Camilla Durbin
Nixa,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 35+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in music classroom teaching, choral directing, children's choir directing, and musical theater production.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Director/Vocal Coach
King's Academy Of The Performing Arts (KAPA)
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated musician performance regularly, offering guidance on areas requiring improvement or adjustment in technique or interpretation.
- Developed musicians' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Increased student confidence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Participated in the audition process to select performers for musical presentations.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
Springfield Public Schools R-12
07.1986 - 05.2021
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on vocal technique mastery and music theory understanding.
- Organized numerous successful performances showcasing students' progress and talents to parents and the school community.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Held before and after school meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Provided opportunities for advanced singers to challenge themselves through solo recitals, honor choirs participation, and leads in musical theater productions.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a focused learning environment conducive to maximizing instructional time for all students involved in the program.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects combining music with other subjects such as history or language arts.
Interim Music Director
Second Baptist Church
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Planned worship services in coordination with Pastor and Creative Worship Team. Coordinated with substitute worship leader.
- Rehearsed the adult choir, rotated 6 praise teams, and prepared the orchestra for weekly Sunday morning services.
- Planned, prepared, and directed special Holiday worship services such as Christmas, Fourth of July, and other special services.
- Worked with Children's choir for special worship services.
- Streamlined rehearsals, ensuring efficient use of time and improved overall sound quality.
- Ensured seamless transition between Interim Music Director role and the permanent appointment, providing comprehensive program updates and facilitating introductions to incoming director.
K-12 Music Teacher
Licking Public Schools
08.1985 - 05.1986
- Developed a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and promoting respectful interactions among students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, leading to improved comprehension of musical concepts among students.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
- Instructed students on vocal performance, harmonizing, performing scales and proper posturing.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating diverse music genres and styles into lesson plans.
- Led after-school rehearsals for solos, ensembles and other special performance groups.
- Planned and prepared students for public concerts and performances throughout the year.
Education
Master of Science - Education/Secondary Music
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05.1985
Skills
- Mentoring Artists
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Collaborative Leadership
- Choral Directing
- Theatre Performances
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- Children's Choir director/leader at Second Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo. Directed Children's Choirs for special events and services. Directed the Children's Choir during the 10 years of Summer Arts Festivals at Second Baptist Church.
- Assisted in teaching music to the cast in several productions at Miss Kathey's Academy, Branson, Mo.
Timeline
Music Director/Vocal Coach
King's Academy Of The Performing Arts (KAPA)
01.2021 - Current
Interim Music Director
Second Baptist Church
05.2015 - 10.2016
Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
Springfield Public Schools R-12
07.1986 - 05.2021
K-12 Music Teacher
Licking Public Schools
08.1985 - 05.1986
Master of Science - Education/Secondary Music
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Southwest Baptist University
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