Barbara Staropoli

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Barbara Staropoli, SSJ is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Rochester, New York, an author and a well-respected singer and teacher of voice.

Contents 1 Life 2 Publications 3 Current Happenings 4 External Links

[edit] Life

After earning undergraduate degrees at Nazareth College, Rochester, 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-renowned soprano Jan DeGaetani.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] External Links

Sisters of Saint Joseph, Rochester, NY http://www.ssjrochester.org/

Nazareth College Board of Trustees http://www.naz.edu/trustees/boardoftrustees/boardmembership.html

Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition http://www.naz.edu/dept/music/degree/voice.html#Competition