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Dr. Shederick Whipple

Music Department

 

     
     

Associate Professor of Music & Director of Opera

Office Location: Smith-Hermanson MC 166
Phone: (765) 998-5290
Email: shwhipple@tayloru.edu

Specialties: Vocal Performance, Diction, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Romantic Latin, Austro-Germanic Latin, English International Phonetic Alphabet, Opera Performance Practices

 

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Dr. Shederick L. Whipple 

 

ROLES PERFORMED:

  • *Tamino, Die Zauberflöte (Mozart), Taylor University, 2011
  • Frederic, The Pirates of Penzance (Sullivan), College of the Mainland. Theatre, 2009
  • Ferrando, Così fan Tutte (Mozart), Opera Theatre of Lucca, Italy 2007
  • Rinuccio, Gianni Schicchi (Puccini), Mercer University, 1997
  • Edwin, Trial by Jury (Sullivan), Theatre Macon, 1998
  • Beppe, I Pagliacci (Leoncavallo), Capitol Opera, 2008
  • Mr. Splinters, The Tender Land (Copeland), Univ. of Kentucky, 1999
  • Bill, A Hand of Bridge (Barber), Lexington Opera Theatre, 2001
  • Don Curzio, Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart), Cleveland Inst. of Music, 2004
  • Jazz Singer, Regina (Blitzstein), Cleveland Inst. of Music, 2004
  • Francesco, The Gondoliers (Sullivan), Cleveland Inst. of Music, 2005

*Singing Role and Playing flute

 

OPERA SCENES:

  • Don Ottavio, Don Giovanni, “Ma qual dei”, Teatro Sucre, 2010
  • Tonio (Donizetti), La Fille du Régiment., “Ah mes amis”, da Corneto Opera, 2008
  • Don Ramiro (Rossini), La Cenerentola, “Sì, ritrovarla”, da Corneto Opera, 2008
  • Nemerino (Donizetti), L’elisir d’amore, Act 2 Sc. V & VI, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2005
  • Male Chorus  (Britten), Rape of Lucretia, Spinning Scene, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2003
  • Eisenstein (J. Strauss), Die Fledermaus, Finale of Act II, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2003
  • Tamino (Mozart), Die Zauberflöte, Act I Quintet, Lexington Chamber Chorale, 2001
  • Ferrando (Mozart), Così fan Tutte, Act II Finale, Transylvania University, 2000
  • Romeo (Gounod), Romeo et Juliette, Madrigal Scene, Opera of Central Kentucky, 2000           
  • Almaviva (Rossini), Il barb. di Siviglia, “Ah, qual colpo!”, University of Kentucky, 2000
  • Tamino (Mozart), Die Zauberflöte, Dies Bildniss, Middle Georgia Opera Guild, 1999

 

ORATORIOS/CANTATAS/CONCERTED WORKS:

  • Shylock (Fauré) - Marion Philharmonic (February, 2012)
  • Les Illuminations (Britten) - Orchestra Project
  • Battle Hymn of the Republic (Wilhousky) - Marion Philharmonic, 2010
  • Messiah (Handel) - Huntington Orchestra, Various, 2010
  • Wo sol lich fliehen hin? (Bach) - Cleveland Institute of Music, 2006
  • Meine Seele rühmt und Preist (Bach) - Cleveland Institute of Music, 2005
  • Via Crucis (Liszt) - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2004      
  • Cantata (Carter) - Cleveland Institute of Music, 2004
  • Seven Last Words of Christ (DuBois) - Chagrin Falls Chamber Orchestra, 2004
  • Cantata on the Birth of Christ (Richter) - Cleveland Art Museum, 2003
  • Vesperae solennes de confessore (Mozart) - Lexington Chamber Chorale, 2002
  • Ich weiβ, daβ mein Erlöser lebt (Bach) - University of Kentucky, 2001 
  • Kaffeekantate (Bach) - Lexington Chamber Chorale, 2000
  • Ballad of the Brown King (Bonds) - Lexington, Kentucky, 2000
  • Born to Die (Burleigh) - Lexington, Kentucky, 2000
  • Christ Lag in Todesbanden (Bach) - Centenary United Methodist, 1999
  • Te Deum (Bizet) - Macon Civic Chorale,1999
  • Lord Nelson’s Mass (Haydn) - Macon Civic Chorale, 1998
  • Requiem (Mozart) - Macon Civic Chorale, 1998

 

SOLO RECITAL:                 

