Sandi Russell has a wealth of experience and knowledge in singing and the performing arts. Her
vocal teaching career spans over 20 years and she has over 35 years of experience as a performer. Sandi studied music education and vocal performance at Florida State University. While at Florida State University, Sandi studied voice with professors Barbara Ford, David Wingate, and Timothy Hoekman. She also studied choral conducting and vocal pedagogy under the direction of the world renowned composer and conductor, Dr. Andre Thomas, as well as Dr. Colleen Kirk, Dr. Clayton Krehbiel, and Betty Jane Grimm. Sandi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management (concentration in music) and a Masters Degree in Organizational Management with a specialization in Leadership. Sandi also travels the country as a worship leader, guest soloist and speaker. She is an accomplished singer, songwriter and recording artist. Sandi has an extensive background in musical theater and has performed in such productions as "Purlie", "Carnival", "South Pacific", "My Fair Lady", "Carousel", and "Porgy and Bess". Being a talented vocal and performing artist herself, Sandi believes in developing the talents of aspiring singers and thespians. Sandi has worked as the musical director for Christian Musical Theater a Palm Beach County based performing arts organization, as well as served as the director of Garden's Glee, a children's vocal ensemble which she founded. Sandi is also the co-founder and artistic director for Palm Beach Children's Chorus, a non-profit children's multicultural, community children's chorus comprised of youth ages 8-18 from Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas (www.pbchildrenschorus.org). Under the direction of Mrs. Russell, the chorus has most recently been invited to perform in a world music premiere at New York City's Carnegie Hall in June 2017. In 2004, Sandi Russell debuted her first solo album, entitled “You Are Holy”. She has appeared as a featured soloist on numerous recordings by Christ Fellowship Church. As a recording artist, Sandi has shared the stage with Christian and secular artists such as the late James Cleveland, Vickie Winans, Truth, 4-Him, Michael Neale, Alicia Williamson-Garcia, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers, Anthony Evans, Babbie Mason, Bob Carlisle, Sinbad, Betty Wright and EnVogue. Sandi is a classically trained vocalist (soprano) and has performed in such major venues as the National Cathedral (Washington, D.C.), St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans, LA), and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (West Palm Beach, FL). In addition to owning a video/television production company with her husband, Matthew, Sandi was also the host and co-producer of “Praise Connection TV”, a Christian music television show that appeared locally and nationally on the Christian Television Network. Sandi has an extensive teaching background in the area of vocal music. During the last 6 years Sandi has specialized in vocal audition preparation. She has been very successful with having her students obtain admission into the prestigious Bak MSOA and Dreyfoos High School of the Arts vocal music programs, as well as admission into college/university vocal music programs and television shows such as American Idol. Sandi enjoys bringing the gift of singing into the lives of children and adults and believes that music has the power to change lives. Sandi and her husband, Matthew, are the proud parents of five beautiful children. |