Annastasia Victory (917) 304-5146 ana_vana@yahoo.com
PERFORMANCES:
- "3 Mo' Divas" - National Tour & PBS Spesial - Musical Director 2007-2008
- "Jesus Christ Superstar" National Tour - Assistant Musical Director 2007-2008
- "Jersey Boys" the Musical - Winner of 4 Tony Awards - best show of the year 2006-2007
- "The Wiz" -2006 – a musical destined for Broadway stage, LaJolla, CA 2006
- Carnegie Hall - Gospel Benefit by Carla Harris directed by Ron Melrose 2005
- XForm Radio World Wide Broadcast of the interview and an acoustic performance 2005
- Syracuse Summer Stage Festival for Clear Channel 2003
- New York’s “Manhattan Cruse Line” Live show for KTU 103.5 with Crystal Waters 2002
- Live interview and performance on National Radio 930 AM in New York 2001
-“Elsmere Port Community Hall” in Manchester, UK 2000
- Live interview and performance on BBC Radio in Liverpool, UK 1998 & 2000
- Merking Concert Hall with chamber orchestra, conducted by David Barg 1996
- Featured soloist in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 1995
MUSICAL DIRECTING:
- "The Wiz" -2007 – a musical destined for Broadway stage, LaJolla, CA 2006
- Upper Madison United Methodist Church Gospel Choir and music youth group 2002-2004
- The Legendary “Musique” a national disco act 2000-2003
- Atlantic Theater in New York 2001
CONDUCTING:
- "3 Mo' Divas" - National Tour 2007-2008
- "The Wiz" -2007 – a musical destined for Broadway stage, LaJolla, CA 2006
- Inwood Opera Choir, Inwood, NYC 2004
EDUCATION:
- SAE Institute of Technology, New York
– Diploma in Recording Arts 2000
- Juilliard School of Music, Orchestration and Conducting (evening division) 1999-2000
- Fiorello LaGuardia’s H.S. for the Performing Arts in New York 1993-1997
- Lucy Moses Hebrew Art School in New York 1993-1997
- Adamant Music School in Vermont (summer program) 1994
-Moscow Conservatory’s Central Music School for Talented Children 1985-1992
Awards and Competitions:
- Second PlaceWinner – Song Of The Month.com- “Taken Away” from debut album “AñaVañA” 2004 February
- Top 5 Finalist in an International Markievicz Gold Medal Composition Competition in Ireland 2002
- Top 18 Finalist in Windrift International Songwriting Contest in Canada 2002
- Top 5 Finalist in Blues Band Competition of Tri-State area 2001
- Featured in 32nd annual edition of Who’s Who Among American H. S. Students as a virtuoso pianist 1997-1998
- First Prize Winner of LaGuardia’s H.S. Concerto Competition 1995
- Van Lier FellowshipAward at Lucy Moses HebrewArt School 1995
- Semi-finalist in Governor’s Annual Music Award Piano Competition 1994
ACCOMPANYING WORK:
-“Efes Pilsen” Blues Festival with “Michael Hill and the Blues Mob” (Turkey, Russia) 2001
- Grace UMC Youth Choir during two tours to England, directed by John DelCueto 1998 & 2000
- Cuba Gooding Sr. with “Main Ingredient” for Fox Theater in Detroit 1997
- LaGuardia’s H.S. Contemporary Choir, directed by Ramon Reeberg 1994-1997
- Private studio work for: Lucia Albanese, Nico Castel, Dody Protero, Sonya Gutkina, Susan Gonzales
COMPOSING:
-“Honey BeeTales” a musical *
- “Curse the Rainbow” an aria in memory of victims of Vietnam War *
RECORDINGS:
- “AñaVañA” self titled debut album on Zip Records *
- “Nine 9” Angela McKenzie R&B Album *
- “Urban Blues Revival” blues album *
- Peter Dunk Jr., Rock & Roll album
- “Girl 5” a funk single *
ORCHESTRATED:
- Mendelssohn’s “Volkslide” op.53, #5 from “Lsieder Ohne Worte” for chamber orchestra *
- Prokoffiev’s Two Pieces: “Inquieto” No.10, and “Ridicolosamente” No.15 for symphonic orchestra *
(All have been performed and recorded by Juilliard SchoolOrchestra, conducted by Nathan Currier)
ARRANGING:
- Mozart’s aria “Vorrei Spiegarnei, oh Dio!” for chamber ensemble, performed by Eileen Sierra at Merkin Hall
TEACHING:
- Public School Music Teacher P.S.–50 (6th Grade) and P.S.–151 (Kindergarten Music Program) in New York City
* Recordings and extra supporting material is available
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