Bio of Calista Anne Waddy

2003 to present - Made Adjunct Professor at Mercer University
2002 - harp coach for Metropolitian Youth Symphony Orchestra
2002 - harp coach for the Buckhead Youth Orchestra
2002 - cofounder of the Covington Community Orchestra
2001 to present - founder and director of the Greater Atlanta Harp Choirs:
Greater Atlanta Adult Choir, Buckhead Youth Orchestra Harp Choir, Greater Atlanta Harp Choir, Macon Harp Choir, Mercer University Harp Ensemble

2000- Present:   Mrs. Calista's Studio in two cities.  Lessons taught in Piano,  Suzuki Piano, Harp, Guitar, Music Therapy, Ear Training, and Music Theory.

6/02- Present: Organist and children's choir director of First Baptists Church, Covington, GA.

2/01-6/02:  Music Therapist for Nor cross Preschool 

6/00: appointed as FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress) Music Therapist 

4/00: Completed a six month apprenticeship in Suzuki Piano, including 60 hours of class time, 300+ hours of observation, written and performance exams, and intern teaching.

8/00: Performed with the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra

2/00: completed course work in Early Intervention, Babies Can't wait, use of Music Therapy with special needs children.

11/99-2/01 Worked as Music Therapist and Music Teacher of Guitar, Piano, and Harp in Alpharetta, GA.  at Under Musical Construction.

11/99: Completed a six month internship in Music Therapy at Under Musical Construction in Alpharetta,GA.  Included 1080+ hours of Music Therapy: coled, observation, and Leading. 

6/99: Received a degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University

3/99: Recognized as the Tallahassee Volunteer of the Year

12/98: received certification in Gerontology from The Pepper Institute, FL.

1/98-12/98: volunteered as a Music Therapist at Dodd Preschool working with typical and special needs pre schoolers.

1/98-6/99: volunteered as a Music Therapist at West Minister Oaks, Retirement Facility in Tallahassee, FL.

6/98: Worked as a Music Therapist and accompanist at Wesley Woods Retirement Center. Decatur, GA.

3/98: Performed with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

1/98: The First recipient of the Wickersham award, a Biannual award given 1 to Music Therapy major in the country.

7/97: Winner of the Tallahassee Music Guild Scholarship for outstanding performance.

6/94-8/94: attended Eastern Music Festival on Full Scholarship, Principal Harpist, double major: Harp and Piano

8/94: Began study at Florida State University

5/94: Performed in a Private recital on Organ, Piano, and Harp

4/94: won the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra Scholarship

1/94: Received 4 full scholarships to 4 Universities, U. of Alabama, Louisiana State University, University of Georgia, and Florida State University

6/93-8/93: Attended Interlochen Arts Camp, Principle Harpist for World Youth Symphony Orechstra

1/93: Winner of the Governor's Scholarship for the state of Georgia

1/93: Featured performer at the Georgia Music Teacher's Association Conference

8/92: Performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

7/92: Performed with Yo Yo Ma and Itzac Pearlman

6/92-8/92: Attended Interlochen Arts Camp, Principle Harpist for World Youth Symphony Orchestra

6/92: Featured in the Closing Ceremonies of the National Convention of the American Harp Society

11/90: Performed for President Bush and Vice President Quayle

6/91-8/91: Attended Swannee Music Center, Principal Harpist

8/90-6/94: Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra

1/89: State 1st Runner up in Piano State Championship, GA. Music Teachers Association

Location:
113 Lotus Point Dr.
Macon, GA. 31220