Private Lessons: Voice & Music Theory/Composition

Training
Eva Kendrick is the Director of the Eva Kendrick Voice Studio, Adjunct Faculty in Voice at Dean College, Adjunct Faculty in Voice at Community College of Rhode Island and serves on the Voice and Music Theory Faculties at the Community Music Center of Boston (CMCB). She teaches classes in music theory, composition and solfege (ear-training) for the Intensive Study Program, as well as private lessons in composition, music theory and voice. She maintains a private voice studio in Medfield, MA and has just recently opened a studio in Providence, RI. She directs the intergenerational Choir at First Parish Medfield and has served as Vocal Coach for Trills 'n Chills a cappella group, the Boston Latin Academy Vocal Project and the Excelente Choir. Eva has served as music educator for the Opera Providence outreach program OPERAtunity and has taught the Senior Voice division at the SMARTS summer camp in Attleboro, MA. She has been a guest speaker with the Cantata Singers Classroom Cantatas program and at the Longy School of Music Composition Seminar. She has a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Rhode Island College and a M.M. in Composition with Distinction from the Longy School of Music.

Philosophy
Eva believes in a natural, healthy, and mindful approach to voice production, both in singing and in speaking. A typical lesson involves exercises in breathing and vocalizations as well as learning and working on songs. Eva may recommend specific songs for singers' improvement but is also happy to work with students on songs that they select, because it is important for singers to be excited about their music. Eva enjoys working with students of all ages and experience levels. She normally teaches to students 10 and older but may occasionally make an exception.

Performance Opportunities
Eva is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and encourages students to participate in local competitions, recitals and events.  She has bi-annual recitals for her voice studio at First Parish Medfield and an annual Voice Deptarment Recital at CMCB. She also tries to help students be aware of local auditions and national calls for talent. For students in middle and high school, the a cappella group Trills 'n Chills, will reconvene in the summer time, and a registration form will be available in early June.

Upcoming Studio Events

February 17 — Performance Practice Class, Medfield, MA.


(The Sapete Sisters performing at the Boston Lyric Opera Aria Contest for Teens, 2010)

Contact
If you are interested in voice, music theory or composition lessons and live in the Boston area, please contact the Community Music Center of Boston for Eva's availability at 617-482-7494. If you live outside of the Boston area, please contact Eva directly at eva@evakendrick.com. 

• Charles River Chorale Vocal Scholarship recipients: Kaitlin Doherty, Molly Quinlan. Full scholarship: Jessica Price, 2012.
• Senior Districts, Massachusetts, Kaitlin Doherty, 2012.
• Joy to the World Christmas Carol Competition Winners: Julia Adrian, Francesca D'Angelo, Marcus D'Angelo, 2011.
• Medfield High School Vocal Scholarship, Anya Conti, 2011.
• National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Rhode Island Chapter, Musical Theatre Division, John K. McElroy II, 2nd Place, (Division 3); Jessica Price, Finalist, (Division 1), 2011.
• National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Musical Theatre Festival, Boston Chapter, Jessica Price, Semi-Finalist; Caroline Orsi & Julia Adrian, Honorable Mentions, 2011.
• Rhode Island College Talent Scholarship, Ariel Galford, 2011.
• Junior Districts, Massachusetts, Kelly McManus & Elena Ruiz, 2011.
• Senior Districts, Massachusetts, Kaitlin Doherty, 2011.
• Boston Lyric Opera Linda Cabot Black Aria Contest for Teens - Jessica Price, 2nd Place and Audience Choice Award (tie); Sapete Sisters Ensemble: Kaitlin Doherty, Ariel Galford, Caroline Orsi, Jessica Price, 4th Place & Audience Choice Award (tie), 2010.
• Millis High School Performance Boosters Vocal Scholarship, Molly Quinlan, 2010.
• Medfield High School Vocal Scholarship, Anya Conti, 2010. 
• Fidelity Futurestage/Boston Pops Music Competition - Elideusa Gomes-Almeida (singer/composer), Junia Ryan (singer), Nathaniel Smith (singer), Finalists, 2010.
• National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Song Festival, Rhode Island Chapter, Musical Theatre Division, Jessica Price, Finalist, 2010.
• Boston Lyric Opera Aria Contest for Teens, Ariel Galford, 3rd Place, 2009.
• Fidelity Futurestage/Boston Pops Music Competition, Chris Middleton (singer/composer), Winner, 2009.
• David Lapin Competition, Community Music Center of Boston, Grant Jones, Finalist, 2009.
• National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Song Festival, Rhode Island Chapter, Musical Theatre Division, Elle Brigida, Finalist, 2009

Newspaper Articles

Medfield Joy to the World Christmas Carol finalists perform
Opera "Idols" Re-vamp their Tune (Boston Globe)
Local Teens Fare Well in Opera Aria Competition (Medway & Millis Local Town Pages, Page 6)

Students from Eva Kendrick's Voice Studio have gone on to study at the following colleges and universities: Tulane University, Boston University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Middlebury College, The New School, Massasoit Community College, Wagner College.

 

 

Student Roles

Anything Goes	Billy, Bonnie, Captain, Angel, Nightclub Singer, Ching, Ling, Sailor	Millis Theatre Group (12)
The Secret Garden	Dr. Neville Craven	Amazing Things Arts Center (12)
The Music Man	Amaryllis	The Dover Foundation (12)
The Full Monty	Reg	Encore Repertory Company (12)
Children of Eden	Shem	Dover-Sherborn High School (12)
Into the Woods	Featured Soloists, Ensemble	Medfield High School (12)
Beauty & the Beast	Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Spoons, Ensemble	Dover-Sherborn Middle School (11)
The Producers	Max Bialystock, Ensemble	Encore Repertory Company (11)
Godspell	Judas, Socrates, Ensemble	Dover-Sherborn Summer Drama (11)
Shout!	Orange Girl, Red Girl	Washington Street Players (11)
Rent	Ensemble (2)	Encore Repertory Company (11)
Footloose	Ariel, Travis, Bickle, Jeter, Ensemble	Millis Theatre Group (11)
Once Upon a Mattress	Ensemble	Medfield High School (11)
The Legend of the Fairy Melusine	Melusine, Pallatine	What Cheer! Ensemble (10)
Oliver!	Bill Sykes, Ensemble	Sherborn Middle School (10)
Sweeney Todd	Ensemble	Sharon High School (10)
Oliver!	Nancy, Oliver, Rose-seller, Milk Maid	Millis Theatre Group (10)
Hello, Dolly!	Ensemble	Woodland Theatre Company (10)
How to Succeed in Business...	Ensemble	Dover-Sherborn Summer Production (10)
Once on This Island	Little Timoune, Storyteller	Sharon High School (09)
Les Miserables	Innkeeper's Wife, Ensemble	Uncommon Theatre Company (08)
Anyone Can Whistle	Ensemble	Uncommon Theatre Company (09)
Pippin	Leading Player	Milton Academy (09)
Grease	Rizzo, Rizzo (understudy)	Millis Theatre Group (09)
Once On This Island	Storyteller	St. Xavier's School (10)

(Jessica Price, competing at the Boston Lyric Opera Aria Contest for Teens)


(Eva Kendrick Voice Studio Holiday Recital, 2011)

Teaching Sites
Community Music Center of Boston (call 617-482-7494 for school rates)
Private Studio, Medfield, MA
Private Studio Providence, RI

Please contact for rates!

* If financial circumstances are a factor, please contact Eva directly for more information at eva@evakendrick.com. A reduced rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis.