CHRISTINA N. WHITSON
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic music educator and co-founder of West Chester Silver Strings Youth Orchestra, skilled in lesson planning and performance management. Successfully built a thriving choral program at Cincinnati Christian High School, fostering student enthusiasm and growth. Known for a courteous yet firm demeanor, I excel in coaching and mentoring young musicians.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
88 Keys Music Studio
01.2010 - Current
- Created private studio for piano, voice, stringed instruments
- Mount yearly formal recital as well as performance opportunities for students
- Arrange music for stringed ensembles and often perform with them
Director/Co-Founder
West Chester Silver Strings Youth Orchestra
01.1999 - Current
- Teach weekly group classes of stringed instruments, from beginners to advanced
- Plan and direct performance opportunities: services, concerts, community outreach, camps
- Classroom manager for program, PR Director for program
- Teach music theory, concepts, note-reading, introduction to instruments
- Pedagogical approach to teaching for incoming teachers
Music Director, youth ministries
Friendship Baptist Church
01.2006 - 01.2021
- Arranged, directed choral ensembles and choirs, recording two CD’s
- Directed stringed students to create ensembles and perform for service and for competition
- Taught many private students under the umbrella of this ministry
- Taught a church music appreciation, basic music note-reading/knowledge class
Choral accompanist
Colerain High School
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Accompanist and rehearsal specialist for three full choirs, including independently handling break-out rehearsals
- Accompanied formal performances, travel performances, OMEA competitions for choir and soloists
- Helped rehearse and teach one-on-one college-level audition pieces
Choral Director/Music Teacher
Cincinnati Christian High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Plan and direct performance opportunities: chapel services, formal concerts, musicals
- Built this choral program up to nearly 100 students in two years, lots of enthusiasm in my classroom
- Offered music theory, vocal training, vocal technique, wide repertoire
Choral accompanist
Lakota West High School
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Managed rehearsals and performances for 5 AA rated choirs, many formal performances and competitions
- Continue to work as OMEA rehearsal specialist and student accompanist for Lakota Ridge Junior and Lakota Liberty Junior
Executive Administrative Assistant
Landmark Baptist Temple
01.1975 - 01.2000
- Church pianist / choral accompanist / rehearsal specialist for choirs, groups, soloists, guest artists
- Landmark Christian School accompanist for choirs, musicals
- Teaching privately
Education
Associate of Arts - Music performance major
St Paul Bible College (aka Crown College)
8700 College View Dr Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375 01.1972
Skills
- Lesson planning and organization
- Music arrangement
- Performance planning
- Student assessment
- Time management
- Performance management
- Classroom management
- Sensitivity to pupil development
- Courteous yet firm demeanor
- Patience and prayerfulness
- Cast and crew supervision
- Script review and revision
- Coaching and mentoring
- Scene staging
- Business strategy
- Verbal and written communication
References
- Nicole, Fink, Co-Director West Chester Silver Strings, Nicole.fink@lakotaonline.com, 513-319-2979, Lakota Liberty School, Professional
- Blake, Huffaker, Choral Director, bhuffaker@nwlsd.org, 513-746-9984, Colerain High School, Professional
- Keith, Wells, Pastor, kwells@ourfbc.com, 513-477-3651, Friendship Baptist Church, Professional
- Roger, Stagge, retired, Lakota West High School Choir Director, Professional, 6450 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH, 45069
- Sherry, Flaker, 513-607-2377, Personal
- Ryan, Maynus, 513-218-6142, 513-658-6447, Personal
- Julie, Simpson, 513-885-6834, Personal
Affiliations
- Member of Music Teachers National Association #9091304
- Member of Music Educators Partnership #236615
- OMEA authorized accompanist 1999-current
Timeline
Choral accompanist
Colerain High School
01.2017 - 01.2020
88 Keys Music Studio
01.2010 - Current
Choral Director/Music Teacher
Cincinnati Christian High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Music Director, youth ministries
Friendship Baptist Church
01.2006 - 01.2021
Director/Co-Founder
West Chester Silver Strings Youth Orchestra
01.1999 - Current
Choral accompanist
Lakota West High School
01.1999 - 01.2006
Executive Administrative Assistant
Landmark Baptist Temple
01.1975 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts - Music performance major
St Paul Bible College (aka Crown College)
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