ABOUT KATHY THOMPSON
About
Kathy
Kathy's TEACHING RESUME for her experience as a singing teacher:
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Hear Kathy sing "All of Me" with guitarist Dunstan Morey (2015):
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Kathy's Philosophy & Ponderings
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When I began my singing career in 1977, I had no idea of the fascinating mix of challenges, discovery, frustration, fulfillment and exhaustion lie ahead. Talk about a full-time job!
I have learned to become a true self-starter, thanks to thousands of mentors and those who inspire me to excel. I think that for us, work and creation go hand in hand. While we work and use many of our creative skill sets, we build strength as we immerse ourselves in dedication and persistence. It's like a muscle you build and it is a part of your lifestyle.
When you believe and manifest passion through joy on the journey while you pursue your life's goal, then the work and practice become a way of life and an integral part of each day. You grow to love - and even crave - practice and work with your whole soul.
All any of us can gravitate towards is giving forth in our community, creating a good, just life for you and your family, and living in positivity and growth so that we can leave the world a better place because we were here. The most wonderful thing is that when I go to sleep each night, I rest knowing that I did my best that day.
I want to thank everyone who has touched my life. You have all been my teachers and we were connected somehow. I believe we enter each other's lives for a reason that may not be apparent to us at the time. Some people are life-long friends, some only grace our presence briefly. Some people we encounter again later inlife if there is some "unfinished business" ! We are all teachers and students for each other. It is the sum of our adventures - and what we make of them - that makes us the person we are today and will become tomorrow. I owe thanks to everyone I have ever known.
I look forward to continuing my own journey of personal and professional evolution. I also look forward to being of true service to others in the time I have been blessed with in this life. "
Kathy's Credentials / Certification (partial)
Where has Kathy Performed as a Singer?
Anthem Vocalist: Mohawk Raceway, Woodbine RacewayAlberta: Silver Springs Hotel Banff, Political AGM Scarborough
Bahamas: Nassau, Freeport, Port Canaveral Big Red Boat Cruise Lines
Connecticut: Hartford’s SRO Cabaret
Florida: Amelia Island Resort, Coral Springs Performing Arts Centre, Fontainbleu Hotel Miami
Germany: Estrel Hotel Berlin for “Stars in Concert”, Fireworks Festival Cologne, Ulm RCAF tour
Indiana: Evansville Executive Inn
Japan: Yokota, Atsugi & Yokosuka
Kentucky: Owensborough, Executive Inn
Manitoba: Brandon, Moosejaw
Mexico, Bucerias: The Luna Lounge
Mexico, Cancun: Fiesta Americana Hotel
Michigan: Dearborn Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, Fraser-Detroit Sport City, Como’s Detroit, Genitti’s Northville, Farmington
Hills Civic Theater Monroe, LA-Z-BOY Theatre, Gino’s Surf St. Clair Shores
Minnesota: Minneapolis: Mall of AmericaMinnesota: Mystic Lakes Casino
Missouri, Branson: Osmond Family TheatreMissouri, Branson: Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater
Nevada: Cactus Pete’s Casino Resort in Jackpot
Nevada: Las Vegas: Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Hilton
New Jersey: Atlantic City: Bally’s Park Place, Claridge Hotel & Casino, Trump Taj Mahal NYE 2000
