Vicki Fingalson Madison, D.M.A. Soprano, Voice Teacher, Opera Workshop Director

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1 Vicki Fingalson Madison, D.M.A. Soprano, Voice Teacher, Opera Workshop Director EDUCATION Doctor of Musical Arts/Voice Performance University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2008 Principal Teacher: Barbara Kierig Opera Director: David Walsh Master of Music/Voice Performance University of Colorado, Boulder 1997 Principal Teacher: Dr. Robert Harrison Opera Director: Dennis Jackson Bachelor of Music/Voice Performance & Music Education (magna cum laude) 1994 Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota Principal Teacher: June Rauschnabel Principal Conductor: Dr. René Clausen TEACHING EXPERIENCE Associate Professor of Voice & Director of Opera Workshop 2008-present University of Wisconsin, Superior Studio Voice, Opera Workshop, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Repertoire, Lyric Diction, Recital Class 2015 Spirit of Superior Team Award (Music Department) 2014 Tenure granted 2013 Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor 2013 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Scholarship Stipend Recipient 2012 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Scholarship Stipend Recipient 2010 Distinguished Creativity Faculty Award Co-Director, Opera Artist + Summer Program - The Minnesota Opera 2014, 2015, 2017 Teaching Artist The Minnesota Opera School Outreach: performer, curriculum development, administrator High School training program: vocal coach, stage director, administrator Opera Workshop Instructor University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Undergraduate Opera Workshop Instructor of Voice Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota Studio Voice Instructor for music majors and non-majors each semester

2 OPERA/MUSIC THEATRE DIRECTION Stage Director, Opera Workshop (8 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2017 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (4 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2016 Stage Director, Trial by Jury - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2015 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2015 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2014 Stage Director, The Magic Flute - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2014 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2013 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) University of Wisconsin, Superior 2012 Stage Director, Summer Opera Camp - The Minnesota Opera 2012 Stage Director, The Merry Widow - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2012 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2011 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) - University of Wisconsin, Superior 2010 Stage Director, Project Opera The Minnesota Opera 2010 Stage Director, The Mikado University of Wisconsin, Superior 2010 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) University of Wisconsin, Superior 2009 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) University of Wisconsin, Superior 2008 Stage Director, Project Opera Spring Workshop The Minnesota Opera 2008 Movement/Acting Coach, Project Opera Apprentices The Minnesota Opera Director, Summer Musical Theatre Workshop University of Minnesota 2007 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (5 scenes) University of Minnesota 2007 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (12 scenes) University of Minnesota 2006 Assistant Director, Summer Musical Theatre Workshop - University of Minnesota 2006 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (13 scenes) University of Minnesota 2005 Stage Director, Opera Workshop (6 scenes) University of Minnesota 2004 ROLES PERFORMED *GIRL (STB Cabaret) Oh Coward! Hanifl Performing Arts Center 2018 *DONNA ELVIRA Don Giovanni Lyric Opera of the North 2018 TANYA Mamma Mia! Duluth Playhouse 2018 