Casey Adams
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced with Theater, Choir, and Voice. Utilizes subtle ways to reinforce proper vocal technique while teaching music. Knowledge of the Kodaly method and the Alexander Technique. Experience in Theater as a performer, director, music director, choreographer, stage hand, costume designer, and a pit musician, primarily at the High School level. Extensive experience working with choirs as director, soloist, accompanist, and rehearsal pianist at all levels.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Lesson Teacher
Indiana Conservatory of Music
Carmel, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Private one-on-one lessons in piano, voice, and guitar for students age 5-35
- Developing lifelong skills in music literacy, performance, and discipline.
- Strong emphasis on preparing for ISSMA, recitals, and other performances.
Student Teacher
Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central High School
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Co-Directed two show choirs, an advanced chamber choir, and a freshman choir alongside cooperating teacher Andrew Knaup.
- Developed and taught daily rehearsal plans
- Accompanied daily rehearsals and sectionals,
- Assisted in the planning, setup, and hosting of their annual show choir competition HSCC (Hoosier Show Choir Classic).
Rehearsal Pianist
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Taught and lead rehearsals when the director was unavailable
- Sightread new music and vocal parts to be taught to the ensemble.
- Accompanied by either the written accompaniment or an improvised and in style part.
Choral Librarian
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Working with UIndy choral directors to coordinate music for 4 annual concerts
- Printing and preparing sheet music
- Collecting, organizing, and filing music after performances
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral Emphasis
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2026
Skills
- Classically trained professional vocalist and pianist
- Proficient in the teaching of proper healthy vocal technique
- Experienced musical director and performer
Timeline
Student Teacher
Franklin Central High School
01.2026 - 03.2026
Private Lesson Teacher
Indiana Conservatory of Music
07.2025 - Current
Rehearsal Pianist
University of Indianapolis
01.2025 - 12.2025
Choral Librarian
University of Indianapolis
08.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral Emphasis
University of Indianapolis
Collegiate Ensembles
- Baritone, Schola, 2022 - 2025
- Baritone, Concert Choir, 2022 - 2025
- Baritone, Chamber Music, 2023 - 2024
- Bass, Crimson (Jazz), 2024 - 2025
- Tenor, Scarlett Spritz, 2023 - Present
Paid Ensembles
- Bass, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, 2024 - Present
- Bass Soloist/Section Leader, Zion Evangelical UCC, 2024 - Present
- Bass Guitar, Plainfield High School Show Choir Pro Band, 2025 - Present
Theater Lead Roles
- Benjamin Pontipee, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers 2022
- Narrator, 21 Chump Street 2022
- Donovan, Trap 2022
- Wesley, The Disaster Pact 2024
- Michael, Tik Tik Boom! 2025