Jennifer Shide

Professional Voice Instructor

Professional contract for the Broadway musical “Billy Elliot”
Contracts with management and talent agencies in New York City and Los Angeles
The Star Spangled Banner” – (soloists for Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Iowa Cubs, Iowa Stars & Iowa Chops)
Performed solo in recital at Carnegie Hall in the Weill Recital Hall in New York City

Honorable Mention for singing during the International Modeling Talent Association (IMTA) Competition in New York City
Accepted into college music & theater programs, receiving scholarships
Superior & excellent ratings at Iowa State Solo Contest
Placement in Iowa All-State & OPUS choirs
OPUS soloist
Contestants of the Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Competition
Membership in top vocal & show choirs at area schools
Successful auditions for school solos
Title of Iowa Idol
T.V. & Radio commercials
Performed lead roles in High School musicals, Des Moines Playhouse and Urbandale Community Theatre

JENNIFER’S EDUCATION:
Master of Music from Drake University
Bachelor of Music from Drake University
Associate of Arts from North Iowa Area Community College

JENNIFER’S MEMBERSHIPS:
ACDA, Member of American Choral Directors Association (ICDA)
Member of Iowa Choral Directors Association (ICDA)
NATS, Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing

JENNIFER’S AWARDS:
“Des Moines Finest Citizen
“Leading the Way”