CLAIRE Rumors Duluth Playhouse 2017 WITCH Hansel & Gretel Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra 2016 IMMIGRANT Steerage Song Big Top Chautauqua/Playhouse 2016 CHARDONNAY Les Uncomfortables Lyric Opera of the North 2016 IOLANTHE Iolanthe Underground/Duluth Playhouse 2016 MOTHER/WITCH Hansel & Gretel LOON Educational Tour 2016 WINIFRED BANKS Mary Poppins Duluth Playhouse 2015 YOUNGER WOMAN Putting it Together Skylark Opera 2015 FRASQUITA Carmen Duluth Superior Symphony 2014 SOPRANO(SATB Cabaret) Berlin to Broadway Skylark Opera 2014 MADELINE Face on the Barroom Floor Lyric Opera of the North 2013 VIOLETTA La Traviata Lyric Opera of the North

3 GIRL (STB Cabaret) Oh Coward! Underground/Duluth Playhouse 2013 SANDMAN Hansel and Gretel Colorado Symphony 2012 DEW FAIRY Hansel and Gretel Colorado Symphony 2012 MOTHER Amahl and the Night Visitors Lyric Opera of the North 2012 NEDDA I Pagliacci Western Plains Opera 2012 LAURETTA Gianni Schicchi Western Plains Opera 2012 SANDMAN Hansel and Gretel Minnesota Orchestra 2011 DEW FAIRY Hansel and Gretel Minnesota Orchestra 2011 SANTUZZA Cavalleria Rusticana Lyric Opera of the North 2011 MARIANNE Der Rosenkavalier Minnesota Orchestra 2011 KATHERINE The Vagabond King Skylark Opera 2011 FIRST LADY The Magic Flute Minnesota Orchestra 2011 HANNA The Merry Widow Skylark Opera 2010 MAMA Garden of the Finzi-Continis The Minnesota Opera (workshop) 2010 SANDMAN Hansel and Gretel Minnesota Orchestra 2009 DEW FAIRY Hansel and Gretel Minnesota Orchestra 2009 DIRCEA Casanova s Homecoming The Minnesota Opera 2009 GIULIETTA (cover) Casanova s Homecoming The Minnesota Opera 2009 MUSETTA La Bohème West Virginia Symphony Orchestra 2009 ENSEMBLE The Adventures of Pinocchio The Minnesota Opera 2009 DIVA Gilbert & Sullivan a la carte Skylark Opera 2008/2009 ENSEMBLE Abduction from the Seraglio The Minnesota Opera 2008 YUM YUM The Mikado Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2007 PAMINA The Magic Flute Twin Cities Lyric Theatre 2007 ANNA MAURRANT Street Scene University of Minnesota 2007 SUSANNA Le nozze di Figaro University of Minnesota 2006 PHYLLIS Iolanthe North Star Opera 2006 MUSETTA La Bohème University of Minnesota 2006 ENSEMBLE Don Giovanni The Minnesota Opera 2006 BELINDA Dido and Aeneas University of Minnesota 2005 PAPAGENA Die Zauberflöte Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2005 WOMAN 1(SATB Cabaret) Jacques Brel is Alive & Well North Star Opera 2004/2005 LAURETTA Gianni Schicchi University of Minnesota 2004 VALENCIENNE The Merry Widow Western Plains Opera 2004 GIANETTA L Elisir d Amore Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2004 SHARON Master Class Fargo-Moorhead Theatre 2004 TINA The Red Mill North Star Opera 2003 DAPHNE La Belle Hélène North Star Opera 2003 MARIA The Sound of Music Fargo-Moorhead Theatre 2002 ADELE Die Fledermaus Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2001 ANNE A Little Night Music Fargo-Moorhead Theatre 2001 FRASQUITA Carmen Fargo-Moorhead Symphony 2001 VALENCIENNE The Merry Widow Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2000 CARMEN GHIA The Stoned Guest Fargo-Moorhead Opera 1998/1999 3

4 MUSETTA La Bohème Colorado Opera Festival 1998 YUM YUM The Mikado Fargo-Moorhead Opera 1997 CONCEPCION L heure Espagnole University of Colorado 1997 MUSETTA La Bohème University of Colorado 1996 LISA MINELLI South Pacific University of Colorado 1996 PAPAGENA Die Zauberflöte University of Colorado 1995 MRS FIORENTINO Street Scene University of Colorado 1995 CONCERT PERFORMANCES Guest Artist A White Christmas Concert Duluth Superior Symphony/LOON 2017 Guest Artist It Rained on Shakopee (premiere) Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra 2017 Guest Artist Of Thee I Sing: An American Patchwork Bayfield Summer Concert Series 2016 Guest Artist Of Thee I Sing: An American Patchwork Lyric Opera of the North 2016 Guest Artist Valentine s Day Soirée Lyric Opera of the North 2016 Guest Artist Picnic Cabaret Twin