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Education
Ms. Hamington has a Bachelor's in Music with a Vocal Performance emphasis at Western Washington University and a Master's in Music with a Vocal Performance and Literature emphasis at the University of Illinois. In addition to passing her piano proficiency in college, Rosemary studied piano privately, to continue to improve her technique after she graduated. Her experience directing opera scenes at Western Washington University, inspired her to teach. Philosophy and Specialties Rosemary emphasizes the importance of expression and relaxation when it comes to singing. She applies her acting training as well as vocal training to help her students become well-rounded singers. Ms. Hamington caters each lesson to the individual students' goals and abilities. She continually researches new teaching techniques and songs for her students in order to do so. For her younger piano and voice students, Rosemary provides music learning games during lessons. For her older students, she enjoys finding the perfect songs for them to learn. With her studies at the Franco-American Vocal Academy in Austria and France and college, Rosemary appreciates the importance of diction in singing. Even if the student is a native speaker of the language they are singing, consonants and vowels make a great difference in their technique. One thing that makes Rosemary unique, is that she is a Mezzo-Soprano with a wide vocal range. She has sung arias that go up to a high "C", which is Soprano territory, but also sung roles written for Contraltos, who are known to sing much lower. Her extended vocal range and training from teachers with varying voice types, gives her the flexibility to teach a variety of students. Reputation and Student Success Ms. Hamington has been praised for her ability to successfully teach, while still being friendly and keeping lessons fun. Parents have expressed how patient she is with children and adult students have said they were thankful for her positivity during lessons. Rosemary's teaching has prepared her students for successful auditions and performances. This includes students getting cast as leads in musicals, placed in auditioned choirs, and performing in recitals, including one at Carnegie Hall. |
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