Janellen Farmer

Teacher

Instruments: 

Voice

Music Genres: 

Classical, Jazz, Cabaret, Broadway, American Songbook

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A singer of tremendous versatility Janellen Farmer received her musical training at the world renowned Curtis Institute of Music. Under the tutelage of artist /mentors such as Boris Goldovsky Delia Rigal Mildred Miller Era Tognoli Rodney Nolan Shirley Callaway and most recently Candace Goetz her career has spanned the musical world from grand opera to jazz. She has sung under the batons of such esteemed conductors as Leonard Bernstein Ricardo Muti Raphael Fruhbeck de Burgos and Gian Carlo Menotti. A regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Auditions she has sung operatic roles from Mozart to Verdi and has been heard in concert halls from coast to coast and abroad.

In 1999 Janellen appeared in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. Later that year she made her debut on the cabaret scene at the legendary Cabaret at Odette?s in New Hope Pennsylvania. She has since appeared four more times at Carnegie Hall written and appeared in ten Cabaret shows at Odette's and has collaborated with New Hope favorites Gene Cavanaugh and Jeff McDonnell in a variety of cabaret performances before sold-out houses.She has sung with a number of Philadelphia's esteemed jazz musicians and has performed with them in some of the most prestigious jazz venues such as The Four Seasons and The Ritz Carlton Hotels. Janellen also had the honor of singing in January of 2002 for the 9/11 recovery workers at Fresh Kills representing the people of New Jersey at the behest of their Attorney General.

Janellen has taught voice both privately and on the college level since 1988. She is currently a member of the voice faculty at DeSales University. Her students perform regularly in Philadelphia New York and beyond. She has also taken on the role of Music Director of St. Matthew?s United Methodist Church Valley Forge.Under her leadership St Matthew's is fast becoming an exciting new force for the arts in the Main Line area of Philadelphia sponsoring or hosting a variety of theater and music groups in both rehearsal and performance.

Janellen joyfully shares her life with husband Bill Vogan and their three children Sarah Ian and Ryan.

Education: 

The Curtis Institute of Music Opera

Villanova University English

Temple University Theater

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Vocal Pedagogy with Scott McCoy, and Choral Conducting/Pedagogy with James Jordan

Conductor/participant Oxford University Choral Institute, James Jordan and James Whitbourm directors, Summer 2013

Westminster 2015 Vocal Pedagogy Institute

Testimonials: 

" I have worked with Janellen, her voice students, and I whole heartedly recommend her as a singer and voice teacher. Janellen is a passionate and gifted musician, and gives her students a very good foundation of vocal technique and musicianship." -Elizabeth Manus, Coach and accompanist

I have really enjoyed my experience with Janellen over the years. She is not only a marvelous and amazing voice instructor, but she is a wonderful confidant. Over the years I have learned many valuable things, like breath control, how to handle my voice the correct way and many other things. Janellen is a great teacher and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a great voice teacher with the added benefits of having her as a friend. Jenna Davis, Student

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The Studio of Valley Forge Summer Newsletter

Dear Students, Parents, Friends and Fans, I simply cannot believe how quickly this beautiful season has flown! There is so much going on at The Studio of Valley Forge! Janellen Farmer has continued...

Music News..Fall at St. Matthew's UMC , Valley Forge

Dear Friends, I just wanted to update you in all things musical for the coming Fall at St. Matthew's. Chancel Choir will resume on Sunday, September 8th, rehearsal at 9:30 followed by service at 10:...

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