CHRISTINA L. BARTHOLOMEW 1320 Stamford Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 252.622.6300 USMC.Maestro@gmail.com EDUCATION Old Dominion University MME Candidate Expected Graduation May 2017 2015 - Present East Carolina University BA, Vocal Performance 2009 Magna cum laude Coastal Carolina Community College AA, General/Transfer 1996 Armed Forces School of Music, Little Creek Naval Base, VA Basic Musicians Course 1990 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, VA Graduate Assistant Conduct ODU Concert Choir weekly in preparation for performance at Carnegie Hall, participated in choral programming and day to day operations and preparations, organize and manage annual Choral/Vocal Invitational, assist in design and implementation of new Opera Workshop course 2016 - Present Craven Community College, New Bern, NC Adjunct Instructor Group Voice 2013 Developed syllabus and overall course structure (including biweekly lab practicum), organized final class performance, administered all grades Craven Community College, New Bern, NC Adjunct Instructor Applied Voice 2013 Developed syllabus and overall course structure, conducted private weekly voice instruction, organized and adjudicated juries/recitals, administered all grades
CHRISTINA L. BARTHOLOMEW PAGE 2 Minnieland Private School Division, Prince William County, VA Music Teacher, Pre-K through 8 th Grade 2010-2011 Taught general music at four schools totaling 360 students, wrote music curriculum for preschool through 8 th grade classes, organized and directed four separate Christmas musicals, administered all grades Faith in Schooling Home Cooperative, Okinawa, Japan Music Teacher, Pre-K through 8 th Grade 2005-2006 Developed and executed lesson plans for weekly music classes for homeschooled students, integrated musicianship training via hand bell choirs and vocal ensembles, programmed and directed seasonal performances, administered all grades Bartholomew Home Studio Music Teacher, Ages 6 through Adult 2000-2015 Conducted private (group and individual) weekly instruction in voice, clarinet, and beginning piano, organized studio recitals CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE Heritage Chorale of Eastern North Carolina, New Bern, NC Rehearsal Conductor 2014-2015 Prepared and directed weekly rehearsals for a 70-member choir in preparation for a presentation on Mozart s Requiem Mass with orchestra conducted by Dr. Robert Harris, Northwestern University, collaborated monthly with Dr. Harris on rehearsal goals Craven Community Chorus, New Bern, NC Associate Director 2013-2015 Prepared and directed weekly rehearsals for a 60-member community choir, conducted multiple performances of choir and chamber instrumental ensemble Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Dumfries, VA Music Director (3-month temporary position) 2011-2012 Chose music and prepared musicians and sound technicians for weekly worship service, prepared power-points weekly, wrote and directed Christmas Program for various choirs and instrumental ensembles, arranged music for Bell Choir, Brass Quintet and Flute Choir, managed and rehearsed various choirs and instrumental ensembles
CHRISTINA L. BARTHOLOMEW PAGE 3 Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, New Bern, NC Choir Director 2006-2009 Chose music and prepared choir for weekly worship services, organized and directed Christmas Cantatas, Children's Choir/Bell Choir and music for Vacation Bible School Futenma Chapel, Okinawa Japan Choir Director 2002-2005 Chose music and prepared choir for weekly ecumenical worship service, organized and directed Children's Christmas Musicals Trinity Presbyterian Church, Slidell LA Choir Director 2000-2002 Chose music and prepared choir for weekly worship service, organized and directed Children's Christmas Program and music for Vacation Bible School Covenant Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, NC Choir Director 1994-1997 Chose music and prepared choir for weekly worship service, organized and directed Christmas Cantatas PERFORMING EXPERIENCE Solo Work Soprano, Coronation Mass, Mozart (2017) Caro Nome (w/odu orchestra), Rigoletto, Verdi (2017) Mrs. Gobineau, The Medium, Menotti (2016) Soprano, Requiem Mass, Mozart (2015) Soprano, Messiah, Handel (2014, 2015) O Holy Night (w/cherry Point Marine Band), Sandy Patty (2014) Soprano, Magnificat, Rutter (2014) Soprano, Gloria, Myover (2014) Solo Cantata, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, J.S. Bach (2009) Queen of the Night (US), The Magic Flute, Mozart (2008) Lieschen, The Coffee Cantata, J.S. Bach (2008) Milly (US), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Kasha & Landay (2005) Lead Vocalist, III Marine Expeditionary Force Show Band (1990-1992)
CHRISTINA L. BARTHOLOMEW PAGE 4 Ensemble Work (Soprano) Virginia Chorale, Norfolk, VA (2016-Present) ODU Deihn Chorale, Norfolk, VA (2016-Present) ODU Concert Choir, Norfolk, VA (2016-Present) ODU Madrigal Singers, Norfolk, VA (2015-Present) Virginia Symphony Chorus, Norfolk, VA (1998-2000, 2015-2016) Heritage Chorale of Eastern North Carolina, New Bern, NC (2016) Craven Community Chorus, New Bern, NC (2014-2015) East Carolina University Chamber Singers, Greenville, NC (2008-2009) East Carolina University St Cecilia Singers, Greenville, NC (2007-2008) Craven Messiah Chorus, New Bern, NC (2007-2008) Haebaru Women s Chorale, Okinawa, Japan (2005) University of New Orleans Chorale, New Orleans, LA (2000-2001) Coastal Carolina Community Chorus, Jacksonville, NC (1996-1998) Ecumenical Chorale, Okinawa, Japan (1992) RELATED LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Marine Corps Family Team Building, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC Lifestyle Insights Networking Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) Mentor 2012-2013 Completed extensive LINKS Mentorship Training, researches current Marine Corps policies and designed presentations, presented LINKS sessions to Marines and spouses to help answer questions about Marine Corps life in support of the Commanding General s Family Readiness Program III MEF Headquarters Group, Okinawa, Japan Key Volunteer Coordinator 2002-2006 Assisted in the construction and subsequent plans and policies of the Key Volunteer Network for III MEF Headquarters Group, informed family members of opportunities and resources within the military community via meetings, emails, newsletters, telephone calls and personal visits, organized large scale (400 participants) and small scale family events, planned and assisted in conducting pre-deployment and reunion briefs, assisted families in crisis with referrals and ensured their needs were met
CHRISTINA L. BARTHOLOMEW PAGE 5 American Women's Welfare Association, Okinawa, Japan President (De facto Executive Director) 2003-2005 Oversaw grant making and community relations activities ensuring compliance with US Marine Corps private organization standards and protocols, prepared and facilitated monthly board meetings, delivered 20 speeches annually on behalf of board members, surveyed prospective grantees' facilities and organizations in order to assess needs and report to the board, organized and led 40 on site visits for friendship building with welfare facilities annually, coordinated and hosted awards banquets for 120 spouse volunteers annually United States Marine Corps Clarinetist, Vocalist, Rifleman 1989-1993 Performed in excess of 200 commitments around the world annually as a clarinetist and vocalist, carried out administrative duties for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Band as administrative chief, trained on various weapons, maintained combat readiness through numerous field exercises AWARDS, HONOR SOCIETIES, AND PRESENTATIONS OF NOTE Pi Kappa Lambda (2017) Winner of ODU Young Artists Competition (2016) Poster Presentation My Path to Graduate School for Graduate School Education Day at College of William and Mary (2016) Phi Kappa Phi (2008) Cherry Point Marine Officer s Spouse Club Service Scholarship, $5,000 (2008) III MEF Nominee for the Dickey Chapelle Award, Marine Corps League (2004 & 2005) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1993)