Events
2022
January
Audition Like a Boss with Cory Lee, online with the New York Youth Symphony
Alexander Technique: Strategies for performing in auditions and high stakes events
February
New York Youth Symphony
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
interactive via Zoom.
More to come including events with The Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar and Respiro Opera in New York City.
2021
January
New York Youth Symphony
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Orchestral Musicians
Presented online in real time
The Juilliard School Alumni Event
Introducing and Remembering The Alexander Technique
Presented online in real time
February
Restore NYC - Administrative Staff
Professional Development: Using Yourself Well, Reduce Pain and Discomfort While Working
Presented online in real time
March
New Jersey Youth Chorus
Introduction to The Alexander Technique for Young Singers
Presented online in real time
Providence Singers, Providence R.I.
Using The Alexander Technique, for Singers
Presented online in real time
April
Pacific Youth Symphony
Introducing and Using The Alexander Technique for Orchestral Musicians
Presented online in real time
May
The Juilliard School Human Resources
Professional Development for Staff: Using The Alexander Technique for Reducing Pain and Discomfort at Work: online and on site
Presented online in real time
June
Mind Over Finger - Performance Mastery with Renee Paul Gauthier
Mind yourself to master your instrument: The Alexander Technique
Presented online in real time
Virtual Cello Summer Festival
Health and Wellness for Cellists
Know Thyself - The Alexander Technique
Presented online in real time
July
The Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar
Sticks and Phones: Improving via The Alexander Technique
Presented online in real time
August
Respiro Opera NYC
Improving You the Instrument via The Alexander Technique
Master classes for opera singers
American Opera Center, New York City
(in person and "Hands On"")
October
New World Symphony, Miami Florida
Master class and private coachings
November
Apex Online Trumpet Symposium
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
2020
January
American Society for the Alexander Technique:
"Huddle Call" via Zoom
Developing Dynamic Interactive Lecture/Demonstrations for Alexander Technique Teachers
Practical suggestions and discussion - via Zoom
The Juilliard School Vocal Arts Department
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for 1st year voice students
The Juilliard School
New York City, NY
March
New World Symphony
Lessons and Coachings
Miami, FL
May
Holland and Knight, LLP - Rising Stars
Introduction to the Alexander Technique: Increasing Comfort and Efficiency in Life and Work
via Zoom - internet
Participants from across the country
June
The Juilliard School - Human Resources
Introduction to Alexander Technique: Seminar for Staff
Mindfulness in Action: Stress and Fatigue Reduction, Comfort in Life and Work
Via Zoom - internet
Trumpet Forward Festival by Ryan Darke
Online masterclasses, lessons and performances
The Alexander Technique: Playing Comfortably, Easily and Efficiently
Strategies and Thoughtful Approaches to Practice and Performance
Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar
Introduction to The Alexander Technique for Percussionists - Sticks, Drums and Self
Via Zoom - participants from across the country
July
Metropolitan Concert Artists
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Musicians
Interactive session for all levels and ages
via Internet, Zoom
August
International Lutoslawski Youth Orchestra
Szczecin, Poland
Interactive Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Orchestra Players
via Internet, Zoom
Summer Winds
The Alexander Technique and Wind Instrument Playing
The Juilliard School Pre College Summer Program
Via Internet, Zoom
Respiro Opera NYC
Introduction to The Alexander Technique - Master Class for Singers
New York City, NY
Via Zoom - internet
September
New World Symphony
The Alexander Technique - The Use of The Self
Interactive session , Conscious Control in all aspects of life, including practice and performance.