  • Solo Faculty Recital (2011) - Taylor University
  • Guest Artist Recital (2010) - University of Louisville
  • Artist Recital (2010) - United Methodist Church, Marion IN
  • Artist Recital (2010) - Main Street Marion, Marion, IN
  • Artist Recital (2010) - Teatro Sucre, Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Artist Recital (2010) - Verbo Church, Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Artist Recital (2010) - Indianapolis Arts Garden
  • Guest Vocal Recital (2010) - University of Akron
  • Guest Artist Recital (2009) - Univ. of Central Florida
  • Solo Faculty Recital (2009) - Taylor University
  • Guest Artist Recital (2008) - Library of Fine Arts-Moscow, Rus.
  • Solo Faculty Recital (2008) - Taylor University
  • Lecture Recital (2007) - IN Music Teachers Conference
  • Faculty Recital (2007) - Taylor University
  • Artist Recital (2007) - Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Solo Faculty Recital (2006) - Taylor University
  • Lecture DMA Recital (2006) - Cleveland Institute of Music
  • Third DMA Recital (2006) - Cleveland Institute of Music
  • Second DMA Recital (2005) - Cleveland Institute of Music
  • First DMA Recital (2004) - Cleveland Institute of Music
  • Master’s Recital (2002) - University of Kentucky
  • Senior Recital (for Degree) (1999) - Mercer University           
  • Senior Recital (Non-major) (1997) - Mercer University

 

PREFORMANCE AWARDS: 

  • Art and Soul Award and Sponsorship, Indianapolis Arts Council, 2010
  • Italian Art Song Award, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2005
  • Finalist, Akron Symphony John MacDonald Scholarship, 2005
  • Third Place, Ohio National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition, 2004 
  • Third Place, Kentucky-Tennessee Regional NATS Competition, 2000
  • Excellence in Performance Award, Mercer University, 1999
  • First Place, Georgia NATS Competition, 1998
  • Excellence in Performance Award, Mercer University, 1998
  • Best Talent Award presented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 1997
  • First Place, Semifinals, Georgia NATS, 1994
  • Voted Most Talented, Rome High School, 1993
  • Third Place, Junior High School Men, Literary Competition, 1992
  • Drum Major of East Rome High School Band, 1991-92

 

SOLO APPEARANCES:                 

  • Guest Master Class Clinician, Univ. of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2010
  • Guest Artist, Huntington University Orchestra, 2010
  • Guest Master Class, FROM-A Conservatory, Cuenca, Ecuador 2010
  • Guest Master Class Clinician, Univ. of Akron, Akron, OH, 2010
  • Guest Master Class Clinician, Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2009
  • Guest Artist, Russian American Christian University, Moscow, Russia, 2008
  • Guest Artist, “A Night at the Opera”, da Corneto Opera, 2008
  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Juneteenth Celebration, 2008
  • A Night of Music and Merriment II presented by Sanai Temple, 2008
  • Guest Soloist/ Cantor, Sanai Temple, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
  • Guest Artist East Central Indiana Orchestra, 2007
  • Guest Artist, Marion Philharmonic Orchestra 2006
  • Guest Artist, Beaumont School in Cleveland Heights, OH, 2003 
  • Guest Artist, Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH, 2002
  • Guest Clinician, Gospel Choir Workshop, Greater New Hope Church, 2001
  • Guest Artist, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY, 2000
  • Member of the American Spiritual Ensemble, Spanish tour, summer 2000
  • Performed The Tender Land, role of Mr. Splinters, Bratislava Orchestra in Zlin, Czech Republic, 2000
  • Guest Clinician at Clisby Elementary School, 1999
  • Guest Soloist for the 1999 Commencement Ceremony of Mercer University
  • Guest Soloist with in the 1999 Moses Hogan: Heritage Workshop/Concert
  • Guest Soloist at the Macon Chamber of Commerce, 1999   
  • Participant in Master Class with Benton Hess (an auditioned event), 1998
  • Participant in Master Class with Dr. Jack Couldiron (an auditioned event), 1997
  • Soloist, Rome High School Prom, 1992

 

PROFESSIONAL CHORAL EXPERIENCE:  

  • Fairmont Temple (synagogue), Beachwood, OH 2003-6
  • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, OH 2003-2004
  • New Spirit Revival Center, Cleveland Heights, OH, 2003
  • Temple Israel Ner Tamid (synagogue), Lyndhurst, OH, 2002
  • Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Cleveland Heights, OH, 2002-2003
  • American Spiritual Ensemble, Lexington, KY, 1999-2002
  • Lexington Chamber Choral, Lexington, KY, 1999-2001
  • First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY, 1999-2000
  • Vineville Presbyterian Church, Macon, GA, 1998-1999
  • Deliverance Tabernacle Church, Warner Robbins, GA, 1996

                          

PUBLICATIONS/RECORDINGS: 

  • Recording with the American Spiritual Ensemble (2000)
  • Lexington Chamber Chorale Recording, Merry Christmas (2000)
  • University of Kentucky’s recording of The Tender Land (2000)
  • Undergraduate Journal/Symposium-Published article on Schubert’s Erlkönig (1999)
  • Soloist on Mercer Singers CD What Sweeter Music (1998)

 

EDUCATION:    

