Curriculum Vitae updated Sept. 2017
It's long, but I'm versatile and open to anything new.
LISA ST.CLAIR
Musical Direction, Keyboards, Vocal Coach, Repertoire Coach,
Transcriptions, Arrangements, Composition, Sound Design
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Contact Information:
71 Chestnut Ave. Ph: (902) 690-7015
Wolfville, N.S. stclaircan@me.com
B4P 1V9 www.lisastclair.ca
Curriculum Vitae
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 instructo, Acadia University
2016/2017: Piano Insturctor, 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:
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 2003.
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, NSRMTA.,CMTA
Professional Productions
Production: Company/Director: Function:
2020:
The Last 5 Years Neptune Theatre Arranger, Musical Director
Marcia Kash Pianist
2019:
Hooked: A Christmas Neptune Theatre Arranger, Musical Director,
Pantomime Jeremy Webb Keyboards, Conductor
Cinderella: A Summer Neptune Theatre/ Arranger, Musical Director
Pantomime Jeremy Webb Keyboards, Programmer,
Conductor
2018:
Cinderella: A Christmas Neptune Theatre/ Arranger, Musical Director
Pantomime Jeremy Webb Keyboards, Programmer,
Conductor
Mama Mia Neptune Theatre Keyboard
Jeremy Webb
2017:
Unexpectedly Trans Toronto/Halifax Fringe Arranger/track
M. Hanlon MacGregor recording
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/
M. Irving Piano/Conductor
Broadway On Argyle Off The Leash/Willpower Musical Director/
C. Lejeune Arranger,Conductor
Anne and Gilbert Campbell Webster/The Guild Piano/Musical Director
M. Irving Conductor
2014:
Chicago Mayfield Theatre Co-musical
R. Jenkins director/keyboards
vocal director
2011:
You’re a Good Man. Charlie Chester Playhouse Musical director
Brown M. Martin Keyboards
Jacques Brel Chester Playhouse M.D.,Arranger
M. Martin Keyboards
Threepenny Opera Opera Nova Scotia M.D., Keyboards
D. Overton Conductor
Into the Woods Dalhousie Theatre Productions M.D., keyboards
H. Pillar Conductor
2010:
The Light Gets In: The Magnus Theatre Arranger, M.D.
Music of Leonard Cohen B. MacDonald
Heroine Run Through Productions Sound Designer
R. Seale
The Last Five Years Chester Summer Theatre M.D., Arranger
M. Martin Keyboards
2009:
British Invasion Stage West, Calgary Musical Director
A. Lund (replacement), keyboards
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Mayfield Theatre M.D., Keyboards
M. Ryan
2008:
Anne and Gilbert Campbell Webster Productions/ M.D., 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/ M.D., Conductor
R. Seale Keyboards
4.48 Psychosis Acadia Theatre Department/ Sound Design
M. Devine Composer
2006:
The Illusion Acadia Theatre Department/ Sound Design
J. Capraru
Aladdin Silver Mist Productions/ M.D/keyboards
R. Duffy
Guys and Dolls Theatre Calgary Keyboards (Sub)
2005:
Threepenny Opera Acadia Theatre Projects/ M.D./Arranger
M. Devine Keyboards
Anne and Gilbert Victoria Playhouse/D. McIntosh M.D. /keyboards/
Conductor
Wizard of Oz Mayfield Theatre (Edmonton) Vocal Director/
J. Brewer Associate M.D.,keyboards
Rehearsal pianist
The Sea Acadia University/M. Devine Sound Design
2004:
Trojan Women Acadia University/C. Bernhardt Sound Design
Dad’s II: The Toddlers Mayfield Theatre Keyboards
Revenge J. Brewer
Carousel Mayfield Theatre Keyboards/Vocal
J. Brewer Coach,Assistant Musical
Director
2003:
Christmas At The Playhouse T.N.B. School/L. Rivenbark Keyboards
Merrily We Roll Along Dalhousie University Theatre M.D./Keyboards/
Productions/D.Overton Conductor
Menopositive One Ear Up Productions Pianist
Dracula: A Chamber Charlottetown Festival/ M.D./Pianist/
Musical D. McIntosh Conductor
Eight to the Bar Charlottetown Festival/ M.D./Pianist/
D. McIntosh Conductor
Gypsy Mayfield Theatre/ Assistant M.D/
J. Brewer Keyboards/Rehearsal
Berlin to Broadway University of N.B. M.D./Pianist/
L. Conductor
2002:
Evita Mayfield Theatre Assistant M.D. /
J. Brewer Keyboards/Rehearsal
Three Penny Opera Dalhousie Theatre Productions M.D/conductor/
D. Overton Keyboards
2001:
Singin’ in the Rain Mayfield Theatre Assistant M.D.
