Joni Gage
Essex,CT
Summary
Music Educator and Performing Arts Director promoting aspects of communication and team focus for young artists to achieve their goals from concept through performance
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Middlesex Music Academy
Middletown, CT
01.2025 - Current
- Instruction for classical, Jazz and Contemporary Voice/Piano Technique and Literature
- Highly skilled at student preparation for auditions, college pre screening and competitions
- Personalized lesson plans, curriculum development, recital and performance coordination
- Emphasis on student motivation, parental communication and adaptive teaching styles
Daily Substitute Daniel Hand High School
Madison, CT
01.2022 - Current
- Instructor in all subject areas
- Participant in Faculty Professional Development
- Music Director/Vocal Coach for Spring Musical
Voice and Piano Instructor/Theater Director
New Haven Academy of Performing Arts
New Haven, CT
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Immersive and Inspirational instruction dedicated to guide student artistry through education and performance
- Directed for Broadway Bound Youth Theater/Director/Performer with Cabaret on Main Theater, Empowering students through performance in cabarets, showcases, and concerts.
Choral, Voice & Piano Instructor/Theater Director
Community Music School
Essex, CT
01.2002 - 01.2023
- Extensive experience in guiding students to broaden perspectives of cultural and musical artistry, instruct students of all ages and levels, coordinate recitals, master classes and performances within the school and community
- Artistic Producer/Director for Broadway Bound Youth Theater Program
Teaching Artist
Goodspeed Musicals
East Haddam, CT
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Instructor for In school and out of school workshops reaching over 800 students in underserved areas
- Theater Director with Goodspeed Musicals, Summer Sojourn; Designed and led Theater Arts production for students with unique learning styles
Choral Director
Mercy High School
Middletown, CT
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Director for award winning Chamber, Concert and Show Choir
- Extensive student participation in All- State/Regional Choir Festivals
- Music Director/Pianist/Conductor for Spring Musical
- Designed and implemented new course offering enhancing student enrichment and enrollment
Choral Director
Saint Andrew’s School
Boca Raton, FL
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Conceived and implemented middle school choral curriculum in accordance with National Standards in Art Education. Recognized excellence in State/District Festivals
- Programmed performances with a strong emphasis on cross curricular integration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy
Florida Atlantic University
01-2002
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills in a variety of settings, ranging from performing arts to public and private schools
- Bright, positive and proactive in handling conflict resolution
- Tenacious and professional; able to take the initiative to provide an exceptional experience
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented Youth Theater program increasing member enrollment and additional course offerings
- Created formalized arts curriculum resulting in higher student achievement and participation enlightened self-expression
Timeline
Middlesex Music Academy
01.2025 - Current
Voice and Piano Instructor/Theater Director
New Haven Academy of Performing Arts
01.2023 - 01.2025
Daily Substitute Daniel Hand High School
01.2022 - Current
Teaching Artist
Goodspeed Musicals
01.2018 - 01.2021
Choral Director
Mercy High School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Choral, Voice & Piano Instructor/Theater Director
Community Music School
01.2002 - 01.2023
Choral Director
Saint Andrew’s School
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Vocal Performance/Pedagogy
Florida Atlantic University
DIRECTING/MUSIC DIRECTING CREDITS
- New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, New Haven, CT, Moana, JR. Elf, The Musical, The Wedding Singer, Beetlejuice, JR.
- Goodspeed Musicals, Summer Sojourn Theater Program, East Haddam, CT Addams Family, The Musical
- Daniel Hand High School, Madison, CT A Taste of Broadway, The Sound of Music
- The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, CT, Pianist, Missoula Children’s Theater
- Community Music School, Centerbrook, CT Xanadu, JR, Fame, JR,Camp Rock, The Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, High School Musical
- Broadway Kids and Company School of Performing Arts, Niantic, CT Shrek, The Musical, Mean Girls, High School Edition, The Little Mermaid
- Cheshire Youth Theater Cheshire, CT Shrek, The Musical, Newsies, JR, Annie