Background
Hastings, Elizabeth Margaret was born on May 6, 1950 in New York City. Daughter of Ralph Eugene and Jean (Ackerman) Hastings.
conductor educator vocal coach
Hastings, Elizabeth Margaret was born on May 6, 1950 in New York City. Daughter of Ralph Eugene and Jean (Ackerman) Hastings.
Bachelor of Science, Mannes College of Music, 1973; Master of Music, Queens College, 1975.
Assistant conductor, Amato Opera, 1973-1986;
rehearsal pianist, Wolf Trap, Vienna, Virginia, 1980;
vocal coach, Central City (Colorado) Opera, 1981;
conductor, College Light Opera Company, Falmouth, Massachusetts, since 1984;
conductor, Bel Canto Opera, New York City, 1988, 89;
assistant conductor, Berkshire Opera, Lee, Massachusetts, 1988;
assistant conductor, The Washington Opera, since 1988;
conductor, Kennedy Center, Washington, 1989, 90;
conductor, Toledo (Ohio) Opera, 1990;
assistant conductor, New York City Opera National Company, 1991;
conductor, Opera Northeast, 1993-1995;
assistant conductor, Boston Lyric Opera, 1994. Member of faculty Mannes College Music, New York City, 1973-1988. Assistant music administrator Washington Opera, 1986-1988.
Music administrator Opera/Music Theatre Institute, Newark, 1988-1990. Head and music director apprentice program Sarasota Opera Association, since 1996.