Cities Opera Guild 2015 Guest Artist Letters Home: A Berlin Revue Historic Scott House - Cloquet, MN 2015 Guest Artist If I Loved You Angels & Demons Enterprises 2015 Guest Artist Where or When: 1930 s Broadway Skylark Opera 2015 Guest Artist Valentine s Day Soirée Lyric Opera of the North 2015 Guest Artist Valentine s Day Soirée Lyric Opera of the North 2014 Soprano Soloist Elijah Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra 2012 Guest Artist Red, White and LOON Lyric Opera of the North 2012 Guest Artist May Day Soiree Lyric Opera of the North 2012 Guest Artist Big Apple Brunch Skylark Opera 2011 Guest Artist Si, mi chiamano Mimi Minnesota Orchestra 2011 Guest Artist A Friml-ous Evening Skylark Opera 2010 Guest Artist Opera Arias & Ensembles Lyric Opera of the North 2010 Guest Artist Sample Night Live The History Theatre, St. Paul, MN 2010 Guest Artist Opera Tasting Tempo!/The Minnesota Opera 2009 Guest Artist Politicians and Patriots Skylark Opera 2008 Guest Artist Opera Arias Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra 2007 Guest Artist Opera Arias Buffalo Orchestra 2006 Guest Artist Caro nome U of M Campus Orchestra 2004 Regular Guest Artist Concerts of Operetta North Star/Skylark Opera 2002-present Outreach Artist Concerts of Opera and Operetta Colorado Lyric Theatre Singers 1997 Guest Artist A Tribute to Lerner and Loewe Colorado Music Festival Orchestra 1996 Soprano Soloist Tehillim Colorado New Music Ensemble 1996 Outreach Artist Concerts of Opera and Operetta Colorado Lyric Theatre Singers 1995/1996 Guest Artist So anch io la virtu magica Concordia College Orchestra 1994 Guest Artist Ah! Je ris de me voir Saint Paul Civic Symphony

5 SOLO RECITALS University Recital Series (October) - Superior, Wisconsin 2017 University Recital Series (April) - Superior, Wisconsin 2017 University Recital Series - Superior, Wisconsin 2016 Life s Journey Through Love & Nature - University Recital Series - Superior, Wisconsin 2014 Life s Journey Through Love & Nature - University of Wisconsin, Barron County 2014 Life s Journey Through Love & Nature - Cloquet, Minnesota 2014 Amour, Amore - University Recital Series Superior, Wisconsin 2013 University Recital Series - Superior, Wisconsin 2012 Twin Cities Opera Guild - Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010 University Recital Series - Superior, Wisconsin 2010 University Recital Series Superior, Wisconsin 2009 Music from the Stage - Music on the Rise Recital Series, Duluth, Minnesota 2009 University Recital Series Superior, Wisconsin 2008 American Music of the Twentieth-Century - Mu Phi Epsilon, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2006 American Music of the Twentieth-Century - Music for Mission Recital Series, St. Peter, MN 2005 American Music of the Twentieth-Century - Southwest State University, Marshall, Minnesota 2005 Operetta at the Turn of the Century - Guests in the Gallery Concert, Minnesota Historical Society 2005 Twentieth-Century American Music Aberdeen, South Dakota 2003 Twentieth-Century American Music Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota 2003 Faculty Recital Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 2003 Faculty Recital Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 2002 Faculty Recital Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 1999 BROADCASTS Soloist - Performance & Interview with John Birge - Minnesota Public Radio, June Excerpts from Stephen Sondheim s Revue Putting It Together Soloist - Minnesota Orchestra / Live Broadcast - Minnesota Public Radio, November Sandman & Dew Fairy - Hansel & Gretel Soloist - Minnesota Orchestra / Live Broadcast - Minnesota Public Radio, July Marianne - Der Rosenkavalier Soloist - Minnesota Orchestra / Live Broadcast - Minnesota Public Radio, January First Lady - Die Zauberflöte Soloist - The Minnesota Opera / Live Recording Broadcast - Minnesota Public Radio, October Dircea - Casanova s Homecoming Soloist - Performance & Interview with Steve Staruch - Minnesota Public Radio, June Excerpts from Lehar s The Merry Widow Soloist - Minnesota Orchestra / Live Broadcast - Minnesota Public Radio, November Sandman & Dew Fairy - Hansel & Gretel 5

