Shane K.

August 2018-May 2022 School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY-B.M. Music Education: Choral/Vocal, Class of 2022 August 2020-Present, studying voice under accredited Singer, Voice Teacher, Director, and Producer, Ms. Julie Newell. August 2018-Present, studying voice under accredited Singer, Voice Teacher, Director, and Producer, Mr. Dan Ihasz. Amherst Central High School, Amherst, NY-Regents Diploma with Honors, Class of 2018 Studied under award winning and accredited Music Educator, Pianist, and Conductor, Mr. Justin Pomietlarz.

Production Experience: Winter 2022 Die Zauberfloute, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Hillman Opera-Man in Armor/Chorus Cast in the role of Man in Armor in a partially staged production of Mozart's opera, Die Zauberfloute. Canceled due to circumstances of COVID-19 Pandemic Fall 2021 Il Matrimonio Segreto, Hillman Opera-Geronimo Performed role as Geronimo in fully staged production of Domenico Cimarosa’s opera, Il Matrimonio Segreto. Spring 2021 Saint Paul, Fredonia SOTA Opera Scenes-Paulus Performed the role of Paulus from Felix Mendellsohn’s oratorio, Saint Paul as part of an aria showcase followed by a masterclass with Grammy Award winning Conductor, Dr. Adam Luebke. Spring 2020 Les mamelles de Tirésias Fredonia SOTA Opera Scenes-Theater Director Performed the role of Theater Director in a fully staged production of Poulenc’s Les mamelles des Tirésias, directed by accredited Performer, Voice Teacher, Director, and Producer, Ms. Julie Newell. Fall 2019 Cendrillon, Hillman Opera-Servant/Chorus Performed a singing role as Servant and danced and sang as part of the chorus in a fully staged, award winning production of Jules Massenet’s opera, Cendrillon. Spring 2019 Gianni Schicchi, Fredonia SOTA Opera Scenes-Simone Performed role of Simone in a fully staged production of Puccini’s opera, Gianni Schicci. Spring 2018 Amherst Drama Club, Amherst Central High School-Performer/Assistant Director Performed multiple roles in a production of multiple student organized, one act plays. Assistant director for production of The Audition, by Don Zoldis. Amherst Operetta Association, Amherst Central High School-Performer/Stage Management Multiple named speaking and singing roles in shows including, Guys and Dolls, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera. Student manager of properties and costumes Special Events and Performances: Winter 2022 St. Paul’ Cathedral, Buffalo, NY-Chorister Sang in a vocal quartet under the direction of award winning and accredited Organist, Pianist, and Conductor, Mr. Robert Duerr. Fall 2021 Fredonia School of Music/ Fredonia SOTA Masterclass, Fredonia, NY-Soloist Sang for a masterclass with accredited performer, John Holiday. Summer 2021 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY-Chorister Sang under the direction of Mr. Jamie Burritt in Vocalis Chamber Choir in a performance of a cappella chamber music. 2017-Present Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY-Featured Soloist and Chorister Professional position as a chorister and soloist under the direction of award winning and accredited Music Educator, Pianist, and Conductor, Mr. Justin Pomietlarz and accredited Organist and Music Educator, Mrs. Kristen Pomietlarz. Spring 2020 Kleinhans Concert Hall, Buffalo, NY-Chorister Sang under the direction of renowned, accredited conductors, Dr. Adam Luebke and Joann Faletta with the Fredonia Chamber Choir, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Leonard Bernstein’s “ Chichester Psalms” Spring 2019 Trinity Episcopal Church, Fredonia, NY-Chorister Sang in Trinity Masterworks Choir under the direction of Phillip McMullen in a concert of definitive and new American choral works accompanied by orchestra. Spring 2019 Fredonia School of Music, Fredonia, NY-Chorister Sung under the direction of and premiered works of accomplished Spiritual/Gospel Composer, Stacey V. Gibbs. Summer 2018 Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY-Chorister Chorister for Verdi’s “Requiem” with Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra under direction of Grammy Award winning Conductor, Dr. Adam Leubke. Spring 2018 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY-Chorister Sung under the direction of renowned Choral Composer, Bob Chilcott to perform his “Gloria” Mass. Fall 2017 Amherst Central High School, Amherst, NY-Soloist and Chorister Bass-Baritone soloist and choir member for performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams “Serenade To Music” with Amherst Symphony Orchestra and Buffalo Master Chorale.

Music Teacher Vocal/General at Buffalo Public Schools Summer Program Teacher with Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo 2