Kathryn Kuby
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Bakersfield College, I enhanced orchestra participation by 50%, showcasing my skills in educational program design and strategic relationship development. My approach transforms musical education through engaging presentations and performance optimization, making a lasting impact on students and programs alike.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Crescendo Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008
- Designed and implemented a school-wide staged musical production at a Title 1 school (first musical production at school)
- Taught general music instruction to grades K-5 including note reading, instrumental and vocal instruction
- Taught multi-level group piano classes to students K-5
Music Teacher
Key to Joy Music Education Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008
- Taught general music and group piano classes in an elementary school
- Taught home school music instruction-general music and private lessons
- Taught private piano and flute lessons to students of all ages
Music Teacher
California Music Academy
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008
- Taught private piano and flute lessons to students of all ages
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
01.1999
Band Director
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed the Royal Marching Regiment
- Taught Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion and Color Guard classes
- Taught Music Appreciation classes for students of varying levels
- Actively recruited for the band department
- Worked closely with booster parents to organize events and performances
- Attended local band festivals (SCSBOA)
Full Time Music Professor/Instrumental Music Director
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Hired specifically to recruit and develop Concert Band and Orchestra ensembles, performing two concerts a semester
- Increased the number of students in concert band by 60% and the number of students in orchestra by 50% over the course of four years
- Created and implemented annual Concerto, Aria, Composition Competition (2017-2020)
- Guest conducted the Kern County Honor Band at the annual Grand Night of Music (2017)
- Created, directed, and hosted the Heart for Music Festival held on the Bakersfield College Campus (2019)
- Adjudicated the Bakersfield City School District Junior High and Middle School Band and Orchestra Festival held on the Bakersfield College campus (2020)
- Collaborated with three local high school choral programs in a joint performance (with Concert Band and Orchestra) on the Bakersfield College campus (2019)
- Collaborated with the Kern Community Orchestra in a joint performance (with Orchestra) on the Bakersfield College Campus (2019)
- Participated in the Kern County Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble Music Festival held on the Bakersfield College campus (2019)
- Participated in a collaboration with board members and conductor of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra (2019)
- Conducted summer musical theatre productions: Into the Woods, and Parade (2017 and 2018)
- Brought local, professional artists on campus to perform in tandem with Concert Band and Orchestra ensembles in concert (2017)
- Gave recruitment tours to local K-12 music students who attended performing arts events in the Performing Arts Center in collaboration with the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra (2019)
- Collaborated in the annual departmental concert
- Conducted concert band, orchestra, and choir at the annual Bakersfield College graduation ceremony
- Created and published departmental recruitment brochure (2017-2020)
- Taught music appreciation and music theory courses (2016-2022)
Assistant Band Director
Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Co-directed the Concert Band and Highlander Marching Band
- Directed the Musical Pit Orchestra
- Taught a piano class for students of varying levels
- Taught guitar classes for students of varying levels
- Actively recruited for the instrumental department
- Worked closely with parent volunteers to organize events and performances
- Attended local band/orchestra and marching band festivals (SCSBOA)
Resident Substitute Teacher
Dunsmore Elementary School
Glendale, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted the administration and teachers with various projects
- Assisted the special education teachers
Instrumental Music Director
Santa Susana Magnet Arts High School
Simi Valley, CA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Directed the following ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Production Orchestra (pit orchestra for the musicals); supervises a Percussion Ensemble (taught by a percussion instructor)
- Nominated for two Jerry Herman Awards, 'Best Orchestra,' and 'Best Musical Direction' (2015)
