“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” - Plato
After teaching Vocal Music in local high schools for 20 years, I was given the opportunity to open my own vocal studio. My training includes a BA in Secondary Music Ed from Westfield State College, with a double concentration of piano and voice. I also received a Masters of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music, where I studied choral conducting, voice, and music education. I have an extensive performance background and have served on the production staff of multiple school, community, and professional shows.
Christine E. Musial
Education 1996 Masters of Music, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston MA Concentration in Music Education with training in Choral Conducting Applied study of voice Distinction in Performance Academic Excellence
1990 Bachelor of Arts, Westfield State College, Westfield MA Music Major with a concentration in Secondary Music Education Applied study of piano and voice Cum Laude
Experience 2010 - present Sole instructor and manager of Music By Musial.
A private music studio specializing in Vocal Training for students of varying ages. Specializing in Audition Preparation, Musical Interpretation, and Character Development. Students are trained in the Bel Canto method of singing with emphasis on proper breathing and the development and practice of healthy vocal production. Repertoire will include, but not be limited to, show tunes, jazz standards, folk songs, art songs, and contemporary popular songs.
2009 – present Employee of Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Newton MA
Director of Con Spirito, an Upper School Ensemble focusing on Contemporary Choral music, Musical Theatre, and the American Songbook
Private Voice instructor
1996 – 2008 Employee of Sharon Public Schools, Sharon MA Responsibilities Included
Director of Sharon High School Concert Chorus, Treble Choir, Tenor and Bass Choir, and Select Choir
Curriculum writer and Instructor of SHS Music Survey course
Advisor to SHS student run Madrigal Choir
Music Director of SHS Theatre Company Fall Musical
Assistant Director/Choreographer of SHS Theatre Company Fall Musical
Accompanist of SHS Theatre Company Fall Musical
Co-Director of SHSTC Massachusetts High School Drama Guild One Act Play Festival entry
Coordinator of Massachusetts High School Drama Guild Preliminary Festival site
Instructor of Musicianship course
Instructor of Introduction to Theatre course
Instructor of Advanced Acting course
Director of Sharon Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus
Accompanist for SMS Vocal Ensembles
Instructor of Orff based General Music classes to grades seven and eight
Choreographer of SMS Musical
Secretary for New England Association of Schools and Colleges Mission and Expectations team
Advisor to the Class of 2003 (throughout their four years at SHS)
1995 – 1996 Music Teacher, Monsignor James Haddad Middle School, Needham MA
1994 – 1995 Keyboard Harmony Instructor, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston MA
1990 – 1994 Employee of Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Newton MA Responsibilities Included
Vocal Music Director for Middle and Upper Schools
General Music Instructor for Middle School
Music Director for Upper School Musical
Director for Upper School play
Director/ Music Director for Middle School Musical
Religion Instructor for grades five and six
Class Advisor
Related Experience 2002 Choreographer, Bye Bye Birdie, New World Theatre Company, Bridgewater MA
2002 Performer, Cape Cod Repertory Theatre Dinner Theatre, Brewster MA
2001 Choreographer, Forever Plaid, NWTC
1998 Children’s Theatre Director, Showstoppers Kids Theatre Company, Scituate MA
1998 Choreographer, 42nd Street, SKTC
1994 – 1997 Music Director, Saint Mary’s Church, Foxboro MA
1995 Music Director and Performer, Dover Repertory Theatre, Dover, New Hampshire
shows included I Do, I Do and Forever Plaid
1994 Performer, Actor's Collaborative, Foxboro MA
shows included City of Angels and Funny Girl
1990 – 1993 Performer, Hackmatack Playhouse, Berwick, Maine
roles included Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Ado Annie in Oklahoma!,Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense, Maggie in 42nd Street, Ethel Toffelmier in The Music Man, Grandma Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof
1990 – 1992 Music Director, Hackmatack Playhouse Children’s Theatre, Berwick ME
Additional Education 2003 Director of Fine Arts Certificate Program, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg MA
Part One
1997 Orff Training, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Lowell MA
Level One
Honors 1996 Inducted into Phi Delta Kappa, Professional Association in Education
1996 Inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society
1991 Inaugural recipient Floyd M. Corson Award for Excellence in Music Education; Westfield State College
1990 Recipient Merit and Wisdom Award; Westfield State College
Nominated and invited to join Who’s Who Among American Teachers
1990 Nominated and invited to join Who’s Who Among American College Students