Chad Lott
DeSoto
Summary
Experienced Choral Conductor specializing in educational leadership and program development. Led innovative curriculum design that enhanced student performance in All-State ensembles. Skilled in vocal pedagogy and music literacy. Directed Skyline High School's inaugural men's choir to UIL evaluation, demonstrating commitment to mentorship and student growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher for Choral Music
Dallas ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Led districtwide instructional leadership and mentorship initiatives for choral educators, fostering professional growth and collaboration
- Designed pedagogical frameworks to enhance music literacy and promote artistic excellence among students
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for instructional staff.
Director of Choirs
Skyline High School
Dallas
01.2019 - Current
- Lead conductor and artistic director for comprehensive choral program
- Cultivated student advancement leading to record placements in All-State and regional honor ensembles
- Guided inaugural men’s choir to successful UIL concert and sight-reading evaluation
Education
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2026
Bachelor of General Studies -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2011
Skills
- Choral Conducting
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Music Education
- Curriculum Design
- Program Development
- Educational Leadership
- Adjudication
- Academic Research
State And Professional Service
- Executive Committee Member — TMEA Region 20
- TEA Teacher Leadership Fellow — State of Texas
- Governance Contributor — Texas Choral Directors Association
- UIL Adjudicator — Vocal Contests
Scholarly Work
- Graduate Thesis, Cathedrals and Congregations: Exploring Emotion, Grandeur, and Grace in Sacred Music
- Comparative research examining sacred choral traditions across historical, cultural, and theological contexts
- Presenter, Dominate the Domains: Documenting Your Success Through the School Year
International Study
Conservatory Study Visits — Montreal, Quebec and Sydney, Austrailia
Professional Competencies
- Choral Conducting
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Curriculum Design
- Academic Research
- Educational Leadership
- Program Development
- Adjudication
Community Service
- Guest clinician for regional choral programs
- Volunteer conductor for church and youth ensembles
- Advocate for equitable access to arts education
Professional Leadership
- Director of Choirs, Skyline High School, Dallas ISD, 09/19–Present, Lead conductor and artistic director for comprehensive choral program, Cultivated record student advancement to All-State and regional honor ensembles, Guided first men’s choir in program history to UIL concert and sight-reading evaluation
- Lead Teacher for Choral Music, Dallas ISD, 01/24–Present, Provide districtwide instructional leadership and mentorship for choral educators, Design pedagogical frameworks advancing music literacy and artistic excellence
Academic Distinction
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate Candidate — UTEP College of Liberal Arts
- Mahoney Family Foundation Scholar
- Texas Music Educators Association Scholar
- Texas Choral Directors Association Scholar
- Sigma Alpha Iota Scholar
Timeline
Lead Teacher for Choral Music
Dallas ISD
01.2024 - Current
Director of Choirs
Skyline High School
01.2019 - Current
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of General Studies -
University of North Texas