Artists
Dr. Iris S. Levine, Artistic Director (bio)
Lisa Edwards, Pianist (bio)
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DR. IRIS S. LEVINE, Artistic Director
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Iris S. Levine received her Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Music from the University of Southern California in 1990, where she studied with Rodney Eichenberger and James Vail. She earned her Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from Temple University in Philadelphia. Currently, Dr. Levine is Department Chair and Professor of Music at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. At Cal Poly, her responsibilities include conducting the Kellogg Chamber Singers and University Concert Choir and teaching Beginning Conducting, Choral Conducting, Choral Arranging and Music Education courses.
In addition to her position with Vox Femina Los Angeles, Dr. Levine is the Artistic Director for the Stephen S. Wise Master Chorus and the ACDA Western Division Repertoire and Standards Chair for Women’s Choirs. She is frequently invited to appear as a guest clinician and adjudicator for high school festivals throughout California.
LISA EDWARDS, Pianist
Following her studies in Piano and Organ Performance at North Texas State University, Lisa Edwards earned her Masters of Music degree in accompanying from the University of Southern California in 1985. While at USC she received the "Outstanding Graduate in Keyboard Ensemble," award and the "Gwendolyn Koldofsky Scholarship." She made her professional debut in 1987 with violinist Hiromi Igarashi in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan.
Ms. Edwards has performed in recital with Metropolitan Opera tenor and vocal coach, Nico Castel. Her concert credits include performances with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Santa Barbara Symphony. She has held faculty positions at California State University Long Beach and Glendale Community College. In addition to her position with Vox Femina Los Angeles, Ms. Edwards is the organist at San Marino Community Church and an active chamber recitalist and vocal coach.