The Bellaire Music Academy
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About the Bellaire Music Academy
The Bellaire Music Academy provides a unique curriculum for students to gain the upper edge in their vocal endeavors. Our teachers create a personalized system for their students so that each may grow at their highest potential. In private lessons at the Academy, students will learn the fundamentals of music theory, the basics of sight-singing, and gain a strong foundation in vocal technique.
Our goal is for students to leave their time at the Academy with a well-rounded knowledge of both the elements of music and vocal technique.
About Julie Thornton
Julie Thornton is Texas born-and-raised. She grew up in Clear Lake, and left for sunny California to obtain a bachelor's degree with honors from Pepperdine University in Applied Music. She returned to Texas and taught private lessons for a year before attending the University of Houston, where she would complete a dual master's degree in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. She performs regularly with the Catholic Church of St. Bartholomew, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, and is a member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus.
She recently performed as the featured soprano soloist in the U.S. Premiere of Every Purpose Under the Heaven by film composer Howard Goodall with the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. The premiere will be released as a commercial recording on Blu Ray later this year. For more information, you can also visit Julie's personal website at juliecathrynsoprano.com