I am a dedicated music educator and performer with a passion for building and sustaining a strong school music program. I believe the arts enrich the school, the community, and the lives of student musicians, and I strive to provide high-quality instruction while maximizing performance opportunities. With extensive experience as a choral director, piano instructor, accompanist, and solo performer, I work with students of all ages and backgrounds, write and arrange music for multiple ensembles, and collaborate with local arts organizations to broaden opportunities for young musicians.…

Thaddeus G. Bell

I am a dedicated music educator and performer with a passion for building and sustaining a strong school music program. I believe the arts enrich the school, the community, and the lives of student musicians, and I strive to provide high-quality instruction while maximizing performance opportunities. With extensive experience as a choral director, piano instructor, accompanist, and solo performer, I work with students of all ages and backgrounds, write and arrange music for multiple ensembles, and collaborate with local arts organizations to broaden opportunities for young musicians.…

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I am a dedicated music educator and performer with a passion for building and sustaining a strong school music program. I believe the arts enrich the school, the community, and the lives of student musicians, and I strive to provide high-quality instruction while maximizing performance opportunities.

With extensive experience as a choral director, piano instructor, accompanist, and solo performer, I work with students of all ages and backgrounds, write and arrange music for multiple ensembles, and collaborate with local arts organizations to broaden opportunities for young musicians.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Artist-Vocal Instructor at Holden Voice Program, Harvard University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provide vocal instruction and program involvement as part of the Holden Voice Program at Harvard University.
Choral Director/Piano Instructor at Classical High School, Lynn, MA
January 1, 2021 - Present
Direct choral programs and provide piano instruction across ensembles; instruct both general and advanced groups and arrange repertoire.
Choral Director at Fuller Middle School, Framingham, MA
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Direct choir and related music activities; oversee performance opportunities and curricular integration.
Choral Director/Piano Instructor at Framingham High School, Framingham, MA
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Lead choral program and provide piano instruction; develop and direct performance ensembles.
Elementary Music Teacher at North Intermediate Elementary, Wilmington, MA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Teacher general music, integrate history and theory, and coordinate performances.
Elementary Music Teacher (Long Term Substitute) at E. Ethel Little School, North Reading, MA
February 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Middle-grade and elementary music instruction during substitute assignment.
Elementary Music Teacher (Long Term Substitute) at Glenwood Elementary School, Rutland, MA
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Elementary music instruction during substitute assignment.
Choral Director at North Reading Middle School, North Reading, MA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Direct choir and related music programs for middle school students.
Keyboard and Ensemble Instructor at National Guitar Workshop, New Milford, CT
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Instruct keyboard and ensemble components during summer program.
Private Jazz Piano and Vocal Instructor at The Joy of Music School, Worcester, MA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Private instruction in jazz piano and vocal performance.
Choral/Band Director and General Music Instructor at Mountview Middle School, Holden, MA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2011
Director of choral and band programs; general music instruction.
Theatrical Music Director at CCS Dance Academy, Holden, MA
June 1, 2009 - August 1, 2009
Music direction for theatrical productions.
Private Music Instructor
January 1, 2002 - Present
Private music instruction for individual students.
Annual Festival Accompanist at Quabbin Valley Music Festival, Palmer, MA
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Accompanist for festival performances and accompanying ensembles.
Choral Director for Christmas Cantata at Worcester 7th Day Adventist Church, Worcester, MA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Direct choral activities for Christmas cantata performance.
Theatrical Music Director at Worcester Arts in the Neighborhood Program, Worcester, MA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Music direction for theatrical programs.
Theatrical Music Director at ActorSingers, Nashua, NH
June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2004
Theatrical music direction for summer productions.
Jazz Ensemble Director at Ayer High School, Ayer, MA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Direct jazz ensemble; coordinate performances and curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Psychology at Clark University
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026
Master of Music, Classical Vocal Performance at New England Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2026

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