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Kelsey Fletcher

Lake Stevens,WA

Summary

Experienced Choir Director and Singer with over 8 years of experience leading youth ensembles in the classroom and community. Specializes in vocal pedagogy for adolescent and teen singers with a dynamic, relational and innovative teaching style. Experience in curriculum writing and music arranging to meet the unique needs of an ensemble.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Teacher

Northshore Christian Academy
08.2019 - 01.2024
  • Classes Taught: 5th Grade Beginning Choir, 6th Grade Intermediate Choir, 7th-8th Grade Advanced Choir, 2nd-4th Grade General Music, Middle School Worship Leadership, Ukulele Class
  • Music Director for Middle School Musicals
  • Programmed, rehearsed and performed 2 full choir concerts, jazz night as well as many small performances throughout the year
  • Developed curriculum to meet the needs of advanced music program
  • Started an elementary-age choir to provide opportunity for young singers as well as to grow the choral program
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers on cross-curriculum projects

Professional Singer

Evergreen Ensemble
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborative ensemble singer
  • Performing in 3 concert seasons throughout the year

Choir Director

Seattle Children's Chorus
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Directed choirs in varied age groups (elementary, middle and high school)
  • Launched a new branch of the organization in South Seattle
  • Taught a preschool-age introductory music class
  • Arranged choral music to suit the needs of ensembles
  • Toured with two ensembles

Worship Ministry Director

Ansbach Protestant Chapel
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • Planned worship for Sunday morning and midweek women’s ministry
  • Drew together and coached worship teams
  • Led worship from the piano
  • Prepared special music for offertories and communion
  • Arranged worship songs
  • Gathered and rehearsed a women’s ensemble

Choir Director

Henry Foss High School
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Classes taught: Women’s Treble Choir, Mixed-Voice Choir, Studio Voice Class, and Glee Club
  • Rebuilt, developed and grew a choral program
  • Programmed, rehearsed and performed 3 concerts per year
  • Selected age and skill-appropriate literature
  • Coordinated with different departments and offices within the school for special events
  • Collaborated with the band and orchestra programs for combined works
  • Developed a music theory course to implement in the classroom to encourage stronger musicianship and musical literacy

Private Voice Teacher

Self-Employed
09.2006 - Current
  • Age-appropriate pedagogy for students of all ages (5 years old–adult)
  • Provide piano accompaniment for solo voice performances

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education & Vocal Performance

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
06.2009

Skills

  • Vocal Pedagogy
  • Choral Conducting
  • Choral Program Development and Building
  • Piano Accompanying
  • Composing and Arranging Music
  • Experienced Master Teacher
  • Sibelius and Finale Notation Software Competency
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Cross-Curriculum Collaboration
  • Ensemble Building

Accomplishments

  • 2023 NCA Educator Excellence Award Recipient
  • Launched a new branch of the Seattle Children's Chorus
  • Integrated Ukulele in the Music Program and developed a new curriculum
  • Started an Elementary Honor Choir to build the Choral Program

Certification

Washington State Teaching Certificate, Designated Arts: General & Choral Music, Certificate #:469695A

References

Kris Mason, Seattle Children’s Chorus, Artistic Director

(425) 387-3259

Lisa Walchenbach, Northshore Christian Academy, Director of Fine Arts

(206) 715-5785

Timeline

Professional Singer

Evergreen Ensemble
10.2023 - Current

Music Teacher

Northshore Christian Academy
08.2019 - 01.2024

Choir Director

Seattle Children's Chorus
09.2018 - 06.2022

Worship Ministry Director

Ansbach Protestant Chapel
06.2014 - 04.2017

Choir Director

Henry Foss High School
09.2011 - 06.2013

Private Voice Teacher

Self-Employed
09.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education & Vocal Performance

Whitworth University

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