Via Internet, Zoom
American Society for the Alexander Technique, " Huddle Talk"
Creating Effective Presentations Online and On Site,
Conversation with Teachers of the Alexander Technique
Via Internet, Zoom
November
Mind Over Finger - Performance Mastery with Renee Paul Gauthier
Guest Teacher, Interactive Session ,The Alexander Technique in Action
Via Internet, Zoom
Trumpet Mastery, with Thomas Hooten
Guest Teacher, Interactive Session, The Alexander Technique in Action
Via Internet, Zoom
2019
January
New York Youth Symphony
Introduction to The Alexander Technique: Demonstration and Discussion
The Juilliard School Vocal Arts
Alexander Technique Seminar for Undergraduate Voice Majors
February
New World Symphony
Lessons and coaching
Miami, Florida
March
Creativity Lab at The Juilliard School
Co-Director with Lance Horne
Dal Maestro/Isabella Abbonizio Studio
Brooklyn, NY
Introduction to The Alexander Technique for Guitarists
April
New World Symphony
Lessons and Coachings
Miami, Florida
May
The United States Military Academy Band
Lessons and Coachings
West Point, NY
June
Respiro Opera
Master Classes
New York City, NY
The United States Military Academy Band
Lessons, Coachings
West Point, NY
The American Society for The Alexander Technique Annual Conference and General Meeting
Presentations on Teaching Groups and Working With Musicians
Private lessons
New York City, NY
Pianophoria
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Adult Pianists
New York City, NY
July
Tonebank International Music Academy and Festival, (Director Shih - Kai Lin)
Master classes and lessons for Violinists, Cellists and Pianists
Windsor , Connecticut
October
Eastern Connecticut State University
University Hour Lecture, and Master Class for Singers
Willimantic, Connecticut
New World Symphony
Master Class and lessons
Miami, Florida
November
The Juilliard School Vocal Arts
Alexander Technique Seminar for Undergraduate Voice Majors
New York City, NY
December 20
The Palace at MorseLife Senior Campus
Introduction to The Alexander Technique for Seniors
Lecture/Demonstration - Facilitating Mobility
The Palace at MorseLife, West Palm Beach, Florida
2018
January
The Juilliard School Vocal Arts
Alexander Technique Seminar
New York City, NY
New World Symphony
Coachings
Miami, FL
April
New World Symphony
Coachings
Miami, FL
July
Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar
Master classes
New York City, NY
Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard/Voice
Windermere Preparatory School
Orlando, Florida
Classes, private lessons
Preparing to Perform: Strategies for Energy Management
September - June 2019
Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique
Associate Director and Faculty
Teacher Training Course
*R.I.A.T. is an AmSAT Certified Training Course for Teachers of the Alexander Technique.
New York City, NY
October
How to Audition Like a Boss/ New York Youth Symphony
Alexander Technique Classes - Strategies for Energy Management in Performance
New York City, NY
New World Symphony
Miami, Florida
Master Class, Coachings
November
The Juilliard School
Undergraduate Vocal Arts
Alexander Technique Seminar
New York City, NY
Dallas, Texas
Dallas Music Teachers Association
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
2017
February
Unites States Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
Classes and Private lessons
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Coachings
University of Maryland School of Music
Maryland Opera Studio - Master classes and coaching
Collaborative Pianists: Master Class
Conducting Students - Master Classes for Choral and Orchestral Conducting Programs
Vocal Pedagogy - Guest lecturer: Use of the Self and Vocal Health
March
United States Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
Classes and Private lessons
The Juilliard School Student Life Staff
Managing Stress Reactions: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Creativity Lab
The Juilliard School, New York, NY
Unleashing the Creative Spirit for Performers - An (Un)Intensive Weekend Workshop
Co-Director and Creator with Lance Horne
April
Riverside Initiative for The Alexander Technique
New York City, NY
Guest Teacher: Teaching The Alexander Technique in Performing Arts Institutions - A Conversation with Teachers and Teachers in Training
June
25th International Women's Brass Conference
Rowan University, NJ
Presentation: The Alexander Technique: Improving Performance and Health for Brass Instrument Players and Teachers
Respiro Opera NY
New York City, NY
Master Classes in the Alexander Technique for Opera Singers
July
The National Youth Orchestra of China - U.S. Residency
Introducing the Alexander Technique to Young Musicians
Master Classes and Orchestra Sectionals
Stroudsburg, PA
Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar
The Juilliard School
New York City, NY
Master Classes: Introduction to the Alexander Technique: Strategies for Safe and Sensational Performance in the Percussion World
September
United States Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
Training and lessons
New World Symphony
Miami, Florida
Master class and coaching
October
New York Youth Symphony - How To Audition Like A Boss!
