Eve Marie Shahoian is an American classical crossover and jazz singer-songwriter. She performs as 'Eve Marie' or 'Eve Shahoian' and is the creator-composer of the album Waiting for You.
Eve Marie Shahoian | |
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 Eve Marie Shahoian | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, classical crossover |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Heartsong |
| Website | www |
Early life
editEve Marie Shahoian grew up in Oakland, California.[1] She was considered a child vocal prodigy who began performing regularly in the 1980s on television, concerts, symphony, and musical theater. She attended Holy Names University in Oakland and graduated in 2004 with a master's degree in Vocal pedagogy.[2]
Career
editDuring her early singing career, Shahoian appeared on The Tonight Show, The Mike Douglas Show, Just Kidding, San Francisco Press Club, French Club, and Circle Star Theater, and was a featured guest on TV and radio stations KGO, KPIX, KRON, KTVU, and KEMO.[3] Shahoian has performed as a soloist several times with the Oakland Symphony.[4] As a child, Shahoian performed with the Oakland Symphony under the direction of the late Calvin Simmons.[5] As a teen, she performed with the Oakland Symphony's maestro Maxim Shostakovich.[6] As an adult, she has performed at the Rrazz Room in San Francisco.[7] She continues to compose, perform, and teach music in the San Francisco Bay area.[8]
Television appearances
edit- 1980 The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (Episode 2405)[9]
- 1980 The Mike Douglas Show [10][11]
- 1980 Just Kidding[12]
- 1981 That's Incredible[13]
- 1983 The John Davidson Show[14]
Discography
edit| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Waiting For You |
Recognition
edit| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Billboard World Song Contest: "Honorable Mention" for original composition "Waiting For You" |
| 2011 | Delta Airlines World Wide Featured Artist[15] |
References
edit- ^ "Bay 9-year-old to sing on Mike Douglas TV Show". The California Courier. Sep 18, 1980.
- ^ Skow, Elizabeth (February 19, 2009). "Child opera star from East Bay makes her return debut in San Francisco". East Bay Times.
- ^ Crooks, Pete (Jul 28, 2009). "San Ramon's Eve Marie Releases Debut Album". Diablo Magazine.
- ^ Dawson, Diane (July 21, 1983). "Singer found her voice at 2 1/2". The Daily Review. San Leandro, CA.
- ^ "Fairyland Celebrating 30th Birthday". The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, CA. July 30, 1980.
- ^ "The Tribune Calendar, p.16". The Oakland Tribune. Oakland, CA. February 27, 1983.
- ^ Skow, Elizabeth (February 16, 2009). "Ex-Child opera star to make Pop Music Debut on Sunday". The Oakland Tribune.
- ^ Fong, Nancy (June 22, 1999). "Music is More than Theory for San Leandro Teacher". The Daily Review. San Leandro, CA.
- ^ Robinson, Ruth (September 18, 1980). "Eve Marie Shahoian on the Tonight show". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Caen, Herb (September 17, 1980). "3-Dot Journalism Lives". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Dawson, Diane (November 7, 1980). "San Leandro 9-year-old is Coloratura". The Daily Review. San Leandro/Hayward.
- ^ Dawson, Diane (November 7, 1980). "San Leandro 9-year-old is Coloratura". The Daily Review. San Leandro/Hayward.
- ^ Dawson, Diane (July 21, 1983). "Singer Found Her Voice at 2 1/2". The Daily Review. San Leandro/Hayward.
- ^ Dawson, Diane (July 21, 1983). "Singer Found Her Voice at 2 1/2". The Daily Review. San Leandro/Hayward.
- ^ "Tune In - Channel 9". Delta Sky. July 1, 2011.