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I am an experienced pianist, arranger, conductor, and music educator. I have been published by leading music publishers and self-published for the last 12 years. Well versed in several music genres to perform and write authentically. Sibelius user but competent in many notation software programs.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Polish
Beginner
Work Experience
Director of Vocal Music at Evanston Township High School
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirect all curriculum and extracurricular vocal ensembles (a cappella and vocal jazz); recruit from ETHS student body; plan and lead 4+ concerts and community performances per year; organize bi-annual performances and cultural tours; collaborate with other ensembles and schools; implement Democratic Classroom Teaching principles within a large performance ensemble; teach theatre and Fine Arts; develop piano curriculum for diverse learners and expand program; implement grading policy for equity; serve on staff committees.
Assistant Director of Vocal Jazz at Niles North High School
January 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025Directed Harmonic Motion, an auditioned all-voice vocal jazz ensemble. The ensemble performed music written and/or arranged by women in jazz and contemporary music. Transformed the school’s hierarchy of three ensembles into a flagship ensemble with two intermediate feeder ensembles. Attended two vocal jazz festivals per year with group and directed at 3–4 school concerts per year.
Teacher, Music and Foreign Language Department at Wheaton North High School
January 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025 Redesigned group piano class model and created curricular materials to be reproducible by other department teachers. Vocal direction for all-school musical (2019, 2020). Accompanist for Show Choir program (2019).
Choir Director at Park View School
January 1, 2019 - September 23, 2025Directed two school choirs; organized rehearsals, concerts; collaborated with school administration to develop budgeting for repertoire; participated in and performed at community events and high school recruiting days.
Conductor (Temporary Substitute) at Chicago Children's Choir (Uniting Voices Chicago)
December 31, 2018 - September 23, 2025Conducted, prepared, and performed with in-school choirs; supported Bucktown Neighborhood and Lincoln Park/DePaul Neighborhood Choirs; assisted in in-school choir activities and events.
Regional Recruiter at Interlochen Center for the Arts
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025Regional recruiter for Chicago-based Summer Camp and Academy programs; organized and ran on-campus Open Houses for Academy; represented the Academy at regional and national conferences.
Arranger, Clinician, Announcer at Choralies Festival
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Arranger for atelier choir; clinician and announcer; performed on the festival stage; provided English translation and voiceover as needed.
Intern, The Somewhere Project at Carnegie Hall
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Oversaw different student groups in a 5-borough production of West Side Story; assisted in project coordination.
Intern, Congress at International Society for the Performing Arts
December 31, 2015 - September 23, 2025Back-end database management, membership platform, registration duties; assisted with Congress volunteer coordination.
Intern, Sales and Events at Manhattan Concert Productions
January 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025Managed and expanded customer database; assisted with conference prep; assembled and distributed materials for choral and musical theater productions.
Music Director, School Musical at Portage West Middle School
December 31, 2014 - September 23, 2025Vocal music direction and live audio engineering for Cinderella Jr.
Intern Teacher at Jenison Public Schools
January 1, 2014 - September 23, 2025Assistant choir director for junior high and high school; vocal direction and live audio engineering for Mulan Jr. at Jenison High School; piano accompaniment.
Music Teacher at The Gagie School
January 1, 2013 - September 23, 20255th–8th grade music teacher; led multiple choirs; authored an original revue-style musical featured for all students.
Education
Master of Arts, Arts Administration at Columbia University Teachers College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Bachelor of Music, Music Education at Western Michigan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
ILMEA District Ensemble Director
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Illinois Music Educators Conference – Clinician, All-State Vocal Jazz
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Iowa Vocal Jazz State Competition Judge
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Waukee StarStruck Vocal Jazz Festival Clinician
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
Alfred Publisbers
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