Teach private voice lessons.
Introduce vocal repertoire in various styles and languages.
Promote healthy and productive vocal technique.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education May 2009
Concentration: Vocal and choral music
Appalachian State University, Boone NC
Lakeshore Middle School – Mooresville, NC July 2010 - November 2016
Taught pieces of music in rehearsals in conjunction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in music.
Prepared children for small ensemble festival, large ensemble festival, North Carolina Honors Chorus, All-State Chorus, and All-County Honors Chorus.
Managed discipline within classrooms of varying size and grade levels.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School – Sherrills Ford, NC July 2009 - June 2010
Taught general music to Kindergarten – Sixth graders
Provided opportunities for musical growth through state-wide clinics and auditions.
Enforced appropriate control and classroom management for various grade levels.
Holbrook Middle School – Lowell, NC January 2009 - May 2009
Instructed students on pieces of music in rehearsals according to North Carolina Standard Course of Study in music.
Prepared children for small ensemble festival, large ensemble festival, and All-County Honors Chorus.
Administered discipline within classrooms of varying size and grade levels.
Fairview United Methodist Church February 2017- February 2018
St Mark’s Lutheran Church November 2011 – August 2015
Direct Chancel Choir. Choose repertoire appropriate for season and liturgy.
Schedule and supervise rehearsals.
Teach notes, and work on technique, phrasing, vowels, and dynamics.
Facilitate leadership meetings.
Collaborate with contemporary praise team leader and musicians.
Correspond with and schedule various music groups to perform for the congregation.
Create practice recordings.
Assist pastor in scheduling and programming for special holiday presentations.
Rehobeth United Methodist Church June 2009 - November 2011
Fulfilled the duties of soprano section leader.
Myers Memorial United Methodist Church January 2009 - June 2009
Served as alto section leader.
Performed as a soloist for larger works.
Filled in for hand bell and percussion parts as needed.
Organized music library and created an electronic database of repertoire.
Led sectional rehearsals.
Boone United Methodist Church August 2008 - December 2008
Served as alto section leader.
Performed as a soloist for larger works.
Notable Music - Denver NC June 2009 – December 2009
Featured soloist for the Hickory Choral Society.
Soloist for the 2011 Music Club Society conference banquet.
Various recitals and featured soloist for churches in the area.
Music Educators of North Carolina
American Choral Directors Association
NCMEA In Service Conference, Winston-Salem, NC
North Carolina ACDA Conference
Southern Division ACDA