About Mariah

My Musical Journey and Experience

I believe that music lives within everyone; it just needs to be nurtured and cultivated. My passion for music began at a young age, singing and performing with my family. As I grew, I eagerly explored every aspect of music, learning to play the piano, flute, and French horn. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep love for teaching voice and piano lessons, where I strive to inspire the same passion for music in my students. Below are some highlights from my musical journey:

• Piano and Voice Teacher (2015 - Present):

  • Bachelor's of Music Education from Weber State University Spring 2026

  • Member of IVTOM

  • Private voice lessons with Aimee Geddes, Shantel Bingham, Carrie DeCoursey, Evalin Harris, Judy Morgan

  • Music director and coach for various church and school productions, including Clearfield High School Musicals and Peter and the Starcatcher at the Heritage Theater

  • Guided several students to leading roles in their school productions

• Syracuse City Arts Council (2010 - Present):

  • Board member for 3 years

  • Music Directed Annie and orchestra/choir collaborations

  • Performed  in The Music Man, Into the Woods, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Freaky Friday

  • Singer for Syracuse City Orchestra and Syracuse City Jazz Band

  • Percussionist for musicals The Little Mermaid, and The Wizard of Oz 

• Weber State University (2002 - 2003,  2024 - 2026):

  • Bachelor's of Music Education 2026

  • Participated in A Capella and Chamber Choirs, performed in Study Abroad trip to Spain

  • Previously a Vocal Pedagogy major with private lessons from Evelyn Harris for 3 years

Sweet Harmony Performing Arts Group (2021 - 2022):

Music Director for Annie Jr. (Jan-March 2022) and Jungle Book Kids (Fall 2021)

• Snow College:

  • Earned an Associate's Degree with honors as a Music Major

  • Participated in multiple performances, including The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Kiss Me Kate

  • Member of Ascension Show Choir, Wind Symphony, A Capella Choir (President), and Orchestra (European Tour on French Horn)

• Clearfield High School:

  • Graduated with honors; named Actress of the Year

  • Performed in leading roles in productions like Into the Woods, Little Shop of Horrors, and Once Upon a Mattress

  • Active in Drama Club, Madrigals, A Capella Choir, and band (Flute and French Horn)

• Junior High and Elementary School:

  • Involved in choirs, plays, show choirs, Christmas caroling, and playing choir chimes

  • Piano lessons with Ann Peterson and Peggy Moffitt

  • First solo performance in 1st grade in a religious musical called It’s a Miracle