MIA FRITZE
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Experienced arts administrator with a strong foundation in music education. Dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of young individuals through the power of music. Passionate about creating engaging and innovative programs that inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts. Skilled in building strong relationships with students, parents, and community members to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to utilizing expertise to make a positive impact on the lives of aspiring musicians and artists.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Artist Training Programs
CARNEGIE HALL Weill Music Institute
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for student communications and logistics for the NYO-USA summer program, from the application process through the residency and international tour.
- Collaborate with the Education Production team and union stage crew to ensure rehearsal and performance spaces are set and coordinate large instruments trucking between venues.
- Facilitate introduction of summer staff at the start of each year's summer program.
- Manage other orchestra operations including instrument rentals, annual audition excerpts, and the orchestra library.
Manager, Arts Internship Program
EXPLORING THE ARTS
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Planned and facilitated monthly workshops for 21 high school arts interns working with various venues across New York City.
- Developed a 4-week summer program aimed for the interns focusing on college applications preparation while working with other arts organizations.
- Maintained positive relationships with arts partners, mentors, and school teachers.
- Assessed the growth of each intern through end-of-year interviews with both the mentor and intern with suggested opportunities for continued growth during the second year of the internship.
Operations Assistant
VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
07.2011 - 01.2023
- Orchestra managed three orchestras and three training ensembles along with the Director of Operations focusing on communication with families and the student experience.
- Assisted in the planning, production, and logistics for ensembles’ rehearsals, sectionals and performances at various venues across the state.
- Organized each season's rehearsal and concert schedule for ensembles.
- Communicated routinely with artistic staff to ensure that students received a well-rounded orchestra experience that allowed them to feel challenged and successful.
- Promoted positive relationships with students and families while maintaining the organization's protocols for attendance and behavior expectations.
- Hired and trained rental staff that would work events that took place in our building.
- Chaperoned students for off-site performances and international tours.
- Worked closely with artistic and administrative staff in recruitment efforts and community engagement opportunities.
- Managed the student database to track student participation history along with retention and recruitment data.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with members of the greater music community – school music teachers, private teachers, partner organizations, performance venue staff, local amateur and professional musicians.
Horn Teacher
Endangered Instruments Program and Lesson Program
Colchester, VT
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Taught private horn lessons to beginning through advanced level students, assessing their progress and addressing any educational, logistical, or familial challenges that arose.
- Prepared students for recitals and auditions, working through performance etiquette and performance anxiety.
- Worked with artistic staff in assessing when students should be ready to participate in the winds training program or audition for an orchestra.
- Maintained the double French horn inventory, keeping the instruments in good condition and renting them out to lesson program students.
Beginning Band/High School Brass Coach
SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2013 - 01.2023
- Introduced 6th grade beginning band horn and brass students to their instruments and instructed them in daily small group lessons each Fall.
- Prepared the high school horn section for each of their band concerts, promoting a positive environment for both the casual and the competitive players.
- Played with the students in band class to help them learn how to play in a large ensemble of up to 80 students.
- Coordinated with the other coaches to ensure all sections had an instructor each day.
Music Inspires Afterschool Brass Teacher
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
Winooski, VT
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Worked with the band teacher at a 21 CCLC funded school to create an engaging after school music experience for a diverse group of middle and high school brass students on a weekly basis.
- Provided additional support in learning to read music and honed their ensemble listening skills.
Education
Performer’s Certificate - Horn Performance
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILMM - Horn Performance
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILBA - Music Education, Minor in Sociology
Concordia College
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Student-centered experience
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Database management
- Website management
Other Experience
- Freelance Horn player (2003 – 2023)
- Middlebury College Affiliate Horn Teacher (2007 – 2016)
- University of Vermont Affiliate Horn Teacher (Fall 2021 – January 2023)
- Institute for Composer Diversity Orchestra Database Co-Coordinator (Fall 2020 – present)
Timeline
Associate, Artist Training Programs
CARNEGIE HALL Weill Music Institute
11.2023 - Current
Manager, Arts Internship Program
EXPLORING THE ARTS
01.2023 - 09.2023
Music Inspires Afterschool Brass Teacher
Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
09.2015 - 05.2017
Beginning Band/High School Brass Coach
SOUTH BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2013 - 01.2023
Operations Assistant
VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
07.2011 - 01.2023
Horn Teacher
Endangered Instruments Program and Lesson Program
01.2007 - 01.2023
MM - Horn Performance
Northern Illinois University
BA - Music Education, Minor in Sociology
Concordia College
Performer’s Certificate - Horn Performance
Northern Illinois University
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