MELISSA MAAÑAO, Music Educator
Areas of Expertise:
Areas of Expertise:
- Vocal Technique
- Cross Training Vocal Athlete
- Classroom Management
- Performance Preparation
- Choral Directing
- Piano Accompanying
Experience
KIDStage Vocal Instructor (June 2013 – Present)
Village Theatre, Issaquah, WA
Music Director & Teaching Artist (Sept 2015 - Present)
The Evergreen School, Shoreline, WA
Music Director (2007 - Present)
Private Voice & Piano Teacher, Melismatic Studios (2000-present)
Issaquah & Lacey, WA
Cruise Ship Production Singer and Vocal Captain (2005 - 2009)
Europe, Asia, Africa, Caribbean, United States
Education
KIDStage Vocal Instructor (June 2013 – Present)
Village Theatre, Issaquah, WA
- Institute Vocal instructor for groups of 6 to 30 middle school students, studying vocal technique in the musical theatre style for Village Theatre’s audition-only program. Program runs through the school year with a final showcase in May. Students are assessed on vocal technique, musical history knowledge, ensemble singing, and solo work and receive personal evaluations and goals for improvement from instructors each semester.
- Also teach music for other KIDStage courses of various levels and age groups (K-12) for classes of 15-25 students. Course length varies from week long summer camps to 12 week courses. Past class themes have included Wicked, Wizard of Oz, High School Musical, Peter Pan, A Very Potter Musical, Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, Grease, Into the Woods, Frozen, Enchanted, Annie, Glee: New York Style, Pitch Perfect Mashups, Singing for Musical Theatre, and Audition Prep.
Music Director & Teaching Artist (Sept 2015 - Present)
The Evergreen School, Shoreline, WA
- Taught ensemble and solo vocals for Hairspray, Lion King, and Addams Family to a cast of approx 25 middle school aged students and assisted in other areas as needed, including staging, costumes, sound cues, etc. In addition to classroom teaching and rehearsal, also prepared individualized student narratives/evaluations for all students involved in The Addams Family.
- Classroom teacher for Mixed Voices, a co-ed beginner choir class for Grades 6-8th, focusing on ensemble singing. Provided quarterly evaluations based on student improvement and performance effort.
Music Director (2007 - Present)
- StageStruck at Arbor Heights Elementary, Seattle, WA (Winter 2020)
- KIDStage, Issaquah, WA (Spring 2017 & 2018) - Music Directed and piano accompanied a cast of 35 middle schoolers in productions of James and the Giant Peach (2017) and Seussical (2018)
- Mount Rainier High School, Burien WA (Spring 2013 -Replaced the music director and corrected vocals for MRHS’s spring production of 9to5 the Musical. Vocal advisor for a cast of 30 and conducted the high school band for the performances as the Conductor/Pianist.
- CampTMP Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma, WA (Summer 2007) - Music Director for 3 different productions running simultaneously within a 6 week period, managing a total of 80 children. 101 Dalmations with cast of twenty-five 1st-3rd graders. High School Musical with cast of forty 4th-8th graders. Once Upon a Mattress with a cast of fifteen 9-12th graders.
Private Voice & Piano Teacher, Melismatic Studios (2000-present)
Issaquah & Lacey, WA
- Maintained a private studio of 35 vocal and piano students in Issaquah, WA. Currently only teach 8 students virtually after moving to Lacey, WA in 2020. Primary focus is on vocal technique, repertoire selection, performance and audition preparation. Students are given several opportunities throughout the year to perform, including two annual recitals (Fall & Spring) and EVFMC Junior Vocal Festival/Adjudications in March. Students have performed at Seattle Opera, 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Solo & Ensemble and school productions.
- Former Member of National Associations of Teachers of Singing and Eastside Vocal Federation Music Club.
Cruise Ship Production Singer and Vocal Captain (2005 - 2009)
Europe, Asia, Africa, Caribbean, United States
- Norwegian Cruise Lines, Majestic Lines, Azamara Cruises, World-wide itineraries
- Performed in 45-min long high-energy song and dance revue shows specializing in styles of musical theatre, pop, country, and various genres.
- Ensured vocal integrity to the harmonies and styles of production shows and wrote weekly show reports to on-shore corporate office as Vocal Captain and Company Manager.
Education
- Masters of Teaching in Secondary Education w/ Choral Endorsement (K-12) - IN PROGRESS (Saint Martins University)
- Bachelor of Music, Music Business (B.M.) Cum Laude – Dec 2004 (Washington State University, Pullman, WA)
- Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Operations Management (B.A.) Cum Laude – Dec 2004 (Washington State University, Pullman, WA
