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.

Mina El-Sanabawy

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Legacy Traditional Schools
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Directed 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, 2021
Taught 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, 2020
Directed 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, 2018
Taught 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 - Present
Delivered 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 - Present
Delivered 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, 2026
Bachelor of Music in Composition at Azusa Pacific University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Qualifications

Mastri Series Conducting Workshop, NIU Orchestra, Chicago
February 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Mastri Series Conducting Workshop, San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra
July 1, 2023 - March 28, 2026
International Conducting Institute, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
February 1, 2023 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government