AIMEE C.
RADICS
Music Director | Pianist | Conductor | Vocal Coach
570.239.0002 | [email protected]
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MM, Conducting: Music Theatre and Opera
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; 2016
BS, Planned Studies: Music Direction & Theatre Management
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; 2008
CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University
Certified Participant Sessions I and II; 2018
Primary Faculty: Matthew Edwards, Kathryn Green
Rock the Audition Teacher Training with Sheri Sanders
Online Training Platform; 2017
Music Direction Intensive at Goodspeed Musicals
Selected Participant; 2014
Primary Faculty: Michael O’Flaherty, Adam Souza
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Instructor: East Carolina University, School of Theatre and Dance, Fall 2016-present.
Vocal Coach, Accompanist, Music Director
Courses Taught (Sole Instructor):
THEA 1027: Musical Theatre Fundamentals I
- This foundational course for first-semester freshmen explores basic music theory and
literacy, analyzing music for storytelling and emotional truth, lyric and libretto analysis,
character research, and general performance practices.
- Students gain a variety of analytical and evaluative tools necessary for a fully integrated
understanding of traditional musical theatre song performance.
- Course culminates in an in-depth musical, lyric and character analysis presentation of a song
of their choosing.
- Students are encouraged to build on a growth mindset foundation, supported with student
assessment based primarily on effort and active participation.
THEA 1037: Musical Theatre Fundamentals II
- This foundational course for second-semester freshmen builds on the musicianship skills
begun in Fundamentals I. Music theory concepts are actively integrated into musical theatre
ensemble singing, covering topics such as sight-reading, rhythm and meter, intervals and
chords while working on students’ ability to sing harmony within an ensemble in a variety of
styles.
THEA 4000: Senior Special Projects (Advanced Audition & Industry Preparation)
- This course was created in my first year to fill a gap in the curriculum for musical theatre
seniors in the area of audition techniques and industry preparation.
- This fall semester course for musical theatre seniors builds on foundational audition and
business skills established in Musical Theatre Techniques IV and focuses on expanding
AIMEE C. RADICS
Music Director | Pianist | Conductor | Vocal Coach
570.239.0002 |
[email protected] audition repertoire books, mock auditions, exploring a variety of industry views on
auditioning through interviews, articles, and podcasts, and discussing mental health and
wellness as it relates to auditioning and the industry with a focus on using language that
promotes artist- and human-centered thinking over product and type.
- Master classes and/or Skype talks with industry professionals are integrated whenever
possible to support student learning.
THEA 4028: Senior Vocal Coaching
- This credit is taken by seniors in their final semester in conjunction with Senior Practicum.
Students meet individually for weekly vocal coachings to fine-tune audition books, explore
new repertoire as needed, film material for reels and websites, discuss goals and strategies for
life beyond university, and coach any relevant material for their final Practicum performance.
THEA 3501: Independent Study in Musical Theatre Piano Styles
- This independent study was designed for a musical theatre student who is also pursuing a
music director path and served as a course substitute for the curriculum-required basic piano
course.
- This course provided advanced instruction in piano with an emphasis on improved technical
facility and the study and practical application of the writing styles of contemporary musical
theatre composers.
- In-depth attention was given to the analysis of the mainstage musical If/Then where the
student served as Assistant Musical Director, and Carner and Gregor’s Island Song, a
student-produced production that he music directed.
THEA 3502: Independent Study in Advanced Music Theory Analysis and Application
- This independent study was designed for the same musical theatre/music direction student
and served as a substitute for the curriculum-required basic music theory course.
- This course focused on harmonic analysis of musical theatre repertoire, including both
Roman Numeral and chord symbol analysis, as well as basic transposition.
- In-depth attention was given to the analysis of the mainstage musical Into the Woods and the
upcoming production of Ghost that he will be music directing.
