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Work History
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Sarah Rattana

Crystal Lake,IL

Summary

Well-seasoned accompanist and enthusiastic collaborator eager to share in new musical and learning experiences. Providing pedagogical background in singing and speech to supplement the choral experience and to nurture health and understanding of the human instrument.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Collaborative Pianist

McHenry County College
08.2022 - Current

Accompany and assist choir rehearsals; lead rehearsals and sectionals as needed; accompany and collaborate for choir concerts, juries, and student/faculty recitals.

Private Piano Teacher and Vocal Coach

Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current

Implement individualized lesson plans tailored to students strengths and needs; performance and audition preparation; focus on physical and vocal health.

Director of Music

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
06.2021 - 02.2023

Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choirs, children's choir, handbells, and praise band; train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; manage payroll for music staff; accompany and cantor as needed.

Director of Music

Christ the Teacher University Parish
06.2018 - 06.2021

Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choirs, children's choir, and praise band; train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; manage payroll for music staff; accompany and cantor as needed.

Collaborative Pianist

Northern Illinois University
01.2015 - 01.2020

Collaborated with various instrumentalists, singers, and choral and instrumental ensembles for lessons, recitals, concerts, juries, and competitions.

Ballet Accompanist

Northern Illinois University
08.2018 - 12.2018

Provide live music for collegiate ballet classes, including pointe; sight-reading and adapting quickly to style and meter changes needed for each exercise.

Director of Music

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
02.2017 - 06.2018

Schedule musicians and ensembles for all liturgical services and events; lead rehearsals for adult choir and children's choir, train new singers and accompanists; hire and collaborate with outside musicians for special events; organize weddings and funerals; general musical instrument maintenance; accompany and cantor as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Summa Cum Laude - Vocal Performance; Secondary Piano & Organ

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2019

Skills

    Flexibility and adaptability

    Collaboration

    Leadership

    Empathy

    Building rapport

    Teaching and academic achievement

Ensembles and Roles

NSCI High Holy Days Choir, Glencoe, IL

2023


Heartland Singers - section leader, Elgin, IL

2018-2020


The Rockford Diocesan Chorale - section leader/cantor, Rockford, IL

2018-2020


Eclectic Choral Artists, Schaumburg, IL

2018-2019


DeKalb Festival Choir, DeKalb, IL

2017-2019


Concert Choir, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

2015-2019


NIU Opera Theatre

2016-2019

  • Ms. Segstrom, A Little Night Music (Sondheim)
  • Blondchen, Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Mozart)

Timeline

Collaborative Pianist

McHenry County College
08.2022 - Current

Director of Music

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
06.2021 - 02.2023

Ballet Accompanist

Northern Illinois University
08.2018 - 12.2018

Director of Music

Christ the Teacher University Parish
06.2018 - 06.2021

Director of Music

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
02.2017 - 06.2018

Private Piano Teacher and Vocal Coach

Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current

Collaborative Pianist

Northern Illinois University
01.2015 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Music, Summa Cum Laude - Vocal Performance; Secondary Piano & Organ

Northern Illinois University
Sarah Rattana