Ann Metcalfe
Minneapolis,KS
Summary
Passionate and dedicated music teacher with over a decade of experience in K-8 education, committed to inspiring young musicians through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
K-3 Music Teacher
USD 333 Concordia
Concordia, KS
08.2016 - Current
- Planned and directed 4 concerts/year
- Directed 6th gr. after-school honor choir
- Students selected to the KMEA State Elementary Honor Choir for 7 years
Music Director
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Salina, KS
11.2014 - Current
- Direct the Adult Choir and Handbell Choir
- Direct children's choir for Christmas pageant and Bible School
- Help organize music in worship service
- Music & Worship committee chair
5th Grade General Music
USD 400 Smoky Valley
Lindsborg, KS
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted with 5th Gr. Band
- Planned/directed 2 concerts per year
- Taught and planned 5th grade Swedish dancing for Hyllningsfest 2015
PreK-6th Gr. General Music & 6th Band
USD 400 Charter School/St. Joseph Catholic School
McPherson, KS
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Planned/Directed 2 concerts per year
- Worked on-site as well as creating virtual lessons for count day through the Virtual Charter School
- Students selected to KCDA state honor choir for 2 years
- Started a 4th-6th after-school honor choir
K-8th Music, Choir, & Band Teacher
USD 400 Marquette
Marquette, KS
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Planned/directed 2 concerts per year
- Planned/directed a talent night each year
- Took 5th-8th grades to LaCrosse music contest for solos, choir, and band with high scores
Children's Choir Director
Messiah Lutheran Church
Lindsborg, KS
02.2010 - 05.2012
- 2 choirs by age (5-8y/o and 9-12y/o)
- Organized special music and Adult instrumentalists
Education
Kodaly Level II Certified
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS06-2024
Master of Arts - Education
Baker University
Baldwin City12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Bethany College
Lindsborg05-2009
Skills
- Know Basic Spanish (DuoLingo Level 42)
- Directed music for Broadway RFD kids and the mainstage summer show
- Acted in numerous plays and musicals with RFD, Bethany College, and more
- Piano Proficient and have played Clarinet for 29 yrs
- Most recently guest vocal performer at Garden City Comm College Faculty Recital '25
- Clinician and judge for high school and junior high mock contest, including Salina Central and North Ottawa Co, 4H Days, and local Forensics meets
Timeline
K-3 Music Teacher
USD 333 Concordia
08.2016 - Current
Music Director
Redeemer Lutheran Church
11.2014 - Current
5th Grade General Music
USD 400 Smoky Valley
08.2014 - 05.2016
PreK-6th Gr. General Music & 6th Band
USD 400 Charter School/St. Joseph Catholic School
08.2012 - 05.2016
K-8th Music, Choir, & Band Teacher
USD 400 Marquette
08.2010 - 05.2014
Children's Choir Director
Messiah Lutheran Church
02.2010 - 05.2012
Kodaly Level II Certified
Wichita State University
Master of Arts - Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Bethany College