Teaching Philosophy: "In my teaching, I foster a safe and comfortable space for learning and sharing my love of music. By building a technical foundation and strategically choosing repertoire, I help my students progress from their current level to feel confident in pursuing their musical goals, whether that is preparing for an audition or competition, pursuing a music degree, or simply enjoying singing. I believe sharing is an essential part of the music experience, and I help students build confidence with thorough preparation for every part of the performing experience."
Biography: Bonnie Pomfret, soprano, has performed music from the 12th to the 21st centuries in seven languages in the United States, Europe, and Asia. A prolific recitalist, Bonnie also has performed in oratorio, opera, and chamber music; she loves to take on new repertoire and other challenges and brings that enthusiasm to her teaching. Her 2005 solo compact disc, De toda la eternidad; Songs by American Women, including a song cycle composed for her by Libby Larsen, was released to critical acclaim.
Bonnie has been teaching voice and piano since 1975. After her undergraduate degree with a double major in piano and voice, Bonnie decided to pursue advanced degrees in voice. Her music credentials include a doctorate (DM) from Indiana University, a master's (MM) from Boston Conservatory, and a bachelor’s (SMP) from the Musikhochschule Freiburg, Germany. She has continued to play piano, accompanying singers in lessons, masterclasses, and recitals, and teaching piano privately.
Bonnie is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and has guided singers successfully in the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) program through level 9. With experience in vocal health/rehabilitation and a dedication to providing young singers with techniques that will last a lifetime, she is certified as a McClosky Voice Technician and Master Teacher (CMVT-MT). Her former students sing in opera, and symphony choruses, and perform Broadway shows, including the national tours of Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, and The Sound of Music.
Bonnie began teaching in 1975 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in August 2023 where she teaches voice and piano.
Biography: Bonnie Pomfret, soprano, has performed music from the 12th to the 21st centuries in seven languages in the United States, Europe, and Asia. A prolific recitalist, Bonnie also has performed in oratorio, opera, and chamber music; she loves to take on new repertoire and other challenges and brings that enthusiasm to her teaching. Her 2005 solo compact disc, De toda la eternidad; Songs by American Women, including a song cycle composed for her by Libby Larsen, was released to critical acclaim.
Bonnie has been teaching voice and piano since 1975. After her undergraduate degree with a double major in piano and voice, Bonnie decided to pursue advanced degrees in voice. Her music credentials include a doctorate (DM) from Indiana University, a master's (MM) from Boston Conservatory, and a bachelor’s (SMP) from the Musikhochschule Freiburg, Germany. She has continued to play piano, accompanying singers in lessons, masterclasses, and recitals, and teaching piano privately.
Bonnie is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and has guided singers successfully in the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) program through level 9. With experience in vocal health/rehabilitation and a dedication to providing young singers with techniques that will last a lifetime, she is certified as a McClosky Voice Technician and Master Teacher (CMVT-MT). Her former students sing in opera, and symphony choruses, and perform Broadway shows, including the national tours of Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, and The Sound of Music.
Bonnie began teaching in 1975 and joined Note-worthy Experiences in August 2023 where she teaches voice and piano.