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John Hacker: jhackervoicestudio@gmail.com
John Hacker, a graduate of the University of Illinois, is an Adjunct Professor of Voice at Trinity International University; maintains a private voice studio in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago; works as the artistic/musical director for Schaumburg on Stage, a musical theater production company for young performers; and serves in his church’s music ministry. His singing has brought him to the stages of Bowen Park Opera, Dupage Opera Theater, Light Opera Works and Drury Lane Oakbrook. Chorus engagements have included performances with both Chicago Opera Theater and Chicago’s Lyric Opera. He has directed choirs at Barrington and Crystal Lake Central High Schools. His teaching philosophy: everyone can sing and improve themselves as a singer musician while enjoying both the process and the product.
John Hacker, a graduate of the University of Illinois, is an Adjunct Professor of Voice at Trinity International University; maintains a private voice studio in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago; works as the artistic/musical director for Schaumburg on Stage, a musical theater production company for young performers; and serves in his church’s music ministry. His singing has brought him to the stages of Bowen Park Opera, Dupage Opera Theater, Light Opera Works and Drury Lane Oakbrook. Chorus engagements have included performances with both Chicago Opera Theater and Chicago’s Lyric Opera. He has directed choirs at Barrington and Crystal Lake Central High Schools. His teaching philosophy: everyone can sing and improve themselves as a singer musician while enjoying both the process and the product.
Kristyn Karasch: kristynkubera@gmail.com
An alum of Fremd High School, soprano Kristyn earned a Bachelor of Music with Honors in Vocal Performance from the Chicago College for the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and a Master of Music with Honors in Vocal Performance from Boston University. Kristyn has performed nationally and internationally; acting and singing opera, musical theatre, and jazz. Recent favorite roles include: Musetta from La Boheme, Papagena from Die Zauberflöte, and Blanche from Dialogues des Carmélites. Additionally, she has a vast amount of ensemble singing experience, including engagements with the Chicago Cultural Arts Center, the Auditorium Theatre of Chicago, and the Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy. Working with students for over 12 years, Kristyn provides private lessons and coaching, as well as large group workshops and master classes. A practitioner of the Alexander Technique, her lessons focus on proper vocal health, breathing and expressive singing. Kristyn’s philosophy is that with correct technique, any student can sing any style of music. Her students have enjoyed success, landing major roles in many productions and receiving admission and scholarships to prestigious colleges and conservatories across the country. Whether beginning or advanced, students will gain a better tone quality, complete control of the voice, bigger range, more flexibility, and confidence.
An alum of Fremd High School, soprano Kristyn earned a Bachelor of Music with Honors in Vocal Performance from the Chicago College for the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and a Master of Music with Honors in Vocal Performance from Boston University. Kristyn has performed nationally and internationally; acting and singing opera, musical theatre, and jazz. Recent favorite roles include: Musetta from La Boheme, Papagena from Die Zauberflöte, and Blanche from Dialogues des Carmélites. Additionally, she has a vast amount of ensemble singing experience, including engagements with the Chicago Cultural Arts Center, the Auditorium Theatre of Chicago, and the Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy. Working with students for over 12 years, Kristyn provides private lessons and coaching, as well as large group workshops and master classes. A practitioner of the Alexander Technique, her lessons focus on proper vocal health, breathing and expressive singing. Kristyn’s philosophy is that with correct technique, any student can sing any style of music. Her students have enjoyed success, landing major roles in many productions and receiving admission and scholarships to prestigious colleges and conservatories across the country. Whether beginning or advanced, students will gain a better tone quality, complete control of the voice, bigger range, more flexibility, and confidence.