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Kari Doepke

Kari Doepke

Waukesha

Summary

Accomplished music educator with over 25 years of experience in choral activities and program coordination. Known for motivating teams and building strong relationships, driving successful performances and ensemble growth through intentional culture building.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Director-Waukesha Summer Drama Academy

School District Of Waukesha
Waukesha
05.2023 - Current

Music Department Chairperson

Brookfield East High School-SDE
Brookfield
09.2021 - Current

Director of Choral Activities

Brookfield East HS-School District of Elmbrook
Brookfield
08.2000 - Current

Private Voice Studio-vocal and piano

Self-employeed
Waukesha
06.1998 - Current

Adjunct Professor-Women's Ensemble

Carroll University
Waukesha
08.2006 - 05.2013

Assistant Middle School Choir Director

Pilgrim Park MS-School District of Elmbrook
Brookfield
08.2005 - 06.2011

Education

Master of Arts - MME-Choral Conducting

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
08-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education-Choral Emphasis

Carroll College
Waukesha, WI
05-2000

High School Diploma -

Waukesha South High School
Waukesha, WI
06-1996

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education-Continuing Education

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Choir direction
  • Rehearsal planning
  • Program coordination
  • Performance preparation
  • Stage Craft
  • Ensemble development
  • Repertoire selection
  • Vocal coaching
  • Culture building
  • Relationship development
  • Effective communication
  • Team motivation
  • Critical feedback
  • Choral conducting
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Collaborative leadership

Accomplishments

Secondary Educator of the Year-School District of Elmbrook-2017

Timeline

Vocal Director-Waukesha Summer Drama Academy

School District Of Waukesha
05.2023 - Current

Music Department Chairperson

Brookfield East High School-SDE
09.2021 - Current

Adjunct Professor-Women's Ensemble

Carroll University
08.2006 - 05.2013

Assistant Middle School Choir Director

Pilgrim Park MS-School District of Elmbrook
08.2005 - 06.2011

Director of Choral Activities

Brookfield East HS-School District of Elmbrook
08.2000 - Current

Private Voice Studio-vocal and piano

Self-employeed
06.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - MME-Choral Conducting

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education-Choral Emphasis

Carroll College

High School Diploma -

Waukesha South High School

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education-Continuing Education

DePaul University
Kari Doepke