Jeanette Winzeler
Choral Conductor
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
A music professional well-versed in conducting and directing choirs, bringing valuable experience from various musical settings. Known for creating engaging and impactful performances, while nurturing talent and inspiring passion. Highly collaborative and goal-oriented, skilled in adapting to dynamic environments and ensuring seamless execution of musical pieces.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Music Instructor-Part time
Paradise Valley Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Instructor for the PVCC Community Chorus
- Private voice lessons Instructor
- Choose repertoire and effectively rehearse the choir for two concerts a year as well as outreach performances and workshops
- Design individual instruction for voice lessons
- Schedule and assist student in vocal growth through private lessons and two voice recitals per year
- 3-4 credit hours taught each semester
- 8 hours of voice lessons per week
- Instructor for Voice and Diction course
- Instructor for Musical Theatre Workshop
- Summer instructor to teach and create a musical theater revue showcase
- Design and collaborate outreach within our community
Adjunct Music Instructor-Part time
Central Arizona College-Signal Peak Campus
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Instructor for voice class, private voice lessons, music appreciation, and choir
- Choose repertoire and effectively rehearse the choir for two concerts a year
- Design engaging lesson plans
- Schedule and assist student in vocal growth through private lessons and a voice recital
- 10 credit hours taught each semester
Owner/Instructor
Winzeler Music Studio
08.1998 - Current
- Develop and market a music studio offering private voice and piano lessons
- Built a studio of up to twenty five students
- Schedule and execute semi-annual recitals to develop student's stage performance skills
Choir and AP Music Theory Teacher
Horizon High School
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Prepare students for the AP Music Theory exam
- Prepare students for the first year of college music theory courses
- Organize and lead five choral rehearsals a day
- Prepare for five concerts a year and one tour
- Rehearse and prepare students for Regional, All State Choir, and Show Choir
Clinician
Arizona Girl Choir
03.2023
- Provide individualized and engaging instruction for the high school choir
- Assist the director with choral conducting techniques to achieve the desired sound
All State Show Choir Co-Chair
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other chairs to develop a smooth audition process and rehearsal
- Coordinate and schedule clinicians
Dysart Honor Choir Clinician
04.2019
- Ran effective and engaging rehearsal for Elementary music students
- Selected repertoire accessible to the age and music skill level
- Collaborated with the elementary music teachers in the Dysart district
- Completed one concert which demonstrates all that was learned in the two rehearsal days
General Music Teacher
BASIS Peoria Primary
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and executed a new general music program
- Taught music theory and choir to first through fourth grade
- Planned and directed four music performances per year
Choir Director and Musical Director
North Pointe Preparatory
07.2007 - 05.2011
- Built a choral program
- Directed the musicals "Into the Woods", "Charlie Brown", "Honk Jr.", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and "Hello Dolly"
Choir and Piano Teacher
Glendale Landmark Middle School
07.2006 - 05.2007
- In charge of teaching and scheduling concerts and preparing the choirs for grades 6-8
- Facilitated piano recitals
- Prepared lessons on music theory and history
Intern
Phoenix Boys Choir
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Accompanied the choir during practices
- Assisted the choir members in memorizing their music
- Led sectionals when the choir broke out into separate voice parts
- Managed stage organization during the concerts
Education
Masters of Music - Choral Conducting
California State University, Los Angeles
05.2021
Bachelors of Science - Music Education Choral Conducting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2005
Skills
- College level choral conductor
- Choral Clinician
- Musical Director
- Music Research Abilities
- Rehearsal planning
- Collaborative leadership
Publications
“The Importance of Sacred Music in the Public High School Choral Program”
The purpose of using sacred music in the choral classroom with musical analysis evidence and possible repertoire alternatives
Awards
- National Youth Arts Award, 08/01/22, Outstanding choral direction for Broadway Under the Stars
- National Youth Arts Award, 08/01/23, Outstanding musical direction for 'Addams Family'
Performances
- Choral performances directed from grades 6-12 and College
- Professional performances as a paid soprano soloist Desert Mission United Methodist Church
- CSULA Chorale Festival singer in Pasadena CA 2019 Summer - present
- North Valley Chorale member for three years
- Musical director for Charlie Brown, Honk Jr., Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Seussical, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Addams Family Musical, Tuck Everlasting, Anastasia, and Spongebob the Musical
- Musical Director for CYT Phoenix 2023-2024
- Backup choir soprano for Andrea Bocelli December 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Music Instructor-Part time
Paradise Valley Community College
08.2023 - Current
Clinician
Arizona Girl Choir
03.2023
Adjunct Music Instructor-Part time
Central Arizona College-Signal Peak Campus
08.2022 - 05.2024
All State Show Choir Co-Chair
08.2019 - 05.2022
Dysart Honor Choir Clinician
04.2019
General Music Teacher
BASIS Peoria Primary
08.2017 - 05.2018
Choir and AP Music Theory Teacher
Horizon High School
08.2016 - 05.2023
Choir Director and Musical Director
North Pointe Preparatory
07.2007 - 05.2011
Choir and Piano Teacher
Glendale Landmark Middle School
07.2006 - 05.2007
Intern
Phoenix Boys Choir
01.2005 - 05.2005
Owner/Instructor
Winzeler Music Studio
08.1998 - Current
Masters of Music - Choral Conducting
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science - Music Education Choral Conducting
Grand Canyon University
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