About For the Voice
About Iris Reyes
Iris brings a wide range of diversity to her studio. The ability to teach and integrate diversity in musical styles is appealing to her students. Iris incorporates vocal training in Classical, contemporary, gospel, folk, Latin, jazz, and pop. Iris has extensive experience performing Spanish folkloric, sacred and secular music.
Teaching Emphasis
Teaching emphasis is placed on vocal health and technique; vocal agility and resonance, expanding vocal range, fine tuning stage presence, performance techniques and musical interpretation. Postural awareness, breathing and relaxation techniques are an integral part of training.
Iris helps students prepare for auditions, juries, recitals, and performances. She teaches a combination of vocal techniques to students with a variety of stylistic musical interests. Authenticity in foreign language diction is important. Iris teaches diction for singing in: English, Spanish, Italian, Latin, French and German.
In the University setting, the focus is to prepare Music Performance Majors and Minors, Music Education as well as Applied Voice Students for the required curriculum in an environment where they can explore and experience their full potential.
For private students, repertoire presented is according to individual interests ranging from Spanish literature and other foreign languages, Classical, music theatre, contemporary, folk, jazz and pop styles. Performance training is provided and applied through the means of Student Recitals and Master Classes, NATS competitions and auditions throughout the year.
Online Teaching
I am currently offering Virtual Lessons via FaceTime or Zoom whichever is most convenient for you.
Why Iris Reyes
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Music
Voice Performance/Pedagogy Emphasis, 1998
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Music
Voice Performance/Pedagogy, 1995
The Reese Institute
Oviedo, Florida
Certification in Massage Therapy, 1985
MTI Business College
Hawthorne, California
Business Administration, 1971
Teaching Experience
Private Voice Studio
Denver, Colorado | 1998 – Present
Colorado Christian University-
Affiliate Voice Faculty
Lakewood, CO | 2008 – 2017
DJ’s Music Box- Voice Instructor
Denver, CO | 1998 – 2008
University of Colorado at Boulder- Applied Voice Instructor
Continuing Education
Boulder, CO | 1996 – 1998
Private Studio
Orlando, FL & Boulder, CO | 1993 – 1998
Faculty Recital – Irina Moreland, piano
Gregory Walker, violin; Mark Stookesberry, guitar
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO | February 2016
Second Annual New Works Concert
Abundant Silence Presentation
Barbara Lepke, harp; Barbara Wollan, soprano
Denver, CO | January 2016
Metropolitan Choral Festival
Soloist for Bach Magnificat
(BWV 243)
Denver, CO | August 2015
Soloist for Special Events
1969 – present
Dorothy, Wizard of Oz, A Biblical Interpretation
Park Hill United Methodist Church | July 2011
CCU Faculty Voice and Piano Recital
Collaborative recital with
Pearl Rutherford, soprano and Cathy Motter, piano
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO | February 2011
Voice & Guitar Concert
Mark Stookesberry, David VanderHamm, Ryan Fiegl
Cameron Church, Denver, CO | October 2008
An Evening of Song: Festival of Musical Diversity
A joint recital to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation with
Melissa Eckhoff, soprano, Kenrick Mervine, piano/organ
Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Denver, CO | May 2006
Voice Recital
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Denver University | Oct. 2003
Guest Soloist, Songs of the Americas Concert
Denver School of the Arts | October 2003
Music Director, Performer and Arranger for ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod Annual Meeting Banquet and Closing Services
Presented Spanish Sacred Program with Latin Ensemble | May 2001
ELCA Music Jubilee
Music Coordinator, Arranger and Performer for Latin Christian Music Presentation
Chicago, IL | July 2000
The 53rd Annual Easter Sunrise Program
Red Rock Amphitheater | April 2000
ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Spanish Presentation
Opening and Closing Services | August 1999
Mozart Requiem
Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver, CO | 1998
Music from Puerto Rico
Thesis II | 1998
Classical Recital
Thesis 1 | 1997
CU Afro-Cuban Ensemble
University of Colorado | 1997
César Concepción Orchestra
Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1997
Greg Carroll Jazz Trio
Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO | 1996
Junior and Senior Recitals
University of Central Florida | 1994, 1995
Bach Magnificat
University of Central Florida | 1992
Sunny Days Variety Band-Lead Vocalist, Conventions/Special Events
Orlando, FL | 1989 – 1995
Flamenco Guitarist, Classical and Spanish Folk
Massachusetts | 1969 – 1971
Soloist for Special Events
1969 – present
Opera & Opera Scenes
Ma Moss, Tenderland
Aaron Copland
Denver, CO | 1998
Cherubino, Le Nozze di Figaro
University of Colorado | 1997
Dorabella, Cossi fan tutti
University of Colorado | 1997
Hansel, Hansel and Gretel
University of Central Florida | 1994
Dalilah, Samson et Dalilah
University of Central Florida | 1993
La Gioconda
University of Central Florida | 1992
Ensembles & Choirs
Soloist in Voices
Park Hill United Methodist Church
Denver, CO | 2008 – 2013
Ave Quartet
Performances in Chicago, Minnesota, England
Colorado Springs, Denver | 1998 – 1999
Soloist/Section Leader in Chancel Choir
Augustana Lutheran Church
Denver, CO | 1998 – 1999
Afro-Cuban Ensemble
Guest Performer
University of Colorado | 1997
University Singer
Soloist/Alto Section Leader
University of Colorado | 1996 – 1997
Ars Nova, Soloist/Alto Section Leader
Boulder, CO | 1995
UCF Choir Soloist/Alto Section Leader/Social Chair
University of Central Florida | 1991 – 1995
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
University of Central Florida | 1991 – 1994
Madrigal Singers
University of Central Florida | 1992 – 1993
Interfaith Choirs
Florida, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico | 1965 – 1995
Vocal Coaching
Afro-Cuban Ensemble
University of Colorado at Boulder | 1997
Variety Bands
Orlando, Florida | 1987 – 1995
Gospel Trio
Massachusetts | 1969 – 1971
Piano Instruction
Iris teaches basic piano skills to voice students.
Teaching application includes sight-reading, ear training, rhythm, music theory, and piano technique.
Private Studio
Denver, CO | 1998 – Present
DJ’s Music Box
Denver, CO | 1998 – 2008
Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Self Employed
Boulder and Denver, CO | 1995 – Present
Teach conversational Spanish.
Assist voice students with Spanish diction and translations.
Latin American Summer Program
Boston, Massachusetts | 1969
Provided curriculum to prepare children of minority families for the scholastic year.
Taught English, mathematics, music, art, and science.
Presented students with multicultural experiences.
Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish
Active Memberships
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Third Place
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Greeley, CO | 1997
First Place
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Orlando, FL | 1995
First Place
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Orlando, FL | 1994
Third Place
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Orlando, FL | 1994