Renee Wilson
Choir Director
Sachse,Texas
Summary
Passionate music educator with nine years of experience in running a large and successful choir program and 20 total years of teaching music. Committed to student growth and achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Voice Instructor
Self Employed
Richardson, Rockwall, And Sachse, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Worked on four campuses with individual singers in 6th through 12th grade.
- Focused on good singing fundamentals: breath, tone, technique, sight-reading, basic theory, musicality.
- Helped young male singers grow and learn through difficult stages of voice change.
- Prepared students for rigorous Texas All State Choir Audition process.
- Prepared students for 2 solo recitals and one solo competition each year.
- Prepared high school students for college and scholarship auditions.
- Judged middle school and high school All Region Choir Auditions, pop show small group and solo auditions, pop ensemble auditions, and solo and ensemble contests.
- Supported choir communities and directors, attending rehearsals, contests, and performances.
- Built lasting relationships with parents through open communication channels about their child's development during private voice sessions.
Choir Director at Lake Highlands Jr High School
Richardson ISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Lesson planned, programmed, and rehearsed five choir classes everyday ranging in size from 15 to 60 students.
- Championed diversity within the choral program through inclusive recruiting practices and repertoire selection that represented various cultural backgrounds.
- Prepared 4 UIL choirs, 3 Varsity and 1 Non-Varsity with strong history of superior ratings.
- Worked as part of a strong vertical team, traveling to the high school and freshman center campuses to assist with rehearsals.
- Focused on teaching proper vocal and choral technique as well as sight reading and music theory.
- Developed clear performance expectations and guidelines for choir members, promoting a high standard of professionalism during rehearsals and concerts.
- Prepared students for individual and small group performances in RISD Vocal Festival and All Region Choir Auditions.
- Auditioned and rehearsed the select pop music ensemble, Limited Edition. This group met weekly after school and had additional performances through the community.
- Maintained calendars of events and communication with staff, community, and parents.
- Served as department chair for Fine Arts.
- Sponsored National Jr. Honor Society.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education With Voice Concentration
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 08.1999 - 07.2004
Skills
Classroom Management
Timeline
Private Voice Instructor
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
Choir Director at Lake Highlands Jr High School
Richardson ISD
08.2004 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Music - Music Education With Voice Concentration
University of North Texas
08.1999 - 07.2004
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