Karen Nevins, M.A. in Performance
"Always seeking choral excellence!"

Teaching Experience

Elected 2008 M.S.V.M.A. State Honors Choir Director

2007 MSVMA (Region A) SATB Regional Honors Choir - Dec 8, 2007

2008 MSVMA SSAA State Honors Choir Director - DeVos Auditorium, Grand Rapids - Jan 26, 2008

Public School Instruction

Lincoln Consolidated Schools - 1995-present

  • Lincoln High School - 1995-present
  • Model Elementary School - 1995-1997

Grass Lake Schools - 1993-1995

  • Grass Lake High School Choir - Grades 9-12
  • Grass Lake Middle School Choir - Grades 7-8
  • George Long Elementary - K-6 General Music

Collegiate Vocal Solo Instruction

Adrian College Adjunct Instructor

  • Applied Voice - Winter, 2000 thru Spring, 2006
  • Secondary Music Methods - Fall, 2001

Private Vocal Solo Instruction

Private Vocal Studio - 1984-present

School and Studio Voice Students flourished to succeed in preparing church performances, musical theatre auditions and for Superior Ratings in the following school festivals:

  • MSVMA District and State S& E Festivals
  • MSVMA Regional Honors Choirs: 1987-2008
  • MSVMA State Honors Choirs: 1987-2008
  • MSVMA All-State Honors Choirs: 1999-2002
  • MENC National Honors Choir 1997

High School On-site Voice - 1996-present
  • Lincoln High School - 1995-present
  • Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - Summer, 2001
  • Grass Lake High School - 1993-1995
  • Monroe Music Conservatory - 1993-1994
  • Monroe High School - 1993-1994
  • Dundee High School -1992-1993
  • Clinton High School - 1991-1992
  • Lenawee Christian High School - 1991-1994

Other Instruction

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - Summer, 2001

  • Conducted Sectional Rehearsals
  • Solo Voice Lessons

Conducting Experience

Community Choir

Carillon Women's Chorale was founded and directed by Karen Nevins in 2001 and continue to perform today. Carillon's goal is to perform excellent treble literature of all historic styles and periods, while seeking excellence in the performance. Carillon is an adult auditioned choir comprised of musically literate women of all ages and professions who are seeking to improve vocal technique and choral skills. Auditions are arranged through the director (karen@karennevins.com) Aug/Sept and Dec/Jan. The audition process seeks women with enthusiasm and commitment for the choral art, healthy vocal technique and the ability to read music notation. Child care can be made available during rehearsals for a reasonable fee.

Church Choir

Tecumseh Baptist Church - Fall, 1993 - Spring, 1996
Conducted weekly services and coordinated special holiday programs.