LISA M. BENNER
Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(o): 318/357-3174 x169
(f): 318/357-7121
LBenner@lsmsa.edu
EDUCATION
1990: M.M., Louisiana State University, vocal performance.
1986: B.M., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, applied voice.
VOICE INSTRUCTORS
Phyllis Seigler (2005-present)
Stephen Austin (1991-1994)
Martina Arroyo
(1987-1990) Sandra Kungle
(1987-1990)
Gretchen d'Armand
(1985-1987) Judy May (1981-1985)
MASTER CLASSES
Martina Arroyo
(1987-1990) Richard Aslanian
(1988)
Lucy Shelton
(1984)
Oren Brown
(1982)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
A. Louisiana School for Math,
Science & the Arts--Voice Instructor/Choir Director, 1998 to present.
1. Chorale
2. Show
Choir
3. Class
Voice
4. Musical
Theatre
5. Private Voice Instruction
B. St. Norbert College--Voice Instructor, 1995-1998.
1. Private
Voice Instruction
2.
Director, Women’s Choir
3. Sight
Singing and Ear Training
C. A & L Musical
Services--Vocal Instructor, 1996 to present.
D. Louisiana State University--Graduate Assistant, 1987-1990.
1 Private Voice
Instruction (MUS 2130)
SPECIAL PROJECT
OFFERINGS
(All of the following special projects were given at LSMSA.)
Jan. 3-6, 2006: The American Musical Theatre [with Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 3-7, 2005: The Five B's--Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok and Benner [with
Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 5-9, 2004: Gilbert & Sullivan and the World of Victorian Light
Opera
[with Dr. Victor Feske
and Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 6-10, 2003: The American Musical Theatre [with Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 7-11, 2002: The Five B's--Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok and Benner [with
Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 3-9, 2001: Gilbert & Sullivan and the World of Victorian Light
Opera
[with Dr. Victor Feske
and Dr. Al Benner]
Jan. 3-7, 2000: Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” [with Dr. K.
Olson and Dr. Charles Jones]
Feb. 18-24, 2000: Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” [with Dr. K.
Olson and Dr. Charles Jones]
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: MUSIC
A. Red River Chorale (Alexandria, LA), 2006 to present.
B. First United Methodist Church of Natchitoches, 1998 to present.
1.
Substitute Choir Director
2. Service
soloist
C. First United Presbyterian Church of De Pere, 1997-1998.
1.
Substitute Choir Director
2. Service
soloist
D. Green Bay Chamber
Choir--1996 to present.
E. First Presbyterian Church
of Baton Rouge--Section leader/soloist, 1993-1995.
F. Baton Rouge Symphony
Chorus, 1991-1994.
1.
Assistant Chorusmaster, 1993-1994
2. Section
leader, 1991-1994
G. University United Methodist
Church of Baton Rouge, 1988-1992.
1.
Assistant Choir Director, 1988-1992
2. Interim
Choir Director, 1990
H. Baton Rouge
Opera--Assistant Stage Manager, 1991-1993.
I. LSU Opera Theatre--Stage
Manager and Assistant Director, 1987-1990.
JI. First Church of Christ Scientist, 1991-1993.
1. Soloist,
1991
2.
Substitute soloist, 1992-1993
K. Substitute section leader,
St. James Episcopal Church, 1991-1993.
L. Concert Series Coordinator,
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 1982-1986.
RECORDING
Soloist on the Welcome
Christmas! CD [St. Norbert College]. Green Bay Chamber Choir.
SELECTED PERFORMANCES
BY INVITATION: SOPRANO SOLOIST
2006 (a) Faculty Recital,
Natchitoches, LA (b) First United Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA,
various
service soloist or ensemble
2005: (a) Faculty Recital,
Natchitoches, LA (b) First United Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA,
various
service soloist or ensemble (C) Louisiana Composer’s Consortium concert, Natchitoches, LA
2004: (a) First United
Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
(b)
Louisiana Composer’s Consortium concert, Natchitoches, LA (c) LSMSA
Faculty Showcase,
Natchitoches, LA
2003: (a) First United
Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
(b)
Louisiana Composer’s Consortium concert, Natchitoches, LA
2002: (a) First United Methodist
Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
(b) LSMSA
Faculty Showcase, Natchitoches, LA.