New York City: Rockefeller Centre, Kleinhan’s Music Hall - Buffalo, The Wood Theater- Glen’s Falls
Ohio: Cincinatti Radisson Hotel, Dayton, Patterson Airfield
Ontario, Barrie: Fisher Auditorium C.C.Ontario, Bracebridge: Rene Caisse Theatre
Ontario, Hamilton: Liuna Station, Hamilton Sheraton, Dundurn Park, Flamboro Downs Casino
Ontario, Markham: Match Banquet Hall, Delta Hotel & Suites, Markham Jazz Festival
Ontario, Mississauga: Living Arts Centre, Stage West Dinner Theatre
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Brock Sheraton Hotel, Americana Hotel, Greg Frewin Theatre
Ontario, Other: Cedar’s Flamborough, North Bay, Kapuskasing, Orangeville, Lindsay, Brandon, Moosejaw, Banff, Midland Best
Western Hotel Ballroom
Ontario, Ottawa: Barrymore’s, National Arts Centre, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau-Carleton Racetrack Slots
Ontario, Owen Sound: Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario, Picton: Crystal Palace
Ontario, Stoney Creek: Redwood Inn and Suites
Ontario, Toronto: D/X, Design Exchange, Liberty Grand, CNE, Ontario Place Forum & Waterfall Jazz, Chelsea Inn, Air Canada
Centre Opening Day, CN Tower, The Distillery District, Atlantis Oyster Jazz Bar, Cruiseline Boat Cruise, Granite Club, Carlu,
Planet Hollywood, R.O.M., North 44, Constellation Hotel, International Centre, Casa Loma, Legends Theatre, Sheraton City
Hall, DuMaurier Jazz Festival, Imperial Room, Royal York Hotel, Nathan Phillips Square, The Docks, Woody’s, Centros,
Enwave Theatre, Rex Hotel Jazz Bar, Lula Lounge, Gladaman’s on Yonge, Black Dog Pub Jazz, Jacobs & Company Jazz,
Chalker’s Pub guest jazz opener, Edo Sushi on Eglinton, Beaches International Jazz Festival
Quebec: Bromont Resort, Montreal Jazz Festival, Chez Dagobert - Quebec City, Trois Rivieres, Lac Leamy Casino Gatineau,
Saskatchewan: Prince Albert Northern Lights Casino, Dakota Dunes Casino Saskatoon
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach: Legends in Concert Theatre
Featured Vocalist with the Central Band of the R.C.A.F. Ottawa: 55-piece Orchestra
TOURS: Canada, USA, EuropeBrussels, NATO HeadquartersNational Arts Centre, OttawaHamilton Place, HamiltonDieppe (France) Penticton, B.CKelowna B.C.
Germany: Ulm, Lahr ToursPatterson Airfield, OhioPetawawa, ON
Alberta: Silver Springs Hotel Banff
Bahamas: Freeport, Nassau, Florida: Big Red Boat Cruise Ship (Oceanic & Atlantis)
California: San Francisco: Marriott San Francisco
Caribbean: Big Red Boat for Disney: Port Canaveral- Freeport- Nassau - Oceanic & Atlantis ships
Connecticut: Hartford’s SRO Cabaret (Bette’s one-woman show with band)
Florida: Amelia Island Resort
Florida: Coral Springs Performing Arts Centre
Florida: Miami: Fontainbleu Hotel
Florida: Port Canaveral: Big Red Boat
Germany: Estrel Hotel Berlin for “Stars in Concert”, (3 extended runs)
Germany: Cologne: Fireworks Festival
Japan: Yokota, Atsugi & Yokosuka New Year’s Eve Gala
Mexico, Cancun: Fiesta Americana Hotel
Michigan: Dearborn Ford Centre for the Performing Arts,
Michigan: Detroit: Fraser-Detroit Sport City, Como’s
Michigan: Dearborn: Ford Centre for the Performing Arts with Frankie Ford & The Drifters
Michigan: Northville: Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall New Year’s shows
Michigan: Farmington Hills Civic Theater
Michigan: St. Clair Shores: Gino’s Surf
Michigan: Monroe: LA-Z-BOY Theatre (one woman concert)
Minnesota: Minneapolis: Mall of America, Mystic Lakes Casino New Year’s Eve
Missouri, Branson: Osmond Family Theatre, Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater
Nevada: Jackpot: Cactus Pete’s Casino & Resort
Nevada: Las Vegas: Imperial Palace, Las Vegas Hilton
