Josh Fleetwood
Dillon,SC
Summary
Dynamic choral leader with a proven track record at Dillon Middle School, where I expanded the choir program from 20 to 100 students and won many awards. Expert in vocal technique and program building,
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Choirs
Dillon High School
01.2025 - Current
- Grew Choir program from 20 students to 50 students in One School year and Garnered Dynamic energy around the Program
- Awarded an Excellent Rating at the 2025 Music in our Parks Busch Gardens Musical Festival in Williamsburg,Virginia. Choir previously had no festival or adjudication experience.
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Finished 3rd Overall Best Choir in the 2025 Music in Our Parks Busch Gardens Music Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for instructional improvement.
- Efficiently Built a Practice Structure and System of Organization to serve the Choir Program
Director of Choirs
Dillon Middle School
08.2012 - Current
- Awarded 6 Superior Ratings and 5 Excellent Ratings at the South Carolina State Choral Festival achieving top scores in sight-reading, tone, and presentation.
- Awarded 2 Silver Star Award Ratings at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, GA
- Awarded 5 Superior Ratings and 4 Excellent Ratings at the Carowinds Festival of Music in Charlotte,NC
- Grew choir membership from 20 students to 100 students in 12 years of time.
- Secured over $4,000 in grants and donations for new music and choir apparel and broadening performance opportunities.
- Developed and implemented unique, multicultural choral programs, earning recognition for cultural enrichment and musical innovation.
- Awarded Dillon Middle School Teacher of the Year 2014
- Featured on the Success for All Dillon Middle School Documentary in 2013
Director of Choirs
Prospect Elemtnary School
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive, age-appropriate K-5 choral curriculum focusing on vocal technique, rhythm, and music theory.
- Designed engaging, game-based lessons to teach fundamental musical concepts and foster a love for singing.
- Adapted repertoire to diverse student needs and abilities, ensuring accessibility and success for all singers.
Education
Bachelor of Education(Summa Cum Laude) - Music Education
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NCSkills
Vocal Technique and Health: A Mastery level of understanding in regards to emphasizing vocal health maintenance and vocal musculature balancing
Sight-Reading and Solfège: Very proficient in the building of Music Literacy through the solfège (fixed or movable 'do') system which provides clarity
Music Theory and Ear Training: Deep knowledge of harmonic analysis, interval recognition, and chord progressions
Choral Blending and Intonation: Proficient in the building of volume, vowel shape, and pitch matching
Stage Presence and Artistry: Deep Mastery in the the ability to teach students how to convey the "story" or emotion of a piece through facial expressions and body language, even within a large group
Program Building: Thorough understanding of the schematics of building a successful choral program including depth of knowledge, Community projects, Community connection, Funding, Grant writing and Decision Making
Timeline
Director of Choirs
Dillon High School
01.2025 - Current
Director of Choirs
Dillon Middle School
08.2012 - Current
Director of Choirs
Prospect Elemtnary School
08.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Education(Summa Cum Laude) - Music Education
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke