Jill Samycia
www.jillsamycia.com
780-918-9973
EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCES
2006 - Sang at the Taste of Edmonton (4 nights)
- Sang at the Capital Ex Festival in Edmonton (6 nights)
- Presently teaching private piano & singing lessons
- Presently writing and recording sophomore album
- Numerous gigs at the Derek Golf and Country Club (private functions)
- Nightly gig at Sorrentino’s Restaurant (hired for private parties as well)
- Wrote my own variety show, and had my first sold-out
performance on April 13/06
2005 - Teaching private piano & singing lessons
- Toured with The Pixels (Funk Band)
- Sang for the St. Michael's Seniors Home Christmas Party
- Sang for the Sorrell Financial Christmas Party, at Sorrentino's Downtown
2004 - Sang full-time at the Hatsushima Club Hotel in Shizouka-ken,
Japan
- Sang the Canadian and American National Anthems at an Edmonton Oilers
hockey game, Eskimos football game, and an Aviators soccer game
- Organized and performed in Grant MacEwan College’s promotional video
- Performed at the Banff Music Festival
- Started full time private teaching lessons, for both singing and piano (28
students)
- Private Christmas gigs for businesses (Calgary & Edmonton)
- Gig at the Melting Pot (Whyte Avenue, Edmonton)
- Sang for the United Way Opening and Closing ceremonies
- Lead Singer of the Rick Garn Showcase Band, Grant MacEwan
- Completed first demo (all originals)
2003 - Performed at the Banff Music Festival
- Lead Singer of the Charlie Austin Showcase Band, Grant MacEwan
2002 - The Merry Wives of Windsor, Character: Simple, Directed by: David Horak,
Grant MacEwan
- Peter Pan, Character: Pirate Mullins, Directed by: Tim Ryan, Grant MacEwan
2001 - The Cider House Rules, Character: Mrs. Grogan, Directed by: Tim Ryan,
Grant MacEwan
- Drood, Character: Flo, Directed by: Ken Brown, Grant MacEwan
- Sweeney Todd, Character: The Beggar Woman, Directed by: Tim Ryan,
Grant MacEwan
- The Cherry Orchard, Character: Charlotte, Directed by: Tim Ryan,
Grant MacEwan
- Grease, Character: Sandy, Directed by: Caroline Hoppins
EDUCATION
2005-2006
2002-2004
Private voice over lessons with Debbie Munro (Chanti Productions)
Graduated with Distinction with a major in Vocal Performance from
Grant MacEwan College
-received the Barbershop Harmony Society Award for displaying talent
and drive
2002-2004 Private Vocal Instruction with Janet Nichol
2000-2002 Graduated with Distinction with a major in Theatre Arts from Grant
MacEwan College
2000-2002 Private Vocal Instruction with Sheryl Woolgar
1989-2000 Private Vocal Instruction with Deanna Clee
1987-2000 Private Piano Instruction with Loretta Dueck (Grade 10 RCM)
OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS
- strong lead vocals, specializing in pop, rock, blues, and jazz
- also versatile in styles including musical theatre, country, swing, and Latin
- studio session singer skills: proficient back-up harmony skills; sight reading skills
- composing and song writing (music and lyrics)
- advanced piano skills
- basic percussion and guitar skills
- vocal arranging; brass and woodwinds arranging skills
- strong business skills and organizational skills
- dance (tap, ballet, jazz, modern)
- experience in voice over work