Dionne McClain-Freeney
Biography
Dionne McClain-Freeney, pianist, composer, lyricist, choral and musical director, arranger, singer and teaching artist’s credits include accompaniment in some of New York’s most beloved churches, appearances here and abroad, including Joe’s Pub, and off-Broadway musical direction. Her award-winning compositions and arrangements (New York Philharmonic, NYMF, GLAAD Media Award nominee) include commissioned TYA works "Rice and Rocks" and "Not So Fair-y Tales"; “The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel” (music and lyrics; play by Colette Robert), “Going Home: A Movement of Voices” (Allison Sniffin, co-composer), “The Movie Star and The Mammy,” (music; book and lyrics by Bil Wright), “The Sugar Hill Sisters” (music; book and lyrics by Bil Wright), and “This One Girl’s Story” (music and lyrics; book by Bil Wright). Dionne has also provided arrangements and musical direction for Theater Breaking Through Barriers and Piper Theatre. She’s a composer in the BMI Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theater Workshop and a member of its advisory board.
Professional Experience
- Off Broadway
- Education
Regions
- NYC/Tri-State Area
- Philadelphia/Mid-Atlantic
Maestra Expertise
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
- Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
- Music Assistant
- Songwriter
- Music Transcriber
- Voice Teacher (Educational Institution)
Primary Instruments
- Piano
Software
- Finale
Affiliations
- ASCAP
- BMI
- THE DRAMATISTS GUILD
Person of Color?
- Yes