New Jersey: Atlantic City: Bally’s Park Place …. Claridge Hotel & Casino, Trump Taj Mahal NYE 2000
New York: New York City: Rockefeller Centre
New York: Glen’s Falls: The Wood Theater (Bette & Barry show)
New York: Niagara Falls: Seneca Casino Showroom (Bette & Barry show) Smokin’ Joe’s Event Centre
New York: Jamestown: Willow Bay Theater (Bette & Barry Show)
Ohio: Cincinatti Radisson Hotel
Ontario: Barrie: Fisher Auditorium, Georgian College Theatre
Ontario: Bracebridge: Rene Caisse Theatre
Ontario: Burlington: Holiday Inn – Party in Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser Gala
Ontario: Bobcaygeon: Shore Span Community Centre
Ontario: Courtice: The HIlltop
Ontario: Fort Erie Crystal Ridge Arena
Ontario: Grimsby: Casablanca Winery Inn (2 years )
Ontario: Hamilton: Dundurn Park for Hamilton Pride
Ontario: Hamilton: Liuna Station - Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser, PWA Fundraiser Gala, Bette e
Ontario: Hamilton: Sheraton Grand Ballroom - PWA Fundraiser , Flamborough Downs Casino
Ontario: Innisfil: Belcroft Inn
Ontario: Kawartha / Brechin : Bayshore Village Community Centre
Ontario: London: Centennial Hall for HALO Pride, Wintergarden Theatre
Ontario: Meaford Hall
Ontario: Millgrove: Cedar’s Campground (2 years)
Ontario: Midland: Best Western Hotel Ballroom
Ontario: Mississauga Living Arts Centre – Host MAC awards televised , Delta Meadowvale, Capitol Hall
Ontario: Mississauga: Stage West Dinner Theatre – Bette & Barry Show
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Brock Sheraton Hotel, Casino Niagara, Americana Hotel
Ontario, Niagara Falls: Greg Frewin Magic Theatre (Bette & Barry show 2012, 2016)
Ontario: Oakville, Oakville Banquet & Con. Centre, Le Dome (Bette & Barry Show)
Ontario: Orillia: Casino Rama Main Theatre: Diva Show from California
Ontario: Orillia: Orillia Historic Opera House – Emcee for Elvis Show 2015 (as myself) / Rock the Night Away, 2016
Ontario: Oshawa Little Theatre, ON / Rock ‘n Roll Legends. Rock the Night Away at Regent Theatre
Ontario, Ottawa: Barrymore’s (Luv Ball) … Rideau-Carleton Racetrack Slots
Ontario: Owen Sound: Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario: Port Dover Diva Show / Festival Lighthouse Theatre
Ontario: Sarnia: Hiawatha Race, Slots & Casino
Ontario: Toronto: The Rogers Centre (Air Canada Centre) Opening Day Ceremonies
Ontario: Toronto: Spa Excess, Valentine’s Day, Toronto Harbour Cruiseline for Spa X/S Summer Gala
Ontario: Toronto: Woody’s Halloween Fundraiser: $1,800. for PWA – People
Ontario: Toronto: Harbourfront Enwave Theatre: $2,400. raised for Animal Rescue
Ontario: Toronto: Sheraton City Hall – Legends in Concert Theatre
Ontario: Toronto: The Docks for Mr. Leatherman Contest,
Ontario, Toronto: Cont’d: D/X Design Exchange, Liberty Grand, Chelsea Inn, CN Tower
360 Restaurant New Year’s Eve, The Distillery District, Atlantis Oyster Jazz Bar, Granite Club,
Carlu, Planet Hollywood, R.O.M., North 44, Constellation Hotel, International Centre, Casa Loma
Ontario, Windsor: Caesar’s Casino, Cosmo’s
Ontario: Woodbridge, Match Event Centre “Vegas in Vaughan”
Quebec: Bromont Resort,, Casino Lac Leamy Gatineau (Bette * Barry Show)
Saskatchewan: Prince Albert, Northern Lights Casino,
Saskatchewan: Dakota Dunes Casino, Saskatoon
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach: Legends in Concert Theatre
Switzerland: Basel, Häbst Theatre
Utah: St. George Arena
Wisconsin: Mohican North Star Casino in Bowler, Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee
Wisconsin: Black River Falls, Ho-Chunk Casino
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