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Amanda  Kraft

Amanda Kraft

Stockbridge,GA

Summary

  • Amanda Kraft is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of Musical Direction, enhancing ensemble performance and consistently delivering high-quality musical performances.
  • Amanda is respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. She is enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.
  • Amanda is a knowledgeable Music Director with 10+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. She is detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Musical Direction.
  • Amanda has a strong faith and is prepared to share her love of Christ through her musical direction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Music Director

Peachtree Christian Church
09.2023 - Current
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing young singers to achieve top-notch performances.
  • Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences
  • Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and church services. Directed the music for Sunday Chapel that complimented the scriptures and sermons.


Artistic Director/Music Director

K&A Theatricals
01.2014 - Current
  • Born in Hollywood, Home in Georgia, this Broadway Performing Arts company has inspired performers of all ages to shine on the screen and stage.
  • Performances at Disney World, Six Flags over Georgia, The Georgia World Congress Center, The Bridge Christian Church, Bethel Methodist, Henry Kiwanis Fair, and The Music in the Parks Festival.
  • Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
  • Established strong brand identity by developing a unique artistic vision
  • Amanda, her husband Keith and daughter Harmony are professional singers.

Music Program Director

The Atlanta School Of The Performing Arts
01.2006 - 05.2013


  • Musical Directed ages 6-16 with their Broadway Junior Performances, Trips to Disney World, Carnegie Hall, Royal Caribbean and Six Flags.
  • Curtains Up Inc was the Non-profit arm of this company that served foster girls and autistic children.


Church Soprano Singer

Decatur Presbyterian Church
01.2002 - 01.2010

I was the staff soprano for Decatur Presbyterian Church. I sang multiple sacred choir pieces every Sunday for this traditional congregation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Theater

Huntingdon College
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Theater

Shenandoah Conservatory
Winchester, VA
05.2001

High School Diploma -

DeKalb School of The Arts
Decatur, GA
2000

High School Diploma -

Kodaikanal International School
Kodaikanal, India

Skills

  • Choir Director for all ages
  • Arranging music
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Music Programming
  • Sight-Reading Proficiency
  • Concert production
  • Harmony knowledge

Timeline

Children's Music Director

Peachtree Christian Church
09.2023 - Current

Artistic Director/Music Director

K&A Theatricals
01.2014 - Current

Music Program Director

The Atlanta School Of The Performing Arts
01.2006 - 05.2013

Church Soprano Singer

Decatur Presbyterian Church
01.2002 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Theater

Huntingdon College

Bachelor of Arts - Music/Theater

Shenandoah Conservatory

High School Diploma -

DeKalb School of The Arts

High School Diploma -

Kodaikanal International School
Amanda Kraft