1. Abridged Curriculum Vitae
Constance Ironmonger, DMA
Department of Theater and Dance
Ferguson Center for the Arts, FERG T-122
Voice: (757) 870-3903 FAX: (757) 594-7389
e-mail: constance.ironmongermann@cnu.edu
Education
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA – DMA Music Education - Vocal
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA – MS Music Education Choral
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA – BFA Music Theater
Fully endorsed in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method (Contemporary Commercial Music
Pedagogy)
Virginia Teaching License (NK- grade 12) with endorsements in Drama, Vocal Music, and Instrumental
Music
Academic Experience
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Christopher Newport University, 2011-Present.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, 2000-2002.
Courses Taught
Applied Music Theater Voice
Vocal Preparation
Advanced Ear Training
Concert Choir
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Voice Class
Related Work Experience
Jazz It Up! Workshop for Hamilton Co. (TN) Public School Secondary Choral Directors, 2012.
York County Public Schools (Yorktown & Grafton Middle Schools – Drama/Choral), 2005-2010.
Peninsula Children’s Chorus (Founding & Artistic Director), 2003-2011.
Willamsburg/James City County Schools (Jamestown High School – Choral), 1997-1999.
Newport News Public Schools Summer Institute for the Arts (Music Theater/Jazz/Choir), 1997-1999.
Professional Development
Soul Expressions workshop with Triniece Robinson (Techniques for Jazz/Gospel/R&B/Blues singing).
Master Class with David Chase (Broadway Music Director).
Private Voice Study with Harry Garland, Jeannette Ogg, and Kathryn Green in Musical Theater Styles.
Attendance & Participation at Virginia Music Education Association Conventions (various years).
Attendance & Participation at International Association of Jazz Educator Convention in 2007.
Attendance & Participation at the Jazz Education Network Convention in 2012.
Professional Experience
Co-Director/Music Director, Zombie Prom, Woodside High School, Newport News (VA), 2015.
Music Director, Legally Blonde, School of the Arts, York County (VA), 2015.
Music Supervisor, CNU Music Theater Showcases, 2013, 2014, 2015.
Lead Vocalist/Manager, Super Jazz Band, 1994-Present.
Music Supervisor, Little Shop of Horrors, Woodside High School, Newport News (VA), 2014.
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2. Music Director, Spring Awakening, Peninsula Community Theater, 2014.
Lead Vocalist, Swing into Spring, Super Jazz Band, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
Music Director, Music Theater Workshop, Yorktown Middle School, 2009.
Music Director, Cabaret Night!, Grafton Middle School, 2006.
Music Director/Sue Ellen, Honky Tonk Angels, ATBAB, inc., 2005.
Music Director/Swing, No Way to Treat a Lady, ATBAB, inc. (VA Premiere), 2004.
Music Director/Woman 2, Closer Than Ever, ATBAB, inc., 2004.
Music Director/Performer, Big Band Holiday, ATBAB, inc. & Super Jazz Band, 2003, 2004.
Music Director/Shelby, The Spitfire Grill, ATBAB, inc. (VA Premiere), 2003.
Lenny, Crimes of the Heart, Peninsula Community Theater, 2002.
Music Director/Woman 2, Closer Than Ever, Horizon Review, 2000.
Assistant Music Director/Ann, 1940s Radio Hour, Peninsula Community Theater, 1999.
Vocal Captain/Dance Captain/Featured Singer, Red, Hot, & Cole, Peninsula Community Theater, 1998.
Featured Singer, Godspell, Dominion Theater, 1997.
Vocal Captain/Lead Dancer/Ensemble, Guys & Dolls, Christopher Newport University, 1996.
Charity, Sweet Charity, Peninsula Community Theater, 1996.
Cookie, Rumors, Poquoson Island Players, 1996.
Chava, Fiddler on the Roof, Poquoson Island Players, 1995.
Featured Singer, Godspell, Peninsula Community Theater, 1995.
Featured Singer, Various Productions, Spirit Cruises, 1991-1996.
Mitzi, Fiorello!, Shenandoah Conservatory, 1994.
Ensemble, And the World Goes ‘Round, Shenandoah Conservatory, 1994.
Ensemble, Sweeney Todd, Shenandoah Conservatory, 1993.
Sally, Cabaret, Peninsula Community Theater, 1992.
Sturgeon/Ensemble, My One and Only, Shenandoah Conservatory, 1991.
Jean, Stage Door, Backstage Productions, 1990.
Related Experience
Invited to adjudicate VHSL One-Act Festival, 2015.
Invited to adjudicate Virginia State Choral Assessment for District II, 2014.
Selected to present workshops and adjudicate choral ensembles for Education Programs Network, 1998-
present.
Authored A Choral Director’s Guide to Teaching a Vocal Jazz Ensemble* No Experience Necessary, in
2013, published by MVP Publications.
Invited to Guest Conduct the Select 4th
and 5th
grade Jazz Choir of Accomack County, VA, 2013.
Invited to present a teacher in-service to all secondary choral directors, Jazz Up Your Choir!, in Hamilton
County, TN, 2012.
Invited to present research on creating a Youth Jazz Audience Through Jazz Education at the Jazz
Education Network Convention in Louisville, KY, 2012.
Recognized in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2011.
Selected to present research on Choral Fund Raising Ideas at the Virginia Music Education Association
Convention, 2007.
Invited to perform at Dean Charlotte Collins’ Retirement Gala (Shenandoah Conservatory), 2006.
Selected to present research on Vocal Jazz and the National Standards for Music Education at the
Virginia Music Education Association Convention, 2001.
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