Phillip Velarde

• Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets and fundraising

• Directed choir ensembles and organized school-wide performances.
• Coordinated field trips and community events.
• Supervised student leadership and ensured administrative compliance.

• Guided students through challenging pieces, developing their confidence as performers along the way.
• Cultivated a positive learning environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration among choir members.

• Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
• Coordinated logistics and musical selection for performances and events.
• Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
• Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.

• Supported program development, student instruction, and public performances.
• Fostered community engagement and built student confidence in group settings.

• Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
• Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
• Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
• Prepared students aged 4-12 for bi-annual recitals in both piano and voice for by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.