Shannon Murray
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Passionate musician and educator with 10+ years of experience, deeply rooted in improvisation and creation. With a knack for blending disciplines, provides rich, integrated lessons through personalized and responsive methods. Proficient in Spanish, French, and German.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist
Houston Grand Opera
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered Storybook Opera and Sing!Move!Play! workshops in public schools in both English and Spanish
- Adapted instructional methods for different ages and class sizes.
- Reached over 250 students in HISD who have no regular music program
Soprano, Teaching Artist
DACAMERA Young Artist Program
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed free public chamber music concerts at venues like Wortham Theater, Menil Collection, and Moody Center for the Arts.
- Designed and implemented "Music through Art" improvisation workshop, reaching 250+ 3rd and 4th grade students in HISD.
- Delivered "Music Encounters," integrating arts into curricula for hundreds of HISD students and general public at Houston Public Libraries.
- Many classes catered to Spanish language or ESL students, requiring bilingual instruction and translation for co-teachers.
Private Piano and Voice Instructor
Walsingham Conservatory
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Grew studio 170% from 2019 to 2023.
- Introduced chamber music experiences, guest artist masterclass and recital, summer group classes, group activities, and outreach performances.
- Successfully assisted high school students with college and summer program applications resulting in acceptance to top music school Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University with scholarship.
- Handled administrative tasks including accounting, scheduling, and parent communication.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Music Teacher
Holy House Academy
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and updated curricula for Vocal Techniques for Young Women, Music History, and High School Choir.
- Conducted biannual concerts and integrated additional performance opportunities for students.
- Transitioned to remote teaching during pandemic and retained 100% of students during lockdown.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
Private Piano and Voice Instructor
The Moosic School
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained studio of 15+ private students, ages 3.5-adult, modes of instruction in-home, in-school, studio, and online.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
Private Piano Instructor
The Atonement Academy
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Maintained studio of approximately 10 private students, ages 6-15.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2019
Interests
Biking, Hiking, Language Learning, Rock Climbing, Traveling.
Languages
French
Spanish
German
Volunteer Experience
- 2015-2017 KIPP Intrepid Reading and Writing Tutor for 4-7th grade ESL students
Timeline
Teaching Artist
Houston Grand Opera
08.2022 - 08.2023
Soprano, Teaching Artist
DACAMERA Young Artist Program
08.2020 - 05.2023
Private Piano and Voice Instructor
Walsingham Conservatory
09.2019 - 08.2023
Music Teacher
Holy House Academy
09.2019 - 05.2023
Private Piano and Voice Instructor
The Moosic School
08.2018 - 08.2023
Private Piano Instructor
The Atonement Academy
08.2009 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
University of Houston
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