About Stephanie
Stephanie is originally from Pineville, Louisiana. She began taking piano lessons at the
age of eight and by the age of twelve, she was the accompanist for her church. Her piano
teacher also gave her a scholarship for deeper study in piano. After graduating from
Georgetown High School, she was granted a vocal scholarship to ULL. Her piano study
was with Dr. Susanna Garcia at ULL and voice with Patrick Shelby and Wendell Davis.
As a freshman at ULL, she was awarded the Masonic Home of Alexandria and vocal
scholarships. As a freshmen she was cast as the female lead in Napoleon on the
Bandstand. Stephanie is a veteran liturgical choir director, cantor, organist, and pianist in
Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Jewish, and Episcopal faiths. She was substitute
accompanist for The Soundwaves, performed at plantation weddings, Christmas
company parties, and was the Friday night entertainment at Zeus for one year. She
composed music to the Episcopal School Prayer for ESA and the Prayer to St. Cecilia for
St. Cecilia School. She performed, directed, and wrote compositions for ESA Lower
School's first CD. Most recently, Stephanie was commissioned to write music to the for
the Junior League of Lafayette. The piece was debuted at the 50th Anniversary Banquet
of the Junior League of Lafayette. Most of these compositions can be heard on this
website in the listening station.
Stephanie James Hoffpauir has been teaching music in various forms for ten years. She
was chosen as a sophmore in college by her professor to begin teaching with her
professor claiming she had "a teacher's heart." From two year olds to seniors in high
school, from private to public school settings, and now her own private studio, Stephanie
has much to offer a one-on-one student experience.
Stephanie holds a BA in Arts and Humanities from ULL and a state certification in music
education from the state of Louisiana. In 2007, she completed requirements for a
National Certification in Music - Piano (NCTM). In 2008, her credentials qualified her
for LCTM status - Louisiana Certified Teacher of Music. The benefit to students is the
ability to offer two years of high school credit to qualifying students. She is a member of
the Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association, Louisiana Music Teachers Association,
and the Music Teachers National Association. Most recently, an article written by
Stephanie was published in The Score, the quarterly newsletter by LMTA. She
currently holds the position of Secretary for the Lafayette Area Music Teachers
Association and continues to attend workshops and convention to increase her
knowledge of the profession.
Stephanie is originally from Pineville, Louisiana. She began taking piano lessons at the
age of eight and by the age of twelve, she was the accompanist for her church. Her piano
teacher also gave her a scholarship for deeper study in piano. After graduating from
Georgetown High School, she was granted a vocal scholarship to ULL. Her piano study
was with Dr. Susanna Garcia at ULL and voice with Patrick Shelby and Wendell Davis.
As a freshman at ULL, she was awarded the Masonic Home of Alexandria and vocal
scholarships. As a freshmen she was cast as the female lead in Napoleon on the
Bandstand. Stephanie is a veteran liturgical choir director, cantor, organist, and pianist in
Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Jewish, and Episcopal faiths. She was substitute
accompanist for The Soundwaves, performed at plantation weddings, Christmas
company parties, and was the Friday night entertainment at Zeus for one year. She
composed music to the Episcopal School Prayer for ESA and the Prayer to St. Cecilia for
St. Cecilia School. She performed, directed, and wrote compositions for ESA Lower
School's first CD. Most recently, Stephanie was commissioned to write music to the for
the Junior League of Lafayette. The piece was debuted at the 50th Anniversary Banquet
of the Junior League of Lafayette. Most of these compositions can be heard on this
website in the listening station.
Stephanie James Hoffpauir has been teaching music in various forms for ten years. She
was chosen as a sophmore in college by her professor to begin teaching with her
professor claiming she had "a teacher's heart." From two year olds to seniors in high
school, from private to public school settings, and now her own private studio, Stephanie
has much to offer a one-on-one student experience.
Stephanie holds a BA in Arts and Humanities from ULL and a state certification in music
education from the state of Louisiana. In 2007, she completed requirements for a
National Certification in Music - Piano (NCTM). In 2008, her credentials qualified her
for LCTM status - Louisiana Certified Teacher of Music. The benefit to students is the
ability to offer two years of high school credit to qualifying students. She is a member of
the Lafayette Area Music Teachers Association, Louisiana Music Teachers Association,
and the Music Teachers National Association. Most recently, an article written by
Stephanie was published in The Score, the quarterly newsletter by LMTA. She
currently holds the position of Secretary for the Lafayette Area Music Teachers
Association and continues to attend workshops and convention to increase her
knowledge of the profession.
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