- Created and produced an inter-departmental arts gala event, Heart for the Arts (2015)
- Created and implemented three benefit concerts for the instrumental music department, one which featured the Gold Coast Wind Ensemble as well as one of CSUN's Jazz Ensembles, Heart for Music, (2012-2014)
- Successfully organized and hosted the school's first Band/Orchestra Instrumental Festival (SCSBOA) in the new Performing Arts Center (March 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
- Created an AP Music Theory course for high school students
- Created the Symphony Orchestra: a full orchestra that performs traditional orchestral repertoire
- Created the Wind Ensemble (upper-level band class)
- Created the Jazz Combo for the more advanced jazz musicians; the ensemble often accompanied the school's Jazz Choir in concerts and festivals
- Led the Jazz Ensemble (Big Band) to their first jazz festival (March 2011)
- Increased the number of students enrolled in instrumental classes by 75% in 6 years; students from other high schools in the district (and outside of the district) have transferred to the school specifically because of the instrumental music program; even though the school is the smallest high school in the school district it has the largest instrumental music program compared to the other high schools
- Actively recruited for the instrumental department as the school is not a 'home-school' for any students; students must apply to attend the school
- Increased parent involvement considerably, including creating a separate fundraising committee
- Taught a music appreciation class for non-musicians that incorporated both western, non-western, and popular music instruction
- Taught a music theory class for students of varying levels (from the non-musician to the advanced high school music reader)
- Created and maintained a website for the Instrumental Music Department
Band Director
Artesia High School
Lakewood, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Bridged the gap between the band program (at a Title 1 school) and the community/feeder schools through various performances and events
- Designed and implemented the band's first field show and taught it to the marching band
- Directed the Concert band, Beginning Band, and Marching band ensembles
- Took the marching band to parade band competitions, as well as performing at several community events
- Performed numerous drumline performances at Artesia and in the community
- Performed several concert band performances at Artesia and in the community
- Designed and taught a beginning string orchestra culminating in two concerts throughout the year
- Taught a multi-level group piano class to non-musicians culminating in a spring recital
- Incorporated both western, non-western, and popular music instruction into a music appreciation/music theory class for non-musicians
- Began and implemented Strategic Planning Meetings for the band parents and band students
Instructor
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Non-Western World Music Survey - taught class lecture for a 60+ student class, organized curriculum and grading
Piano/Flute Lessons Instructor
Riccardo's Music and Arts Center
Vernon, CT
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained a weekly private studio of 25+ students (K-12 and adult)
Flute Instructor
Rockwall School District
Rockwall, TX
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Private lesson studio and taught flute master classes (K-12)
Flute Instructor
Dickson County School District
Dickson, TN
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Private lesson studio and taught flute master classes (middle school and high school)
Education
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Orchestral Conducting
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2011
Master of Music - Orchestral Conducting
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2003
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Belmont University
Nashville, TN01.1999
Skills
- Musical Direction
- Educational Program Design
- Student Outreach
- Goal-Oriented Coaching
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Strategic Goal Setting
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Donor Engagement and Fundraising
- Program Management
- Strategic Relationship Development
Managementskills
Educational Consultant, Center for Teacher Effectiveness, 01/2021, present
Musicaltheatreconducting
2015, Best Musical Direction and Best Orchestra for Shrek, 2010-2018, Into the Woods, Addams Family, Bye Bye Birdie, Drowsy Chaperone, Legally Blonde, Mame, Music Man, Once Upon a Mattress, Parade, Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Sound of Music, World Goes 'Round, 13
Conductingexperience
- 2017, Guest conducted the Kern County Honor Band at the annual Grand Night of Music
- 2013-2014, Guest Conductor of Pipe Dream Flutes and Friends
