Kathleen Riggs

Dedicated music educator with experience teaching private voice and piano to students of all ages. Command of conducting, composing, arranging, performing, and accompanying skills. Understanding of curriculum development and age-related strengths and challenges. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Highly organized with experience maximizing student potential.

• Presented and taught a workshop on 'How to Sing' for a Homeschooling Conference in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 05/18/23
• Arranged one of my original compositions for the North Rockingham Children's Choir in North Carolina for their Spring 2023 performance.
• Completed ten arrangements of hymns for church choir performances, as well as dozens of popular and religious songs.
• Conducted Church Choir, 09/17 - 12/22, volunteer
• Led Church Children's Choir, 10/15 - 09/17, volunteer
• Provided organ accompaniment for church congregation 9/17-9/19, volunteer
• Conducted and led summer singing camp for children in 2018 through Dickson, TN Parks and Recreation.
• Taught preschool music and movement classes as a contract employee 2008-2011 ('Crocodile Rock' - Centennial, CO).
• Earned an 'A' in graduate conducting, composition, and theory courses.

• 'Giving Machines' (voice) at Public Square in downtown Franklin, TN, 12/23
• 'Giving Machines' (voice and piano) in Cool Springs Galleria Mall, 12/22
• Dickson, TN Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (vocal), 11/29/18

• Teacher's License - Tennessee Department of Education 2023