Joyce Suzanne Richardson-Melech

Background

Richardson-Melech, Joyce Suzanne was born on November 15, 1957 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Herbert Nathaniel and Fannie Elaine (Franklin) Richardson.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Westminster Choir College, 1979; Master of Music, Westminster Choir College, 1981.

Career

Musical play director, Perth Amboy H.S., 1989-1992; assistant band director, Perth Amboy H.S., 1984-1994; music teacher, Perth Amboy Board Education, since 1981; gifted and talented music teacher, Perth Amboy Board Education, 1992-1996; vocal soloist, New York City. Vocal soloist New York Philharmonic and Westminster Symphonic Choir, 1977, United Moravian Church, New York City, 1980-1981, Control Jersey Concert Orchestra, Perth Amboy, 1994-1996. Mezzo-soprano soloist in The Messiah, John Hus Moravian church, Brooklyn, 1998.

Achievements

• Joyce Suzanne Richardson-Melech has been listed as a noteworthy Music educator, singer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Participant Perth Amboy Adult Cmty. Theatre, 1994-1996. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American Federation Teachers, American Federation Musicians (local 204-373), Music Educators National Conference, International Platform Association, American Museum Natural History (associate), Alliance for Arts Education New Jersey, Control Jersey Music Educators, New Jersey Music Educators Association, Alpha Phi Omega.

Interests

• Avocations: needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting, sewing, crocheting.

Connections

Married Gerald Melech, July 28, 1990.

Father:

Herbert Nathaniel Richardson

Mother:

Fannie Elaine (Franklin) Richardson

Spouse:

Gerald Melech