Nathan Wilen
Sunnyvale,CA
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher - Hoover and McKinley Elementaries
Burlingame School District
02.2022 - Current
- Teaches general music TK - 3rd Grade with focus on Kodály methodology and sequence
- Provides a rich choral experience for 4th and 5th graders
- Teaches group Ukulele lessons for 3rd grade, as well as Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, and Percussion for 4th and 5th graders
- Collaborates and aligns curriculum goals with district music team
- Builds relationships with students, teachers, and administrators
- Encourages social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
Ragazzi Premiere Director
Ragazzi Boys Chorus
2020 - Current
- Prepares class of 25 intermediate choristers for performance and tour
- Focus on developing healthy vocal technique, core musicianship skills, practical application of music theory concepts using Kodály philosophy and methodology, part-work, and instilling a life-long joy for the choral arts
Voice and Musicianship Teacher
Private Practice
09.2017 - Current
- Maintains a small private voice studio
- Helps students develop vocal technique, improve musicianship, and expand repertoire
Tenor Section Leader - Chancel Choir & Oratorio Society
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto
12.2016 - Current
- Leads tenor section for FCCPA's chancel choir and Oratorio Society
- Tenor Soloist
Artist in Residence: Choir
San Mateo-Foster City School District
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Teaches sight-singing, musicianship, and music theory to over 260 students each week
- Lesson planning for 15 classes with different strengths/weaknesses
- Teaches fundamental aural and vocal skills as well as musical independence and work ethic
Education
Single Subject Credential (Music) -
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont05-2025
Master of Music - Music Education (Kodály Emphasis)
Holy Names University
Oakland2020
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Chapman University - Conservatory of Music
Orange, CA2014
Timeline
Music Teacher - Hoover and McKinley Elementaries
Burlingame School District
02.2022 - Current
Voice and Musicianship Teacher
Private Practice
09.2017 - Current
Artist in Residence: Choir
San Mateo-Foster City School District
09.2017 - 06.2021
Tenor Section Leader - Chancel Choir & Oratorio Society
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto
12.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Chapman University - Conservatory of Music
Ragazzi Premiere Director
Ragazzi Boys Chorus
2020 - Current
Single Subject Credential (Music) -
Notre Dame De Namur University
Master of Music - Music Education (Kodály Emphasis)
Holy Names University
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