Curriculum Vitae
Mia Malit-Cruz
Soprano
55-550 Naniloa Loop 6194, Laie HI 96762
(724) 732-5617
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie, HI (Expected Graduation: 2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Performance
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-2019 D. Tuazon Elementary School, Quezon City, Philippines
Choral Conductor
2017-2019 Private Piano Instructor
PERFORMANCES
2022 Lecture-recitalist, “Ang Maya” and “Ang Mayang Malungkot” from Jose Estella’s Filipinas Para Los Filipinos and The Maya Suite (Laie, HI).
2022 Soloist, “Sinner, Keep on Tryin’” with BYU-Hawaii’s Ho’olokahi Chamber Choir. Conducted by Dr. Erica Glenn (Laie, HI)
2022 Ensemble, “I Know that My Redeemer Lives,” arr. Brent Jorgensen, with Pinoy Himig Singers for university devotional (Laie, HI).
2022 Ensemble, premiere of “And He Shall” composed and conducted by Cezar Gervacio for his senior recital (Laie, HI).
2021 Ensemble, “Munting Sanggol,” by Ryan Cayabyab, with Pinoy Himig Singers for BYU-Hawaii Christmas Lighting Devotional (Laie, HI).
2017 Ensemble, “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah by G.F. Handel with University of the Philippines Chorus and University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng.
RESEARCH & LECTURES
2022 Lecture-Recital, “Jose Estella: Fighting Colonization through Music,” 2022 Undergraduate Research Conference (Laie, HI).
COMPOSITIONS
2022 “Kuntani” for tenor and piano
2021 “Kung Ikaw Lang Sana” for treble voice and piano
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2019-2022 International Work Opportunity Return-ability Kuleana Scholarship
2019-2022 Talent Award Scholarship