Brett Bailey
Royal Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Choral Music Educator with over 14 years of experience in teaching and directing choirs. Proven track record of fostering students' love for music through engaging teaching methods. Skilled in vocal technique, music theory, and performance preparation, with a strong emphasis on developing students' musical abilities and confidence. Currently serving as Choral Director at a Fine Arts Academy, continuing a career as a collaborative leader who excels at building relationships within the choral community and inspiring a passion for music education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Choral Director
Wellington Landings Middle School (Fine Arts Academy)
01.2024 - Current
- Direct the choral program within a specialized Fine Arts Academy, fostering high-level musical excellence.
- Serve as an RCA House Leader, elected member of Employee Building Council, and Sunshine Committee
- Lead rehearsals and prepared performances for various choirs, consistently preparing students for Florida Vocal Association (FVA) Music Performance Assessments annually.
- Successfully coached and prepared students for District Honor Choir and Florida All-State Choirs.
Tenor
St Paul's Episcopal Church
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as a tenor in the choir for chapel services.
Choral Musician & Soloist
Espressivo
08.2021 - Current
- Featured soloist and dedicated member for over 15 performances.
- Consistently recognized for vocal prowess and high-level musicianship.
Choral Director
Emerald Cove Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2024
- Expanded the program from a split focus (half Choir/half Music Appreciation) to a robust department featuring four choirs and one Music Appreciation course.
- Designed a Music Appreciation curriculum centered on Music History and World Music, incorporating elements of Ethnomusicology.
- Served as an elected member of the EBC committee.
Choral Director
Quail Ridge Chorus
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Directed a community choir of 60 retirees, successfully increasing enrollment and participation by 25%.
- Significantly improved the ensemble's music literacy.
- Organized and prepared innovative performances, including Holiday Flashmobs.
Choral Musician
Professional Choral Institute (PCI)
07.2011
- Performed as a choir member with Seraphic Fire and PCI on the GRAMMY-nominated recording of Brahms' Requiem.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL05.2012
Skills
- Relationship Building & Classroom Management
- Building Music Literacy & Student Engagement
- Piano Proficiency
- Vocal Pedagogy & Literature
- Music theory
Certification
- Florida Teaching Certificate
- Issued: June 2012
Timeline
Tenor
St Paul's Episcopal Church
01.2025 - Current
Choral Director
Wellington Landings Middle School (Fine Arts Academy)
01.2024 - Current
Choral Musician & Soloist
Espressivo
08.2021 - Current
Choral Director
Quail Ridge Chorus
11.2017 - 04.2020
Choral Director
Emerald Cove Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2024
Choral Musician
Professional Choral Institute (PCI)
07.2011
Bachelor of Music Education -
Palm Beach Atlantic University