LISA ST.CLAIR
Musical Direction, Keyboards, Vocal Coach, Repertoire Coach,
Transcriptions, Arrangements, Composition, Sound Design
Contact Information:
71 Chestnut Ave. Wolfville, N.S. B4P 1V9
Ph: (902) 690-7015 stclaircan@me.com www.lisastclair.ca
EDUCATION:
1985 Dalhousie University Graduate in Piano Performance.
Graduate studies in piano performance, Western University. (Ronald Turini)
Private Voice studies with Deborah Jeans, 1995 -1997.
Vocal Workshops with Michael Warren 1996 -1997.
Composition studies with Dr. D. Farrell 1999 - 2000.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2017: Voice and Speech instructor, Acadia University
2016/2017: Piano Instructor, accompanist Acadia University
2014: Voice and Speech Instructor Acadia University
2013/2014: classroom music instructor, New Booker School, Wolfville
2013: guest instructor, voice and speech, Acadia Theatre Studies
2012: Director and Instructor with Stage Power Schools (private instruction)
2006-2007- music theatre instructor (head) Acadia University School of Music
2000-2001 - singing instructor Dalhousie University Theatre Program
1999-2000 - singing instructor Dalhousie University Theatre Program
1992-1993 - singing instructor Dalhousie University Theatre Program
1986 - piano instructor Canadian Conservatory
1980 to present - private musical instruction (piano, theory - conservatory style and functional).
1985 to present - private vocal coach/repertoire coach/audition preparation.
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS:
2019: Merrit Award Nominee: “Outstanding Musical Direction: Peter Pan
2018: Merrit Award nominee: “Outstanding Musical Direction’: Cinderella
2012: Sterling Award “Outstanding Production” (musical director/pianist), Chicago
2011: “Best Musical Direction: Merrit Award Nominee (musical direction, arrangements) Jacques Brel
2010: Betty Mitchell Award Nominee “Outstanding Musical Direction” (co-musical director) (British Invasion)
2010: Merrit Award Nominee: Outstanding Musical Direction (Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well)
2009: Sterling Award Nominee “Outstanding Musical Direction” ( Dirty Rotten Scoundrels)
2007 ECMA recipient for Best Children’s Recording (Anne and Gilbert) , co-producer and original Musical Director (World Premier in 2005)
FILM:
2002: Composed, performed and recorded original score for independent film Quilts (Original Six productions- Brian Heighton producer, director, writer), aired by CBC in 200
RELATED SKILLS:
Sound Design/Composition - from 1989., for Neptune Theatre, Acadia Theatre Productions, Dalhousie University Theatre Department, Ship’s Company
Provincial Music Competition: official Music Theatre Accompanist, 2017
Annapolis Valley Honour Choir 2016 - present: Rehearsal and performance accompanist, Senior and Junior Choirs
Concert Accompanist for various classical instrumental and choral concerts, musical theatre and opera across Canada and the U.S..
Audition Pianist since 1982.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
AFM local 571, CMTA
Professional Productions
Production: Company/Director: Function:
2020:
The Last 5 Years Neptune Theatre/M.Kash Pianist/Arranger
2019
Peter Pan Neptune Theatre/J.Webb Musical Director/Arranger
Cinderella (July – Aug)) Neptune Theatre/J.Webb Musical Director/Arranger
2018:
Cinderella (Nov – Jan 2019) Neptune Theatre/J.Webb Musical Director/Arranger
Mama Mia Neptune Theatre Keyboards
2017:
Unexpectedly Trans Toronto/Halifax Fringe Arranger/track recording
M. Hanlon MacGregor
I’m Your Man: The music of Chester Playhouse Piano, Arranger
L. Cohen M Martin
Anton in Show Business Acadia Theatre Productions Sound Design/mentor
Robert Seale
I Do I Do Valley Summer Theatre Piano
P. Halstead
2015:
Anne and Gilbert National Arts Centre Musical Director/Pianist
M. Irving Conductor
Broadway On Argyle Off The Leash/Willpower Musical Director/Pianist
