Erin Victoria Thompson, Voice Instructor
Soprano
Voice Instructor, Voice By Erin Thompson
2008 - Present
Building students' vocal technique, preparing for competitions and auditions.
Alto Section Leader, Special Music Leader, Kingwood Christian Church
January 2023 - Present
Leading Alto section of Chancel Choir, leading praise and worship singing and performing frequent vocal solos During traditional worship services.
Founding Choir Member, Lake Houston Chamber Singers
September 2018 - Present
Alto Section Leader, Atascocita United Methodist Church
September 2021 - January 2023
Leading Alto section of Chancel Choir, leading praise and worship singing and performing small ensembles.
Music Director, Curtain Call Cafe
January 2010 - April 2012
Directing music for the musicals The Foul Case of the Missing Pheasant, The Swarthy Seadog, and Zaney Muldaney: On the Road to Kingdom Come presented by the Curtain Call Cafe with Christian Arts Ministries of Houston, Texas.
Director of Special Music, Troy United Methodist Church
January 2008 - April 2008
Weekly preparation, organizational planning of seasonal music, leading rehearsals, leading congregational hymn singing, performing special music, improving vocal quality of choir and individual singing.
Alto Section Leader, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
March 2005 - December 2007
Leading Alto section of Chancel Choir, leading praise and worship singing and performing vocal solos and ensembles.
Choir Director, First Presbyterian Church of Gatesville
November 2004 - September 2005
Coordinating music selections with church calendar, preparing for and leading choir rehearsals, directing performances, performing solos, improving vocal quality of choir and individual singing.
Roles Learned, Solo Performances, & Guest Appearances
Hugh Jackman World Tour -"The Man, The Music, The Show"- Choir, June 2019, Oct 2019
Grace Presbyterian Church- Christmas Program - Guest Soloist, 2012
Anchors Away! - Bonnie, 2009
Plump Jack - Chorus - University of Texas Butler Opera Chorus, 2007
An Offenbach Revue - Paris/Chorus - UT Butler Opera Ensemble, 2006
Lenten Concert Series - Guest Soloist, 2006
SWACDA Conference- UT Concert Chorale Featured Soloist, 2006
The Medium- Monica, 2004
First United Methodist Church of Belton- Cantata - Guest Soloist, 2004
Nunsense II - Sister Mary Leo, 2004
Oklahoma! - Laurey, 2003
The Pajama Game - Brenda, 2002
Grace Presbyterian Church- Christmas Program - Guest Soloist, 2012
Anchors Away! - Bonnie, 2009
Plump Jack - Chorus - University of Texas Butler Opera Chorus, 2007
An Offenbach Revue - Paris/Chorus - UT Butler Opera Ensemble, 2006
Lenten Concert Series - Guest Soloist, 2006
SWACDA Conference- UT Concert Chorale Featured Soloist, 2006
The Medium- Monica, 2004
First United Methodist Church of Belton- Cantata - Guest Soloist, 2004
Nunsense II - Sister Mary Leo, 2004
Oklahoma! - Laurey, 2003
The Pajama Game - Brenda, 2002
Professional Recordings
Foul Case Of The Missing Pheasant, Christian Arts Ministries 2011- Soloist
Zaney Muldaney on the Road to Kingdom Come, Christian Arts Ministries 2010- Soloist
American Choral Music, Naxos 2010
Sweet Music of Christmas, Koch International Classics 2007
Zaney Muldaney on the Road to Kingdom Come, Christian Arts Ministries 2010- Soloist
American Choral Music, Naxos 2010
Sweet Music of Christmas, Koch International Classics 2007
Awards and Honors
Professional
Member of the Texas Music Educators Association 2003, 2012-Present
Judge for Region XIX, Region XXXIII Pre-Area, Region, and District Competitions 2009-Present
Judge for Middle School Solo & Ensemble Competitions 2016- Present
Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing 2014, 2017- Present
Member of Greater Houston National Association of Teachers of Singing 2014
Collegiate
University Honors - The University of Texas, 2005-2007
National Association of Teachers of Singing Semi-Finalist - 2003 and 2005
Outstanding Vocalist- Temple College, 2005
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Texas All-State Mixed Choir Member - TMEA, 2003
Member of the Texas Music Educators Association 2003, 2012-Present
Judge for Region XIX, Region XXXIII Pre-Area, Region, and District Competitions 2009-Present
Judge for Middle School Solo & Ensemble Competitions 2016- Present
Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing 2014, 2017- Present
Member of Greater Houston National Association of Teachers of Singing 2014
Collegiate
University Honors - The University of Texas, 2005-2007
National Association of Teachers of Singing Semi-Finalist - 2003 and 2005
Outstanding Vocalist- Temple College, 2005
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Texas All-State Mixed Choir Member - TMEA, 2003
Education
University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music, BM in Vocal Performance, 3.76 GPA, 2005-2007
Temple College, Associate of Art in Music, 3.78 GPA, 2003-2005
Training
Vocal instructors- Alicia Gianni (HGO), William Lewis (UT-Austin), Rose Taylor (UT-Austin), Sara Summers, Jennifer Galysh, Valeria Miller
Vocal coaches- Jeanne Sasaki (UT-Austin), Rick Rowley (UT-Austin)
Continued Education- UNT Vocal Pedagogy Workshop by Dr. Stephen Austin 2018
Acting/Movement coaches- David Small (UT-Austin), Octavio Cardenas (UT-Austin)
Dance- ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary dance 1989-2001
Vocal coaches- Jeanne Sasaki (UT-Austin), Rick Rowley (UT-Austin)
Continued Education- UNT Vocal Pedagogy Workshop by Dr. Stephen Austin 2018
Acting/Movement coaches- David Small (UT-Austin), Octavio Cardenas (UT-Austin)
Dance- ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary dance 1989-2001