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Grace Walters

Madison,WI

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Music Director

Pitches & Notes A Cappella
05.2025 - Current
  • Schedule and lead rehearsals three times a week, preparing for shows, gigs, and competitions
  • Lead refining and memorization of 8-12 pieces per semester
  • Lead warmups and teach techniques to promote healthy singing in a variety of different styles
  • Facilitate music recording and provide in-depth feedback on edits and mixes

Vocal Arranger

Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
  • Develop creative vocal arrangements for a cappella groups and chamber ensembles tailored to specific needs and requests
  • Won Best Arrangement award at Acapocalypse competition (2025) and Best Arrangement award at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Great Lakes Quarterfinal (2025) with co-arranger; advanced to Semifinals

Church Cantor

St. Mary's Visitation Parish
2016 - Current
  • Lead congregation in singing hymns; sing at weekly Mass and holy days such as Easter, Christmas, and Pentecost
  • Learn and refine music, intone Psalms and antiphons

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Elm Grove Recreation Department
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Created and led daily lesson plans suitable for ages 4-12, including sports, arts-and-crafts, and other activities; adapted plans on short notice for weather conditions
  • Emailed guardians weekly to relay information and gather permission/medical forms
  • Established and enforced rules
  • Ensured safety of 20+ campers during daily operations and a weekly field trip downtown, facilitated safe daily pick-up and drop-off
  • Managed a snack and activity budget
  • Managed 3-5 other counselors
  • Performed basic first aid
  • Maintained cleanliness of camp spaces

Summer Camp Counselor

Elm Grove Recreation Department
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
  • Supervised and ensured the safety and enjoyment of campers
  • Engaged with campers and staff to provide a welcoming, enjoyable environment
  • Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities

Library Page

Village of Elm Grove
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Shelved library materials and performed organizational maintenance
  • Assisted library patrons with finding materials
  • Provided friendly and welcoming service while checking patrons out, providing library card applications, answering questions on the phone, and processing holds
  • Processed new materials into library system

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance, Linguistics

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-2027

Skills

  • Rehearsal techniques
  • Score reading
  • Arranging skills
  • Leadership
  • Child supervision
  • Activity planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Co-Music Director

Pitches & Notes A Cappella
05.2025 - Current

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Elm Grove Recreation Department
06.2024 - 08.2024

Summer Camp Counselor

Elm Grove Recreation Department
06.2023 - 08.2023

Vocal Arranger

Self-employed
01.2022 - Current

Library Page

Village of Elm Grove
01.2021 - 03.2022

Church Cantor

St. Mary's Visitation Parish
2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance, Linguistics

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Grace Walters