Marianne Solivan
Perfecting Your Art of Jazz Singing
Solivan has made a name for herself as a hard swinging, passionate, vocalist who has a commanding stage presence and is able to captivate audiences with her joyous exuberance and whit. Having performed and recorded with the likes of Christian McBride, Peter Bernstein, Jeremy Pelt, Bruce Barth, Gregory Hutchinson, Jonathan Blake, Xavier Davis, Michael Kanan, Steve Wilson, Gene Bertoncini and Lewis Nash, Solivan has been consistently raising the bar for singers of her generation.
Jordan Richardson at Blinded by Sound concludes "The exquisiteness, expression and sentiment of her singing are supreme. She is well beyond the go-through-the-motions singers of the genre by an enormous margin."
On Stage
On the Street
at Dizzy's Club
MARIANNE SOLIVAN
JAZZ VOCALIST | BANDLEADER | EDUCATOR
EDUCATION
MA The New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
OBJECTIVE
To offer students, of all levels, vocal training that encompasses ear training, harmony, theory, repertoire building, technique, history, and a pure love for music that will allow them to enjoy expression through music
and professionally succeed in today's music industry.
EDUCATION
Jazz Studies Major
BA Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA May 2002
Duel Major in Performance and Music Education
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MS Jazz Vocal Workshops, New York, NY
Director/Founder
Creation of a 6-8 week Jazz Vocal Workshop for beginning and professional Jazz Vocalists
Directing a comprehensive course that teaches singers how to direct a band in their own artistic vision
of the music in a clear, musical and professional way.
Syllabus and week to week assignments Class management and personal direction In charge of all
aspects of administration and management including PR and student communication
Guidance and direction of professional rhythm sections
Booking and management of vocal showcases at venues throughout New York City.
Creation of new workshop that build and grow the skill et and focus of the students.
General music instruction to grades K, 1& 2 with emphasis on group singing, theory, and performance.
Bi-lingual classes in Spanish.
Use of Orff instruments
Creation and direction of 4 yearly musical performances including approx; 200 students.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Jazz & Commercial Music Department
Implementing curriculum a Jazz curriculum for all JCM voice studio students which includes
incorporating rhythm, phrasing, harmony, expression and personal experience into the music.
Presenting a repertoire of vocal exercises and warm-ups to strengthen and build a healthy technique.
Development of ear training exercises and knowledge.
Advising on repertoire to build on personal artistry.
Management of grades, attendance, and all materials, exams
Directing and producing performances throughout the semester.
Directing ensembles for both vocalists and instrumentalists to build small band skills including use of musical terminology, leadership, understanding of form, grooves, arrangement ideas.
Supporting the JCM department programs and performances with attendance and student involvement.
Humanities
Building a curriculum for Voice I, II & III courses for music majors and non majors encompassing a
general knowledge of vocal training, solfege, rhythm reading and group singing.
Presenting a repertoire of vocal exercises and warm-ups
Leading solfege training.
Teaching a wide variety of choral encompassing all styles.
Management of grades, attendance, and all materials and exams Directing an end of semester class
LaGuardia Community College, Queens, NY
Adjunct Lecturer,
performance
Working personally with any students on their own vocal health and growth
, Humanities
Teaching Jazz Vocal Repertoire course levels 3 and 4.
City College Of New York, New York, NY
Adjunct Professor
• Create curriculum for both levels of the course including repertoire lists, weekly assignments, and goals.
Work with student rhythm section and work on accompanying skills.
Present a comprehensive recital to showcase students work
DISCOGRAPHY
Marianne Solivan w/ Massimo Farao Trio – Venus Records Japan – slated to be released January 2020
Marianne Solivan & the Walter Fischbacher Trio - slated to be released in February 2020
SPARK – Marianne Solivan - HiPNotic Records 2014
The Needs' Gotta Be So Deep – Darryl Harper - HiPNotic Records 2014
Prisoner of Love - Marianne Solivan - HiPNotic Records 2012
Stories In Real Time - Darryl Harper's C3 Project - HiPNotic Records 2009