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Chrystle Hicks

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced Vocal Coach with 10 years of experience who is successful in aiding students of all skill levels to believe in themselves and excel in the art of singing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Coach

Chrystle Hicks Voice Studio, Self- Employed
08.2014 - Current
  • Recruits, schedules, and manages a voice studio of 50 plus students.
  • Teaches voice lessons in person.
  • Gives vocal assessments and sets a vocal plan catered to the student's needs.
  • Provides supporting materials for students to rehearse concepts.
  • Teaches sight-reading and music skills for effective learning.
  • Teaches Pop, Broadway, Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, Country, and Classical.
  • Prepares clients for auditions and performances.
  • Organizes 3 voice recitals per year.



Background Vocals- Gospel Song

3:16 Clothing Collection
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Prepared and recorded studio vocals for a gospel song that will be used for the clothing brand's promotion video.

Worship Team Singer

Uptown Church- HPUMC
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared vocal parts to worship songs that were emailed a week prior to Sunday services.
  • Led the congregation in worship songs weekly.
  • Attended worship services and events organized by the church.


Staff Singer- Chancel and Chamber Choirs

Highland Park United Methodist Church
08.2014 - 12.2021
  • Led the Soprano 2 section by assisting with notes and rhythms.
  • Attended weekly rehearsals, worship services, and performances.
  • Prepared and memorized choral works by various composers.
  • Prepared solos to perform during the Offertory section of Sunday worship services.


Guest Soloist & Clinician

Houston High School Choir
02.2019 - 02.2019
  • Prepared and performed three solos that catered to the concert's theme about nature.
  • Worked with each choir class as a Vocal Clinician to provide insight on rhythm, diction, blending, meaning of the text, and musical expression.

Chorus Member

Fort Worth Opera
04.2019 - 04.2019

Porgy and Bess 2019

Chorus Member

Dallas Opera
10.2017 - 10.2017

Samson and Dalila 2017

Chorus Member

Dallas Opera
01.2016 - 02.2016

Showboat 2016

Education

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

Baylor University
Waco,TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Leader
  • Organized
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Musically Inclined
  • Skilled Listener
  • Ear Trained
  • Foundational Piano Skills

Accomplishments

  • Leads a group of 50 students each week towards vocal success.
  • Organizes and plans voice recitals.
  • Teaches students foundational vocal technique that is productive for great performances and auditions.


Timeline

Background Vocals- Gospel Song

3:16 Clothing Collection
02.2024 - 02.2024

Worship Team Singer

Uptown Church- HPUMC
11.2022 - 05.2023

Chorus Member

Fort Worth Opera
04.2019 - 04.2019

Guest Soloist & Clinician

Houston High School Choir
02.2019 - 02.2019

Chorus Member

Dallas Opera
10.2017 - 10.2017

Chorus Member

Dallas Opera
01.2016 - 02.2016

Vocal Coach

Chrystle Hicks Voice Studio, Self- Employed
08.2014 - Current

Staff Singer- Chancel and Chamber Choirs

Highland Park United Methodist Church
08.2014 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance

Baylor University
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