Managed a piano studio which gave students an outlet for their creative expression
Founded and lead a youth music group with singers and instrumentalists which gave students opportunities to grow as musicians
Directed a Children's Choir for Christmas Eve mass which taught students the importance of teamwork and singing expressively
Experience: Piano/Voice Teacher | Blessings Academy of Art and Music, Hastings, MN (August 2015 - present)
Introduced the elements of music theory which prepared the students for reading music in their schools, churches and other community activities
Organized three recitals for piano and voice students which challenged them to do their best
Demonstrated the importance of a relaxed body which encouraged them to remain poised and calm during the lesson
Piano Accompanist | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings, MN (September 2016 - present)
Wrote down fingering for accompaniments which helped the director to communicate with me during songs
Accompanied new warm-ups by ear which gave the singers and director more flexibility
Piano Accompanist | Parkview United Church of Christ, White Bear Lake, MN (January 2016 - present)
Prepared the necessary music for rehearsals which gave the music director more opportunities to work with the singers
Sight read new music for rehearsals which sped up the choir's learning process
Assistant Pastoral Associate in Music | The Church of St. Rita, Cottage Grove, MN (January 2006 - March 2015)
Worked with young pianists to incorporate their skills into liturgies which gave them a sense of ownership of the music
Coached teen and adult singers which gave them greater confidence and strengthened the music program
Education: Viterbo University | La Crosse, WI B.A. in Music (2003) Coursework in Music Theory, Piano, Accompanying and Music History First place winner of Wisconsin NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition (1999, 2002)