C. Lejeune Arranger, Conductor
Anne and Gilbert Campbell Webster/The Guild (PEI) Musical Director/Pianist
M. Irving Conductor
Production: Company/Director: Function:
2012:
Chicago Mayfield Theatre Co-musical Director/vocal
R. Jenkins director/keyboards
2011:
You’re a Good Man. Charlie Chester Playhouse Musical Director/arranger/
Brown M. Martin Keyboards
Jacques Brel Chester Playhouse Musical Director/arranger
M. Martin Keyboards
Threepenny Opera Opera Nova Scotia Musical Director/keyboards
D. Overton conductor
Into the Woods Dalhousie Theatre Productions Musical Director/keyboards
H. Pillar conductor
2010:
The Light Gets In: The Magnus Theatre Arranger, Musical Director
Music of Leonard Cohen B. MacDonald
Heroine Run Through Productions Sound Designer
R. Seale
The Last Five Years Chester Summer Theatre Musical Director/arranger
M. Martin Keyboards
2009:
British Invasion Stage West, Calgary Musical Director
A. Lund (replacement), keyboards
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Mayfield Theatre Musical Director/Keyboards
M. Ryan
2008:
Anne and Gilbert Campbell Webster Productions/ Musical Director/Keyboards/
H. Ford conductor
The Cripple of Inishmaan Acadia Theatre Productions/ Sound Design
R. Seale
2007:
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Mayfield Theatre/ J. Smith Keyboards
Working: The Musical Acadia School of Music/ Musical Director/conductor/
R. Seale Keyboards
4.48 Psychosis Acadia Theatre Department/ Sound Design/composer
M. Devine
2006:
The Illusion Acadia Theatre Department/ Sound Design
J. Capraru
Aladdin Silver Mist Productions/ Musical Director/keyboards
R. Duffy
Guys and Dolls Theatre Calgary Keyboards (Sub)
Production: Company/Director: Function:
2005:
Threepenny Opera Acadia Theatre Projects/ Musical Director/Arranger/
M. Devine Keyboards
Anne and Gilbert Victoria Playhouse/D. McIntosh Musical Director/keyboards/
conductor
Wizard of Oz Mayfield Theatre (Edmonton) Vocal Director/Associate
J. Brewer Musical Director/keyboards/
Rehearsal pianist
The Sea Acadia University/M. Devine Sound Design
2004:
Trojan Women Acadia University/C. Bernhardt Sound Design
Carousel Mayfield Theatre Keyboards/Vocal Coach/
J. Brewer Assistant Musical Director/
2003:
Christmas At The Playhouse T.N.B. School/L. Rivenbark Keyboards
Merrily We Roll Along Dalhousie University Theatre Musical Director/Keyboards/
Productions/D.Overton conductor
Menopositive One Ear Up Productions Pianist
Dracula: A Chamber Charlottetown Festival/ Musical Director/Pianist/
Musical D. McIntosh conductor
Eight to the Bar Charlottetown Festival/ Musical Director/Pianist/
D. McIntosh Conductor
Gypsy Mayfield Theatre/ Assistant Musical Director/
J. Brewer Keyboards/Rehearsal Pianist
Berlin to Broadway University of N.B. Musical Director/Pianist/
L. Conductor
2002:
Evita Mayfield Theatre Assistant Musical Director/
J. Brewer Keyboards/Rehearsal Pianist
Three Penny Opera Dalhousie Theatre Productions Musical Director/conductor/
D. Overton Keyboards
2001:
Singin’ in the Rain Mayfield Theatre Assistant Musical Director/
(Edmonton) Keyboards/Rehearsal Pianist
J. Brewer
Gypsy Neptune Theatre Assistant Musical Director/
R. Ulrich Keyboards/Rehearsal Pianist
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Neptune Theatre Musical Director/Pianist
Now Change R. Ulrich
Production: Company/Director: Function:
2000:
Cabaret Neptune Theatre Keyboards/Assistant
R. Ulrich Musical Director
Emily Charlottetown Festival Piano/Keyboards (sub)
Oliver Elsinore Theatre Musical Director/Pianist
J. Webb
Nunsense Festival Antigonish Musical Director/conductor/
D. Overton/J. Overton keyboards
A Life in the Theatre Elsinore Theatre Sound Design
R. Donat
The Government Inspector Neptune Theatre Sound Design
L. Moore
Lilly, Alta. Dalhousie Theatre Productions Musical Director/composer/
B. MacKay Sound Design
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