Lauren Garcia
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Music professional with proven ability to inspire and lead vocal groups towards achieving high standards. Known for fostering collaborative environment and delivering consistent results. Adept in musical arrangement, vocal coaching, and program development with flexible approach to changing needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Choir Director
Indian Springs Middle School
Keller, I.S.D.
2020 - Current
- Oversee the artistic development and performance execution of varsity treble, tenor-bass, non-varsity treble, and 6th grade choirs, including the varsity show choir.
- Direct and oversee music for ISMS Musical Theater Productions.
- Coordinate extra-curricular activities including TCDA
All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and TMEA All Region Honor Choir. - Lead ISMS Choir Booster Club initiatives since Fall 2024.
- Facilitate successful choir trips, fundraising campaigns, recruitment processes, auditions, and events, contributing to increased participation and community involvement.
- Current Managing Director of the 7/8th Grade Keller Middle School Chamber Choir.
- Managing Director of the 5/6th Grade Keller Honor Choir from Fall 2021 - Spring 2025.
Head Choir Director
Santo J. Forte Junior High School
Azle, I.S.D.
2016 - 2020
- Direct the Varsity Treble, Non-Varsity Tenor-Bass, Non-Varsity Treble, and the Show Choir.
- Coordinate extra-curricular activities including TCDA All-State, Solo and Ensemble, and TMEA All Region Honor Choir.
- Organize choir trips, fundraisers, recruitment, auditions, and events.
- Co-Director of the Azle Elementary All City Choir.
Interim Head Choir Director
Grapevine Middle School
Grapevine Colleyville, I.S.D.
2016 - 2016
- Direct the Varsity Treble, Non-Varsity Tenor-Bass, Non-Varsity Treble, 6th Grade Tenor Bass, and the 6th Grade Treble Choir.
- Direct and oversee music for GMS Musical Theater Productions.
- Coordinate choir trips, fundraisers, recruitment, auditions, and events.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Choral Music Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01-2016
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX01-2011
Skills
National Winner 2025
Foundation For Music Education Mark of Excellence
Convention Clinician 2025
Texas Music Educators Association
Honor Choir Conductor 2025
Texas Music Educators Association
Region 30 MS/JH Vocal Coordinator 2023 - 2025
Texas Music Educators Association
Managing Director 2021 - 2025
5/6th Grade Keller Honor Choir
Managing Director 2025 - Present
7/8th Grade Keller Middle School Chamber Choir
Region 30 MS/JH Vocal Treasurer 2020 - 2023
Texas Music Educators Association
National Commended Winner 2023
Foundation For Music Education Mark of Excellence
Affiliations
- Texas Music Educators Association
- Texas Choral Directors Association
- Texas Music Adjudicators Association
Timeline
Head Choir Director
Indian Springs Middle School
2020 - Current
Head Choir Director
Santo J. Forte Junior High School
2016 - 2020
Interim Head Choir Director
Grapevine Middle School
2016 - 2016
Bachelor of Music - Choral Music Education
University of North Texas
High School Diploma -
Haltom High School