2001: First United Methodist
Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
2000: (a) First United
Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
(b)
Louisiana Composer’s Consortium concert, Natchitoches, LA (c) LSMSA
Faculty Showcase,
Natchitoches, LA
1999: (a) First United
Methodist Church, Natchitoches, LA, various service soloist or ensemble
(b)
Louisiana School’s Composers and Friends concert, Natchitoches, LA
1998: (a) St. Norbert College,
De Pere, WI, Old Maid and the Thief (b) St. Norbert College, De Pere,
WI, Faculty
recital (c) First United Presbyterian Church, De Pere, WI, service soloist (d)
Wisconsin
Composer’s Consortium concert, De Pere, WI (e) Louisiana School’s
Composers and Friends
concert,
Natchitoches, LA
1997: (a) St. Norbert College,
De Pere, WI, Amahl and the Night Visitors (b) Green Bay Chamber
Choir, De
Pere, WI, Christmas concert (c) Green Bay Chamber Choir, De Pere, WI, Spring
concert
(d) First
United Presbyterian Church, De Pere, WI, service soloist
1996: (a) Union Congregational
Church, Green Bay, WI, service soloist (b) Green Bay Chamber Choir,
Green Bay,
WI, Christmas concert (c) St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI, Christmas concert
(All of the following
concerts were in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, unless otherwise noted).
1995: (a) First Presbyterian
Church, various programs (b) LSU New Music Ensemble Summer concert,
Louisiana
State University
1994: First Presbyterian
Church, various programs
1993: (a) La Musique Ancienne,
Fall concert (b) LSU New Music Ensemble Summer concert,
Louisiana
State University (c) 16th Annual Festival of Contemporary Music, Nicholls State
University,
Thibodaux, LA (d) Society of Composers, Spring concert
1992: University United
Methodist Church, Christmas concert
1991: (a) La Musique Ancienne,
Fall concert (b) Society of Composers, Spring concert (c) Society of
Composers,
Fall concert (d) University United Methodist Church, Easter concert (e)
University
United
Methodist Church Summer concert (f) University United Methodist Church,
Christmas concert
SELECTED CHOIR
MEMBERSHIP
A. Red River Chorale,
2006-present.
B. Green Bay Chamber Choir,
1996-1998.
C. First Presbyterian Church
Choir, 1993-1995.
D. Baton Rouge Symphony
Chorus, 1991-1994.
E. University United Methodist Church Choir, 1987-1992.
F. Louisiana State University
A Cappella Choir, 1987-1990.
G. Louisiana State University Collegium Musicum, 1989-1990.
H. Louisiana State University University Choir, 1988-1989.
I. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point University Choir, 1981-1986.
J. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Madrigal group, 1983-1984.
HONORS AND AWARDS
The Richard G. Brown Fund for
Faculty Advancement (2004)
St. Norbert College
Appreciation Certificate (1998)
Louisiana State University, graduate assistantship
(1988-1990).
Pi Kappa Lambda, Gamma Phi
Chapter (1984).
Phi Eta Sigma (1982).
Susan B. Coleman Scholarship
(UWSP-1984).
Bonnie Baldwin Sether Memorial
Scholarship (UWSP-1983).
ORGANIZATIONS
Delta Kappa Gamma, 2000-present
Natchitoches/Northwestern
Symphony Society, 1999-2003
Pi Kappa Lambda, Gamma Phi
Chapter, 1984 to present.
Phi Eta Sigma, 1982 to
present.
United States Golf
Association, 1992 to present.
PADI certified scuba diver,
1987 to present.
Lions Club International, Capital City Lioness Chapter, Louisiana, District 8N, 1991-1995.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
A. A & L Musical
Enterprises, Inc.--partnership, 1993 to present.
1. A
& L Musical Services: co-director.
2. 'ear
delights: jewelry designer.
B. East Baton Rouge Parish
Library--reference department, 1991-1995.
C. Kadair's--retail camera
store, 1990.
D. United Artist Cinema,
1989-1990.
PERSONAL
D.O.B.: 11-16-62; Green Bay, WI.
Married: 2 boys (Albert
3-7-95; Nicholas 1-24-97)
Spouse: George Albert [Music; Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts]
Member of the First United
Methodist Church of Natchitoches