Dr. Stephanie Russell
University of North Texas
Vocal Studies
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Education

DMA, University of Utah, 2019.
Major: Musical Arts

Development Activities Attended

Faculty Fellowship,"UNT Washington, DC Fellow," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (November 2, 2022 – Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
MUAG 5660, Studies in Opera Repertoire, 1 course.
MUAG 6900, Special Problems, 1 course.
MUAM 6534, Collaborative Piano, 1 course.
MUAS 5524, Vocal Coaching, 1 course.
MUAS 6524, Vocal Coaching, 4 courses.
MUEN 3040, Opera Theatre, 5 courses.
MUEN 5040, Graduate Opera Theater, 4 courses.
MUEN 5040Z, Graduate Opera Theater, 2 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

Seminar, 6. (September 2, 2022 – Present).

Guest Lecture, 20. (September 23, 2022).

Directed Student Learning

DMA Dissertation Recital - Committee Member, Vocal Studies. (December 15, 2023 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Member,"A Women's History of Russian Music: Nineteenth Century Art Song of Female Russian-born Composers," Vocal Studies. (September 7, 2023 – Present).

Master's Degree Recital Committee Member, Conducting and Ensembles. (January 15, 2023 – May 5, 2023).

DMA Dissertation Recital - Committee Member,"Seven Songs to Poems of James Joyce by Karol Szymanowski: A Historical Musicology Analysis and Performance Guide," Vocal Studies. (September 14, 2022 – March 9, 2023).

Research

Presentations Given

Lecture

Russell, S. R. (Presenter), CONDUCTOR CUES - BARBER OF SEVILLE, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE: Creating Character with Musical Convention, Austin Opera, KMFA Studio, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2022).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "THE LION, THE UNICORN AND ME, Jeanine Tesori," Washington National Opera, Kennedy Center; Washington, DC, USA, United States of America. (November 25, 2023 – December 10, 2023).

Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Russell, S., "EUGENE ONEGIN, Tchaikovsky," Shepherd School of Music Opera, Brockman Hall for Opera; Houston, TX, USA, United States of America. (October 7, 2023 – November 10, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "KLYDE WARREN PARK CONCERT," Dallas Opera, Klyde Warren Park; Dallas, TX, USA, United States of America. (September 26, 2023 – September 27, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "DON GIOVANNI, Mozart," Wolf Trap Opera, Filene Center; Vienna, VA, United States of America. (July 16, 2023 – August 11, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "THE KNOCK, Aleksandra Vrebalov," Cincinnati Opera, Music Hall; Cincinnati, OH, United States of America. (June 5, 2023 – July 7, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, Mozart," Madison Opera, Overture Center; Madison, WI, United States of America. (April 8, 2023 – April 30, 2023).

Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Previn," UNT Opera, Murchison Performing Arts Center; UNT, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 15, 2022 – March 10, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, Donizetti," Utah Symphony & Opera, Capitol Theater; Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America. (December 27, 2022 – January 22, 2023).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "BARBER OF SEVILLE, Rossini," Austin Opera, The Long Center; Austin, TX, USA, United States of America. (October 16, 2022 – November 13, 2022).

Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Russell, S., "DALLAS OPERA AT THE ARBORETUM," Dallas Opera, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX, USA, United States of America. (September 10, 2022 – September 14, 2022).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SUSANNAH, Floyd," Wolf Trap Opera, The Barns at Wolf Trap; Vienna, VA, USA, United States of America. (July 18, 2022 – August 21, 2022).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "LA TRAVIATA, Verdi," Opera Orlando, The Phillips Center; Orlando, FL, USA, United States of America. (October 10, 2021 – October 31, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "OPERA IN THE PARK," Madison Opera, Madison, WI, USA, United States of America. (July 18, 2021 – July 24, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "AMERICA STRONG 2021," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Dickies Arena; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (July 1, 2021 – July 4, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 7," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (May 9, 2021 – May 13, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (April 13, 2021 – April 15, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "BACK TO THE FUTURE," Fort Worth Symphony Orchesra, Bass Hall; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (March 26, 2021 – March 28, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "AUSTIN ALL-STAR CONCERT," Austin Opera, Video Performance; Austin, TX, USA, United States of America. (March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 6," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (March 13, 2021 – March 18, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "GALA EVENING WITH YUJA WANG," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Dickies Arena; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (February 18, 2021 – February 21, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 5," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (January 5, 2021 – January 10, 2021).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "PROHIBITION; A NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (December 28, 2020 – December 31, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (November 26, 2020 – November 29, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 4," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (November 11, 2020 – November 15, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 3," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (October 27, 2020 – October 31, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SOUL MEN," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (October 23, 2020 – October 25, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 2," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (October 14, 2020 – October 18, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SYMPHONIC SERIES 1," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium; Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (September 16, 2020 – September 20, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium; Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (September 11, 2020 – September 13, 2020).

Music Performance - Major Participant, Opera/Musical. Russell, S. R., "LA BOHEME / EUGENE ONEGIN EXCERPTS," Wolf Trap Opera, The Barns at Wolf Trap; Vienna, VA, United States of America. (July 14, 2020 – August 16, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "EUGENE ONEGIN, Tchaikovsky," Wolf Trap Opera, The Barns at Wolf Trap; Vienna, VA, USA, United States of America. (June 15, 2020 – July 15, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "CARNEGIE HALL'S LINK UP," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (March 16, 2020 – March 20, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "SCHUMANN AND SHOSTAKOVICH," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (March 10, 2020 – March 15, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "OH, WHAT A NIGHT," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (March 4, 2020 – March 7, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Public Library, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (February 23, 2020).

Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S. R., "VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT," Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, James L. West Center for Dementia Care, Fort Worth, TX, USA, United States of America. (February 12, 2020 – February 13, 2020).

Media Contributions

Newspaper
"The year in Madison arts: leadership shifts, world premieres, and joy,". (December 30, 2023).
"Madison Opera's MARRIAGE OF FIGARO conductor defines her own success,". (April 25, 2023).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Russell, S., "Opera America Grant for Women Composers and Conductors," Sponsored by Opera America, National, $10000 Funded. (June 1, 2023 – July 14, 2023).
Russell, S. R., "Opera America Grant for Women Conductors," Sponsored by Opera America, National, $10000 Funded. (December 27, 2022 – January 22, 2023).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Women. (September 1, 2023 – May 15, 2026).

Member, Council on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). (October 2, 2022 – May 30, 2024).

Professional Service

Adjudicator, Butler International Opera Competition, Austin, TX. (May 23, 2022 – Present).

Adjudicator, Sylvia Green Opera Competition, Baltimore, Maryland. (May 5, 2022 – May 7, 2022).

Public Service

Board Member, Women's Artistic Leadership Initiative, Salt Lake City, Utah. (March 8, 2018 – Present).