Projects

CURRENT PROJECTS

JAZZ, BLUES, CLASSIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Musical performances tailored to fit your special event.

PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTION

A professionally performing musician with a degree in jazz studies, my areas of specialty are vocal technique and jazz improvisation. As a former Valley High School student I am very familiar with the Iowa musical programs, ensembles and competitions. I have been a member of the Vocalese jazz ensemble, Valley Singers, A Cappella Choir, the Iowa All-State Choir, All-State Jazz Choir and Iowa Ambassadors of Music. I studied classical voice at Drake University for four years and performed regularly in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competitions. Let me help your student with their vocal technique, ensemble and audition pieces. 

PAST PROJECTS

THE CHARLSON TRIO

“New York good” acoustic bassist Steve Charlson, saxophonist Julius Brooks, and guest artists.  The Charlson Trio can be seen regularly on Friday nights at Chuck’s Italian-American Restaurant in Des Moines.

THE HOT CLUB OF DES MOINES

An eclectic and entertaining musical experience!  Dwight Deason leads this band featuring the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt.

TEACHING ARTIST AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Classical, jazz and pop style vocal instructor from 2010-2011.

THE HANNAH BRETZ TRIO

The Hannah Bretz Trio performs a cool mix of traditional Latin Jazz with a modern twist.

• Hannah Bretz – vocals and auxillary percussion
• Nick Leo – keyboards, vocals and auxillary percussion
• Daniel Mastrofski – guitar and vocals

THE NEW DEAL

The New Deal is a two-time Downbeat Magazine award winning vocal jazz ensemble in Chicago.  The New Deal has performed with Darmon Meader of the accplaimed New York Voices and participated regularly at the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival.