ADELINA DIGIACOMO
Wilmington,USA
Summary
Composer, musician, and educator with extensive expertise in piano, music theory, and composition, complemented by nearly a decade of experience in private instruction. Fosters a friendly and engaging learning environment while employing an analytical approach tailored to diverse age groups, from young children to adults. Committed to instilling a deep appreciation for music within a structured educational framework that encourages creativity and discipline.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
West Chester University
08.2024 - Current
- Accompanies voice majors for their private lessons, juries, and studio performances
- Accompanies jazz and classical vocal ensembles, with repertoire ranging from Renaissance to Contemporary
Private Piano Instructor
Self-Employed
10.2016 - Current
- Instructed students of all ages in piano technique, sight-reading, music theory and performance practice.
- Organized individual lessons tailored to each student's level of experience and learning needs.
- Encouraged students to develop their own style while striving to meet established goals.
- Maintained a patient yet firm teaching approach when dealing with challenging behavior from students.
Commissioned Composer
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in musical composition.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Teaching Faculty Member
The Music School of Delaware
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided individual piano lessons to students of a variety of ages.
- Facilitates engaging group musicianship classes which focus on theory, ear training, and composition.
- Utilized technology such as notation software in class lessons.
- Accompanied group instrumentalists prior to public events such as concerts or recitals.
Teacher's Aide
Delaware County Christian School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement.
- Worked in PreK-4, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Classes
Commissioned Composer
Proclamation Presbyterian Church
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Composed six sacred choral introits for church choir, organ, and piano.
Music Director
Restoration Presbyterian Church
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Hired, trained, and supervised musicians and vocalists to ensure successful execution of weekly services
- Scheduled and led team rehearsals
- Created musical arrangements
- Accompanied weekly services
- Ordered sheet music and supplies
- Maintained licensing subscriptions
Associate Music Director
Reach Family Schools
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Directed and accompanied 30+ middle and high-school students in Rodger and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music."
Music Director/Music Composer
Reach Family Schools
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Composed two original musicals for the Elementary Drama Program ("The Jungle Book" and "Alice in Wonderland")
- Created scores and backing tracks using DAWs and Notation Software
- Scheduled and led all music rehearsals.
- Played piano to accompany rehearsals and performances
- Directed 20 children from 3rd-7th grade, overseeing costumes, building sets, and directing original music.
Education
MM - Music Theory and Composition
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2026
BMUS - Music Composition
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA05.2023
Skills
- Teaching children ages 4 to 18
- Musical composition
- Artist collaboration
- Music theory
- Piano Accompanying
- Music Director
Timeline
Commissioned Composer
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia
04.2025 - 11.2025
Graduate Assistant
West Chester University
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Faculty Member
The Music School of Delaware
09.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher's Aide
Delaware County Christian School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Commissioned Composer
Proclamation Presbyterian Church
06.2023 - 06.2023
Music Director
Restoration Presbyterian Church
06.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Music Director
Reach Family Schools
09.2018 - 05.2019
Music Director/Music Composer
Reach Family Schools
09.2017 - 01.2019
Private Piano Instructor
Self-Employed
10.2016 - Current
MM - Music Theory and Composition
West Chester University
BMUS - Music Composition
Cairn University