- 2009-present, Cerritos College Orchestra, Cerritos College Summer Community Band
- 2005, Connecticut Orchestral Repertoire Program, Co-Conductor/Co-Founder
- 2006, Opera al Fresco, Production Assistant to Conductor
- 2005, London Conducting Workshop
- 2003-2006, University of Connecticut University Symphony, Conducting Fellowship
- 2003-2006, Conducted the University of Connecticut Chorus
- 2002, Conductor's Institute of South Carolina
- 2001-2003, Flower Mound Preparatory Orchestra, Conductor
- 2001, University of North Texas Repertoire Orchestra
- 1999-2000, Flower Mound Community Orchestra, Associate Conductor
- 1997-1998, Belmont University Orchestra
Teachingcredential - Credential
California Single Subject Cleared Teaching Credential, Music (K-12)
Othermusiceducationexperience
- 2020, Adjudicated the Bakersfield City School District Junior High and Middle School Band and Orchestra Festival
- 2016-2022, Clinician in local high schools
Conductingstudies
- 2006, Edward Cumming
- 2003-2006, Peter Sacco
- 2000-2003, Anshel Brusilow
- 1998-1999, Karen Deal
- 1997-1998, Robert Gregg
Fluteexperience
- 2013-2017, Performed with the Gold Coast Wind Ensemble
- 2012-present, Performs regularly with Pipe Dream Flutes and Friends
- 1995-present, Performed as a freelancing flutist
- 1995-present, Maintained a Private lesson studio of up to 25 flute students
- 1999-2003, Instructor for group flute classes
Professionalorganizationmemberships
- Music Association of California Community Colleges (MACCC)
- College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)
- Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA)
- Kern County Music Educators Association (KCMEA)
- American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC)
- League of American Orchestras
- Conductors Guild
- Los Angeles Women Leaders
- Sigma Alpha Iota
Professionalreferences
- Professor Kim Chin, Colleague, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA, (661) 444-4227, kchin@bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Mr. Tre' Balfour, Music Educator and Professional Percussionist, Palmdale, CA, (661) 317-1040, tre.bal4@gmail.com
- Ms. Mary Predmore, Music Educator and Professional Flutist, Brookings, OR, (805) 501-0497, marypred@yahoo.com
- Mr. Gary Reinstein, Colleague/Professional Violinist, Santa Susana High School, Simi Valley, CA, (805) 907-0652, gary.reinstein@simivalleyusd.org
- Dr. Desiree Balfour, Colleague, Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, CA, (818) 571-1530, desireebalfour@ghctk12.com
Publications
Dissertation, Analysis of Amy Cheney Beach's Gaelic Symphony, Op. 32, 2011
Managementskills
2007-present, Led K-12 school, college and community music ensembles, Managed personnel in a supervisory role, Managed budgets for arts programs, Independent project manager with operational oversight, Effective communication and public speaking, Warm people skills and relationship building, Excellent organizational skills, Organized large-scale events and performances, Written curricula for various school music programs, Led professional training of colleagues, Increased student enrollment in instrumental ensembles
Affiliations
• Music Association of California Community Colleges (MACCC)
• College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)
• Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA)
• Kern County Music Educators Association (KCMEA)
• American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC)
• League of American Orchestras
• Conductors Guild
• Los Angeles Women Leaders (Local chapter of Women Leaders Association)
• Sigma Alpha Iota (International Music Fraternity)
Certification
• California Single Subject Cleared Teaching Credential, Music (K-12)
Timeline
Band Director
Antelope Valley Union High School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Band Director
Granada Hills Charter High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Resident Substitute Teacher
Dunsmore Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Full Time Music Professor/Instrumental Music Director
Bakersfield College
01.2016 - 01.2023
Instrumental Music Director
Santa Susana Magnet Arts High School
01.2009 - 01.2016
Music Teacher
Crescendo Charter School
01.2008
Music Teacher
Key to Joy Music Education Company
01.2008
Music Teacher
California Music Academy
01.2008
Band Director
Artesia High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Instructor
University of Connecticut
01.2004 - 01.2006
Piano/Flute Lessons Instructor
Riccardo's Music and Arts Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
01.1999
Flute Instructor
Rockwall School District
01.1999 - 01.2003
Flute Instructor
Dickson County School District
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Belmont University
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Orchestral Conducting
University of Connecticut
Master of Music - Orchestral Conducting
University of North Texas