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Walter “Bobby” McCoy
Pianist*Accompanist*Vocal Coach*Music Director*Conductor 703.231.9856 [email protected]
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I am an ideal resource for your next collaborative project, whether you are planning a performance of classical or musical theatre repertoire, making an audition recording, or simply need an accompanist for your lessons and juries. I combine strong pianistic abilities with musical sensitivity, adapting easily to my partners' musical and technical needs. In addition to a strong knowledge of repertoire, I possess excellent sight-reading skills, which allows me to learn new repertoire quickly. I am also very easy to work with: flexible and even-tempered, well-prepared and professional.
Upcoming Shows Eurydice, dir. Mark Krikstan George C. Marshall Theatre Composer, and Arranger
It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical, dir. Elizabeth Milam Bishop O’Connell Drama Music Director, and Conductor Man of La Mancha, dir. Don Peterson McLean Community Players Music Director, and Conductor
Zombie Prom, dir. Dan Stapula Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre Music Director, and Conductor
Little Women, dir. Mark Krikstan George C. Marshall Theatre Music Director, and Conductor Flora, the Red Menace, Susan Devine 1st Stage Rehearsal Pianist
Spring Awakening, dir. Mark and Susan Rhea The Keegan Theatre Asst. Music Director
Professional Theatre National Pastime, dir. Mark and Susan Rhea The Keegan Theatre Asst. Music Director Next to Normal, Touring Group (8 performances) The Kennedy Center Piano Substitute
Community Theatre The Drowsy Chaperone, dir. Joshua Redford Reston Community Players 2nd Keyboard Player
Nine, dir. Lisa Anne Bailey The Arlington Players Rehearsal Pianist
Hairspray, dir. Sue Pinkman The Little Theatre of Alexandria Rehearsal/Show Pianist
Little Shop of Horrors, dir. Dan Stapula Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre Music Director, and Conductor
Oliver!, dir. Roland Gomez The Little Theatre of Alexandria Rehearsal/Show Pianist Company, dir. Joanna Henry The Little Theatre of Alexandria Rehearsal/Show Pianist
Urinetown, dir. Dan Stapula Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre Music Director, and Conductor
Educational Theatre Chicago, dir. Trena Weiss-Null George C. Marshall Theatre Music Director, and Conductor
Peter Pan, dir. Trena Weiss-Null George C. Marshall Theatre Music Director, and Conductor Company, dir. Trena Weiss-Null George C. Marshall Theatre Music Director, and Conductor
Choir Kilmer Middle School Choirs (2006-present) Directed by Kevin Sapp Accompanist
Cooper Middle School Choirs (2008-present) Directed by Megan King Accompanist
Skills -Sibelius 7
-MIDI Sequencing
-Composing, and Arranging -Conducting
-Can play Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
References Jake Null (Music Director) [email protected]
Trena Weiss-Null (Theatre Director) [email protected]
Megan King (Choral Director) [email protected]
Kevin Sapp (Choral Director) [email protected]
Christopher Tomasino (Music Director) [email protected]
Mark V. Deal (Music Director) [email protected]
Brenna McGaha (Colleague) [email protected]
Roland Branford Gomez (Theatre Director) [email protected]
Paul Nasto (Music Director) [email protected]
Lori Roddy (Colleague) [email protected]
Elizabeth Milam (Theatre Director) [email protected]
References
Accompanist
Cooper Middle School Choral Department
“I hired Bobby for four school choir concerts at the middle school level, as well as for a competitive performance at Hershey Park. The kids love
him, he's extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter, he's easy to work with, and he's very constructive, helpful, and insightful in his method for helping our group continue to excel.
- Megan King, Choir Director, Cooper MS, McLean, VA” August 13, 2011
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value 1st Megan King,
hired Walter as a Musical Accompanist in 2010, and hired Walter more than once
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
“Walter McCoy is an amazing and reliable accompanist. He always has a positive attitude and is an absolute pleasure to work with.” October 10,
2011
1 st Christina Matula, Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools
was with another company when working with Walter at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
“I've had the pleasure of working with Walter "Bobby" McCoy on the production of "Oliver!" at LTA. I was Assistant Director for the production as well as being a member of the Board of Governors at the theatre. Bobby is a gifted pianist and is a conscientious individual with a pleasant
disposition and is serious about his craft.” July 21, 2011
1st Mary Ayala-Bush, Ph.D., Principal Information Systems Engineer, MITRE Corporation was with another company when working with Walter at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Music Director (Urinetown)
Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre
“Walter is a thoroughly professional accompanist who takes the time with each individual singer and does not lose sight of the whole. He was
great to work with and a lot of fun as well!” September 7, 2011 1st Rachel Morrissey, Govt. Affairs, Domino Foods, Inc. Specialty Ingredients & Foodservice
worked indirectly for Walter at Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre
“Walter was the musical director for a musical I participated in. Aside from the fact that I found Walter to be both a skilled musician and scholarly
student/teacher of the musical arts, I was quite impressed with his professionalism and maturity. I am not the greatest singer in the world, but with
the help of Walter I was able to successfully sing my first solo in a staged production. I also found Walter to be very easy-going with a positive attitude. In any production egos will occasionally clash but Walter was always in control, always polite, always supportive and always pushing to
get the task at hand done correctly.
I can't say enough about how impressed I am with the way Walter carries himself. It's my firm belief that Walter would be an asset for any organization which chose to invite him on as an employee or member.” May 31, 2011
1st Eric Fink, Senior Technical Writer, General Dynamics
worked directly with Walter at Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre
“Walter's love for his work was infectious to our cast and creative team. For our production of Urinetown he was both enthusiastic and energetic
as well as meticulous and patient with our performers. He was committed to our show's and performer's success and had the skills to deliver. For our production of Little Shop of Horrors he also pulled together a top notch group of professionals to serve as our pit band and guided us all
expertly in adjusting from solo piano accompaniment to a live band. We look forward to working with Walter for many years to come!” May 31,
2011 Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
1st Dan Stapula,
hired Walter as a Music Director in 2010
