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Hi, I’m Mina El-Sanabawy, a Music Director and Composer with over a decade of international experience across the U.S., Egypt, and Thailand. I specialize in directing choirs, orchestras, and large ensembles, and I enjoy leading in international music education workshops that bring people together through sound.
I design engaging curricula and performance-based programs that blend music literacy, solfege, rhythm, and ensemble training. I’m a fluent cross-cultural communicator who coaches students of all ages and fosters collaborative, confident musicians ready for concerts and competitions.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Work Experience
Music Director at Legacy Traditional Schools
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Directed general music, choir, and string programs for K–12 students; Led seasonal concerts, school recitals, and full-ensemble productions; Developed curriculum integrating music literacy, solfege, and performance; Provided one-on-one piano and vocal coaching for advanced students
Long-Term Music Teacher (Substitute Role) at Great Hearts Academies
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Taught general music and choir to elementary and middle school students; Implemented Kodály and Orff methods in classical-focused classrooms; Prepared student groups for recitals and seasonal performances
Handbells & Hand Chimes Director at Evangelical Formosan Church of East Valley
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Directed a choir of 14 students and coordinated music instruction for 30 students; Designed English-language materials for music education and performances
Music Teacher at Bangkok Grace International School
May 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018Taught music theory and piano to middle and high school students; Coached students for end-of-summer performances, incorporating English-language instruction
International Music Workshop Facilitator at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - PresentDelivered ensemble, rhythm, musicianship, choral, and orchestral conducting workshops internationally; Facilitated sessions for school groups, music teachers, and community ensembles; Adapted workshop content to cultural and institutional needs
Private Music Instructor at Remote & In-Person
January 1, 2015 - PresentDelivered personalized instruction to students of all ages and levels; Specializing in theory coaching, audition prep, and performance readiness
Education
MBA at Grand Canyon University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026Bachelor of Music in Composition at Azusa Pacific University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026Qualifications
Mastri Series Conducting Workshop, NIU Orchestra, Chicago
February 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026Mastri Series Conducting Workshop, San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra
July 1, 2023 - March 28, 2026International Conducting Institute, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
February 1, 2023 - March 28, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
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