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I am Renee Calvo, a multi-talented artist and educator who thrives on fostering creativity through performance. I work as a vocalist, pianist, drama director, and teacher, with a passion for building strong performance groups and guiding learners of all ages to develop their artistic voices. My experience spans church music, school programs, and university settings, where I blend technical discipline with collaborative exploration to help students grow. My approach centers on creativity in the classroom and in worship, supported by over two decades as a church musician and extensive work in theatre and music education. I love mentoring others, coordinating complex productions, and creating engaging musical experiences that connect with audiences and nurture lifelong learners.…I am Renee Calvo, a multi-talented artist and educator who thrives on fostering creativity through performance. I work as a vocalist, pianist, drama director, and teacher, with a passion for building strong performance groups and guiding learners of all ages to develop their artistic voices. My experience spans church music, school programs, and university settings, where I blend technical discipline with collaborative exploration to help students grow. My approach centers on creativity in the classroom and in worship, supported by over two decades as a church musician and extensive work in theatre and music education. I love mentoring others, coordinating complex productions, and creating engaging musical experiences that connect with audiences and nurture lifelong learners.

Renee Calvo

Voiceover Artist, Vocalist, Musician, +2

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I am Renee Calvo, a multi-talented artist and educator who thrives on fostering creativity through performance. I work as a vocalist, pianist, drama director, and teacher, with a passion for building strong performance groups and guiding learners of all ages to develop their artistic voices. My experience spans church music, school programs, and university settings, where I blend technical discipline with collaborative exploration to help students grow. My approach centers on creativity in the classroom and in worship, supported by over two decades as a church musician and extensive work in theatre and music education. I love mentoring others, coordinating complex productions, and creating engaging musical experiences that connect with audiences and nurture lifelong learners.…I am Renee Calvo, a multi-talented artist and educator who thrives on fostering creativity through performance. I work as a vocalist, pianist, drama director, and teacher, with a passion for building strong performance groups and guiding learners of all ages to develop their artistic voices. My experience spans church music, school programs, and university settings, where I blend technical discipline with collaborative exploration to help students grow. My approach centers on creativity in the classroom and in worship, supported by over two decades as a church musician and extensive work in theatre and music education. I love mentoring others, coordinating complex productions, and creating engaging musical experiences that connect with audiences and nurture lifelong learners.

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I am Renee Calvo, a multi-talented artist and educator who thrives on fostering creativity through performance. I work as a vocalist, pianist, drama director, and teacher, with a passion for building strong performance groups and guiding learners of all ages to develop their artistic voices. My experience spans church music, school programs, and university settings, where I blend technical discipline with collaborative exploration to help students grow.

My approach centers on creativity in the classroom and in worship, supported by over two decades as a church musician and extensive work in theatre and music education. I love mentoring others, coordinating complex productions, and creating engaging musical experiences that connect with audiences and nurture lifelong learners.

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Work Experience

Director of Music Ministries at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church

November 1, 2023 - Present

Direct the Adult Choir and Praise Band/Praise Team; recruit and encourage musicians; coordinate music at worship services; supervise four employees; manage the music budget; prepare ProPresenter slides and instructions for sound engineer; lead weekly rehearsals; provide music accompaniment for weddings, memorials, and events; maintain instrument tuning; collaborate with staff.

Freelance Church Musician at Freelance

July 1, 2020 - Present

Substitute church musician as organist, pianist, and vocalist for local churches as needed.

Soprano Soloist and Section Leader at San Diego Master Chorale

September 1, 2019 - Present

Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations; self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility; proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Music Teacher/Drama Director at The Cambridge School

June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2025

Mentored students in music theory, composition, and performance; directed a weekly upper school choir of 145; directed the Fall Play and Spring Musical; auditioned and cast student actors; oversaw the production team; provided design directives; led rehearsals and managed the production schedule; collaborated with local theater professionals.

Director of Music at St. Luke's Lutheran Church

September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020

Led live music performances and rehearsals; directed Adult and Children’s choirs; planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances; arranged details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists; balanced tonal/harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo; developed relationships with artists and producers; studied scores to learn music in detail.

Music Adjunct Faculty at University Of San Diego

August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2023

Class voice and private vocal lessons; developed professional relationships with students to enhance instruction; scored exams and graded student performance; designed and delivered course instruction; organized and revised course materials and applied technology options for online and on-campus formats.

Voice Class Instructor and Class Piano Instructor at City Heights Music School

May 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012

Evaluated student progress to tailor teaching strategies; facilitated imaginative, sensory, and age-appropriate activities; implemented positive behavior interventions to promote classroom rules and compliance.

After School Drama and Music Director at Children's Performing Arts Academy

September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012

Scheduled shows and performances; held after-school meetings and rehearsals; managed time effectively; collaborated independently and as part of a team; pursued continual improvement.

Piano Accompanist at Christian Youth Theatre

April 1, 2008 - April 1, 2009

Led rehearsals and worked with small groups as they learned their vocal parts; played electronic keyboard for performances.

Operatic Soprano at San Diego Opera

January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2018

Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to performances; studied scores to develop interpretations; achieved tonal and harmonic balance; selected pieces to meet performance needs; promoted career through performance activity.

Soprano Section Leader and Soloist at First Presbyterian Church of San Diego

October 1, 2007 - December 1, 2012

Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations; studied scores for interpretation; achieved tonal and harmonic balance; selected pieces to showcase skills.

Graduate Assistant at San Diego State University Music Department

August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008

Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty; monitored student progress; helped students develop study habits and strategies; checked assignments and proctored exams.

Musical Theater Teacher at San Diego Junior Theatre

January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007

Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy; evaluated student work; encouraged performance and learning from feedback; implemented effective classroom management and lesson planning.

Musical Theater Director/Vocal Coach at Belvoir Terrace Performing Arts

April 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Directed live music performances; planned rehearsals and performances; balanced tonal balance and rhythm; scheduled and coordinated auditions.

Soprano Soloist/Section Leader at Sacred Heart Parish

August 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006

Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to presentations; studied scores for interpretation; performed as soloist and section leader.

Choral Accompanist/Pianist at College Avenue Baptist Church

January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007

Scheduled rehearsals; collaborated with performers to achieve desired sound; led rehearsals; transposed pieces to accommodate performers; coached soloists and ensembles.