Deborah Sauer-Ferrand
Vocal Coordinator and Music Faculty
Sattler Hall, Room
559-453-2098
dsferran@fresno.edu
559-453-5558
What programs do you teach in?
I am the vocal Coordinator and primary voice instructor at FPU. I teach the voice-related subjects such as Vocal Pedagogy, Lyric Diction, and Class Voice, as well as Introduction to American Popular Music. Additionally, I am the general director for our opera/musical theatre program known as Vocal Performance Workshop (VPW).
Education
D.M.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (in progress)
M.A., music: voice performance, California State University, Fresno
B.Music, music, Queens College - magna cum laude
Honors and Awards
- Awards and full scholarships from all of the colleges and universities attended
- Teaching fellowship from the University of Illinois
Professional and Service Experience
I have sung across the United States and in Canada and Europe in concert, oratorio, recital, opera, musical theatre and jazz. I have taught voice privately since 1979 and at the collegiate level since 1991. I have successfully taught students ranging from beginners of eight years old through those completing graduate degrees.
Other Information
I have been singing publicly since the age of two years and have studied music formally since the age of eight.
I am married to Rev. Wink Farrand. We have a son, John, and two dogs--one of who despises singing in any form, any style, by anyone in person, or on recording or television.
Programs
Contact Us
559-453-2000
Contact us online or in the office: Mon to Thurs - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.