Celine Cascanette

Style: Pop; Opera; Folk; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Title: Voice teacher

Bio:

About Celine: Celine is a singer and voice teacher in Hamilton, Ontario. Described as a "warm and lovely mezzo", Celine specializes in Western Classical music while also having experience in Country music, Pop/Rock music, and Musical Theatre. Celine loves to perform in a variety of genres and is as comfortable singing with her guitar as she is in a gown. Most recently Celine has performed with the Bach Elgar Choir in Hamilton, Hamilton Children's Choir, Chorus Hamilton, and Whispering River Music in her hometown of Parry Sound. Education and Training: Celine completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University in Montréal in vocal performance where she studied with Dr. Tracy Smith-Bessette. Recently, Celine completed her master’s degree in vocal pedagogy at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Professor Lorna MacDonald.

Additionally, Celine attended the "Fundamentals of Functional Training" course with Dr. Matthew Edwards at The CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University in 2021. Celine actively keeps up to date with the vocal pedagogy field through NATS and PAVA conferences and workshops.

Teaching Experience: Celine has been teaching students in Popular and Western Classical styles for over eight years. She loves to help singers find vocal freedom, gain confidence in their singing, and achieve their personal musical goals. Celine's students have gone on to acquire principal roles in local musicals, achieve honour levels in their RCM exams, place at local music competitions, qualify for provincial-level competitions, earn scholarships, as well as be accepted to university and college programs for voice studies and musical theatre. Celine has also been invited to teach masterclasses and workshops for choirs, high schools, and universities.

Voice Type: Mezzo-soprano

Music Styles Taught: Pop; Opera; Folk; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students

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