- Barbara Staropoli
Barbara Staropoli, SSJ is a Sister of Saint Joseph of
Rochester, New York , an author and a well-respected singer and teacher of voice.Life
After earning undergraduate degrees at Nazareth College, she continued her studies at the
Eastman School of Music , eventually receiving a Doctorate of Music Arts (D.M.A.) in Voice after studying with world-renownedsoprano Jan DeGaetani .Publications
In late 2000, Staropoli published a collection of Canzonettas by Italian composer Julia Caccini, published by Hildegard Press in
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania , a publisher specializing in the study of female composers and musicians.Current Happenings
Staropoli is currently the congregational vice-president of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester, a member of the Board of Trustees of Nazareth College. She plays host to the annual Barbara Staropoli Singing Compotition held in Rochester and is a member of the
National Association of Schools of Music .External links
* [http://www.ssjrochester.org Sisters of Saint Joseph, Rochester, NY]
* [http://www.naz.edu/trustees/boardoftrustees/boardmembership.html Nazareth College Board of Trustees]
* [http://www.naz.edu/dept/music/degree/voice.html#Competition Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition]
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