Scott Gentile's Music Program

Mel Daneke - Associate Director & Vocal

 

Mel Daneke is an aspiring contemporary vocal music performer, arranger, producer, and instructor. Mel graduated from Ithaca College in December of 2013 with a bachelor of music degree in vocal performance. During college, Mel traveled to Germany to participate in the International Performing Arts Institute to further her operatic training. She also traveled up and down the eastern seaboard of the U.S. leading high school and middle school a cappella workshops and masterclasses with IC’s all-female a cappella group, Premium Blend. While serving as the conductor of the group, Mel discovered her passion for helping others implement true artistry in vocal music performance.

 

Upon graduating from college, Mel auditioned for and was accepted into the internationally renowned vocal band, Musae, as the group’s vocal percussionist. Mel has traveled extensively with the group to perform in vocal music festivals in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Mel has also been a masterclass instructor for The Vocal Foundation’s A CappellaEd.