I am a versatile educator and artist with over 25 years of experience teaching music and arts in both general and specialized settings. I specialize in vocal coaching, musical theatre direction, and ensemble leadership, and I design innovative educational programs that encourage both individual and collective expression. I focus on developing solid technical skills while fostering creativity and self-confidence in every student. Throughout my career, I have worked as a music and art education teacher, choir conductor, organist, soloist, and musical theatre performer. I have collaborated regularly with renowned musicians and actively participate in local cultural activities, nurturing artistic education, personal development, and cultural transmission.

Ilse Vaerendonck

I am a versatile educator and artist with over 25 years of experience teaching music and arts in both general and specialized settings. I specialize in vocal coaching, musical theatre direction, and ensemble leadership, and I design innovative educational programs that encourage both individual and collective expression. I focus on developing solid technical skills while fostering creativity and self-confidence in every student. Throughout my career, I have worked as a music and art education teacher, choir conductor, organist, soloist, and musical theatre performer. I have collaborated regularly with renowned musicians and actively participate in local cultural activities, nurturing artistic education, personal development, and cultural transmission.

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I am a versatile educator and artist with over 25 years of experience teaching music and arts in both general and specialized settings. I specialize in vocal coaching, musical theatre direction, and ensemble leadership, and I design innovative educational programs that encourage both individual and collective expression. I focus on developing solid technical skills while fostering creativity and self-confidence in every student.

Throughout my career, I have worked as a music and art education teacher, choir conductor, organist, soloist, and musical theatre performer. I have collaborated regularly with renowned musicians and actively participate in local cultural activities, nurturing artistic education, personal development, and cultural transmission.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Education Teacher at Portus Berkenboom, Sint-Niklaas - Belgium
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designing and delivering art education courses for first-year secondary students in K.S.O., T.S.O., and B.S.O., covering five disciplines: visual arts, music, dance, drama, and media. Created interdisciplinary programs fostering artistic skills, critical thinking, and creativity. Organized cultural projects, exhibitions, and live performances. Provided tailored pedagogical support focusing on inclusion and worked closely with teaching teams on cross-curricular projects.
Music Teacher at TBI & SJKS, Sint-Niklaas
January 1, 2019 - August 30, 2025
Taught music theory, singing, and instrumental practice to a broad range of students across various streams. Developed innovative teaching methods mixing traditional approaches with new technologies including music software and audio-visual aids. Led school choirs for public performances and competitions. Provided individual support for students pursuing advanced music or performing arts. Organized workshops and lectures with industry professionals.

Education

G.L.S.O. Music and Worship at LUCA School of Arts, Leuven
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
General Secondary Education – Sciences at O.L.V.P., Sint-Niklaas
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Music Studies (Violin, Piano, Music Theory, Harmony, Chamber Music) at Municipal Music Academy, Sint-Niklaas
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

First Prize in Music Theory
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
Musical Theatre Training
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Private Singing Lessons (with Dina Grosberger, Stéphanie Friede, Ingrid Voermans)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization