We have countless alumni who are making music in their lives, their churches, and their homes. These alumni are using music as a career or are in school to pursue music as a career.
Amy Bakalar
Northwestern University
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Northwestern University
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Amy Tiemens
Taylor University
Music Educator, Baltimore Maryland
Taylor University
Music Educator, Baltimore Maryland
Rachel Bliss Hoffman
Berklee College of Music
Music Educator, Nashville Tennessee
Michelle Bluett Mishlove
Grace College
Music Educator, Lowell, IN
David Arroyo
Valparaiso University
Music Educator, St. John, IN
Kendra DeVries
Chatham Valparaiso University
Music Educator, Algonquin, IL
Sarah Kreischer Vought
Butler University
Music Educator
Karen Darnaby
Marian College
Musical Theatre
Kristin Gornstein
Butler University
University of Colorado
vocal performance
Korey Coffer
Vandercook College of Music
Music Educator, Round Lake, IL
Amber Hahn
Berklee College of Music
Mssionary
Candice Benjamin
Valparaiso University
Music Educator
Katy Meyer
University of Indianapolis
Vocal Performance
Christoher Filipowicz
DePaul University
Vocal Performance
Leah VanderMolen
DePauw University
Piano Performance
Kim Goetz
St. Mary of the Woods
Music Therapist, Chicago, IL
Jonathan Plant
Valparaiso University
Music Education
Annie Huhn
DePauw University
Piano Performance
Tara Barker
Ball State University
Music Education
Katie Nuss
University of Notre Dame
Musical Theatre
Sean Newmiller
Lake Michigan College
Music Education
Julie Dailey
Butler University
Music Business
Danielle Spellman
University of Notre Dame
Music Performance
Sarajane Morse Mullins
Interlochen Academy of Performing Arts
Musical Theatre Performance
Boston University
Marissa Gonzales
Western Michigan University
Vocal Performance
Ashton DeVries
Elmhurst College
Music Business/Performance
Kendel White
Belmont University
Music Business
Melanie Dorn
Calvin College
Music Education
David Plant
Indiana University
Music Performance
Jacquelyn Boskamp
University of Indianapolis
Music Education
Sarah Gorecki
Columbia College
Vocal Performance
Josh Baiel
Harvard University
Men’s Glee Club
Actress
New York City, NY
"I would not be in New York City if it were not for Becky Osborn and the Music of Oz studio. I started acting in Community Theatre at a young age but never trained vocally until someone recommended Music of Oz. At a lost time in my life, Becky recommended auditioning for The American Musical Dramatic Arts School in NYC. I auditioned and was accepted! I made the move, graduated, and started auditioning. I began my professional career in the tour of Beauty and the Beast in the fall of 2002. I have also appeared on the ABC soap opera, “All My Children.” Anyone seeking a successful career in any musical area should try Music of Oz studio!"
Music Education Coordinator
Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
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"My lessons with Becky Osborn ended before the Music of Oz Studio began, but her instruction in piano and voice prepared me for the discipline I would need in college. I also discovered that studying music could mean something different from teaching music in a classroom. The Studio’s concept of a 'total music experience'-much like Wagner’s 'total art work'-is such an applicable form of music study. I have learned that a total music experience can mean singing the Beethoven Choral Fantasy, writing a thesis on song settings of Schubert, listening to recordings of Schnabel and Rubinstein, or practicing the fortepiano. I have take the eclectic approach to music making and now work as Education Coordinator for the Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis, a classical music broadcasting organization. My weekly radio series, 'Art for Little Ears,' introduces young people to classical music. I also obtain funding and coordinate the Society’s Music Academy, an after-school music program for disadvantaged children.
Without guidance early in my career from professional musicians like Becky Osborn and the Music of Oz Studio personnel, I wouldn’t feel confident about my abilities to teach young people about the importance of disciplined music study."
Music Therapist
Deaconess Cross Pointe
Evansville, IN
"While I did not get the whole 'studio experience,' being under the instruction of Becky Osborn before the formation of Music of Oz, I took piano and vocal lessons for several years. Becky prepared me for ISSMA and All-State contests, and more importantly, for college auditions. Yet Becky's biggest contribution to by life was introducing Music Therapy to me, which I chose as my career. Becky's direction and tutelage gave me the confidence to believe that I had the talent to utilize music in my career and also the discipline to survive the challenges of being a music major. I strongly believe that I would not be at my fulfilling, much-loved and envied job of being a music therapist if Becky had not introduced the idea to ma 7 years ago. That is the kind of individual service that each student can expect to receive at Music of Oz."
Vocal Instructor
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
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Jori is a former Oz student and teacher with a music performance undergraduate degree from Butler University, Master’s in vocal performance from New Mexico State University, and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Champaign. She has also taught at Grace College and Valparaiso University. In 2002 this mezzo soprano made her Carnegie Hall debut performing Mozart’s coronation mass and Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater.”
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