Elena Koleva

Instructor

Affiliated Departments

Voice

ekoleva@berklee.edu

617-747-6721

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Courses Taught (4)

Vocal Recording Ensemble

ENVC-480

Vocal Sight-Reading Techniques 1

ILVC-111

Private Instruction - Voice: All Levels

PIVC-XXX

Recital Preparation: Voice - All Levels

RPVC-XXX

Career Highlights

Member of the Fifth Season Quartet
Voice instructor for more than 20 years
Colaborated with artists such as Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Moses, Bruce Gertz, Gene Perla, and Mike Tucker
Performed at venues such as the Berklee Performance Center, Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, Jordan Hall, and the Lilypad
Released two solo albums with the Acoustic Version Trio: Round Midnight (1995) and Invisible Touch (1996). Other recordings include "The Green House" and "Crossing Lines"
In 2014, Koleva released the album Beyond Hope with her Fifth Season Quartet
Private lessons with Dominique Eade, George Garzone, Charlie Banacos, and Jerry Bergonzi

Awards

New England Conservatory Graduate Scholarship

Education

School Name

Quincy College

State or Province

Massachusetts

Degree

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Date Degree Received

2004
School Name

National Musical Academy Professor Pancho Vladigerov Sofia

Country

Bulgaria

Degree

Master of Music (M.M.)

Date Degree Received

1996
School Name

National Musical Academy Professor Pancho Vladigerov Sofia

Country

Bulgaria

Degree

Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Date Degree Received

1994

In Their Own Words

"My main role as a pedagogue is to create a positive and highly productive atmosphere in my classes, which would naturally empower my students to succsessfully achieve their professional and artistic goals."