6 RECORDINGS Soloist The Choral Music of René Clausen, vol. 1/Concordia Recordings 1997 Soloist Salvation is Created, The Concordia Choir/Concordia Recordings 1994 Soloist Folk Songs, Hymns and Spirituals, The Concordia Choir/Concordia Recordings 1993 COMPETITIONS Semi-Finalist (top 20) CCO International Opera Singer Competition, New York 2003 Regional Finalist/District Winner Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions 2003 Regional Finalist/District Winner Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions 2002 Winner Denver Allied Arts Art Song Competition, Denver, Colorado 1997 Winner - Minnesota NATS Competition, Division Winner - Minnesota NATS Competition, Division Winner - Minnesota NATS Competition, Division SERVICE TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY Director of Choral Activities Search Chair UWS Faculty Advisory Committee: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning University Recital Series Stage / House Manager UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2018 Commencement Faculty Soloist 2017 UWS Terminations Committee University Recital Series Stage / House Manager Commencement Faculty Soloist 2016 UWS Faculty Advisory Committee: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning University Recital Series Stage / House Manager UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2015 Commencement Faculty Soloist 2015 University Recital Series Stage / House Manager Commencement Faculty Soloist 2014 UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2014 Commencement Faculty Soloist 2013 University Recital Series Stage / House Manager UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2013 Pianist: Foundation Dinner 2013 Pianist: New Student Induction Ceremony 2013 Co-producer, Director Superior Voices Benefit Concert 2013 UWS Choir Tour Faculty Soloist 2013 UWS Faculty Advisory Committee: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning UWS Chorfest Faculty Soloist / Haydn s Pauchenmesse 2012 UWS Choir Concert Faculty Soloist / Premiere Performance The Cedars of Lebanon 2012 UWS Italy Tour Concert Soloist / Verdi s Requiem 2012 UWS Alma Mater Selection Committee UWS Faculty Advisory Committee: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning University Recital Series Stage / House Manager

7 Commencement Faculty Soloist / University of Wisconsin - Superior 2011 UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2011 UWS Chorfest - Faculty Soloist 2011 Swenson Building Dedication Soloist - UWS 2011 Co-producer, Stage Director and Performer - Superior Voices Benefit Concert 2011 University Recital Series Stage/House Manager UWS Faculty Advisory Committee: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning UWS Faculty Committee: Student Reinstatement Commencement Faculty Soloist / University of Wisconsin - Superior 2010 UWS Christmas Concert Soloist 2010 UWS Chorfest - Faculty Soloist / Haydn Mass 2010 UWS New Faculty Orientation Session Panelist: Teaching Portfolios 2010 Commencement Faculty Soloist/University of Wisconsin - Superior 2010 UWS Chamber Concert - Faculty Soloist - Rejoice in the Lamb 2010 UWS Christmas Concert Faculty Soloist Bach Cantata No Commencement Faculty Soloist/University of Wisconsin Superior 2009 UWS Spring Choir Concert Faculty Soloist 2009 Co-producer, Stage Director and Performer - Superior Voices Benefit Concert 2009 UWS Honors Orchestra Guest Faculty Soloist - Bachianas Brasileiras 2009 UWS Christmas Concert Faculty Soloist 2008 Commencement Faculty Soloist/University of Wisconsin Superior 2008 Graduate School Commencement Soloist/University of Minnesota 2006/2007 IT Commencement Soloist/University of Minnesota 2006 Graduate School Commencement Soloist/University of Minnesota 2005 A Farewell