Current Projects:

Vocal Workshop Series in conjunction with
A Prelude To The Classics (Sarasota, FL), with Marcy Gilroy

Rock Vocal Workshop with Joshua Finkel,
Academy of New Musical Theatre  (Burbank, CA)

Education:

Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Eileen Farrell and Tim Noble, Voice;
Harry Houdeshel, Flute; David Baker and Dominic Spera, Jazz

CBEST passed, June 1999
California Teaching Credential granted, August 2004
Ongoing vocal studies with Doug Susu-Mago, Los Angeles and Chicago
      Safely Sing Like a Rock Star Master Class

Teaching:

Private Vocal, Flute, Ear Training and Music Theory Instruction in NJ, NY, Chicago and Los Angeles areas since 1974. 
Private Vocal, Flute and Piano Instruction in Santa Clarita, California, Kris Feldman Vocal Studio, 1994-present.
Vocal Workshops and Private Instruction in conjunction with Marcy Gilroy of A Prelude To The Classics, Sarasota, FL
Rock Vocal Workshop with Joshua Finkel, Creative Combustion Studios and Academy of New Musical Theatre, Burbank, CA
Individual Voice Instructor, The American Music and Dramatic Academy Los Angeles, since Fall Semester of 2004
Creator and Teacher of After School Children’s Choir Program, Rosedell Elementary School, Saugus Union School District, Santa Clarita
Vocal/Music Teacher, LA Unified School District, 2003-2004
Head Vocal Instructor and Flute Instructor, Vibe Performing Arts, Santa Clarita, 1994-1999 to edit.

Directing:

Assistant Vocal and Musical Director, D.E.E Studios, 2011.
  • Toy Story
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Vocal and Musical Director for
Southern California Children’s Music Theatre, 2002-2004.
  • And The World Goes ‘Round
  • Once Upon A Mattress
  • Zombie Prom
  • Footloose
Vocal and Musical Director, Hart High School, 2006-2010. 
  • Into The Woods
  • Urinetown
  • Destry Rides Again
  • Bye Bye Birdie
  • Dark of The Moon.
Vocal Director for Rosedell Elementary School
  • Into The Woods Jr.
  • Beauty and the Beast Jr.
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Vocal and Musical Director and Featured Performer, 
1999-2010, benefit performance galas for;
  • The Leukemia Foundation
  • Project AIDS L.A.
  • Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Compton Battered Womens’ Shelter
  • Save Darfur

Performance:

Professional performance experience since 1969.

Stage roles include:
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; Grandma Josephine/Mrs. Beauregard
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Philia 
  • The Sound of Music; Maria
  • The Music Man; Featured Ensemble
  • My Fair Lady; Featured Ensemble
Appearances with: 
  • Laurel Masse (original Manhattan Transfer), 
  • Don Rickles, 
  • Dick Martin, 
  • Steve Lawrence and Edyie Gorme, 
  • Boots Randolph,
  • The Oak Ridge Boys
  • Steve March Tormé
                Congregation Beth Chaverim 
Featured Singer for: 
  • The Academy Awards, Technical Category, with Laura Dern

Soloist for:
  • Olde Friends
  • The Catfish Alley Dixieland Band
  • The Terry Cockerham Orchestra
  • Slyde
  • SummerWind
  • The Rio Brothers Jazz Band
  • The Towne Criers
  • The TrebleMakers

Musical Director/Soloist for Congregation Beth Chaverim, Santa Clarita

Proficient:
  • Church/Temple Soloist/Cantor
  • Folk
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Jazz
  • Broadway
  • Country
  • Classical Styles

Recording:

Commercial Jingles include:
  • Clorox
  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Keebler Cookies
  • Thomas’ Homemade Breads
  • Barbie, Valencia Acura
  • Pleasant Dreams Waterbeds
  • Presley Tours
  • many others...
Discography:
  • Land of The Diamond Sun (Credits), The Same River Twice, Wolves At My Door  (Melonball Records)
  • The Wedding Collection (Arista Records)
  • Like Fine Wine, Last Night At Europa, A Class Act (Canadian American/Caprice International/The Orchard)
  • Jazz The Dream Dog (DreamDog Records)
  • It’s Not About The Coffee (The TrebleMakers)
  • Communication, RadioNOW Volume 14 (3000 Records)
  • Background Vocal Arrangements and Appearances for several artists, NY, Chicago, Los Angeles
  • BMI Songwriter with original music on International Television and Radio.  
  • Vocal Appearance on Sister, Sister.