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Lisa Bianconi

Rockingham,VT

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, excelling in relationship building and goal setting. Spearheaded music education programs, significantly enhancing student engagement and performance opportunities, including notable events at Fenway Park. Skilled in donor relations and fundraising, adept at fostering meaningful connections and driving community involvement.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Muisc

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
05.1985 - Current
  • Provides music education for all children in grades 1-8
  • Directs all ensembles including marching band, concert band, jazz bands, choirs and select singers
  • Facilitate and conducts 35 performances annually on campus and throughout the northeast region
  • Organizes and directs choral and jazz invitationals inviting area schools and colleges
  • Fosters learning opportunities for students by developing relationships with professional musicians, college music departments and area performers
  • Travel Performance Highlights include: organizing and directing two performances of the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox games at Fenway Park, directing and organizing "The Star-Spangled Banner Heritage Tour" with a choir performing at the Lincoln Center Plaza, The White House Lawn, The Liberty Bell and Gettysburg, PA
  • Mentors student teachers from area colleges

Private Instrumental Teacher

Private
05.1985 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Provided in home and after school instruction for beginning to advanced piano and instrumental students. Created individual curriculum for each student. Organized and directed two performances and recitals annually.
  • Created an after school band from students in private and group lessons and members from the community

Institutional Advancement Associate

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
03.2016 - 06.2022
  • Played a key role in organizing volunteer appreciation events, strengthening relationships between volunteers and the organization.
  • Networking, securing donors and organizing several fundraising activities
  • Engaged in reconnecting alumni with Kurn Hattin via email, telephone and social platforms
  • Brainstormed methods in which Kurn Hattin could better utilize their resources for outreach

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05-1989

Bachelor of Music - Education

Notre Dame College
Manchester
05-1985

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Donor relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Motivating students
  • People management
  • Student engagement
  • Marketing communications
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Alumni engagement
  • Fundraising expertise

Accomplishments

    Vermont District VI Music Educator of the Year Award 1994, 2020

    WGBY "Together in Song" Series Winning Director 2014, 2015

    Grammy Foundation Finalist (out of 43,000 candidates 2nd place) 2013

    Featured on CBS Evening News and many other news outlets and publications

Interests

Rowing for Dartmouth Cancer Survivors Crew Team, Downhill Skiing, Reading, and Having Adventures with Family and Friends

Timeline

Institutional Advancement Associate

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
03.2016 - 06.2022

Director of Muisc

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
05.1985 - Current

Private Instrumental Teacher

Private
05.1985 - Current

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Keene State College

Bachelor of Music - Education

Notre Dame College
Lisa Bianconi