Nancy Hendrick
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Singer and Voice Instructor trained in classical, opera and musical theatre styles with over 22 years of teaching experience. Promotes safe and effective vocal techniques and artistic growth. Extensive knowledge of vocal technique and creating detailed and comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual students
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Voice Teacher
The Music Tree
Zachary, LA
08.2014 - Current
- Develops individualized lesson plans based on student ability and needs, and communicate plans and progress with parents.
- Teaches a variety of musical styles including classical and musical theatre.
- Prepares students for auditions, recitals and competitions.
- Teaches vocal technique, language, music theory and sight-reading.
- Plays piano as accompaniment and for vocal warm-ups.
Cantor/Children's choir director
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2011 - Current
- Leads the congregation in singing during Mass.
- Performs solos throughout the year during Masses and Feast Days.
- Performs as a cantor/vocalist for Weddings and Funerals throughout the year.
- Directs the children's choir for various performances and participation in Masses.
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Hendrick Music Studio
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2004 - Current
- Teaches private lessons to students of all ages.
- Teaches vocal technique for classical voice including repertoire in different languages including Italian, French, German and Latin.
- Teaches vocal techniques for musical theatre and prepare students with various roles in musical theatre productions as well as auditions.
- Teaches piano to students of all ages including ear-training, sight-reading and music theory.
- Prepares students for college audition preparation for degrees in Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre.
Kindermusik Instructor
Center for Musical Arts
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Taught music to children up to 7 years of age through moving, singing and playing musical instruments, focusing on whole-child development.
- Taught children through a rich variety of activities that promote music and language development, symbolic thinking, coordination and social interaction.
- Assisted parents with extra learning support to continue the musical activities with their children during the week.
Preschool/Kindergarten Music Teacher
Wedgewood Elementary School
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Taught required state standards for music education while adding performance opportunities for all students to showcase student growth and achievement.
- Employed a broad range of instructional musical techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
New York, NY
08.1993 - 05.1999
- Prepared lesson plans individualized for students ages 6-15 by determining what worked best for that student's personality.
- Taught vocal technique and repertoire appropriate for each student's age and ability.
- Taught piano skills including basic music theory, sight-reading and ear training.
- Prepared students for auditions, musical events and a yearly recital.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Manhattan School Of Music
New York City 08.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
Positive and Encouraging
Sight reading and piano skills
Extensive and varied repertoire
Music Theory
Music Theatre and Opera background
Strong language skills including Italian, French, German and Latin diction
Affiliations
Member of National Association Teachers of Singing
January 2005 to Present
NATS is an organization that requires Members to achieve the highest standards in their teaching of
singing and promotes vocal education and research at all levels. Members adhere to stated ethical
principles in the teaching of the vocal arts.
Timeline
Voice Teacher
The Music Tree
08.2014 - Current
Kindermusik Instructor
Center for Musical Arts
08.2014 - 08.2018
Preschool/Kindergarten Music Teacher
Wedgewood Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2014
Cantor/Children's choir director
St. Agnes Catholic Church
08.2011 - Current
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Hendrick Music Studio
08.2004 - Current
Private Voice and Piano Teacher
08.1993 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Manhattan School Of Music
08.1989 - 05.1993