera Workshop
Vocal Pedagogy
Song Literature
Foreign Language Diction
Private Studio Voice
Voice Performance Class
Voice Class for Non-Majors
Teaching Experience
2006-Present Clearwater Christian College (Associate Professor of Voice)
1994-1998 Indiana University (Associate Instructor of Voice)
1983-1984 Flagler Palm Coast High School (Choral Director)
1983-1984 Belle Terre Middle School (Music Teacher and Choral Director)
Additional Experience
Professor Irwin studied Vocal Pedagogy with James C. McKinney, the author of, "The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults," and student of William Vennard; and with Roy Samuelson, protegee of Ralph Appleman. She has also performed as featured singer in master classes held by Germone Hines, Sherrill Milnes, Horice Gunter, MargaretHarshaw and Ralph Appleman. Professor Irwin has engaged in private vocal study under the direction of Virginia Botkins, Virginia Zeani, Yvonne Ciannella, Lynda Poston-Smith, Vincent Russo and Elizabeth Wrancher.
Professor Irwin's operatic performances include the Countess in, Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro;" Fiordiligi in Mozart's, "Cosi fan tutte;" Mother in Menotti's, "Amahl and the Night Visitors;" and Dorabella in Mozart's, "Cosi fan tutte." In addition to opera, she performs as an oratorio soloist; and has been a featured soloist with the Orlando Pops Orchestra and in a variety of other performances in the Central Florida community. Professor Irwin is also a two-time winner of the Metropolitan Opera Competition for the State of Florida.
Related Experience
2001-2003 Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomington, Indiana (Choir Director)
1994-1998 Bloomington Baptist Church, Bloomington, Indiana (Minister of Music) |  | "I believe that the Lord placed me here at CCC to glorify Him; to encourage our young people to grow in their Christian walk; and to provide an educational experience that is truly experiential, applicable and exciting. I want my students to love what they do and enjoy every moment of it. Music is a precious gift from our Heavenly Father; a gift in which He Himself participates. What a privilege it is to be given the opportunity to worship Him in this special way!"
Contact Information:
727-726-1153 ext. 606
TeresaIrwin@clearwater.edu |
