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Rose is a graduate from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where she obtained her degree in Music Education. She is a classically trained singer with a background in opera. Throughout her time in college she sang in the University Treble Choir, University Singers, Chamber Ensemble, and Opera Workshop where she performed in recitals, concerts, and debuted the role of Elenia in the one act opera Firelight by Haley Turner.
Rose has always known that she wanted to be an educator and share her passion for music in her community. Throughout her collegiate career she conducted the Appalachian State University Treble Choir, West Wilkes and Ashe County Middle School Choirs, and Apex High School Choir. In addition to her passion for vocal music, she has also taught beginning to advanced level music theory as a Teachers Assistant, and studied Vocal Pedagogy and Choral Piano Accompaniment.
After graduating college, Rose taught private voice, piano, and guitar lessons at Jolie Musique School of the Arts in Apex, NC. She is excited to spread her love for music to all of her students and help them make beautiful art!
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