www.mariabanks.com
mariabanks.harp@gmail.com
University of Arizona |
1991–1997 |
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Degree: Bachelor of Music |
1995 |
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Graduate Studies in Harp Performance |
1995–1997 |
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Eastman School of Music |
1990–1991 |
Freelance musician in New York City. Experience includes Broadway musicals, performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, operas, orchestras, chamber groups, recitals, club dates, weddings, etc. |
2002–present |
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Off Broadway show "The Fantasticks" – substitute |
2006–present |
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Kanye West live concerts |
2007 |
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Ritz Carlton teatime harpist – substitute |
2006–2008 |
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Plaza Hotel teatime harpist – substitute |
2002–2008 |
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St. Regis hotel teatime harpist – substitute |
2002–2007 |
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Broadway show "Beauty and the Beast" – substitute |
2002–2004 |
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Guest Entertainer: Raddisson Cruise Lines, Seabourn Cruise Lines, Cunard Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises |
1997–2003 |
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Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia |
2000 |
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Live broadcast for CNBC |
2000 |
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Tour: Okinawa, Japan |
1998 |
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Wagner Ring Cycle Festival, Arizona Opera Company |
1996 |
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Performance: International Jazz and Pop Harpfest |
1995, 1993 |
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Tour: Japan |
1995, 1991 |
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Tour: Puerto Rico |
1997, 1995 |
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West Australia Symphony Orchestra |
1994 |
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Tour: Mexico |
1993 |
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Performance: American Harp Society National Conference |
1992 |
"By Request"–Solo CD recording of original arrangements/compositions |
1998 |
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"The Best Gift"– CD recording |
1997 |
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"Divine Missions" – Documentary for KUAT Television |
1997 |
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"Desert Reflections"– CD recording |
1995 |
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"Desert Reflections"– Music video based on original composition |
1995 |
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Several published and copyrighted arrangements and original compositions |
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