ACCOMPLISHED MUSIC DIRECTION AND INSTRUCTION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Julie is currently doing music direction in the Upstate area with local theatres, in addition to producing the musical at Greenville High School Academy. Previously, she had been doing musical direction for local theatres in the Raleigh area for 15 years, working with Burning Coal Theatre Company, EbzB Productions, Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy Theatre (Theatre Raleigh), Raleigh Little Theatre, and University Theatre at NCSU. She is teaching theatre in Greenville County Schools, as Director of Theatre at Greenville High School Academy. Additionally, she is available for accompaniment on piano and organ. Her teaching and personnel skills are highlighted in the collaboration of theatre and music as she directs.
MORE ABOUT MUSIC DIRECTION
With EbzB Productions, Julie has toured the past 15 years across the country, telling the tale of the people and music behind the war in “War Bonds: the Songs and Letters of WWII”. She joins Serena Ebhardt and David ZumBrunnen on stage as they act and sing this incredibly moving show. Julie directs a small band for many of the shows, often working with local musicians from the towns they visit. In addition, Julie and Serena perform together in “In One Era and Out The Other”, a history of 20th century America told through a patriotic prism. "ERA" is a fast-paced musical cabaret filled with multi-media images from 1901 – 2001. You can find their tour dates at www.ebzb.org.
INSTRUCTION
Julie provides instruction through coaching and accompaniment (live and recorded materials). She has completed Level III of Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method, a training that concentrates on teaching contemporary and commercial singing (musical theatre, pop, rock, jazz). She is available for coaching, for auditions, and provides accompaniment resources that she records. Please email Julie for more information.
ORGAN AND PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT AND INSTRUCTION
Julie has her Service Playing Certificate from the American Guild of Organists and is a versatile substitute, equally comfortable in liturgical and contemporary churches. She is also a collaborative pianist, accompanying everything from contemporary and musical theatre to opera.
She has had a piano studio of up to 30 students and has been teaching for over 20 years.
Julie has lived in the Raleigh area for over 20 years, during which she has created music in many ways. She taught high school and middle school chorus in Durham County and Wake County Schools, after teaching in Northern Virginia for 4 years. In between stints of teaching, Julie was Co-Director of Worship at Grace Community Church in Raleigh, and while teaching she worked part-time as organist at local churches. Julie has a Masters in Music in Organ from East Carolina University and also received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education from North Carolina Central University. These degrees are in addition to her Bachelors of Science in Music Education from Penn State University and a Certificate in Church Music from Shenandoah University.
Julie currently serves as director of Theatre at Greenville High School Academy in Greenville SC and substitutes at a variety of churches in the region.
In her spare time, she enjoys motorcycling, walking, Hot Yoga and raising cats and turtles.
Julie is an Independent Music Professional, playing piano, organ, directing, teaching, and singing with many companies, theaters, schools, local bands, senior care facilities and for individuals. Her range is shown in the variety of work styles and her capability is shown in the quality of her work.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Julie Florin is a dynamic musical director and excellent musician. Her consistent professionalism walks hand-in-hand with a genuinely generous spirit. As an arranger and accompianist, she integrates metaphor into every musical phrase. Julie’s unique talents enrich our performances with a responsive dialogue between artists and audiences. Her ability to assemble, coach, direct, and blend an orchestra for a theatrical performance has earned our trust and respect since 2002. And while we hesitate to share our most valuable player, we highly recommend her to anyone in search of a musical director, educator, or production team member.
-Serena Ebhardt, Artistic Director, EbzB Productions
CONTACT ME
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It is difficult to share all of the many musical events in which Julie plays. For more information, contact her to find out where she is appearing now. She is in her 15th year of touring with EbzB Productions “War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of WWII” and “In One Era and Out the Other” with dates throughout the year and across the country. Local theatre companies with which she is involved include Market Theatre (Anderson), Clemson Little Theatre, Electric City Playhouse, and The Milltown Players. Julie also is busy as a substitute organist and accompanist in the Upstate region of South Carolina, playing many different churches, denominations, and musical styles.
ACCOMPLISHED MUSIC DIRECTION AND INSTRUCTION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Julie is currently doing music direction in the Upstate area with local theatres, in addition to producing the musical at Greenville High School Academy. Previously, she had been doing musical direction for local theatres in the Raleigh area for 15 years, working with Burning Coal Theatre Company, EbzB Productions, Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy Theatre (Theatre Raleigh), Raleigh Little Theatre, and University Theatre at NCSU. She is teaching theatre in Greenville County Schools, as Director of Theatre at Greenville High School Academy. Additionally, she is available for accompaniment on piano and organ. Her teaching and personnel skills are highlighted in the collaboration of theatre and music as she directs.
MORE ABOUT MUSIC DIRECTION
With EbzB Productions, Julie has toured the past 15 years across the country, telling the tale of the people and music behind the war in “War Bonds: the Songs and Letters of WWII”. She joins Serena Ebhardt and David ZumBrunnen on stage as they act and sing this incredibly moving show. Julie directs a small band for many of the shows, often working with local musicians from the towns they visit. In addition, Julie and Serena perform together in “In One Era and Out The Other”, a history of 20th century America told through a patriotic prism. "ERA" is a fast-paced musical cabaret filled with multi-media images from 1901 – 2001. You can find their tour dates at www.ebzb.org.
Julie has had the pleasure and good fortune to collaborate as music director with many of the best local directors and theatre companies. Contact her concerning performance dates for upcoming productions. Working with such a varied group of companies allows her to musically lead with professional, semi-professional, community theatre, amateur and child actors and actresses. In addition, through these many diverse productions, she works with many professional and amateur musicians. She has also written and arranged music for different productions. For more information about musical direction and availability, please email Julie.
Click here to hear Julie sing "Colossal Nerve: That'll Be The Day" (Acappella).
Julie has had the pleasure and good fortune to collaborate as music director with many of the best local directors and theatre companies. Contact her concerning performance dates for upcoming productions. Working with such a varied group of companies allows her to musically lead with professional, semi-professional, community theatre, amateur and child actors and actresses. In addition, through these many diverse productions, she works with many professional and amateur musicians. She has also written and arranged music for different productions. For more information about musical direction and availability, please email Julie.
Click here to hear Julie sing "Colossal Nerve: That'll Be The Day" (Acappella).