  • 2011- D.Min, United Theological Seminary
  • 2002-2006: D.M.A., The Cleveland Institute of Music in cooperation with Case Western Reserve University (Vocal Performance)
  • 1999-2002: M. M., University of Kentucky (Vocal Performance)
  • 1993-99: B. S. and B. A., cum laude, Mercer University (majors: biology and music; minor: chemistry)
  • Dissertation: 2005  Mozart Cantata K. 619 in Perspective 

 

LECTURE RECITAL:           

2006 - “British Nationalism in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Four Hymns”

 

ACADEMIC AWARDS:      

  • 2011: Who’s Who in Academia
  • 2006: National Honor’s Society (Recommendation) 
  • 2006: The Chancellor’s List, 2005-2006 (Recommendation)
  • 2005: The Chancellor’s List, 2004-2005
  • 2002-6: Scholarship, Cleveland Institute of Music   
  • 2000-02: Full tuition and living stipend award, University of Kentucky
  • 1999: Lymon T. Johnson Full Tuition Scholarship,  University of Kentucky
  • 1998-99: Omicron Delta Kappa Academic Fraternity  
  • 1998-99: Dean’s List and President’s List, Mercer University
  • 1998: National Dean’s List
  • 1997-99: Member, Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society)    
  • 1997: Mercer University Medical School Internship
  • 1993-94: Freshman Leadership experience
  • 1993: Honored Graduate, Rome High School
  • 1992-93: Chairman of Rome High School Fight Song Committee
  • 1991: Governor’s Honors Scholar
  • 1992: Georgia Boy’s State Honors Retreat
  • 1991: Leadership Rome

 

TEACHING:      

2006: Taylor University
Associate Professor of Music
Director of Opera
Courses: 

  • Private Voice Lessons
  • Diction I- Italian, Latin, and German
  • Diction II-French, Spanish, and English
  • Opera I - One Fully Staged Opera
  • Opera II- One Semi-Staged Scenes Program                       

2005: Voice Camp 2005
Guest Vocal Instructor
- Conducted seminar on Health
Instructed High School Teens in Vocal Techniques

2004: Fairmont School of Music
Private Voice Instruction
- Collected fees and calculated studio fees

2004: Cleveland Municipal Schools             
Vocal Coach
- Taught private and ensemble lessons; conducted the off-stage chorus

2003-6: Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)           
Adjunct Faculty (Fall 2003)-: Western Campus (Parma, Ohio)
Courses: Applied voice I-IV
Additional Responses: Give Master Classes

(2004): Metropolitan Campus (Cleveland, Ohio)
Course: Survey of African American Music

(2004)-: Eastern Campus (Highland Hills, Ohio)
Courses: Applied Voice 1-IV

2003-6: Tri-C Community Music Program          
Instructor (Winter 2003)-: Metro, Western and Eastern Campuses
Courses: Private Voice Lessons

1998-99: Mercer University Preparatory Program        
Facult Course: Private Voice lessons

 

ACADEMIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE:      

  • Adjudicator for Huntington University Concerto Competition, 2011
  • President of the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, Marion, 2011
  • 1st Vice President of Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, Marion, IN 2010
  • 2nd Vice President of Marion Philharmonic Orchestra, Marion, IN, 2009
  • Honeywell Center Guest Clinician to Southwood High School, Wabash, IN, 2009
  • Adjudicator for the Morning Music Club Competition, Kokomo, IN, 2009
  • Adjudicator for the Indiana State Schools of Music Association, 2009 
  • Columnist for Marion Chronicle-Tribune, 2008-
  • Usher, Bethel Worship Center, 2008
  • Musician/Soloist Bethel Worship Center, Marion, IN, 2008
  • Adjudicator for the Indiana State Schools of Music Association, 2008
  • Adjudicator for the Prelude Awards, Indianapolis, IN, 2008
  • Adjudicator Concerto Aria Competition Anderson University, 2007
  • Adjudicator Marion High School Show Choir Competition, 2007
  • Co-Chair of Performing Artist Series, Taylor University, 2007-
  • Soloist at Grant County Martin Luther King Concert, 2007
  • Member of Indiana NATS, 2006-
  • Academic Advisor, Taylor University, 2006-
  • Curriculum Coordinator, Cuyahoga Community College, 2003- 6
  • Faculty Selection Committee, Mercer University, 1999
  • Minority Mentor, Mercer University, 1996-98
  • Coordinator, Mercer University Gospel Choir, 1996-97
  • Executive Board Member of Mercer University Organization of Black Students, 1996-97
  • Lead Student Assistant at Mercer University School of Medicine, 1997

 

MUSIC TRAINING (SUMMARY):             

Study of flute in elementary school and studied from 1988 - 1992. In fall of 1992 changed to baritone in the marching band. Began vocal study in spring of 1994 with Richard Zielenski; 1994-99 Dr. Martha Malone; 1999-2001 Everett McCorvey; 2002-6 George Vassos. Other Coaches include, Brian Horne, Gail Robinson, Linda Jones, Donna Loewy, and Cliff Jackson. Current teacher: David Adams.