Anna DiVesta Piano Studios
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Education:  Bachelor of Music, May 2007
        Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
Major:  Music Business  Minor:  Management, German
GPA: 3.772/4.0
Piano Experience:  32 years of classical study
         20 years of jazz study
         20 years of organ study
         20 years of private teaching experience
         Solo and Ensemble experience

Performance & Teaching Experience:
2022:
  • Director of Music Ministry, St, John UCC, St. Charles, MO(2021-present) 
  • Private Lesson Studio, St. Louis/Chesterfield, MO (2011-present)
  • Minister of Music, Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ, Chesterfield, MO Organist/Choir Director/Accompanist (2011-2021)
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist, Rockwood School District, Whitfield School, other private students St. Louis, ,MO (2011-present)
  • Accompanist, Tremble Clef Choir, Ladue, MO(2015-present)
  • Music Director, Under the Arch Incubator, St. Louis, MO (2019-present)
2013:
  • Music Director, Shrewsbury Community Theater, Shrewsbury, MO (2011-2013, 2015)
  • Accompanist, KidsSingStudios, St. Louis, MO (2012-2013)
2012:
  • Music Director, Manchester Park and Rec Camp Broadway, Manchester, MO
2011:
  • Music Director, Nunsensations, Webster Groves Theatre Guild, Webster Groves, MO
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist, Whitfield School and Private Students St. Louis, MO and St. Charles, MO Counties
2010:
  • Rehearsal Accompanist, Lyric Light Opera, Camino Island, WA
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist, Washington Private Lesson Studio, St. Charles, MO (through 2011)
2009:
  • Choir Accompanist, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, WA (through 2010)
  • Ballet Accompanist, Olympic Ballet Co., Edmonds, WA (through 2010)
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist, Washington
2008:
  • Substitute Organist, Vista Grande Community Church, Colorado Springs, CO Solo and Ensemble Accompanist, Colorado Springs, CO Various Elementary Schools Orchestra Accompanist
2007:
  • Private Lesson Studio, Colorado Springs, CO (through 2008) 
2006:
  • Keyboard I, Children’s Theater, Monroe Grade School, Bartonville, IL
  •  Keyboard I, Titanic, WIU Theater, Macomb, IL
2005:
  • WIU Concerto Competition, Macomb, IL
  • Steel Band Member
  • Keyboard I, Smokey Joe’s Café, Cornstock Theater, Peoria, IL
  • Music Director/Keyboard I/Rehearsal Accompanist, Tommy, Cornstock Theater, Peoria, IL
  • Keyboard I, Kiss Me Kate, Summer Music Theater, Macomb, IL
  • Accompanist, It’ll Play in Peoria Fundraiser Event, Peoria Players, Peoria, IL
2004:
  • Wind Ensemble Member, Pianist, (through 2005), Macomb, IL
  • Keyboard II, Will Rodger’s Follies, Cornstock Theater, Peoria, IL
2003:
  • Keyboard I, Once On This Island, Peoria Players, Peoria, IL
  • Keyboard I, Footloose, Peoria Players, Peoria, IL
  • Private Lesson Studio, Macomb, IL (through 2007)
  • Jazz Band, Pianist, WIU, Macomb, IL (through 2007)
  • Jazz Combo, Pianist, WIU, Macomb, IL (through 2007)  
2002:
  • Teacher, (Group Lessons and Private), Mrs. D’s Music Academy, Peoria, IL (through 2003)
  • Organist/Pianist, Zion Lutheran Church, Peoria, IL (through 2003/substitute 2003-2007)
  • Competitive Pianist Winner PAMTA Scholarship (high school)  
  • Rehearsal Accompanist/Harpsichordist, Madrigals/Vocal Jazz, Limestone Community High School, Bartonville, IL
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist/Participant, Peoria, IL
2001:
  • Pianist, Bethel Lutheran Church, Bartonville, IL (through 2003)
  • Accompanist Bethel Lutheran Church, Bartonville, IL (through 2002)
  • AGO POE Scholarship 2001
  • AGO POE Participant, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 2001
  • Illinois Summer Youth Music Attendee, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist/Participant, Peoria, IL
1996-2000
  • Competitive Pianist Winner PAMTA Scholarship 1999 (middle school)
  • Choir Accompanist, Children’s Choirs, First United Methodist Church, Peoria, IL (through 2001)
  • Syllabus Participant (Royal College of Music Examinations)
  • Monster Concert Participant
  • Sonatina Festival Participant
  • EIU Summer Music Camp Attendee, Charleston, IL 1999, 2000
  • Solo and Ensemble Accompanist/Participant
Affiliations & Honors
  • Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society)
  • Golden Key Honor Society
  • Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Honor Society)
  • Talent Grant Award Recipient
  • NAMM Scholar 2006
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