Gretchen Klanke
Quitman,AR
Summary
Accomplished music educator with over 20 years of experience in directing choirs and handbell ensembles. Known for strong leadership and creative collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality musical performances that engage and inspire participants.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bell Festivals
Local Community
South Bend, IN
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Worked with several bell choirs in large setting for instruction and rehearsal of music for local concerts.
Handbell Director
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
South Bend, IN
01.1999 - 09.2019
- Rehearsed and directed adult handbell choir for large congregation.
- Prepared ringers for local festivals.
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed Services
Granger, IN
09.1992 - 09.2019
- Designed personalized lesson plans for various musical instruments and skill levels.
- Instructed students in music theory and performance techniques during one-on-one sessions.
- Organized recitals to showcase student achievements and promote musical engagement.
- Tailored lesson plans to target varied learning styles.
Children's Choir Director
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
South Bend, IN
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Worked with children grades 2-5.
- Children sang in worship once monthly.
- Children prepared a Christmas musical each year.
Choir Director
First Presbyterian Church
South Bend, IN
09.1993 - 11.2009
- Consulted with pastor regarding hymns, anthems and special music presentations.
- Scheduled, planned, and coordinated music and singers for worship services.
Handbell Director
First Presbyterian Church
South Bend, Indiana
09.1993 - 11.2009
- Rehearsed three handbell choirs of varying ages and skill sets to provide music in worship.
Handbell Director
Notre Dame University
South Bend, IN
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Worked with student bell choir for music presented in worship.
- Prepared the bell choir for two annual concert events.
Education
Master of Arts - Choral Conducting
Westminster Choir College
Princeton, NJ08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-1981
Business Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Music arrangement
- Rehearsal coordination
- Festival preparation
- Event planning
- Worship service coordination
- Music education
Timeline
Children's Choir Director
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
01.2015 - 08.2018
Director of Bell Festivals
Local Community
01.2013 - 09.2019
Handbell Director
Notre Dame University
09.2001 - 05.2002
Handbell Director
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
01.1999 - 09.2019
Choir Director
First Presbyterian Church
09.1993 - 11.2009
Handbell Director
First Presbyterian Church
09.1993 - 11.2009
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed Services
09.1992 - 09.2019
Master of Arts - Choral Conducting
Westminster Choir College
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Western Michigan University
Business Administration
University of Houston
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