Sarah's Background
Collaborative Pianist
Sarah Shipp is a current masters student at BYU in Piano Performance and minored in Art History and Curatorial Studies. She is the musical theatre accompanist for Art City Music Academy, BYU's Theatre and Media Arts department and a ballet pianist for Tanner Dance. Sarah specializes in flute, choral and musical theatre repertoire in her collaborative work. Sarah's research interests include include visual art, ballroom and folk dance.
Education
Experience
Performance Experience
Community Service
2017-2024
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Music Emphasis in Piano Performance
Minor in Art History & Curatorial Studies
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GPA 3.70
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BYU Leonard Pennario Scholarship
May 13, 2023
Lehi High School UMEA Competition Choir Pianist
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Collaborated with director to prepare 2 works by living Australian Composer for 17 choir members
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Composer expressed appreciation and praise of technique and musicality in his work
March 2023
College Music Society Conference Presenter
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One of 5 undergraduate student presenters at CMS conference, all other presenters were doctoral students and university professors
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Developed, scripted and rehearsed Empowering Collegiate Music Students as Agents of Change presentation with 7 students
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Presented to 30-40 faculty and DMA students, encouraged faculty to consider inviting undergraduate students
Sep 2021-Present
Art City Music Academy Recital and Rehearsal Accompanist
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Coached 10+ musical theatre student singers through their repertoire with accompaniment
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Adjusted accompaniment scores and timbres to highlight singer’s voices at rehearsals and recitals
Mar 2022, Mar 2023
Heber Valley Piano Festival Adjudicator
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Critiqued and evaluated 75+ young student performances in judges’ notes
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Encouraged students with detailed constructive feedback to improve future performances
Jun 2022
MTNA Private Studio Festival Adjudicator
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Guided and encouraged young students through piano competition pressure
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Communicated 2-3 specific constructive comments for the next performance
Sep 2021
Art City Music Academy Festival Adjudicator
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Advised students on stage presence, stylistic and musical details through detailed adjudicator notes
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Collaborated with another festival judge to evaluate performers and select competition winners
Jun 2021
Intermountain Suzuki String Institute Workshop Accompanist
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Combined violin melody with piano accompaniment to create a more realistic performance experience for class of 30 students
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Collaborated with 2 Suzuki teachers to create optimal learning environment for students
Nov 2022
Proverst Elementary Community Engagement in Music course Interactive Concert Performer
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Applied course concepts by choosing a concert theme and planning performances with musicians playing 5 different instruments
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Scripted 1/3 of the 45 minute program
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Performed an interactive concert for 40 students so that they could move their bodies, answer questions and participate in making music in order to learn musical concepts
Sep 2022 - Present
BYU Celtic Ensemble Performer
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Arranged, transposed and sight read repertoire for School of Music performances within 1 month’s notice
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Collaborated with 11 musicians to create unique folk arrangements for the ensemble
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Performed as the single pianist in the Celtic Folk Ensemble
Apr 2022- Jun 2022
Vienna Music Study Abroad Vocal Accompanist
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Enhanced performances of classical art songs by participating in acting and diction lessons with singers
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Trained with Viennese professionals on accompanying technique, acting, styling and musicality
Nov 2022
Tedx BYU Lobby Pianist
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Created an inviting atmosphere for TEDx patrons by playing pre program Classical music
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Selected, rehearsed and performed tailored repertoire within 2 weeks notice
Feb 2022
BYU School of Music Stories of Our Time Concert Collaborator, Composer and Performer
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Composed original theme and content for a 5 minute 7 page piece celebrating world cultures
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Conceptualized notes, shaping and dynamics with composer
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Blended ideas into dynamic visual and audio presentation incorporating an original painting augmented with photographs
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Premiered final composition in Stories of Our Time collaborative concert 80+ people attended
Jun 2021-Aug 2021
Deer Valley Music Festival Volunteer
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Escorted and assisted 100+ patrons to their special VIP seating while demonstrating a relaxed and happy
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feeling through which they would enjoy the experience
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Oriented patrons to the venue and facilities to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
Aug 2022-March 2023
BYUSA Arts Committee Member
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Coordinated with 7 team members to organize and plan a successful school wide talent show
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Communicated with team members on various tasks to facilitate positive results
Aug 2022-April 2023
BYU Residence Hall Association
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Designed weekly professional development hall activities tailored to students’ needs
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Evaluated activity success, critiqued and brainstormed new activities for the next month
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Implemented constructive feedback given by students increasing attendance and enjoyment
Aug 2022-April 2023
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Choir Director
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Selected choir requested worship music to create an uplifting environment within congregation of 200 people
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Conducted weekly rehearsals with 50+ adults blending their voices with desired dynamics into a cohesive whole voice
Jul 2018-Dec 2019
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Full Time Representative
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Adapted lesson plans to specific questions and individual concerns leading to positive changes in lifestyle
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Instructed beginning ESL weekly courses to 10-20 Thai individuals
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Developed and taught basic Thai curriculum for international students desiring to learn and speak Thai.
July 2022-October 2022
Vezzozo Music Academy Youth Choir Accompanist
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Selected choir requested worship music to create an uplifting environment within congregation of 200 people
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Conducted weekly rehearsals with 50+ adults blending their voices with desired dynamics into a cohesive whole voice
