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Elisabeth Stevens

Guilford,CT

Summary

Dedicated Choir Director with over 13 years of experience developing and executing concert and musical theatre performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction. Excellent piano skills. Also have successfully taught classroom music at all levels including group instruction of piano/keyboard, guitar, and music technology (Garageband and Soundtrap).

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher Choral Director

Meriden Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2023
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Led regular practices and private lessons to hone skills. for concerts, auditions, and theatre productions.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances (during the pandemic) to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
  • Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations and productions.
  • Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.

Vocal Music Teacher

East Haven Board Of Education
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Developed and executed general music curriculum for grades 1-6 including activities for singing, classroom instruments (Orff), movement (Dalcroze), literacy,(Kodaly), and listening/responding to various music recordings.
  • Choral director for ensembles in 5/6, 7/8 and high school. Emphasis on vocal techniques, part singing, literacy and exposure to diverse musical genres.
  • Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals (vocal and instrumental) in preparation for musical theatre shows.
  • Prepared students for concerts and performances in accordance with school calendar.

Elementary Music Teacher

Milford Board Of Education
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Developed daily lesson plans to generate interest in vocals, movements and use of classroom instruments.
  • Taught students how to play recorder, mallet and percussion instruments.
  • Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.

General Music Teacher and Choir Director

Middletown Board Of Education
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.

Education

Master of Science - Music Education

University of Hartford/Hartt School of Music
West Hartford, CT
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
12.2008

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
06.2005

Skills

  • Choir Rehearsals
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Excellent Piano Skills
  • Music Programming
  • Music Reading Comprehension
  • Classroom Instruction

Accomplishments

    I have been a church musician for the past ten years at Stony Creek Congregational Church in Branford, CT. Responsibilities include planning and executing music for worship on organ, piano, choir, and hand chimes. I also organize and lead an annual holiday concert for the community including non church members.


Affiliations

I am a member of CMEA preparing numerous students to audition for and participate in the annual Southern Regional Music Festival.

Timeline

Music Teacher Choral Director

Meriden Board Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2023

Vocal Music Teacher

East Haven Board Of Education
08.2014 - 08.2018

Elementary Music Teacher

Milford Board Of Education
08.2013 - 08.2014

General Music Teacher and Choir Director

Middletown Board Of Education
08.2010 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Music Education

University of Hartford/Hartt School of Music

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

Central Connecticut State University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Gateway Community College
Elisabeth Stevens