Join life-long Winter Park resident and Central Florida Vocal Arts Executive Director, Theresa Smith-Levin as we explore the role that music can play in creating a joyful life for EVERYONE. No previous musical experience is needed. The five-part class meets weekly and will explore using our own voice, embracing our unique musical gifts, listening with intention and enhancing mental wellness through integrating music into daily activities.

Participants are welcome to stop in for just one class or join us for the whole series. Those who attend all five classes will receive a gift card to Nourish.

This program is presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

About the Presenter:   

Theresa Smith-Levin is the founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Vocal Arts and its sister company, Opera del Sol, whose mission is to create a better Central Florida community through the arts. She is an alumnae of the American Express Women in Music Leadership, Athena NextGen Leadership and Leadership Winter Park, Class 29. She currently serves on the LWP Alumni Council, Park Avenue District Executive Board, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the Arts and Culture Alliance of Winter Park and the Woman’s Club of Winter Park.
She was also named one of Orlando Family Magazine’s Superwomen of 2022.

Most recently, Theresa was recognized as one of 2023 Winter Park Magazine’s Most Influential and as a finalist for Inspirational Deeva of the Year by Women on the Rise International. She is a sought after producer, performer, director and music director. With her husband Brent, Theresa is proud parent to Bodhi (5) and Beckham (3), who are her greatest inspiration!

Central Florida Vocal Arts is a non-profit music advocacy organization dedicated to providing the highest quality training to young artists, while also providing performance opportunities to currently emerging artists of all ages. We are creating a continuing life cycle for the vocal arts in Central Florida through a three-step model. The first step, Education and Training, introduces young artists to the arts. Through our educational initiatives, we develop students’ talent, passion, and confidence.  Next, our Mainstage Productions provide a transition period for students ages 8-18 and pre-professional adults to emerge on stage alongside local professional artists.  Our life cycle culminates with Opera del Sol, offering innovative productions in unexpected places and challenging perceptions of who the operatic performer and audience members are and what defines the genre as a whole.