Born into a musical family, Iris began singing at an early age. She toured with a gospel trio and performed with a flamenco guitarist. As a lead vocalist in a variety band for nine years, she performed jazz standards, ballads and light rock tunes.

Iris has presented an array of multicultural and classical recitals. She has performed lead roles in operas and opera scenes. She collaborated with the CU Afrocuban Ensemble, performing as lead vocalist for a number of concerts. In Puerto Rico, Iris was a guest soloist with the internationally renowned Cesar Concepcion Orchestra.
In addition to serving as music director and music coordinator for special musical events, Iris has also performed nationally and internationally in professional choirs, a cappella groups, jazz and Latin ensembles.

Iris’ students benefit from her diversity in musical styles. Classical, contemporary, gospel, folk, Latin, jazz, opera and pop are all a part of her repertoire, and she has extensive experience performing Spanish sacred and secular music.
 

 
· University of Colorado at Boulder, Master of Music, Voice Performance-Pedagogy, 1998

· University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance-Pedagogy, 1995

· The Reese Institute, Oviedo, Florida, Certification in Massage Therapy, 1985
 

Private Studio and DJ’s Music Box, Denver, Colorado, 1998 – Present.

Private Studio, Orlando, FL and Boulder, CO, 1993 – 1998.

Teaching a combination of vocal techniques to students with a variety of stylistic musical interests. Teaching emphasis is placed on vocal agility, resonance, expand vocal range, stage presence, performance techniques and musical interpretation. Teach English and foreign language diction, i.e. Spanish, Italian, French, Latin and German. Postural awareness, breathing and relaxation techniques are an integral part of training. Performance training is provided and applied through the means of student recitals twice a year.
 

Private Studio and DJ’s Music Box, Denver, CO 1998 – Present.

Teach basic piano skills to voice students. Teaching application includes sight-reading, ear training, rhythm, theory and piano technique.
 

University of Colorado at Boulder, Continuing Education, 1996 - 1998

Taught vocal technique to students of all ages. An emphasis was placed on vocal health, diction, posture awareness, breathing techniques and stage presence. Repertoire presented was according to individual interests ranging from Spanish literature and other foreign languages, classical, contemporary, folk, jazz and pop styles. Prepared students for performance presented at the end of semester.
 

· Afro-Cuban Ensemble, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1997

· Variety Bands, Orlando, Florida, 1987 – 1995

· Gospel Trio, Massachusetts, 1969 – 1971
 

· Self Employed, Boulder and Denver, CO 1995 – Present

Teach conversational Spanish. Assist voice students with Spanish diction and translations.

· Latin American Summer Program, Boston, Massachusetts, 1969

Provided curriculum to prepare children of minority families for the scholastic year. Taught English, mathematics, music, art and science. Presented them with multi-cultural experiences.
 


· An Evening of Song: Festival of Musical Diversity. A joint recital to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation with Melissa Eckhoff, soprano, Kenrick Mervine, piano/organ held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Denver, CO. May 2006

·Soloist for Special Events, 1969 – present

· Voice Recital, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Denver University, Oct. 2003

· Guest Soloist, Songs of the Americas Concert, Denver School of the Arts, Oct. 2003

· Music Director, Performer and Arranger for Rocky Mountain Synod Annual Meeting Banquet and Closing Services. Presented Spanish Sacred Program with Latin Ensemble, May 2001

· Music Coordinator, Arranger and Performer for Latin Christian Music Presentation, ELCA Music Jubilee, Chicago, IL, July 2000

· The 53rd Annual Easter Sunrise Program, Red Rock Amphitheater, April 2000

· ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Opening and Closing Services,
Spanish Presentation, August 1999

· Mozart Requiem, Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, CO, 1998

· Music from Puerto Rico, Thesis II, 1998, Classical Recital, Thesis 1, 1997, CU

· Afro-Cuban Ensemble, CU, 1997

· Cesar Concepción Orchestra, Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1997

· Greg Carroll Jazz Trio, Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO 1996

· Bach Magnificat, University of Central Florida, 1992\

· University of Central Florida, Junior and Senior Recitals, 1994, 1995

· Sunny Days Variety Band-Lead Vocalist, Conventions/Special Events, Orlando, FL 1989 – 1995

· Flamenco Guitarist, Classical and Spanish Folk, Massachusetts, 1969 – 1971
 

· Ma Moss, Tenderland, Aaron Copland, Denver, CO, 1998

· Cherubino, Le Nozze di Figaro, CU, 1997

· Dorabella, Cossi fan tutti, CU, 1997

· Hansel, Hansel and Gretel, UCF, 1994

· Dalilah, Samson et Dalilah, UCF, 1993

· La Gioconda, UCF, 1992
 

· Ave Quartet, Performances in Chicago, Minnesota, England, Colorado Springs, Denver,
1998 - 1999

· Soloist/Section Leader in Chancel Choir, Augustana Lutheran Church, CO, 1998 - 1999

· Afro-Cuban Ensemble, Guest Performer, CU, Boulder, CO, 1997

· University Singer, Soloist/Alto Section Leader, CU, Boulder, CO, 1996 – 1997

· Ars Nova, Soloist/Alto Section Leader, Boulder, CO, 1995

· UCF Choir Soloist/Alto Section Leader/Social Chair, FL, 1991 – 1995

· Vocal Jazz Ensemble, UCF, 1991 – 1994

· Madrigal Singers, UCF, 1992 – 1993

· Interfaith Choirs: Florida, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, 1965 – 1995
 

· National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

· Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
 

· Third Place, NATS, Greeley, CO, 1997

· First Place, NATS, Orlando, FL, 1995

· Third Place, NATS, Orlando, FL, 1994

· First Place, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Orlando, FL, 1994
 


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