Sara K. Elliott
Arlington
Summary
Passionate music educator with experience leading choir, band, and instrumental programs for children and youth. Dedicated to building engaging, structured classrooms where students grow in confidence, creativity, and musical skill through singing, movement, and instrumental instruction. Strong background in trumpet, strings, ensemble leadership, and arts education programming.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Divisional Music & Arts Director
The Salvation Army Texas Division
08.2015 - Current
- Direct and lead music and arts programming across multiple age groups, including instruction, rehearsals, and ensemble development
- Lead summer music camps, festivals, and performances while mentoring students, volunteers, staff and music educators
- Mentor student musicians, volunteers, and young music educators across multiple programs
Regional Music Director
The Salvation Army Richmond, VA Area Command
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Built community partnerships expanding access to music and arts education
- Established and oversaw regional music outreach programs, including a free homeschool music initiative and community-based instruction for children and families
- Built and led partnerships with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club to deliver arts education, music instruction, and youth engagement programs
Education
Master of Music - Trumpet Performance And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Instrumental Music Education, K-12
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK05.2011
Skills
- Brass band and strings direction
- Vocal ensemble direction
- Large-group learning environments including Elementary music instruction
- Performance-based instruction
- Leadership and team coordination in summer camps
- Lesson planning, curriculum development, and performance-based instruction
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Oklahoma Teaching Certificate, Instrumental/General Music K-12
- Texas Teaching Certificate, in Progress
Accomplishments
- Developed and led regional music outreach and homeschool arts programs serving children and families
- Directed summer music camps, festivals, and performances for large student ensembles
- Built community partnerships expanding access to music and arts education
- Mentored student musicians, volunteers, and young music educators across multiple programs
Timeline
Deputy Divisional Music & Arts Director
The Salvation Army Texas Division
08.2015 - Current
Regional Music Director
The Salvation Army Richmond, VA Area Command
07.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Music - Trumpet Performance And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Instrumental Music Education, K-12
Oklahoma Baptist University