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Dr. Stephanie Russell

Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Vocal Studies

Email: Stephanie.Russell@unt.edu

Education

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

Development Activities

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

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, 5 courses.
  • MUEN 3040 - Opera Theatre, 7 courses.
  • MUEN 5040 - Graduate Opera Theater, 6 courses.
  • MUEN 5040Z - Graduate Opera Theater, 3 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Seminar, 6 participants. (September 2, 2022).
  • Guest Lecture, 20 participants. (September 23, 2022).

Directed Student Learning

  • DMA Dissertation Recital - Committee Member, Vocal Studies. (December 15, 2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "A Women's History of Russian Music: Nineteenth Century Art Song of Female Russian-born Composers," Vocal Studies. (September 7, 2023).
  • 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., "OTELLO, Verdi", National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Kennedy Center; Washington, DC, United States of America. (May 2024 - June 2024).
  • Music Conducting - University or Other Ensemble. Russell, S., "HÄNSEL UND GRETEL, Humperdinck", UNT Opera, Murchison Performing Arts Center; Denton, TX, United States of America. (January 2024 - April 2024).
  • Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular. Russell, S., "ROMÉO ET JULIETTE, Gounod", Arizona Opera, Symphony Hall; Phoenix, AZ<br>The Linda Rondstadt Music Hall; Tuscon, AZ, United States of America. (February 5, 2024 - March 10, 2024).
  • 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, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Russell, S., "Opera America Grant for Women Composers and Conductors," sponsored by Opera America, National, $10000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • Russell, S.R., "Opera America Grant for Women Conductors," sponsored by Opera America, National, $10000 Funded. (2022 - 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).

Public Service

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

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).