Brianna Borger

    Brianna Borger

    Class Year: ’22

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Evanston, Illinois

    Job: 

    Assistant Professor of Instruction & Academic Advisor at Northwestern University

    “I utilize the vocal pedagogy knowledge I learned at Carthage with my private voice students daily! While that learning didn’t directly prepare me for my role at Northwestern, the experience I gained watching my Carthage professors at work definitely did. Their mentorship has been hugely helpful in my success at NU.”

    Raven Dockery

    Raven Dockery

    Class Year: ’20

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Job: 

    Performer with Skylight Music Theatre, Private Voice Instructor, Vocal Director at Shorewood High School, Hairstylist at Great Clips in Shorewood, Freelance Hairstylist/Makeup Artist

    “I am a better vocal director because of my education, and I am a more equipped teacher.”

    Tiantian Dong '20

    Tiantian Dong

    Class Year: M.M. ’20

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: China

    Job: 

    Self-employed Voice Teacher

    “I like being able to share things I learned from the artists at Carthage and being able to help Chinese musical theatre students fulfill their dreams.”

    Rita Gentile M.Ed. '17, M.M. '20

    Rita Gentile

    Class Year: M.Ed. ’17, M.M. ’20

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy/Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

    Current Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

    Job: 

    Choir Director at Kenosha Unified School District/Lance Middle Schoo, Music Director at Kenosha Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Owner/Voice Instructor at Kenosha RG Performing Arts Studio

    “Professor Corinne Ness also played a vital part in my time at Carthage. She is a constant mentor, supportive problem-solver, and expert colleague who I often turn to for both musical and career advice.”

    Emily Harmon

    Emily Harmon

    Class Year: M.M. ’21

    Majors: M.M. in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

    Job: 

    Director of Well-Being at Elevate Consulting

    “After graduating from Carthage, my career has been creatively fulfilling, mentally engaging, and emotionally satisfying.” 

    Tommy Novak

    Tommy Novak

    Class Year: ’11, MM’20

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy, Directing, Acting

    Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

    Job: 

    Teaching artist, director, assistant director, AEA actor and AGMA actor at Lyric Opera, Mercury Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theater, Orlando Rep, Paramount School of the Arts, Carthage College

    “Make the most of your education and the opportunity the school provides you.”

    Kristen Singer

    Kristen Singer

    Class Year: ’20

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin

    Job: 

    Instructor at Harborside Academy; director of Kenosha Youth Performing Arts Company (KYPAC); freelance music director in the Milwaukee/Chicago area.

    “The art of collaborating with other people to tell stories that are important, entertaining, and thought-provoking brings me great joy and satisfaction.”

    Deonte Warren

    Deonte Warren

    Class Year: 2021

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Clarksville, Tennessee

    Job: 

    Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Voice at Austin Peay State University

    “I use everything I learned at Carthage in my current position. The M.M in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy program prepared me thoroughly for life as an academic and continues to be an invaluable resource!”

    Kevin Wehrhahn '23

    Kevin Wehrhahn

    Class Year: M.M. ’23

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: New Jersey

    Job: 

    Teaching Artist at the Mayo Performance Arts Center in Morristown, NJ

    “I never would’ve felt comfortable becoming a professional teaching artist and music director without my Carthage education.”

    Austin Winter '18, M.M. '21

    Austin Winter

    Class Year: ’18, M.M. ’21

    Majors: Music Theatre (B.A.); M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

    Job: 

    Freelance Artist

    “The culture of Carthage is very eclectic. The environment encourages students to think beyond themselves as ‘one thing.’”

    Xiaomin Zhang '19

    Xiaomin Zhang

    Class Year: ’19

    Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy

    Current Hometown: Shanghai, China

    Job: 

    Music Theatre Actress; Academic Leader of Music Theatre, Music Department