Julia Badala (Lyric Soprano). A fairly new resident of Florida I'm proud to have used my gifts off and on through the years while using my gifts for the Lord more recently. Julia is proud to have sung with the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay with conductor Dr. Zielinkski, where they have performed at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Mahaffey Center & The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Raymond James Stadium. In her previous state of New Hampshire, Julia’s other credits include her roles of Lucretia Moneygrab in No Sooner Won Than Wed, Fastrada in Pippin & Mabel in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Antonia in Man of La Mancha, Zorah in Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore. Amahl's mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, Papagena in The Magic Flute, and Aenncche in Der Freischutz. She also has performed solos from The Phantom of the Opera, appeared as a dancer/singer in Mame. She’s performed in many groups as a singer in classical, jazz & opera styles including the Rockingham Choral Society. Julia has is also proud to have had the opportunity to be an instrumentalist in many groups playing various instruments including clarinet, saxophone, and drums. Prior to becoming a vocalist Julia has also been an oboist for over 12 years playing in concert bands and orchestras around N.E. As a native of Lynnfield, MA, she earned a Bachelor's of Music degree from UMass Lowell, where she studied with Boston-area soprano Jean Danton. She has taught Kindermusik and voice lessons for over 11 years. Julia also co-owned JDSound, an audio/video equipment systems integrator for 10 years. She has taught Kindermusik and voice lessons for over 11 years. In addition to teaching voice lessons, Julia currently works full-time for WellCare as a Marketing Project Specialist/Direct Mail Coordinator. Julia & Derek owned JDSound, an audio/video equipment systems integrator for 10 years which they had to close in January of 2007. Her husband, Derek, now works full time as National Sales Manager at Luna Guitars where he recently helped design a Trinity Guitar to honor the Lord.
She lives in the Port Richey area of FL with her husband , Guitarist Derek, and their three greatest achievements: their three beautiful children ages 9 , 7, and 5 who have taken on her parents' love of music! Both her and her husband, Derek, have used their talents in their local church as they are called to do. Julia thanks God for giving her the gift of music and love of singing. "...I will sing and make music to the LORD." Psalm 27:6
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