New York City, NY
Master Classes
November
The Juilliard School Vocal Arts
Alexander Technique Seminar
New York City, NY
Creativity Lab - The Unintensive
Co- Director with Lance Horne
The Juilliard School
New York City, NY
2016
January
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus
Fort Meade, MD
Master Classes and Private lessons
West Point Glee Club (Cadets)
West Point, NY
February
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Residency, Private lessons
March
United States Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
Classes and Private Lessons
University of Maryland, Maryland Opera Studio
Residency, Master classes, private coaching
Ensemble ACJW, The Academy - a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School and the Weil Music Institute in Partnership with the New York City Department of Education
New York City, NY
Master Class
June
The American Society for the Alexander Technique Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
Presentation: Introducing and Teaching the Alexander Technique
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Academy
Baltimore, MD
Master Classes
July - August
Internationale Meistersinger Akademie
Residency, Private lessons
July
The Ninth International Conference for The Alexander Technique in Music and Music Education
London, England
Presentation: Introducing and Teaching the Alexander Technique to Musicians
August - September
U.S. Military Academy Band
West Point, NY
Classes and private lessons
September - October
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Master Class and private lessons
October
American Center for the Alexander Technique
New York City, NY
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Musicians: Lecture/Demonstration
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
Music Department Convocation Lecture: Introducing the Alexander Technique for Health and Performance
The Juilliard School, Vocal Arts
New York City, NY
Mini Residency: Master classes for Undergraduate Vocal Arts Students
2015
January
United States Military Academy
West Point
Master Classes and Lessons for the U.S. Military Academy Band
New York Youth Symphony Orchestra
New York City, NY
Master Class
March
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Master Class and Private Coachings
May
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
Classes and private lessons for the U.S.M.A. Band
June
American Society for the Alexander Technique, Annual Conference and General Meeting
Boston, MA
Presentation: Health and Well Being of Musicians: Professional, Student and Recreational Overuse, Misuse and Good Use
June - August
Aspen Music Festival and School
Aspen, CO
Classes for Instrumentalists and Aspen Opera Theater Center
September
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestras
Baltimore, MD
Master Classes
October
New York Youth Symphony Orchestra
New York City, NY
Master Class
2014
February 23
New York Youth Symphony
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
March
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra
Strathmore Center
Bethesda, MD
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Coachings
June
Anna Deavere Smith's Acting Workshop
Personal Narratives: Global Identities
San Francisco, CA
www.annadeaveresmithprojects.net
June - August
Aspen Music Festival and School
Classes, Private Lessons
Theater Aspen Intern Program
Master Classes
Aspen, CO
August
Internationale Meistersinger Akademie
Neumarkt, Germany
Private lessons, coaching
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
October 7-10
Master Class and Private Coachings
50th Anniversary Gala for
The American Center for the Alexander Technique
New York City, NY
October 18
Master of Ceremonies with Bill Connington
2013
January
San Diego Symphony
San Diego, CA
Master Class, Lessons
January 23, 7:00 pm
Opera America
Panelist, Keeping Fit and Staying Sane, Artist Health and Wellness
March
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Master Class Poise in Public Speaking, Private Lessons
March 21, 6:00 pm
Music and Medicine - Panelist
The Juilliard School
May
Manhattan School of Music
Amateur Chamber Music Players Program
Master Class and Private Lessons
June
Acting and Empathy: Anna Deavere Smith's
Intensive workshop for actors
San Francisco, CA
www.annadeaveresmithprojects.net
June - August
Aspen Music Festival and School
August
Internationale Meistersinger Akademie
Neumarkt, Germany
September
New York Youth Symphony
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
October
New World Symphony
Miami, FL
Master Class: Presence in Public Speaking
and Intro. to the Alexander Technique, Private lessons
November
Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artists Development Program
Master Class
