Richard Risi

Majored in Music Performance, Minored in Creative Writing
Hofstra University, Class of 2019
From Locust Valley, NY

Music major with a concentration in Vocal Performance. Pursuing a minor in musical theatre. I am a multi instrumentalist and thespian. Active member of Hofstra Chorale, Hofstra Chamber Choir, Collegium Musicum, Hofstra Opera Theatre, WRHU and Hofstra Start Ups Club.

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Education

Hofstra University
Locust Valley High School
Long Island High School for the Arts

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Richard Risi Graduates from Hofstra University

Richard Risi of Locust Valley, NY graduated from Hofstra University in May 2019, earning a Bachelor of Science in Music.

July, 22 2019 - Verified by Hofstra University

Richard Risi Named to Spring 2019 Dean's List at Hofstra University

Richard Risi of Locust Valley, NY excelled during the Spring 2019 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List.

June, 18 2019 - Verified by Hofstra University

Richard Risi Named to Fall 2018 Dean's List at Hofstra University

Richard Risi of Locust Valley, NY excelled during the Fall 2018 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List

February, 08 2019 - Verified by Hofstra University

Richard Kihm Named to Fall 2017 Dean's List at Hofstra University

Richard Kihm of Locust Valley, NY excelled during the Fall 2017 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List.

February, 02 2018 - Verified by Hofstra University

Hofstra University Welcomes Richard Kihm to the Class of 2019

Hi Richard! Welcome to Hofstra University's Class of 2019. We are so excited that you're part of the Pride, and can't wait to welcome you to campus in the fall for a fantastic first year. Enjoy yo...

June, 19 2015 - Verified by Hofstra University

Achievements Added by Richard

Richard Risi was recognized for earning an academic award

Sabrina Rapp Award for most improved major.

Spring 2018 - Added by Richard

Activities

Hofstra Chamber Choir

Top-40 Voices Choir. Learn and Perform challenging music and take music on tour to churches, schools and other venues along the east coast.

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WRHU, Radio Hofstra University

Audio Engineering and Song Selection. Slots include: Classics (Music) at Hofstra, Jazz Caf, and Alternative Nation.

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Hofstra University Start-Ups

A Member. Developed ideas, learned how to build a business, pitch ideas, come up with products, met with other like-minded people, participated in competitions.

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Opera Theatre

Operatic Tenor. Singing, Acting, and Dancing for Hofstras main Opera Performances and other Partial Roles in the Fall and Spring semesters. Full Roles Performed: -Frick in La Vie Parisienne (Winter 2016) -Filch in The Beggars Opera (Winter 2017) -Autumn in The Fairy Queen (Winter 2018) -Don Curzio in The Marriage of Figaro (Winter 2019)

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Hofstra Collegium Musicum

Singer for Collegium Musicum. Performing historical music and dances, primarily madrigals. Performances on the Globe Theater in the Spring. Recorded some tracks with group.

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Drama Department

Performances: Hair Shadowcast of Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Deaf Education and American Sign Language Club

Partial Member. Learned ASL. Attended some events.

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Work Experience

Cantor at St. John’s of Lattingtown

Cantor (Tenor) for the Saint Johns of Lattingtown Episcopal Church

August 2018 - Present

Cantor at St John’s of Lattingtown

August 2018 - Present

Freelance Composer at Self-Employed

July 2018 - Present

Broadcast Engineer at 88.7FM WRHU

Operate the Sound Board. Prep music for certain programs. (Such as: Alternative Nation, Jazz Cafe, and Classics at Hofstra) Keep log of songs played. Take phone calls for marathons.

May 2016 - Present

Opera Singer at Hofstra University

Vocal Performance Major (Operatic Tenor) at Hofstra University

September 2015 - Present

Summer Arts Academy Counselor at Long Island High School for the Arts

Summer Arts Academy Counselor. Take daily attendance. Office Work (Printer, preparer, etc.). Assist and oversee campers getting class to class and on trips. Teacher Aid. Run a few music classes. Stagehand/Stage Crew.

July 2015 - Present

Summer Camp Counselor at Long Island High School for the Arts: Summer Arts Academy

(Camp runs yearly during the month of July) Served as a leader, role model and supervisor to Middle and High School students. Assisted teachers with daily tasks and attendance. Music Assistant, leading vocal warmups and generating songs for the end of program show. Taught a Songwriting Class. Stage Hand for shows.

July 2015 - Present

Curriculum Vitae

Music Resume

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