Elizabeth Turner

Hometown: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
 

Education:

Bachelor of Music B.M. (Vocal Performance) Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Master of Music M.M. (Contemporary Performance & Music Production) Berklee College of Music, Valencia, Spain

Doctorate of Education Ed.D. in Leadership & Innovation from St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida

A Soprano vocalist trained in classical, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary styles, Elizabeth's warm voice, playful attitude, and vibrant inner beauty come alive on the stage, on screen, and in the studio—an accomplished SAG­-AFTRA performer who has captivated audiences across the globe. Growing up, Elizabeth was accustomed to performing summerstock in her own backyard of New England and for having life-changing opportunities performing sacred music at Carnegie Hall, the Vatican, Notre Dame Cathedral, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Today, she is an accomplished, self-motivated, and energetic performing arts leader dedicated to fostering community through culturally engaging, educational performances. A pioneer for team-oriented collaboration, she successfully connects artists and audiences through innovative and diverse programming, specifically in Catholic education in urban environments.

New to Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School as the Director of Performing Arts in 2024, Elizabeth comes from Miami, FL, where she previously served as the Director of Vocal Arts at St. Thomas University. Recent directing credits include Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors, Fame, and choral conducting of the National Anthem for the Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins. Favorite past performances include Disney Live! (Italian tour), Norwegian Cruise Lines/Nickelodeon at Sea (Italy and Spain), Carnival Cruise Lines (Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and the Caribbean), Ogunquit Playhouse (ME), RWS and Associates (NY), Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Texas Family Musicals, Amore Opera (NY), NY Lyric Opera, Opera Viva (Italy), and Regina Opera (NY). New York Directing and Musical Director credits with the Queens Theatre, Brooklyn Arts Council, 92 Y, Long Lake Camp for the Arts, TADA! Youth Theatre, Mainstages, and Inside Broadway.

Elizabeth resides now in Arlington, VA, with her Swiss husband, pianist Andreas Häberlin, and cat, Midnight. They enjoy traveling, performing, composing, and providing liturgical music for Masses in their spare time.

I love teaching private lessons! I specialize in voice from beginner to advance in classical, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary music. I like to start each private lesson off with warm-ups and theory and then continue working through the lesson on repertoire that is appropriate for the student. I am especially good with sight-reading as well as preparing students for high school performing arts programs, summer camps, summerstock, and college auditions. I try to be positive in my teaching, but also constructive; to really help students become the best musicians they can be. (Whether students are pursuing music and theater professionally or as a hobby.) I want to provide my students with quality music lessons, just as I received quality music lessons growing up! I have 16 years of experience teaching online and in private, parochial, charter, and public school settings primarily in urban environments and underserved communities