Courses Taught Collaboratively (Co-Instructor as Vocal Coach/Accompanist):
THEA 3090: Musical Theatre Techniques I
- This is the first course in a four-semester process-based sequence of acting, singing and
movement synthesis for the musical theatre performer.
- Students explore assigned repertoire from operetta, vaudeville, Jazz Age and Golden Age of
musical theatre, each accompanied by a style/history presentation component that I created
after my first year. Students also continue to work ensemble singing skills.
- In addition to in-class work, students meet one-on-one in weekly vocal coachings to support
the integration of musicianship, lyric interpretation and performance style.
THEA 3095: Musical Theatre Techniques II
- This is the second course in a four-semester process-based sequence of acting, singing and
movement synthesis for the musical theatre performer. Students also continue to work
ensemble singing skills.
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AIMEE C. RADICS
Music Director | Pianist | Conductor | Vocal Coach
570.239.0002 | [email protected]
-Students explore assigned repertoire from the post-Golden Age era, Sondheim and
megamusicals through contemporary musical theatre, with each genre accompanied by a
style/history presentation component that I created after my first year.
- In addition to in-class work, students meet one-on-one in weekly vocal coachings to support
the integration of musicianship, lyric interpretation and performance style.
THEA 4090: Musical Theatre Techniques III
- In this third course in the core musical theatre curriculum, students explore musical scenes
including duets, trios and small group numbers, focusing on character relationships and style.
THEA 4095: Musical Theatre Techniques IV
- This team-taught course is a combination of a performance laboratory for repertoire and
audition skills specifically geared toward professional audition conference preparation, and
introducing elements of personal marketing and business materials including websites, reels,
headshots and resumes.
THEA 4080: Senior Practicum
- Designed as a capstone performance credit, Senior Practicum is an evolving course that
currently focuses on preparing graduating seniors with ample material for their digital
presence in weekly recording sessions, culminating in one final performance.
Graduate Assistant: Ithaca College, School of Music and Department of Theatre Arts, 2014-2016.
THEA 33300: Fundamentals of Musical Theatre Song Performance
- Served as accompanist and vocal coach for this team-taught, interdisciplinary, performance-
oriented course focusing on the examination and performance of the musical theatre song and
the integration of music and theatre skills for BFA junior musical theatre majors.
THEA 43400: Musical Theatre Workshop
- Served as accompanist and vocal coach for this team-taught, interdisciplinary, performance-
oriented course focused on audition techniques and advanced skills for the musical theatre
performer in their final spring semester.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Music Director/Instructor: Peace Studio Broadway; Greenville SC, July 2019-present.
- Responsible for the planning, oversight, and execution of all musical aspects of the Peace
Center Musical Theater Intensive in collaboration with Artistic Director Jonathan Flom, Dance
Director Stacy Alley, and Larisa Gelman of the Peace Center, up to and including a final
showcase presentation.
Instructor: Musical theatre, voice and piano; Studio BE, Chicago 2009-2011 and
Sabrina’s Encore Productions, CT 2008-2009.
- Taught private voice and piano lessons to students from elementary school through adult.
- Taught musical theatre classes in two educational theatre training programs for students
elementary aged through high school, focusing primarily on ensemble building and
integrating basic musicianship skills along with character and lyric interpretation through
selected musical theatre ensemble repertoire.
