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Patricia Granda

Patricia Granda

Quito,Ecuador

Summary

Knowledgeable Music Educator with 20+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Voice and World Music. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Choir Director

Independent
Quito , Ecuador
01.2022 - Current
  • Work with 20+ adults and children and shape approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
  • Maintain calendar of events and event planning.
  • Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Educate students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Conduct rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Arrange music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
  • Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
  • Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.

Professional Vocalist

Independent
Quito, Ecuador
01.2002 - Current
  • Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges as mezzo soprano.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
  • Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Selected music carefully to achieve balance of musical styles such as Brazilian, Rock and World musical styles.
  • Produced and performed independently with bands Samba viva -Ecuador, Banda Tapir, El Bando León, to promote music.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Taught private voice lessons for diverse private students.
  • Studied intensively with voice coaches to develop Jazz improvisation and performance skills.
  • Performed as part of international tour with Oriental Jazz Quartet group across Cuba 2007.
  • Performed as part of international tour with Quito Percussion Ensemble group across Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo region, 2005.

Music Teacher

CEEAL Colegio Ecuatoriano Español América Latina
Quito , Ecuador
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Coordinated concerts, special events and music exams for over 200 students.
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
  • Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
  • Consulted with parents and guardians to convene on student performance, conduct and educational prioritization.
  • Prepared students for live Christmas and end of year performances by co-creating stage sets, props and costumes.
  • Selected, transcribed and arranged music selections for department.
  • Orchestrated and implemented teacher workshops for professional learning to carry out vital training.

Voice Teacher

Laboratorio De La Voz
Quito , Ecuador
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Scheduled shows and performances for 20+ workshop attendants and their families in accordance with calendar.
  • Held meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
  • Evaluated students' work and performances.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Music Together Facilitator

Centro Infantil Rocotin
Quito, Ecuador
11.2010 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated with Rocotin as musician in charge of carrying out lessons provided by Music Together program, designed for children 0-4 and their families.
  • Delivered upbeat and interesting family play sessions to promote customer impulse buying and enhance loyalty.
  • Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce musicianship gaps in participants, while ensuring involvement, enjoyment and shared quality time.

Music Therapist

EFEER Escuela Fiscal De Educación Especial
Quito, Ecuador
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Established school goals and objectives for music stimulation programs for 70+ children of special needs, and helped each achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic style.
  • Selected and adapted non-musical materials to meet designed objectives.
  • Helped families see personal progress by documenting students´ reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music stimulation.
  • Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet students therapeutic needs.
  • Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Music

USFQ Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito
06.2009

Master of Arts - Music Education

PUCE Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador
Quito
12.2022

Skills

  • Rehearsal Organization
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Group Sessions
  • Course Development
  • Music Selection
  • Vocal Techniques
  • Student Achievement
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Classroom Management
  • Apple Final Cut Pro (basic)

Certification

  • Stage Management for Opera and Music Theater Training, Workshop with Beth Krynicki - Fundación Teatro Nacional Sucre - 2017

Additional Information

Broad interests in other diverse -but complementary- areas such as: Popular education. Yoga, Mindfulness and Martial arts. Nutrition, fermentation and sourdough baking. Ethology, canine behavior and training. Environment, science and research.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
French

Timeline

Choir Director

Independent
01.2022 - Current

Music Teacher

CEEAL Colegio Ecuatoriano Español América Latina
08.2014 - 08.2021

Voice Teacher

Laboratorio De La Voz
05.2014 - 07.2014

Music Together Facilitator

Centro Infantil Rocotin
11.2010 - 07.2014

Music Therapist

EFEER Escuela Fiscal De Educación Especial
09.2009 - 09.2010

Professional Vocalist

Independent
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Music

USFQ Universidad San Francisco De Quito

Master of Arts - Music Education

PUCE Pontificia Universidad Católica Del Ecuador

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