Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Memberships
Other Special Events Recognitions
Theater Experience
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Katherine Smith

Brewster,NY

Summary

Dedicated music educator Kate Smith brings a comprehensive background in music education and certification to create an engaging learning environment for students. Passionate about fostering creativity and growth, Kate is committed to providing a safe and exciting space for students to explore and expand their musical abilities. With a strong focus on student development and success, Kate's expertise in music education ensures a rewarding and enriching experience for all learners.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Conductor

01.2011
  • Student Conductor Crane's Men's Ensemble

Representative

Crane School of Music
01.2009
  • Crane School of Music Representative for the American Choral Directors Association Convention in Oklahoma City

Substitute Conductor

01.2025 - Current
  • Substitute Conductor Westchester Children's Chorus

Workshop Presenter

01.2023 - Current
  • Presented Workshop Folk Dancing in the Elementary Music Classroom WCALA

Director

H. C. Crittenden Middle School Byram Hills Central School District
01.2011 - Current
  • Director of the sixth seventh and eighth grade chorus
  • Director of the school musical
  • Co-coordinator of the all district Choral Festival
  • Teacher feature
  • Presented a Folk Dancing workshop at WCALA

President

Crane American Choral Directors Association
09.2009 - 01.2010

Vice President

Crane American Choral Directors Association
08.2008 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Ed, Concentration in Voice And Music in Special Ed

Crane School of Music At SUNY Potsdam
05-2011

Master of Arts - Music Education

The Hartt School of Music At The University of Hartford
08-2015

Semester Abroad -

York Saint John University
York, England
05.2010

Professional Memberships

  • ACDA, Member
  • WCSMA, Member
  • NAFME, Member

Other Special Events Recognitions

  • Student Conductor, Crane's Men's Ensemble, 01/01/11
  • Presented Workshop Folk Dancing in the Elementary Music Classroom, WCALA, 01/01/23
  • Substitute Conductor, Westchester Children's Chorus, 01/01/25
  • Vice President, Crane American Choral Directors Association, 08/01/09
  • President, Crane's American Choral Directors Association, 09/01/10
  • Representative for the American Choral Directors Association Convention, Oklahoma City, 01/01/09

Theater Experience

Director

Timeline

Substitute Conductor

01.2025 - Current

Workshop Presenter

01.2023 - Current

Student Conductor

01.2011

Director

H. C. Crittenden Middle School Byram Hills Central School District
01.2011 - Current

President

Crane American Choral Directors Association
09.2009 - 01.2010

Representative

Crane School of Music
01.2009

Vice President

Crane American Choral Directors Association
08.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Music Ed, Concentration in Voice And Music in Special Ed

Crane School of Music At SUNY Potsdam

Master of Arts - Music Education

The Hartt School of Music At The University of Hartford

Semester Abroad -

York Saint John University
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