to Seniors Banquet Faculty Soloist/Concordia College 2003 Homecoming Show Faculty Soloist/Concordia College 2003 Concordia Women Connect Luncheon Soloist/Concordia College 2003 Faculty Christmas Banquet Soloist/Concordia College 2002 Vocal Director, Concordia College Homecoming Show 2001/2002 New Faculty Orientation Banquet Faculty Soloist/Concordia College 2000 Concordia College Alumni Banquet Program (Phoenix, Arizona) Featured Faculty Soloist 1999 COMMUNITY and PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Master Class Clinician - Hamre Voice Studio 2015 Judge - Classical Singer Regional Vocal Competition - Minneapolis, MN 2015 Master Class Clinician - Hamre Voice Studio 2014 Soloist LOON House Party Events Soloist - Depot Arts Festival Performance - Duluth, MN 2011 Judge - Classical Singer Regional Vocal Competition 2011 Master Class Clinician - Chanhassen High School 2011 Lead Instructor, Summer Opera Camp for Teachers The Minnesota Opera 2010 Discussion Facilitator, Puccini s La Bohème Tempo!/The Minnesota Opera 2010 Full Member in Good Standing National Association for Teachers of Singing 2009-present Clinician Armstrong High School Women s Choir (Cantori) 2009 Tempo! Opera Education Lecture and Performance The Minnesota Opera 2008 Literary & Performing Arts Advisory Panel Minnesota State Arts Board 2008 Session Presenter Minnesota Music Teachers Association

8 Resident Clinician/Stage Director St. Louis Park Public Schools Choral Program 2008 Session Presenter/Recitalist Minnesota Music Teachers Forum 2007 Executive Board member Lake Agassiz Arts Council Advocacy Committee member Lake Agassiz Arts Council Music Director, Master Class - Fargo-Moorhead Theatre 2004 Judge - Minnesota Music Teachers Association Student Competition 2003 Judge - Lake Region Arts Council Artist/Mentor Program auditions 2002 & 2003 Mentor/Teacher Lake Region Arts Council Artist Mentor Program 2002/2003 RELATED EXPERIENCE Creator - Opera Through the Eyes (and Ears) of Mozart, The Minnesota Opera Education Tour 2008 Dance for Musical Theatre University of Minnesota 2005 Vocal Ensemble member We As Makers, Minnesota Fringe Festival 2005 Chorus Volunteer La Traviata/Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2003 Best Actress Award Fargo-Moorhead Theatre 2002 Chorus Volunteer Le nozze di Figaro/Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2002 Chorus Volunteer La Bohème/Fargo-Moorhead Opera 2001 Elly Ameling Master Class participant, Moorhead, Minnesota 2000 Janet Bookspan Master Class participant, St. Paul, Minnesota 2000 Wesley Balk Opera/Music Theatre Institute Participant - St. Paul, Minnesota 1999 Donald Kaasch Master Class participant, Boulder, Colorado 1997 Martin Isepp Master Class participant, Boulder, Colorado 1996 Martin Isepp Master Class participant, Boulder, Colorado 1995 Music Director, Fair Hills Resort Hootenanny - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 1994/1995 Robert Merill Master Class participant, Moorhead, Minnesota 1994 Student Teacher (Vocal Music) Oak Grove Lutheran High School, Fargo, ND 1993 Writer/Contributor Teacher Education Handbook, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN 1992 ACADEMIC AWARDS and HONORS University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Opera Workshop Graduate Teaching Assistantship Schüssler Vocal Arts Prize Finalist Voices of Vienna Scholarship Competition - Second Place University of Colorado - Boulder Three-year opera/voice scholarship winner Trudi Mielziner Opera Scholarship Noris Voice Award Concordia College - Moorhead, Minnesota Four-year Music Scholarship winner Centennial Scholars Research Grant in Education recipient Denny Boyd Voice Award Mu Phi Epsilon Music Scholarship Paul J. Christiansen Choral Scholarship Member, Omicron Delta Kappa national academic and leadership honor society Member, Alpha Society national academic honor society Member, Mu Phi Epsilon international music fraternity; student chapter President 8