
Full Musical Resume and CV
Della's performance experience includes high level classical/choral performances, solo acts & jazz trios, church section leader and cantor work, as well as other musical work including studio and live background vocals and private parties.
Education
Cleveland High School (Class of 2019)
Portland State University (Class of 2025)
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Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance: Jazz
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Member of PSU Chamber Choir Council (2021-2025)
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Choir Co-President (2024-2025)
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Private Teachers
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Cheryl Alex: 2019 (Jazz)
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Christine Meadows: 2019 (Classical)
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Hannah Penn: 2020-2021 (Classical)
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Harry Baechtel: 2023-2024 (Classical)
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Sherry Alves: 2020-2025 (Jazz)
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Kelley Nassief: 2024 (Classical & Musical Theater)
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George Colligan: 2024-Present (Jazz: Vocals and Piano)
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Kerry Pollitzer: 2024 (Piano)
Local Venues
Corkscrew Wine Bar, Radio Room, Keys Lounge, Mendelssohn’s, Caffé Umbria, Farina Bakery, Eastside Jewish Commons, The Waypost, The 1905, TOC (The Old Church) Concert Hall
Member of award-winning Portland State Chamber Choir (2020-2025)
International Choral Festival of Preveza, Greece (July 2021)
ICF’s World Choral Exposition in Lisbon, Portugal (September 2022)
Seghizzi Choral Competition of Gorizia, Italy (July 2023)
Album Recording at Skywalker Sound in California (May 2024)
Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand (June/July 2025)
President of Portland State Chamber Choir 2024-2025
Various
Pink Martini at the Hollywood Bowl (September 2022)
Lang Lang Does Disney, Hollywood Bowl with Jahja Ling (September 2022)
Blazer’s Game National Anthem at the Moda Center (2022, 2023, 2024)
Pink Martini New Year’s Eve at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (NYE 2022)
Thomas Lauderdale Meets the Pilgrims at the Crystal Ballroom (May 2023)
“A Joyful Noise” Storm Large vocalist on album (November 2024)
The Orchestra Rocks! with the Oregon Symphony (May 2025)
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Solo Debut with Oregon Symphony
Performances with Oregon Symphony
Game On! (February 2020)
Mahler’s 2nd Symphony (October 2021)
Handel’s Messiah (December 2021)
Carmina Burana (February 2023)
China Forbes: Still 50! (May 2023)
Handel’s Messiah (December 2023)
Kristen Chenoweth with the Oregon Symphony (December 2023)
Beethoven’s 9th (December 2023)
Gershwin’s 125th Birthday (February 2024)
Mozart’s Requiem (April 2024)
Koyaanisqatsi, Oregon Symphony & Philip Glass Ensemble (Nov 2024)
Church Experience (Portland Metro Area): 2022-Present
Section Leader Substitute & Jazz Services:
First Congregational United Church of Christ
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Director: Grant Edwards (Choral) and Laurent Nickel (Jazz Ministry)
Section Leader Substitute: First United Methodist Church
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Director: Allison Cottrell
Alto Section Leader: Valley Community Presbyterian
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Directors: Thomas Rheingans & Kimi Gubler-Davies
Choral Scholar: St. James Lutheran Church
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Director: Colin Stave (Choral) Mike Horsfall (Jazz Ministry)
Member of Portland State Vocal Collective (2022-2025): Jazz & Pop Ensemble
Special Skills/Awards & Accolades
Outstanding Choral Student Award (Cleveland HS)
PSU School of Music & Theater Scholarship Recipient (2022, 2023, 2024)
Voce D’amore Scholarship (2021-2022)
Portland State University Commencement Performer:
National Anthem & Alma Mater (June 2025)
Familiarity with singing in a variety of languages, from standard vocal/choral Latin languages to more difficult ones (Russian, Tamil, Mandarin, Tagalog.) Proficient in vocal improvisation & scat singing. Capable of singing in a variety of styles ranging from solo jazz/pop vocals to choral and solo classical music.
Theatrical Experience
Experienced in acting, stage-fighting certified, and with devising. Knowledge of lighting and sound design, as well as with running technical aspects of production. Stage management experience.
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