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Faculty 2012
 Wolfgang Lockemann
Artistic Director
Work with Words Coach
Poetry Coach
was born and educated in Germany, where he earned his Ph.D. in German Language and Literature magna cum laude. Additionally, he trained as an actor and received an Artist's Diploma in Rhetoric and Recitation. Dr. Lockemann lived for many years in America, where he was Professor of German Language and Literature in several leading universities, including University of Oklahoma and Rice University. He then returned to Germany in order to concentrate on artistic endeavors (LIVE LIED UND LYRIK), and a series of workshops for professionals under the title DIE KRAFT DES SPRECHENS. For decades Dr. Lockemann has given recitations (often in collaboration with singers and instrumentalists) as well as coaching singers and pianists, from students to professionals, in preparation of Lieder recitals. These days he lives and works in Austria, where he teaches workshops, coaches, and gives recitals with singers and instrumentalists. For 25 years Dr. Lockemann was on the faculty of AIMS in Graz, Austria, where he taught his beloved "Poetry of the German Lied" class.
What students say in the Faculty Evaluations:
"Wolfgang is one of the most interesting persons I have ever met. I really truly enjoyed his class and his approach to the text."
"Fantastic! Wolfgang is one of those rare finds - one of the most intelligent and passionate people I have ever known."
"I cannot thank you enough for opening my eyes to the true breadth and depth of Lieder."
 Tracy Brighty
Executive Director
Voice
After studying both Comparative Literature and Vocal Performance (with Yolanda Marculescu) at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Ms. Brighty moved to Miami, where she completed both her Bachelor's of Music and Master's of Music in Vocal Performance at the University of Miami. Her continuing studies have taken her to many leading teachers and coaches in both America and Europe. Having performed both in Europe and America, she currently resides in Austria. Ms. Brighty's students have consistently received awards, and scholarships to some of the leading universities throughout America. Along with her busy teaching schedule and Administrative work for Lied Austria International, Ms. Brighty is Artistic Director for MVW, a summer program focused on the creation of a whole and complete singing artist: Vocal Technique and Mental approach. She is also a Board Member of Where Every Child is a Star, a non-profit organization in Miami committed to making a difference in the lives of young people through music and the arts. She also sits on the Advisory Board of SoBe Music Institute - Miami's Institute of the Arts, which is dedicated to establishing and building a world class degree granting institution on Miami Beach. You can read more about Ms. Brighty at her Austrian website: www.einfach-besser-singen.com.
What students say in the Faculty Evaluations:
"I appreciated Tracy's ability to come at vocal problems in many different directions until a solution was reached. She was patient and was genuinely interested in working with me, asking me questions about what I was experiencing so she could find the best solution. She is so committed to this work and gives a million percent to all of her work. I appreciated her humour and her straight forward comments. Thank you! Thank you! You really made a difference for me this summer!"
"Absolutely excellent voice teacher. She really knows her stuff and has a great attitude in lessons. I loved that she was not afraid to challenge me."
"Tracy is the coolest thing since sliced bread. When you walk into the room for your lessons with her she creates a calm relaxing environment. She's an amazing singer and knows the voice very well. She had everyone singing so well at the end of three weeks. No tricks - only healthy singing."
 Brian Moll
Pianist/Coach
German Diction
Session I
Brian Moll is Chair of the Collaborative Piano Program at the Longy School of Music, where he teaches classes in chamber music, vocal repertory and diction. He is also Music Director of the Opera Program at The Boston Conservatory. He has served as Assistant Conductor for productions by Boston Lyric Opera, Opera North, Boston Midsummer Opera, and he has appeared in the "Strings in the Mountains Festival" in Colorado, and at the New Hampshire Music Festival. Moll is a magna cum laude graduate of Hamilton College. He earned further degrees from the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, Austria and the University of Michigan School of Music, where he studied accompanying, chamber music and opera with Martin Katz. While in Vienna, he earned diplomas with distinction in piano and organ and also taught as a Fulbright teaching assistant. He has given recitals as a pianist and organist in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Bulgaria, and throughout the United States, and has appeared with singers Barbara Kilduff, Barbara Quintiliani, Sheri Greenawald, Jane Struss, Paul Sperry, Kevin Deas, Yeghishe Manucharyan, Kelly Kaduce and many others. He has also traveled extensively to give masterclasses, most recently in Rhode Island, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and further afield in France, Bulgaria and Mexico.
What students say in the Faculty Evaluations:
"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for your patience, for your time, for caring so much for the music, for your attention to details. etc, etc, etc. THANK YOU!"
"A phenomenal pianist with a vast reservoir of musical knowledge."
"Very encouraging and always pushed me to do more."
 Eva Surma
German Language
was born in Graz, where she completed a degree in teaching German as a Foreign Language at the University followed by a certificate in Adult Education. Eva has devoted herself to intercultural activities. She now lives with her family in Leibnitz, where since 1990 she has worked in various institutions dealing primarily with immigrants arriving in Austria, many of whom come asking for asylum. On a daily basis she acts as a mediator: aiding in education, integration, and acceptance. In her work she consistently and continually sees the importance of language. Eva is also the Founder and Manager of a Woman’s Counseling Center in Leibnitz, to which she has committed much time and resources for all women in the county. In all of her multifaceted activities, she uses her incomparable knowledge of Austrian/South Styrian culture together with her understanding of the importance of language as a catalyst. She is very excited to work as a part of our Lied Austria International team during the summers because it gives her yet another opportunity to use language as a tool for understanding between people of different cultures.
What students say in the Faculty Evaluations:
"Eva has a real passion for languages and teaching. She was clear and is a very delightful person."
"What a great person and teacher. Not only did she teach us the basics, but we also learned a lot about Styrian culture. COOL!"
"She is a fabulous teacher; very smart, quick and passionate."
Additional Faculty will be listed as they become available.
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"All of the faculty treated us with the utmost respect and created a professional, enjoyable atmosphere to work."
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"I really enjoyed the nearly seamless instruction we received from the various faculty members. It is seldom that you find such a good chemistry, openness, directness and harmony among faculty members."
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"Your enthusiasm and passion got to me."
– Wolfgang's
Private Student
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