Donna Rendely Peeler
Biography
Donna is a former middle/high school choir teacher who works as a music director, pianist, actor, singer, teacher, and coach! She earned a Masters in Choral Conducting and Bachelors in Choral Music Education from UNCG (piano principal).
Music Director: The Hello Girls (Summer at Sem theatre intensive), Matilda, Jersey Boys, The Christmas Schooner (Great Plains Theatre), BKLYN the Musical (Mountain Theatre Company), as well as shows at high schools: Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, Once On This Island.
Some musical theatre acting credits include School of Rock (Mrs. Hamilton/Jill/others), Jersey Boys (Francine/others), She Loves Me (Ensemble), Sunday in the Park with George (Celeste).
Donna originated three shows at Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Unto Us (piano/vocal swing), Believe (solo pianist/vocalist), and Emerald Ensemble (vocal captain). She also sang on Sarah Brightman's HYMN tour in Baltimore and DC.
When she’s not working on a production, Donna teaches private music lessons, mostly virtually, and creates high quality custom piano tracks for various actor/singer needs!
@donna.r.peeler on Instagram and TikTok
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Education
- Community Theatre
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Regions
- NYC/Tri-State Area
- D.C./Baltimore/Mid-Atlantic
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Maestra Expertise
- Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
- Music Director/Conductor (Baton)
- Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
- Singer/Songwriter
- Vocal Arranger
- Instrumentalist/Pit Musician
- Classroom Music Teacher
- Class/Voice Lesson/Rehearsal Pianist
- Rehearsal Pianist
- Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
Primary Instruments
- Piano
- Voice
Software
- Musescore
Additional Skills
- Actor-Musician
- Singer/Performer