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Barbara Staropoli
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Barbara Staropoli, S.S.J., is a Sister of St. Joseph of Rochester, New York, an author, singer and teacher of voice. Early life and education Staropoli was born in 1942 or 1943 to Frank G. and Marie E. Staropoli. She joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1961, initially taking the religious name Sister Mary Francina. In 1966 she received a Bachelor of Science degree from Nazareth College of Rochester. She taught music at Sacred Heart Cathedral School and studied voice at Northwestern University; in 1971 she earned her M.Mus. Staropoli later received a Doctorate of Music Arts (D.M.A.) in voice from Eastman School of Music, where she trained under the soprano Jan DeGaetani. Career and publications Staropoli worked at Nazareth College for 32 years, serving as a music teacher, department chair, and campus minister. She plays host to the annual Barbara Staropoli Singing Competition held in Rochester and is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Staropoli was elected Vice President of her congregation in 2003; she held this position until 2011. 
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