Brandi H. Troxel, MM, is a flourishing pianist and soprano in Houston, TX. She received a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA in 1997 and a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Her musical training as a pianist began at age 6 in New Orleans, LA. Her piano training was in Suzuki and Bastien method books, as well as sight reading, ear training, theory, improvisation, and technique. As a young piano soloist, she appeared at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, LA with the Suzuki Piano Forum. At age 11, she was the Junior Division winner of the Discovery Talent Search in the New Orleans Region. While in high school, she won the Louisiana State Hymn Playing Festival three consecutive years.

Brandi has performed with the New Orleans Symphony and Choir, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Louisiana College Opera and Chorale, and Louisiana State University Opera and Chamber Choir. She has performed in Carnegie Hall with the Louisiana College Chorale in 1995 and toured Germany and Austria in 1997. She was also crowned "Miss Louisiana College" and competed in the "Miss Louisiana Pageant" in 1997.

Brandi has a private piano and voice studio where she teaches students from age 4 to adult. Her emphasis is on teaching classical and religious music combined with music theory. She also emphasizes the importance of steady practice and parental guidance throughout the years of instruction. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.

DEGREES
MM in Vocal Music Performance, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2000
BM in Vocal and Piano Performance , Louisiana College, 1997

MUSICAL EDUCATION
VOICE:
1998-2000, Southeastern Louisiana University, Scharmal Schrock, Hammond, LA
1997-1998, Louisiana State University, Terry Patrick-Harris, Baton Rouge, LA
1993-1997, Louisiana College, Dr. Loryn Frey, Pineville, LA
1991-1993, Private Studio, Diana Cangemi, Harahan, LA
PIANO: 1993-1997, Louisiana College, Mary Anne Crump, Pineville, LA
1982-1993, Private Studio, Lana Rhinehart, New Orleans, LA
1981-1993, Suzuki Piano Institutes and concerts, New Orleans, LA

PRIVATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1992-present, Beginners and advanced piano and voice students of all ages; Focused on classical music and composers, church music, theory, technique, ear-training, sight-reading, scales, diction, and performance practice; All students are entered in festivals, competitions, and recitals Suzuki, Bastien, and MacIntosh Theory method books used

WORKEXPERIENCE
2003-present, EC/LS Music Teacher at Presbyterian School in Houston
2003-present, Houston Grand Opera Chorus Member
2003-present, Houston Chamber Choir Member and Soloist
2002: Music Director - St. Charles United Methodist Church, Destrehan, LA
1999-2000: Pianist - First Baptist Church, Thibodaux, LA
1998-1999: Elementary Music Teacher - Bissonet Plaza Elementary, Metairie,LA
1997-1998: Soloist and section leader - St. James Episcopal Church of Baton Rouge, LA
1997: Choir section leader and soloist - St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Pineville, LA
1996: Pianist and soloist - Kolin Baptist Church of Kolin, LA
1995: Choir section leader - St. James Episcopal Church of Alexandria, LA
1994: Youth choir leader - First Baptist Church of Pineville, LA

MAJOR CHORAL PERFORMANCES
SOLOIST:
Handel's Messiah , New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992
CHORUS:
Orff's Carmina Burana , New Orleans Symphony Chorus, 1992
Handel's Messiah , New Orleans Symphony Chorus, 1993
Brahm's Requiem , Louisiana College Chorale
Rutter's Gloria and Te Deum , Louisiana College Chorale, 1995
Faure's Requiem , Louisiana College Chorale, 1996
Halquist's Requiem, LA Philharmonic Orchestra, NOBTS Choir, 2002

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
1984: Piano soloist at New Orleans World's Fair with Suzuki Piano Forum
1993: Chorus member of New Orleans Symphony Chorus
1995: Carnegie Hall performance with Louisiana College Chorale
1997: Toured to Austria and Germany with Louisiana College Chorale
2000: Jubilant Year Celebration, St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral Soloist w/LA Philharmonic Orchestra
2002: CD Recording - Halquist's "Requiem" with LA Philharmonic Orch.

AWARDS AND HONORS
1984: Suzuki Piano soloist at World's Fair in New Orleans, LA
1989: Discovery Talent Search - Junior Division 1st place Winner - $1000.00
1991: Riverdale High School's "Star Search" Vocal winner
1993: Louisiana College Piano and Voice Full Scholarships
1993: Overture to the Cultural Season Voice Scholarship - 1st place
1993: NATS Freshmen Women 1st place winner
1994: National Federation Music Clubs Biannual Vocal Women's 1st place - LA
1994: NATS Sophomore Women 2nd place winner
1995: NATS Junior Women 2nd place winner
1996: National Federation Music Clubs Biannual Vocal Women's 1st place - LA
1996: "Miss Louisiana College Pageant" winner
1996: Monroe Symphony Orchestra Women's Voice 1st place winner
1996: "Miss Louisiana Pageant" Opera Award, Contestant in "Miss Louisiana"
1998: Baton Rouge Opera Guild Scholarship Winner
1998: NATS Younger Advanced Women Winner - Spring Conference
1999: NATS Younger Advanced Women Winner - Spring Conference
2000: Master Class with Dr. Richard Miller, New York Metropolitan Opera

Brandi Troxel, EC/LS Music Teacher
Presbyterian School
5300 Main St.
Houston, TX 77004
713-620-6325