Visi Performing Arts Problematic

[Anonymous]

She is Elizabeth Turner. Here is a link to some background information on her: https://www.lessonface.com/instructor/elizabeth-turner

[Anonymous]

they need to redo the website entirely. Again. Its embarassing. Im a lawyer not a UX designer but what is w the font diversity.

-alum

[Anonymous]

This just might work out. From the Web:

A Soprano, currently serving as Director of Choir and Musical Theatre at St. Thomas University in Miami, FL. Dr. Turner has performed in iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, The Vatican, Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Symphony Space, and Palau des les Artes. A Bachelor's degree of Music in vocal performance obtained from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and a Master's degree of Music in contemporary performance and production from the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Innovation from St. Thomas University.

A well-rounded, versatile musician, she has industry experience in performing, teaching, writing, and working in the music business. As a SAG/AFTRA performer in theatre, film, tv, and radio, favorite credits include International touring with Disney Live!, the Nickelodeon at Sea cruise ship, Summerstock Theatre, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and theme parks. Past Opera performances with Amore Opera, Regina Opera, NY Lyric Opera, NY Oratorio Society, Opera America, and Opera Viva! Past favorite NYC Jazz/Cabaret gigs at The Metropolitan Room, The Cutting Room, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Lounge, Silvana, Toshi’s Living Room, Piano’s, and The Bitter End.

As a K-12 educator, Ms. Turner has music directed at St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School (Salem, NH), Boston Bridge Charter School, John Engeman Theatre, Brooklyn Arts Council, Inside Broadway, 92Y, TADA Youth Theatre, Mainstages, and also maintains a private voice, piano, and songwriting studio. Ms. Turner has first-hand experience in the entertainment industry, working behind the scenes for Concord Music Publishing, New Victory/New 42nd St Theatre, Radio Disney, Boston Symphony Hall, and Broadway Across America.

[Anonymous]

I found this about her husband. These hires will bring the program capability of Visi forward at least three factors:

Dr. Andreas Häberlin holds an Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from St. Thomas University, and a M.M. in Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games from Berklee College of Music. As a music transcriptionist and orchestrator, Häberlin frequently works for household names across the music industry. Recent industry credits include projects featuring David Foster, Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, Snarky Puppy, Michael Bearden, Idina Menzel, and John Powell. Further projects include sound design for the music tech companies InMusic, Lunacy Audio and Waves Audio. Häberlin also works as a pianist and music director for local musical productions. Finally, Häberlin's research interests include instructional design in distance education and human music information retrieval.

[Anonymous]

Here is what the husband has been teaching:

- MUSC1000: Music Through History (asynchronous)
- MUSC1200: Piano 1
- MUSC1250: Piano 2
- MUSC1960: Commercial Music Theory (asynchronous)
- MUSC2600: Music Production 1 (asynchronous)
- MUSC2900: Introduction to the Music Industry
- MUSC2960: Creating Commercial Music
- MUS-211: Music Appreciation
- MUS-103: University Band 1
- MUS-203: University Band 2

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if Visi music faculty has ever had this level of talent before? After reading these things and understanding what has transpired during recent years, I'm taken aback at the contrast.

[Anonymous]

Let's hope they focus on creating some truly outstanding music and don't get distracted by addressing all of the recent disappointments at once. Slow and steady efforts with a concentration on creating great music that lives up to the high standards of the athletic program is what is needed.

[Anonymous]

Here is a youtube video showing her being interviewed about her life and career:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22elizabeth++turner%22+%22st.+thomas%22

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Visi should immediately re-write the entire web site provisions concerning performing arts. It reflects a pre-COVID view of their program which has not existed for some years.

I agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Visi recruited the female head of a choral and performing arts program at a university to lead its performing arts. The husband of the new director has also been hired and is a highly-qualified, classically-trained accompanist from Switzerland. The new director is already on campus and will be hosting some gatherings of performing-oriented musicians in the immediate future. Apparently, piano and voice lessons will be available. I do not have any other information, but this is good news.

Great. Anyone know who was responsible for Pringle's hiring?

[Anonymous]

Pringle was hired prior to any of the current students were on campus, so some of the alums might know. He was a nice person and a talented dancer, but seemed overwhelmed with the challenge of organizing activities and events. The new person seems to have a more relevant set of skills and experiences that will serve more girls, such as choral performance, directing and musical organizing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pringle was hired prior to any of the current students were on campus, so some of the alums might know. He was a nice person and a talented dancer, but seemed overwhelmed with the challenge of organizing activities and events. The new person seems to have a more relevant set of skills and experiences that will serve more girls, such as choral performance, directing and musical organizing.

Good. I have a 9th grader who is a tried and true theater kid and am glad this change has been made.

[Anonymous]

The new people had a meeting with the girls and announced there will be a large choir. They will have a fall and spring musical, but no play. More announcements to come this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Criticizing a specific production where specific kids spent a lot of time and effort to do their best and build a community and have fun together is actually mean.

I am beginning to believe the Visi rep. The bad one.

I'm a former Visi parent of a performing art student. The last (now gone, I hear) performing arts/dance instructor was absolutely terrible. His productions were a disaster. Trust me, I know as an insider the kids worked like crazy but there was no organization, management, oversight, direction - nothing. And he played favorites and was verbally abusive to some kids.

[Anonymous]

I have met the new people. Their joining the Visi community is an occasion to really celebrate. We need to give them some time, but they present the possibility of raising the performing program to the levels of Visi’s athletic, faith and academic prowess. Let’s just leave behind the circumstances of the recent past and be pleased with our future.