ANDREW HOY
Choral Director
Riverview,FL
Summary
Music Educator with 13 years experience leading a vibrant school Choral Program with four choirs ranging from beginner to advanced. Dedicated program director with expertise in choral performances, team leadership and music selection. Detail-oriented and driven with excellent creativity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Choral Director
Tampa Prep
1 2011 - Current
- Teaching: 6th grade chorus, 7-8th grade chorus, Treble A Capella (9-10th grade), Chamber Chorus (9-12th grade), AP Music Theory, Piano Lab, and 7th grade academic advisor
- Developed a choral program focused on musical excellence in a variety of styles.
- Implemented innovative rehearsal strategies that maximized time efficiency while maintaining a focus on musicality and artistry.
- Lead group to perform in various in and out of state festivals.
Music Director
RiverStone Church
01.2013 - Current
- Lead an instrumental ensemble and team of adult vocalists through rehearsals for weekly services
- Lead kids choirs (ages 5-13 yrs old) for holiday services rehearsing from Sept-Dec.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
USF
01.2010 - 01.2011
- I served as a section leader, assistant conductor, and performed administrative duties for three of USF choirs.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL 08.2005 - 05.2009
MM CHORAL CONDUCTING -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Choral conducting,
Accompaniment (piano)
Vocalist
Vocal coaching
Music Theory
Rehearsal Planning
Vocal Technique
Score Analysis
Sight Reading
Alternate email
ahoy@tampaprep.org
Accomplishments
Winner of Helps Festival Student Composition Prize 2009
Participant in FL Orchestra Composition Reading Session 2009
Professional Choral Institute, Seraphic Fire, 2011, Grammy nominated recording of Brahms Requiem
Led choirs at Tampa Prep to consistently earn excellent and superior ranking at District and State Level Choral and Solo and Ensemble MPA. (2011-present)
Winchester Choral Festival, vocalist 2019 with composer Dan Forrest and Dr. Pearl Shangkuan
Brought high school choral students to perform in Carnegie Hall (2016, 2024)
Baritone Soloist, Master Chorale, Spring 2021
Baritone Soloist, Faure Requiem, with East Bay High School 2021
Performed in Dublin Choral Festival with composer Jake Runestad, June 2024
Timeline
Music Director
RiverStone Church
01.2013 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
USF
01.2010 - 01.2011
MM CHORAL CONDUCTING -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Music - Music Composition
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
08.2005 - 05.2009
Choral Director
Tampa Prep
1 2011 - Current
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