Christine Dominguez
Shelton,CT
Summary
I am a compassionate music educator dedicated to providing quality growth mindset/experiential learning-centered musical opportunities for all. Skilled in all wind, string, percussion instruments and voice, I specialize in performance-based vocal music courses, general music courses, and IB SL/HL courses. My versatile style and approach allows me to be flexible with assimilating into new school communities and cultures; I am particularly drawn to collaborative environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Choral Music
Bedford Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Choir Director and Music Technology instructor
- Director of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curricular choral ensembles (average ensemble size of 80 co-ed)
- Director of extra-curricular Camerata ensemble (mixed 6th-8th grade, audition-only group; average size 40 vocalists)
- Initiated and currently overseeing the creation and development of the A-Capella extra-curricular group for BMS (mixed 6th-8th grade, volunteer-based; average size 20 vocalists)
- Collaborated and developed a district-wide choral festival for the Westport middle and high school vocal groups
Director of Music
Notre Dame High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Chair of the Fine Arts Department (2019-2022)
- Assistance Band Director (2018-2019)
- Choir sang in collaboration with Sacred Heart Academy at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Hartford
- Initiated and oversaw the creation and development of the fine arts curriculum templates for all courses (art, vocal/instrumental music, video production, and general music courses)
- Director of Honor/Varsity Band, Drumline, Choir, Creative Music, IB Music (HL and SL), Piano Lab, and Music Appreciation
- Director of the Liturgical Music Program
- Director of Instrumental and Vocal Music for the award-winning annual theatrical/musical productions
- Assistant director for the annual fall plays
- Initiated overhaul of entire music program, and equipment
- Leader for various retreats and mission trips
- Students achieved Connecticut Regional, State, and National Festival recognition since 2018
- Superior ratings in both band and choir at various state competitions
- Moderator of Tri-M National Music Honors Society
Director of Music
Fairfield College Preparatory School
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Director of Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Select Choir, Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, Music Theory, and General Music
- Director of the Liturgical Music Program
- Director of Instrumental and Vocal Music for the award winning annual theatrical/musical productions
- Conceived and wrote curriculum in alignment with national standards while improving and replacing existing facilities/equipment to support the curriculum.
- Leader for various retreats and mission trips
- Students achieved Connecticut Regional, State, and National Festival Acceptances since 2010
- Curricular Ensembles participated in Perform America at Avery Fisher Hall (2009 and 2010)
- Jazz Ensembles participated in Jazzfest at the Allen Room (2012)
- Jazz Ensembles participated in Jazzfest at the Apollo in Harlem, NYC (2014-2018)
Cantor and Soloist
St. Thomas More at Yale Chapel
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Shared responsibilities with other Yale musicians to provide music ministry at weekly masses.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Foundations of Education
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2013
Bachelors of Music Education and Vocal Performance - Music Education And Vocal Performance
Johns Hopkins University/Peabody Conservatory of Music
Baltimore, MD05-2008
Skills
- Multi-instrumentalist
- DAW Fluent
- Certified in Music Education and International Baccalaureate
- Curriculum Design through UBD
- Facilitator of DEI, Safe Space Initiative, and Wellness Workshops
- Creator and Facilitator of Professional Development Workshops focusing on Effective Formative Assessment
- Certified RYT Instruction
- Collaborative leadership
- Ensemble management
- Choral Conducting
Affiliations
- 2003 – Present Mu Phi Epsilon (ΜΦΕ; Music Fraternity)
- 2008 – Present National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)
- 2008 Present Connecticut Music Educators Association (CMEA)
Certification
CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL EDUCATOR
August 28, 2022 to August 27, 2030
049 Music, Pre-K through Grade 12
Timeline
Director of Choral Music
Bedford Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Director of Music
Notre Dame High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Cantor and Soloist
St. Thomas More at Yale Chapel
01.2014 - 01.2015
Director of Music
Fairfield College Preparatory School
08.2008 - 06.2018
Master of Arts in Education - Foundations of Education
Fairfield University
Bachelors of Music Education and Vocal Performance - Music Education And Vocal Performance
Johns Hopkins University/Peabody Conservatory of Music
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