“Linda Teasley... further enhance[s] the [music's] lyrical warmth and evocative power.”
-- Mike Joyce, The Washington Post
"Linda Teasley's wordless [vocal]... achieves something etherial"
-- Douglas Payne
"...haunting..."
-- Larry Nai, Jazziz Magazine
"The music was absolutely amazing and a blessing to each attendee. One friend said... 'I had forgotten how people could sing.'
The glorious afternoon was possible because of your time, energy and talent."
-- Viola Noffsinger, St. John's Lutheran Church, Creagerstown, MD
News
How to celebrate a 300th birthday: sing and play early music favorites to a lively crowd
Happy 300th birthday, Graceham Moravian Church! June was an exciting month -- My new early music ensemble, Orfeo’s Muse presented its first full-length concert for the 300th Anniversary of the Graceham Moravian Church in Thurmont, MD. An enthusiastic crowd reveled in the concert of early music, pre-1750 and some beloved Moravian hymns performed on unusual instruments. We are delighted we had the concert video taped -- and plan to share clips with you here soon.
Also 300 years old and celebrating: St. John's Union Church in Creagerstown, MD. Percussionist (and husband) Tom Teasley joined me to perform for the dedication of several newly restored stained glass windows. I couldn't help but remember singing a year ago for the 300th Anniversary celebration of nearby St. John’s Lutheran Church. Tom and I presented a program of folk hymns and spirituals and even some chant all with melodic and rhythmic styles borrowed from several cultures. We look forward to performing more of these works in the near future.
A feast of music, Argentina style: This was a thrilling first for me -- traveling to Argentina with Tom Teasley to attend the 6th Annual Festival Internacional Percusión at the Fundacion Cultural Patagonia (Cultural Foundation of Patagonia) in General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina.
As it happens, I dedicated my recent doctoral project to Argentine Art Songs. What an honor to be invited to give a master class and perform them, and to to create a one-of-a-kind special concert. Tom and I arranged these rarely-heart songs for voice and percussion for a festival debut..
After our performance, a young man came over to me, looked up intently and said, “You made me cry!” It's one thing to read that these are beloved songs and quite a thrill to see how deeply moved people are to hear them first hand. What an amazing compliment!
In the master class I was privileged to work with several young singers, some of whom sang the same songs I had recorded. I want to thank the two voice instructors at the Fundacion, Carolina and David. Fine singers in their own right, they are both very dedicated to their students. Bravo!
Tom and I then traveled to Buenos Aires for a few days of relaxation. Tom performed with marimba and vibraphonist Ruud Wiener, also a festival participant, at Notorious, a super-hot spot for music fans and great place to enjoy food, drink and the latest jazz. We are looking forward to a return trip!
Video of our concert will be up on this site in the future. Meanwhile, enjoy listening to the Argentine art songs, here in the right sidebar, on my debut solo CD, Canciones Argentinas, with pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez.
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Performance and Coaching
From arias to jazz to world music, Linda Teasley has been singing for live audiences, radio, and television for over 20 years.
She has entertained audiences from community centers to the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Because of her broad experience, she can help vocalists at any level with auditions, theater performances, solo work, choral singing, or just personal enjoyment.
As a member of the United States Navy Band's esteemed Sea Chanters, she earned the Navy Achievement Medal for excellence three times in her service career.
She is currently Artistic Director and instructor at Mitchellville Community School for the Arts near Washington, D.C.; an active member of the early-music ensemble Carmina; a choral conductor; and coach for students in solo and group performance.
Colleagues say:
"I was very pleased with your work, the versatility of what you do and your voice, and your sensitive musicianship."
-- Haig Mardirosian, Organist and Choir Director, Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes
Students say:
Dr. Teasley:
When I practice I am often thinking that I have learned from you not just voice lessons, but the way you are teaching, encourage, praise, tailored to the student's needs gradually so the student can
progress and enjoy on own terms. I want to say thank you and appreciate you accept me as your students.
-- Xin
Dr. Teasley:
I just wanted to write and say think you for all the hard work you have put into my lessons.
It feels really good to be singing again!
-- Alex
You can email Linda to learn more about coaching and performances.
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