Riley Smith
McKinney,TX
Summary
Versatile music professional with valuable experience in vocal coaching and music education. Skilled in developing personalized training programs to enhance vocal range and performance. Prioritizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Proficient in various vocal techniques and possesses strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voice Instructor
McKinney ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted students in preparing for auditions by selecting appropriate repertoire and providing guidance on stage presence and performance techniques.
- Maintained open communication with parents about their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or areas needing improvement proactively.
- Boosted student confidence in their singing abilities through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Enhanced students'' vocal abilities by incorporating individualized coaching techniques and tailor-made lesson plans.
Piano Instructor
Zera Music Company
01.2024 - Current
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
- Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
Voice Instructor
Wylie ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in preparing for auditions by selecting appropriate repertoire and providing guidance on stage presence and performance techniques.
- Maintained open communication with parents about their child''s progress, addressing any concerns or areas needing improvement proactively.
- Boosted student confidence in their singing abilities through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Enhanced students'' vocal abilities by incorporating individualized coaching techniques and tailor-made lesson plans.
Choir Director
La Porte Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Taught two sections of tenor-bass choir, two sections of treble choir, and two sections of sixth grade choir
- Developed a curriculum that led to high student achievement in sight-reading
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
Choral Graduate Assistant
University of Mississippi
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Led small-group and sectional rehearsals.
- Evaluated music recordings and provided feedback to undergraduate and graduate singers.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
Education
M.M. - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2021
B.M. - Music Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2015
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05-2012
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Collaborative team player
- Adaptable teaching style
- Solid music theory foundation
- Exceptional musicality
Highlights
- 27 out of 33 students received Level I ratings at Solo and Ensemble Festivals (11/23, 11/24)
- Four students recognized as Exemplary Musicians at Solo and Ensemble Festivals (11/23, 11/24)
- Two students selected for All-Region choir (04/24)
Professional Development
- Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) annual conferences
- Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA) summer conferences
- Bass vocalist in the Houston Choral Society under collegiate director Dr. Kevin Klotz
- Selected to participate in Mississippi State Collegiate Honor Choir
- Bass vocalist, elected section representative and board member of The Mississippi Chorus under collegiate director Dr. Mark Nabholz
- Bass vocalist in the Jackson Choral Society under collegiate director Jonathan Trotter
- Bass vocalist in a privately organized choir under collegiate director Jonathan Trotter
Certification
Standard Texas Educators License, EC-12 Music
Repertoire
Chorus member, The Merry Wives of Windsor - Nicolai (Spring 2013)
Chorus member, L'elisir d'amore - Donizetti (Spring 2014)
Belcore understudy, L'elisir d'amore - Donizetti (Spring 2014)
Major General, The Pirates of Penzance - Gilbert & Sullivan (Opera Scenes Program, Fall 2014)
Bass Soloist, Messiah - Handel (Fall 2016)
Frosch, Die Fledermaus - Strauss (Spring 2020)
Pasha, Aida - Verdi (Opera Scenes Program, Spring 2021)
Don Magnifico - La Cenerentola - Rossini (Opera Scenes Program, Spring 2021)
Timeline
Voice Instructor
McKinney ISD
08.2024 - Current
Piano Instructor
Zera Music Company
01.2024 - Current
Voice Instructor
Wylie ISD
08.2023 - Current
Choir Director
La Porte Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2023
Choral Graduate Assistant
University of Mississippi
08.2019 - 04.2021
B.M. - Music Education
University of Mississippi
M.M. - Music Education
University of Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Holmes Community College
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