(Edmonton) Keyboards/Rehearsal
J. Brewer
Gypsy Neptune Theatre Assistant M.D.
R. Ulrich Keyboards/Rehearsal
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Neptune Theatre Musical Director/Pianist
Now Change R. Ulrich
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 M.D./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 M.D./Composer
B. MacKay Sound Design
1999:
Rough Waters Neptune Theatre/R.Donat Sound Design
Anne of Green Gables Neptune Theatre Composer/Musical Director
(LeDoux) A. Hodges Sound Design
Wizard of Oz Elsinore Productions Musical Director/ Pianist/
J. Webb Arranger/ Sound Design
Apple Tree Road Ship’s Company Sound Design/ Composer
S. Burke
Salt Water Moon Ship’s Company Sound Design/ Musical
R.H. Thompson Director
Grease Neptune Theatre Musical Director/ Pianist
C. LeJeune Arranger
Some Good, Aren’t Independent (Cabaret) Musical Director/Pianist
They? C. LeJeune/C. Godsman Arranger
Production: Company/Director: Function:
1998:
Christmas Carol Neptune Theatre Musical Director/ Pianist
J. White Arranger
Dracula Neptune Theatre Assistant Musical Director/
L. Moore Rehearsal Pianist
Blood Brothers Neptune Theatre Musical Director/ Arranger
L. Moore Pianist/ Keyboards
Jacques Brel ... Prairie Theatre Exchange Musical Director/ Pianist
A. MacInnes Accordian
1997:
Razzle Dazzle ‘Em Webb Productions (Limelight Musical Director/ Pianist
Dinner Theatre) B. Monaghan Arranger
Nunsense Neptune Theatre Musical Director/ Pianist
C. LeJeune
Come By the Hills Independent (tour) Musical Director/ Pianist
B.MacKay Celtic Harp
Rock and Roll Theatre Aquarius Keyboards/ Musical Direction
Arranger
1996:
My Fair Lady Prairie Theatre Exchange Musical Direction/ Pianist/
A. MacInnes Conductor/ Arranger
Come By the Hills Independent (tour) Musical Director/ Pianist
B. MacKay Celtic Harp
My Fair Lady Alberta Theatre Projects Musical Director/ Pianist
A. MacInnes Conductor/ Arranger
Rock and Roll Theatre New Brunswick Keyboards/ Musical Director
B. MacKay Arranger
Production: Company/Director: Function:
1995:
Secret Garden Theatre Orangeville Musical Director/ Pianist
R. Small
Chutzpa A Go-Go Limelight Dinner Theatre Keyboards
D. Gale/ R. Vancourt
1994:
My Fair Lady Neptune Theatre/ Centaur Musical Director/ Pianist
Theatre A. MacInnes Conductor/ Arranger
The Winkle Pickers Neptune Theatre Young Co. Musical Director/Keys
J. White
The Nitelight Zone Brainstorm Productions Keyboard Improvisor
G. Vermier
Tales from a Tokyo Emily D. Theatre Projects Musical Director/Keyboards
Verandah D. Overton
(1994 cont.):
Les Miserables Neptune Theatre Assistant Musical Director/
L. Moore Keyboards/ Rehearsal Pianist
Rehearsal Conductor
Jacques Brel... Dalhousie Theatre Productions Musical Director/ Keyboards
P. Christopher Arranger
Fire Neptune Theatre Musical Director/ Keyboards
B. MacDonald Arranger
1993:
Our Miserable Lives: Halifax Dance Projects Keyboards/Composer
the Sequel B. MacDonald
Little Shop of Horrors Neptune Theatre Musical Director/Keyboards
A. MacInnes
Christmas Carol Neptune Theatre Musical Director/Keyboards
P. Dankert Arranger
Our Miserable Lives Halifax Fringe Keyboards/ Composer
B. MacDonald
Production: Company/Director: Function:
Working Dalhousie Theatre Productions Musical Director/Keyboards
P. Christopher Arranger
1991:
Sincerely a Friend: Stephenville Festival Musical Director/Keyboards
the Music of L. Cohen B. MacDonald Arranger/ Conductor
Chicago Stephenville Festival Musical Director/ Pianist
C. LeJeune
The Word is Love: Stephenville Festival Musical Director/ Pianist
the Music of Maltby C. LeJeune Arranger
and Shire
1990:
Peter and the Wolf Mermaid Theatre US Tour Keyboards
G. Whitehead
West Side Story Stephenville Festival Keyboards
C. LeJeune
Health: The Musical Neptune Theatre Keyboards
T. Kerr
1989:
B-Movie: The Play Neptune Theatre Keyboards/Composer
M. Porter
Take Twelve Neptune Theatre Keyboards
R. Ouzonian
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