Kathy DeLong
Townsend,DE
Summary
Accomplished music educator and choral director with expertise in vocal coaching and choral conducting. Proven ability to select diverse repertoire and create positive rehearsal environments, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to achieve exceptional performance outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Music Teacher and Choral Director
Saint Annes Episcopal School
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Used technology to prepare high-engagement, hands on lessons to educate students (Preschool - 4th Grade) about fundamentals and history of music.
- Demonstrated singing techniques, teaching applicable music theory and explaining significance of pieces.
- Enhanced choral performances by selecting diverse and challenging repertoire for various ensembles.
- Developed strong vocal techniques in choir members through tailored warm-ups and exercises, resulting in improved sound quality.
- Prepared and presented two Christmas Concerts (PS-1st and 2nd-8th) each year.
- Prepared and presented two Spring Concerts each year.
Director of Music - Smyrna Opera House Chorale
Smyrna Opera House
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Selected a diverse repertoire for a non-auditioned adult community choir.
- Prepared for and conducted weekly rehearsals.
- Presented one Christmas Concert and one Spring Concert.
Director of Music - Wyoming United Methodist Choir
Wyoming United Methodist Church
09.1988 - 06.2011
- Planned and prepared weekly choir rehearsals.
- Presented an anthem for the church service each Sunday.
- Selected a wide range of sacred repertoire including classical, spirituals, and contemporary pieces.
Director - Riders of Note Employee Choir
Caesar Rodney School District
01.2000 - 05.2003
- Selected a wide range of repertoire for a non-auditioned employee/alumni choir.
- Planned and directed weekly rehearsals.
- Presented a Spring Concert each year.
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA07-1992
Bachelor of Science - Music Education - Vocal Major
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA05-1987
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Choral conducting
- Vocal coaching
- Vocal tone and techniques
- Performance preparation
- Choosing varied repertoire and planning concerts with the ensemble and audience in mind
- Providing an appropriate mix of challenging and moderate selections based on the strengths of the ensemble
- Creating positive rehearsal environment through diligent planning and strong communication skills
Timeline
General Music Teacher and Choral Director
Saint Annes Episcopal School
09.2014 - 06.2018
Director of Music - Smyrna Opera House Chorale
Smyrna Opera House
09.2011 - 06.2012
Director - Riders of Note Employee Choir
Caesar Rodney School District
01.2000 - 05.2003
Director of Music - Wyoming United Methodist Choir
Wyoming United Methodist Church
09.1988 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Music Education
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education - Vocal Major
Indiana University of Pennsylvania