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AIMEE C. RADICS
Music Director | Pianist | Conductor | Vocal Coach
570.239.0002 | [email protected]
MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE, MUSIC DIRECTOR/PIANO/CONDUCTOR*
*UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN PARENTHESES
Into the Woods East Carolina University Nov 2019
Island Song (Music Supervisor) ECU 5th Street Players March 2019
The Mystery of Edwin Drood East Carolina University Nov 2018
Beauty and the Beast (Conductor) Red Mountain Theatre Company June 2018
Really Rosie ECU Storybook Theatre April 2018
Next to Normal ECU 5th Street Players April 2018
The Last 5 Years: In Concert ECU 5th Street Players Dec 2017
La Cage aux Folles (Conductor) Numerica Performing Arts Center July-Aug 2017
A New Brain ECU 5th Street Players April 2017
Night of Music Theatre Revue East Carolina University Fall 2016-2018
Sunday in the Park with George (Conductor) Ithaca College April 2016
A Chorus Line (AMD/Assoc. Conductor) Ithaca College Nov 2015
The Addams Family Cortland Repertory Theatre June-July 2015
Parade (Key 2/Accordion) Ithaca College April 2015
How to Succeed … (AMD/Key 1) Ithaca College Nov 2014
9 to 5 Post Playhouse May-Aug 2014
My Way Post Playhouse May-Aug 2014
Guys and Dolls (Key 2) Post Playhouse May-Aug 2014
The Sound of Music (Key 2) Post Playhouse May-Aug 2014
The Big Bang Big Arts Herb Strauss Playhouse April 2014
Romance, Romance Big Arts Herb Strauss Playhouse Feb 2014
Into the Woods (MD) Big Arts Herb Strauss Playhouse Jan 2014
Christmas Spectacular (MD) Big Arts Herb Strauss Playhouse Dec 2013
Les Misérables KISS Theatre Company April 2013
[title of show] Gaslight Theatre Company Jan 2013
Oklahoma! Post Playhouse May-Aug 2012
Godspell Post Playhouse May-Aug 2012
Next to Normal Florida Studio Theatre Nov 2011-Jan 2012
Urinetown Studio BE Chicago July 2011
Little Shop of Horrors Studio BE Chicago March 2011
Ragtime: School Edition Studio BE Chicago Aug 2010
RENT: School Edition (AMD) Studio BE Chicago Dec 2009
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Impulsive Players at Keystone College Aug 2009
tick…tick…BOOOM! Providence Playhouse Scranton June 2009
Grease Sabrina’s Encore Productions Jan 2009
Sweeney Todd Music Box Dinner Playhouse Sept 2008
Songs for a New World Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre August 2008
Seussical Sabrina’s Encore Productions July 2008
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AIMEE C. RADICS
Music Director | Pianist | Conductor | Vocal Coach
570.239.0002 | [email protected]
RELATED MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
Chorus Master/Rehearsal Pianist, Semele, Ithaca College Opera, February 2016.
Chorus Master/Associate Conductor, The Wolf by the Ears, Ithaca College Opera, April 2015.
Music Director/Collaborative Pianist, Kitchen Theatre Company, Ithaca NY, 2014-2016.
Symphony Orchestra Pianist, Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary, July-August 2013.
Music Director, Norwegian Cruise Line (Dawn, Gem and Sun), 2012.
Music Director/Performer, Catalyst Cabaret Chicago, 2009-2011.
Collaborative Pianist, Opera On Tap Chicago, 2009-2010.
Conductor/Performer, Premium Blend A Cappella; Ithaca College, 2004-2007.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member, Musical Theatre Educators Alliance, 2016-present.
SERVICE: UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL
Member, Ad Hoc Committee for Intimacy Protocols; East Carolina University, Spring 2020.
Faculty Mentor, 5th Street Players (Student Group); East Carolina University, Fall 2017-present.
Member, Elections Nominating Committee; Music Theatre Educators’ Alliance, Winter 2019.
Member, Search Committee: Accompanist Position; East Carolina University, Spring 2019.
Coordinator, Theatre Arts Student Handbook; East Carolina University, 2018-2019.
Member, Production Advisory Committee; East Carolina University, Fall 2018.
School of Theatre and Dance Website Redesign Liaison; East Carolina University, 2018.
Faculty Mentor, columbinus (Student Project); East Carolina University, Fall 2017-Spring 2018.
Member, Search Committee: Voice Instructor Position; East Carolina University, Spring 2017.
Faculty Mentor, Velvet Over Steel (Original Student Musical); East Carolina University, Spring 2017.
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