Dr. Mary Alberici is a member of
Spiritual Directors International.
A life-long ‘closet’ mystic, Spiritual Director Dr. Mary Alberici invites clients, audiences, and readers to awaken to the Presence that is already effortlessly within them. Dr. Alberici is the author of Spiritual Direction: A Soul-Companion’s Guide, The Little Book of Organic Abundance and Follow the Star: A Parable, and is a regular blogger on the life and times of spiritual awakening (see her OA Blog ). She is the visionary founder of Sundarya, Inc, offering spiritual direction and coaching to awaken and inspire us to live authentically in and through the Presence. Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the performing arts, education, and many esoteric traditions, Dr. Alberici engages readers and clients with mystical, inclusive experiences that empower and transform.
Visit Mary's performance website at http://www.maryalberici.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Higher Education:
Ph.D. in Higher Education; University of Missouri-St. Louis; St. Louis, MO
Coaching Certification; The Hudson Institute; Santa Barbara, CA
Master of Music in Jazz Vocal Performance; Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Arts in the Psychology of Music Performance; Webster University; St. Louis, MO
Background in Mystical, Energetic, and Esoteric Traditions:
Theological Formation Studies at Epsicopal School for the Ministry
Pastoral Education & Scriptural Studies
Over 25 years of studying and teaching A Course in Miracles
Christian Science Primary Class
Over 20 years of studying Joel Goldsmith and The Infinite Way
Over 5 years of studying Byron Katie's The Work
Reiki Master
Avatar Master
Nine Gates Mystery School Graduate
Kriya Yoga, Self Realization Fellowship Graduate
Integral Yoga Studies
Silva Mind Training Graduate with Advanced Studies
The Sedona Method Graduate with Advanced Training
Certified ReBirther
Experience with The Reconnection, Holographic Repatterning, the Yuen Method, Huna, and other healing energy modalities
Additional Training:
Finale Music Software, Berklee School of Music
Computer Recording Techniques, Berklee School of Music
Electronic Music Training, NRI
ProTools Recording Software Training, Greenville College
North Indian Vocal Music Private Study, SIT India Arts Program
Teaching and Relevant Work Experience:
Sundarya, Inc., 2003-present
Coaching and Spiritual Direction
St. Vincent's-in-the-Vineyard, 2007-present
Director of Music
Jefferson College, 2000-2003
Assistant Professor, Director of Voice and Choral Activities
Greenville College, 1998-2000
Assistant Professor, Classical and Contemporary Voice, Jazz and Pop Studies
Alberici Studios, 1986-present
Private teaching and coaching studio for Voice, Theory, Flute, and Piano
Westport Playhouse Studios, 1982-1986
Chair of Music Department, part of a professional theatre
Professional Performance Experience:
Over thirty-five years of professional performance experience, in clubs and concert venues, all styles of music.
Performed with such greats as Nancy Wilson, John Pizzarelli, Vicky Carr, Al Hirt, and Dave Weckl.
Extensive recording studio experience on various album projects through the years.
Extensive experience in vocal jingle and voice-over studio work.
Featured vocalist on the following national, regional, and local jingles:
SOUTHWESTERN BELL GOLD PAGES NATURALIZER SHOES
KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRES CENTRAL HARDWARE
MISSOURI TOURISM COMMISSION 905 LIQUOR STORES
ST. LOUIS IS A SYMPHONY WESTPORT PLAZA
McDONALD’S “Keep on the Watch”
Professional musical theatre experience.
On-camera experience as movie extra and in various training films and ads.
Prolific writer and arranger of vocal and instrumental music.
Recent Live Presentations:
"The Role of the Spiritual Director," Coaching Forum, St. Louis, MO, October 2009
"Beating the Credit Game: Financial Direction for Teens," Over 100 Presentations at High Schools in Missouri, Florida, and California, 2009-2009
"Intro to A Course in Miracles," St. Louis, MO, October 2009
"Intro to Organic Abundance," St. Louis, MO, December 2007 and January 2008
“The Organic Value of Coaching,” UMSL, St. Louis, MO, April 2006
“Organic Abundance,” Mandala Center, Seattle, WA, January 2006
“Transcendent Performance,” Coaching Forum, St. Louis, MO, March 2005
“The Practice of Pure Possibility,” CIT2, Santa Barbara, CA, February 2004
“Inclusive Framing,” AIS Conference, Springfield, MO, October 2002
“Inclusive Framing for Adult Learners,” AAL Convention, Orlando FL, June 2002
“Globalizing the Curriculum,” MCCA Convention, St. Louis, MO, October 2009
“Bridging the Somatic Gulf,” Faculty Forum, Greenville College, January 2001
“Jazz Performance as Deep Ecology,” IAJE Convention, New Orleans 2000
“Performance is Non-linear,” Faculty Forum, Greenville College, November 1999
“Getting in the Flow,” Faculty Forum, Greenville College, February 1999
“Accelerative Learning Strategies in Performance,” IAJE Convention, Anaheim 1999
“Indian Music and Consciousness,” Indian Sangeeta, Mumbai, India 1998
Publications and Recordings:
"Spiritual Direction: A Soul-Companions Guide," Sundarya Press, December 2009
"Transcendent Music Performance: A Phenomenological Study," Lambert Academic Press, October 2009
"Follow the Star: A Parable," Sundarya Press, December 2008
“Vibratory Kinesis: A New Psychology of Music Performance,” Sundarya Press, March, 2007
“The Little Book of Organic Abundance,” Sundarya Press, 2006
“A Phenomenological Study of Transcendent Music Performance,” Dissertation Abstracts, 2004
“The Power of Organic Purpose,” Sundarya Press, 2004
“Internationalizing the Music Curriculum”, MCCA Global Consortium, 2002
“Bridging the Somatic Gulf,” IAJE Research Paper, 2001
“Jazz Performance as Deep Ecology,” IAJE Research Yearbook, 2000
“Accelerative Learning Strategies in Music Performance,” IAJE Research Yearbook, 1999
Songs for St. Vincent's, CD, November, 2009
Sacred Grooves: The Will of the One, CD, 2002
For All We Know, CD, 1999
Same Old Foolish Me, CD, 1989
Awards and Honors:
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
National Merit Scholar
SIT World Study Grant Recipient
Music Scholarships to MMAC and UMC
Local Emmy Awards for Voice-over Work
Multiple Song-Writing Awards