Dr. Alicia Wallace

Education

2025-2026: Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality, Creighton University (in progress)

2016: Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice & Musicology, University of North Texas

2007: Master of Music in Voice, University of North Texas

2004: Bachelor of Music in Voice, Eastman School of Music

2002: Study Abroad in Voice, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

2000: Diploma in Voice, Eastman School of Music Community Music School

Teaching Experience

2023 – present: Director of Music Ministry & Choral Director McQuaid Jesuit High School

2024: Music Director & Cantor St. Mary’s of the Lake Church (Ontario, NY)

2023 – 2024: Instructor of Voice Eastman Community Music School

2021 – 2023: Adjunct Professor of Musicology Southeastern Oklahoma State University

2021 – 2023: Vocal Music Teacher (7-12) Manchester-Shortsville Central School District

2018 – 2021: Assistant Professor, Voice & Musicology Southeastern Oklahoma State University

2016 – 2018: Adjunct Professor of Voice Tarleton State University

Awards & Accomplishments

2026: Featured Panelist & Cantor, Adoratio Nova Colloquium on Worship, Jesuits USA East (Boston College HS)

2025: Nominated, Teacher of the Year (McQuaid Jesuit High School)

2024: Nominated, Teacher of the Year (McQuaid Jesuit High School)

2021: Nominated, Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)

2020: Nominated, Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)

2016: Recipient of the $500 Outstanding Staff Recognition Award (University of North Texas College of Business)

Spiritual Retreat Leader Experience

2026 upcoming: Service Immersion Trip Leader in Quito, Ecuador, McQuaid Jesuit High School

2026 upcoming: Emmaus Retreat Leader, McQuaid Jesuit High School

2025: Service Immersion Trip Leader in Quito, Ecuador, McQuaid Jesuit High School

2025: Emmaus Retreat Leader, McQuaid Jesuit High School

2025: Magis Retreat Leader, McQuaid Jesuit High School

Professional Development Activities

2026: Adoratio Nova Colloquium on Worship, Jesuits USA East (Boston College HS)

2024: American Choral Director’s Association Eastern Region Conference (Providence, RI)

2021-2023: NYSSMA Winter Conference (Rochester, NY)

2019-2020: Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention (Tulsa, OK)

2018: NATS Texoma Regional Conference (Baylor University)

2018: Texas Music Educator Association Convention (San Antonio, TX)

2017: Texoma NATS Convention (Commerce, TX)

2017: Lingua Ideale Italian Language Program (Completion: Level A2), Urbino, Italy

2015: Lingua Ideale Italian Language Program (Completion: Level A1), Urbino, Italy

Languages

Italian: Reading, Speaking, Research (A1 & A2 Level Certificates, Lingua Ideale, University of Urbino)

French: Reading, Research (8 college credits)

German: Reading, Research (8 college credits)

Spanish: Colloquial

Hebrew: Basic

Professional Affiliations

2026-present: Member, The Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)

2021-present: Member, American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

2019-present: Member, National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

2019-present: Member , New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)

2010-present: Member , National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS, NY Finger Lakes Region)

Professional Liturgical Music Experience

2024: Soprano, Rutter Requiem First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)

2023: Soprano Soloist, Handel’s Messiah First Presbyterian Church (Pittsford, NY)

2022: Cantor & Choir Member Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Webster, NY)

2013-2018: Cantorial Soloist & Choir Member Congregation Kol Ami (Flower Mound TX)

2014-2015: Cantor & Soprano Section leader St. Barnabus Episcopal Church (Denton, TX)

2012-2013: Soloist & Soprano Section Leader Congregation Shearith Israel (Dallas, TX)

2005-2007: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (Dallas, TX)

2003-2004: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader Church of the Ascension (Rochester, NY)

2002: Soprano Soloist & Section Leader Glasgow Cathedral (Glasgow, Scotland)

Select Highlighted Performances

2024: Soprano Soloist, We Are Boundless, Vox Lusciniae Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Buffalo, NY)

2023: Featured Artist, Summer @ Eastman Concert Series Eastman School of Music

2019: Soprano Soloist, Schubert Mass in G North Texas Classical Festival

2019: Soprano Soloist, Schubert Mass in G Oklahoma City Classical Festival

2019: Faculty Chamber Recital Southeastern Oklahoma State University

2018: NATS Texoma Artist Series Lecture Recital Baylor University (Waco, TX)

2017: Dallas Chamber Choir & Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall (Fort Worth, TX)

2017: Solo Recital, Vocalises, Chansons, et Amour Hochstein School of Music (Rochester, NY)

2017: Guest Artist, Opera In Concert in Italy Performances Gubbio, Sansepolcro & Urbino, Italy

2017: Solo Recital, Vocalises, Chansons, et Amour Texas Wesleyan University

2016: Faculty Solo Recital Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX)

2016: Soloist, Mozart Regina Coeli, Fauré Messe Basse Lewisville Civic Chorale (Lewisville, TX)