Karen Bit.

About Me

I began my musical journey at the PA Academy of Music where I fulfilled their certificate program. Through this program I was able to participate in their chorale, opera workshops, theory classes, voice lessons and two half recitals. During this time I was also very involved with the local orchestras while also maintaining my private study with the viola. Following my time at PAM, I then studied at Shenandoah Conservatory for vocal performance. Here I was a part of two operas, (Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Mozart's Marriage of Figaro) two choirs, and SAI, the all girls music fraternity on campus. During my time at Shenandoah I also studied abroad in Belfast, NI, UK at Queens University. There I learned Bach's St. John's Passion as well as sang in the Music Society Choir. Upon returning to Shenandoah, I was a part of the Loudoun Lyric Opera production of Faust. Before I studied abroad in Belfast, I was fortunately enough to have a lovely position as a soprano section leader at Stephen City United Methodist Church. Upon returning to Shenandoah, I was offered a position as a soprano section leader at the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Since finishing my degree at Shenandoah, I left to chase my dream in New York City, where I was a part of the New York City Master Chorale. During my time singing with them we were able to premiere a piece by Leavitt, we were invited to sing on Sirius Radio and the Trinity Wall St. Afternoon concert series. Most recently this past March, we were invited to sing and participate in the Poulenc festival in Paris where we were fortunate enough to sing for both the Poulenc and Durufle families. Now that I have moved home for a time, my future goals are to go back and study abroad in Belfast again for musicology and voice. I would love this opportunity to be an music instructor in an area I grew up because I would love to contribute the skills and abilities I have obtained from my varied and eclectic experiences!

Karen Bit. has over 16 years of music experience in the Lancaster area.

Karen Bit. is proficient in and teaches Vocal Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .

Formal Education:

EDUCATION Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance Anticipated Graduation: December 2011 Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Current GPA: 3.22 STUDYING ABROAD EXPERIENCE Irish American Scholar Program January 2010-June 2010 Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Private Education:

Rebecca Achenbach- Voice 10+ years Margaret Brooks- Voice 4 years Sally Hart- Viola 7 years Mary Yearger- Viola 3 years

Performing Experience:

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES 1st Friend, Act I Scene 5 from The Ballad of Baby Doe (Moore) Anticipated December 2011 Soeur Constance, Act II 1st Tableau, Interlude (Poulenc) Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Full Recital Anticipated December 2011 Ensemble Member, Faust (Gounod) March 2011 Loudoun Lyric Opera Carolina, Act I Scene 1 from Il Matrimonio Segreto (Cimarosa) November 2009 Shenandoah Opera Workshop, Winchester, VA Half Recital November 2009 Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Ensemble Member, Le nozze di Figaro (W.A. Mozart) April 2009 Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Fairy Chorus, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Britten) April 2008 Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Susanna, Susanna and Count duet from Le nozze di Figaro (W.A. Mozart) April 2007 Lakmé, Flower Duet from Lakmé (Delibes) Pennsylvania Academy of Music Opera Workshop, Lancaster, PA Leticia, Old Maid and the Thief (Menotti) May 2006 Pennsylvania Academy of Music Opera Workshop, Lancaster, PA ENSEMBLE EXPERIENCE Soprano, Cantus August 2008-Present Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA Soprano, Queen’s University Chamber Choir February 2010-June 2010 Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland Soprano, Queen’s Music Society Choir February 2010-May 2010 Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland Soprano, Shenandoah Chorus August 2007-May 2011 Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA RELATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Soprano Choir Section Leader October 2009-December 2009 Stephen’s City First United Methodist Church, Stephen’s City, VA Soprano Choir Section Leader January 2011-June 2011 Winchester First Presbyterian Church, Winchester, VA

Experience Teaching:

While doing my undergrad degree I was fortunate enough take a pedagogy class.Through this course I was able to instruct two different students and help them develop certain techniques using an instrument they had never fully developed before! After this course I was able to teach a girl in the community in preparation for her college auditions. Following my time at Shenandoah, I moved to New York City and once again became the student. Although I may not have an extraordinary experience teaching, I have been very well trained, and I would love this position to greatly expand upon my teaching experience and musical experience!

Vocal & Orchestral Lessons in Lancaster, PA Lessons in Lancaster, PA

Karen Bit. is a highly experienced Vocal & Orchestral Lessons in Lancaster, PA instructor based in Lancaster, PA, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level. With extensive teaching experience, Karen Bit. has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills. Karen Bit. specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.

What You'll Learn:

Fundamental to advanced Vocal & Orchestral Lessons in Lancaster, PA techniques
Chord progressions, scales, and music theory
Song development and performance skills

If you're looking for high-quality Vocal & Orchestral Lessons in Lancaster, PA lessons in Lancaster, Karen Bit. offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.