Patrick Philip Becker, tenor, completed his undergraduate studies in voice performance and completed courses in music teacher certification at Mercyhurst College. In addition, he did some coursework in graduate studies in music at West Virginia University, as well as in French. This past year, he made his debut as a producer/director in “Deception and disguises” by Mischievous Opera. As a professional singer, he has performed with the D’Angelo Opera Theatre and the Outreach Program, Erie Opera Theatre, and Undercroft Opera. He has been a core member and performed solos in concerts with the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. Also, he portrayed the character of Buddy in The Cardigans with The Theatre Factory in Trafford, PA, as well as being a soloist in their benefit concert for the past two years. For the last two summers, he was accepted to study in prestiguous opera training programs in Austria, Italy, Germany, and France. He has been a participant in masterclasses with world class artists, including Mark Rucker, John Moriarty, and Lester Lynch. Also, he has performed under the baton of conductors Thomas Wesley Douglas, Milutin Lazich, Bruce Morton Wright, Hugh Keelan, and Frank Collura. As a pianist, he has studied with notable teachers Lorraine Min, Ramasoon Sitalayan, and Jeffrey Myers.
Act 33/34 Clearance Teacher
*Act 33/34 Clearance Teacher* This means that the teacher has received Act 33/34 Clearances from the State of Pennsylvania. Act 33/34 Clearances are designed to ensure that people who work with children have a record clear of child abuse and crime. All schools in Pennsylvania require that teachers and school staff have Act 33/34 Clearances. In June of 2005, Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers implemented a policy that all new teachers are required to have Act 33/34 Clearances.
