Norma Mayer's Students
Student comments from the San Francisco Classical Voice Website:
"This woman is the most incredible woman I have met! She has a spectacular voice, and is an incredible teacher! Anyone who gets the chance to have her as a mentor is soooo lucky and will learn so much from her."
"This woman is amazingly kind and a wonderful teacher. When I met her I had no confidence in my vocal ability whatsoever. After being her choir student and taking private voice lessons with her, my life completely changed and I went on to become a soprano opera voice major and was eventually invited to sing at Carnegie Hall. She was so nurturing and understanding! This was 15 years ago and I still think back to fond memories of her pushing me to gather the nerve to sing "Pieta' Signore" in front of a theater full of people. I don't even know who that person was anymore, but I know I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for Norma! And to this day I maintain that she has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard!"
"Just stumbled onto this article... I work with Norma for an hour each week and man, I struck gold! I like Josh Groban and Lady Gaga (how's that for eclectic!) and my hour with Norma is absolutely the highlight of each week..."
Colleague Comments:
Norma and I taught together in the music department of Jarvis Christian College. As I recall, her appointment as choir director resulted in great student enthusiasm for the program, which in a small school is best explained as a response to the character of the instructor. Norma was well organized in her studio teaching, the details of choir travel, and the business of serving as faculty member. She programmed frequent vocal recitals and solo presentations which inspired students and added to the cultural activities of our campus.
I have followed Ms. Mayer’s vocal career with interest since her departure from Jarvis. She is an excellent voice teacher who has continually motivated students.
William Smialek, Ph.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Jarvis Christian College
Letter of Commendation for Teaching Excellence from Concordia University:
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