I am a classically trained vocalist, conductor, and educator with a passion for early music and choral leadership. I trained at the University of Southern California, earning a Master of Arts in Early Music Performance, a Master of Music in Choral Music (anticipated 2024), and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Louisville. I direct and sing with ensembles, teach private voice, and lead Gregorian chant workshops around the world.\n\nMy career spans leading volunteer choirs, coaching amateur singers, and performing with top ensembles. I enjoy developing as an ensemble musician, creating program notes, translations, and editions, and sharing the joy of singing in both community settings and professional partners from Italy to California.

Phoebe Jevtović Rosquist

I am a classically trained vocalist, conductor, and educator with a passion for early music and choral leadership. I trained at the University of Southern California, earning a Master of Arts in Early Music Performance, a Master of Music in Choral Music (anticipated 2024), and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Louisville. I direct and sing with ensembles, teach private voice, and lead Gregorian chant workshops around the world.\n\nMy career spans leading volunteer choirs, coaching amateur singers, and performing with top ensembles. I enjoy developing as an ensemble musician, creating program notes, translations, and editions, and sharing the joy of singing in both community settings and professional partners from Italy to California.

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I am a classically trained vocalist, conductor, and educator with a passion for early music and choral leadership. I trained at the University of Southern California, earning a Master of Arts in Early Music Performance, a Master of Music in Choral Music (anticipated 2024), and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Louisville. I direct and sing with ensembles, teach private voice, and lead Gregorian chant workshops around the world.\n\nMy career spans leading volunteer choirs, coaching amateur singers, and performing with top ensembles. I enjoy developing as an ensemble musician, creating program notes, translations, and editions, and sharing the joy of singing in both community settings and professional partners from Italy to California.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

German
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Advanced
Serbian
Intermediate
Croatian
Intermediate
Bulgarian
Intermediate
Czech
Intermediate
Georgian
Intermediate
Galician
Beginner
Ukrainian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Director at Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble: WAVE
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Rehearsing a volunteer choral ensemble weekly, conducting the season’s concerts, selecting music, creating program notes, music editions, translations, and coaching vocal technique.
Gregorian Chant Director at St James the Great Episcopal Church
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Leadership of weekly sung Compline services, production of a service booklet.
Director of Choral Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Conducting a volunteer choral ensemble for weekly services, selecting music.
Assistant Chorus Director at San Francisco Symphony Chorus
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Full preparation of the chorus for performances with guest maestri.
Choral Mentor at Community of Music Makers
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Leading a sectional rehearsal of over 100 amateur sopranos — teaching their part, and helping them develop as ensemble musicians.
Music Director at Art Monastery Project (Italy and San Francisco)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Teaching and leading daily Gregorian chant during retreats, rehearsing & conducting public concerts of choral music, with a combination of amateur and professional singers.
Vocal Music Teacher / Choral Director at Chabot Elementary School, Oakland
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Instructing students in sight-reading, good vocal technique, and preparing and conducting a public concert of choral music. Students grades 2-4.
Vocal Music Teacher / Choral Director at Will Rogers Elementary School, Santa Monica
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Instructing students in music theory, good vocal technique, and preparing and conducting a public concert of choral music. Students K-5.
Private Voice Studio at Private Studio
January 1, 2000 - Present
Teaching the fundamentals of healthy, artful singing technique through vocal exercises and songs. Students range from five years to octogenarians.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music, minors in Russian and Theater at University of Louisville
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996
Master of Arts in Early Music Performance at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2001
Master of Music in Choral Music (expected) at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Elaine Adair scholarship (Early Music Vancouver Medieval Programme)
January 1, 2011 - January 17, 2026
Chimay International Baroque Voice Competition semi-finalist
January 1, 2002 - January 17, 2026
Early Music America Professional Development Award (La Monica)
January 1, 2002 - January 17, 2026
Concert Artists Guild semi-finalist (La Monica)
January 1, 2000 - January 17, 2026
Young Musicians Foundation Scholarship Award
January 1, 1995 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other