Jo-Anne started studying music when she was eight. An accomplished composer and pianist, she has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (music honours) degree from York University and Grade 10 piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Her vast knowledge of various cultures, periods and artists is an inspiration for her compositions, which can be heard in many theatrical productions, as well as weddings and other private commissions. She has worked as rehearsal pianist for many theatrical productions, as relief organist and choir conductor for many churches and congregations, as well as accompanying recitals, concerts and weddings.
COMPOSITIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
| Play | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Chairs (working draft) | Currently Collaborating | Composer/Lyricist |
12 Angry Jurors (R. Rose) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Composed intro music |
| Pygmalion (G.B. Shaw) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Composed scene change and bow music |
| The Crucible (A. Miller) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Composed “Proctor’s Theme” |
| Wedding March | Private Commission | Bridal Marches, piano and string quartet |
| Spring Rain | Private Commission | Asian-influenced instrumental piece for wedding |
| Mambo Italiano (S. Gallucio) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Composed theme song and lyrics |
| It’s a Wonderful Life (A Radio Play) (adapted by J. Landry) | Alexander Singers and Players | Composed ambient underscore |
| Soledad (T. McCullouch) | Alumnae Theatre – New Ideas Festival | Arranged music |
| Landed Fish (E. Andrulat) | Scenes & Dreams Productions | Composed theme song |
| She Stoops to Conquer (O. Goldsmith) | Alumnae Theatre | Set modern music to Baroque style |
| The Hope Chest (P. Moriarty) | Just in Time Productions | Composed Celtic underscore |
| The Pear is Ripe (S. Barrie) | Alumnae Theatre | Composed underscore, 19th century French music; Set the worker’s song (lyrics) to music |
| The Lark (J. Anouilh) | Mighty Brave Productions | Composed organ French Renaissance music |
| Dr. Mason’s Cure (E. Andrulat) | Scenes & Dreams Productions | Composed New Age underscore & theme song |
| Two Gentlemen of Verona (Shakespeare) | Driftwood Theatre Productions | Composed Spaghetti Western & Spanish underscore; Set the poem, Who is Sylvia, to music |
PERFORMANCES
| Play | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Little Shop of Horrors (A. Menken, H. Ashman) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Anastasia (S. Flaherty, L. Ahrens, T. McNally) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Anything Goes, revised (C. Porter) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Anne of Green Gables, Staged Radio play (G. & V. Sestito) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Show Pianist (onstage) |
| Cinderella (Rogers & Hammerstein) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Guys and Dolls (F. Loesser, J. Sterling, & A. Burrows) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A. Menken, S. Schwartz & P. Parnell) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Trial by Jury (Gilbert & Sullivan) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Relief Rehearsal Pianist |
| Kiss Me Kate (S. & B. Spewack, & C. Porter) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Blood Brothers (W. Russell) | Jaybird Productions | Rehearsal & Show Pianist |
| The Addams Family Musical (A. Lippa, M. Brickman & R. Elice) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Sweeney Todd (S. Sondheim & H. Wheeler) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| The Mystery of Edwin Drood (R. Holmes) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein (M. Brooks & T. Meehan) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Rehearsal Pianist |
| It’s a Wonderful Life (A Radio Play) (adapted by J. Landry) | Alexander Showcase Theatre | Show Pianist |
| Man of La Mancha (D. Wasserman, J. Darion & M. Leigh) | Alexander Singers and Players | Rehearsal Pianist |
| Sylvia (A.R. Gurney) | Alumnae Theatre | Recorded accompaniment/Vocal Coach |
| It’s a Wonderful Life (A Radio Play) (adapted by J. Landry) | Alexander Singers and Players | Show Pianist |
| My Fair Lady (A.J. Lerner & F. Lowe) | Alexander Singers and Players | Rehearsal Pianist |
| 1950’s Cavalcade | Nags Players | Pianist |
| The Mumberely Inheritance (W. Graves) | Nags Players | Pianist |
| The Mikado (W.S. Gilbert & A. Sullivan) | Scarborough Music Theatre | Rehearsal pianist |
| Landed Fish (E. Andrulat) | Scenes & Dreams Productions – Tarragon Theatre – University Women’s Club | Vocalist/pianist |
| Fiddler on the Roof (J. Bock, S. Harnick & J. Stein) | Brampton Music Theatre | Orchestral Keyboardist |
| Fiddler on the Roof (J. Bock, S. Harnick & J. Stein) | Brampton Music Theatre | Rehearsal pianist |
| Cabaret (J. Ebb & F. Masteroff) | Scarborough Music Theatre | Part-time rehearsal pianist |
| Prima Donna (A. Benjamin) | Dualtone Productions | Rehearsal and show pianist |
| The Lark (J. Anouilh) | Mighty Brave Productions | Organist |
| Dr. Mason’s Cure (E. Andrulat) | Scenes and Dreams Productions | Vocalist/pianist |
| Sexy Song Contest | Sunesis Productions |
Rehearsal Pianist/Vocal Coach |
MUSIC DIRECTING
| Venue | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenview Presbyterian Church | Junior Choir Conductor (ages 8 – 12) (Past) |
| Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church | Organist & Choir director (Past) |
| Hustler Bible Class | Associate Music Director (Past) |
COLLABORATIONS
| Play | Venue | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Cape | Set lyrics to music | |
| The Singing Animals of Bremen Town | Wordworks Festival 2003 | Set lyrics/Composed original songs |
OTHER (PAST)
| Venue | Role |
|---|---|
| Yorkminstrel Show Choir | Rehearsal and show pianist |
| Nightengale Music Productions | Edited CDs, researched information, edited liner notes |
| Sonic Showcase | Produced a noon hour concert series at York University |
CONTINUING
| Role |
|---|
| Composer – composing for private commissions |
| Freelance Accompanist/Pianist |
| Freelance Organist and Choir Director |
EDUCATION
| York University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, music honours |
| Humber College, Arts Management Certificate |
| Royal Conservatory of Music, Grade ten piano, and Grade four history & harmony |