Stacey Struble
Joplin,MO
Summary
Motivated Choir Director and Voice Teacher with experience teaching solo and ensemble singing.
Hard-working musician who is capable of working with both female and male voices of all ranges.
Professional director of choirs with proven ability to elevate choral performance and cohesion. I have led numerous vocal groups to achieve harmonious and impactful performances.
I specialize in vocal training, conducting, and repertoire selection of a variety of styles.
I am an experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives.
I excel in developing and maintaining high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
I am seeking a supportive and collaborative team or educators that share my commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General DIrector
Heartland Opera Theater
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain a professional reputation by adhering to industry standards and ethics in all aspects of theater production.
- Manage budgets effectively, ensuring high-quality productions while staying within financial constraints.
- Oversees production design elements like set construction, costumes, props, lighting, and sound design to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.
- Facilitates educational outreach initiatives by organizing school matinees and talk-back sessions with the community members.
- Conducts auditions efficiently by coordinating schedules, communicating expectations, and providing constructive feedback to performers.
- Recruits and manages volunteer staff to assist with various backstage tasks during live performances.
- Negotiates contracts with talent agents, securing high-caliber performers for various roles within budget limitations.
- Implements marketing strategies to promote productions effectively, resulting in increased ticket sales and attendance rates.
- Selects thought-provoking operas that challenge audiences and stimulates conversations about important social issues.
- Cultivates relationships with local businesses and organizations for sponsorship opportunities, increasing funding for theater programs.
- Developes comprehensive rehearsal schedules to maximize time efficiency while maintaining focus on artistic quality.
- Fosteres an inclusive environment that encouraged diverse perspectives from both cast members and audiences alike.
- Interacts with internal partners and obtains detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Maintains compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
Director of Choirs and Theater
Columbus Unified School District
06.2021 - Current
- Develops high-performing ensembles by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for musical and educational growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering students to voice their ideas.
- Cultivates a positive work environment that fosters student engagement, increases retention rates, and boosts autonomy and morale of the ensembles.
- Submit, manage and comply with established budgets.
- Coordinates, plan and lead all rehearsals for musical components of all school and community assemblies and events.
- Organizes and leads recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Increased membership retention with engaging rehearsals and tailored coaching sessions.
- Manages budgetary constraints while procuring necessary sheet music, costumes, and other essential materials for performances.
- Mentors assistant directors, fostering professional growth and sharing leadership responsibilities effectively.
- Expands the choir''s regional reputation by participating in competitive choral festivals successfully.
- Conducts auditions to identify talented singers and maintain high-quality vocal standards within the ensemble.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations, resulting in increased community engagement and performance opportunities.
- Selects diverse repertoire to showcase the choir''s versatility and musical abilities in various performances.
- Fostered connections with alumni choir members to promote ongoing support for the ensemble''s endeavors.
- Enhanced choir performance quality by implementing effective vocal techniques and exercises.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Secondary
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2023
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2021
Certificate - Ensemble Performance
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2021
Skills
- Rehearsal Planning
- Choral Conducting
- Ensemble Building
- Music Theory
- Ensemble and Solo Vocal Technique
- Strong understanding of Western Music History
- Diction proficiency in Latin, Italian, German, French, English, Spanish
- Sight Reading
- Concert production
- Solo and Ensemble Repertoire Selection
- Score Analysis
- Audition management
- Harmony teaching
Accomplishments
*Featured vocalist : Crossroads Jazz Orchestra 2012-Present
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern Jazz Orchestra 2018-2021
*Adjucator: Missouri Music Educators Association District and State Honor Choir auditions 2015-Present
*Section Leader: Missouri Southern State University
Concert Choir and Chamber Singers 2020-2021
*Vice President of Choirs: Missouri Southern State University 2020-2021
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern Wind Ensemble 2021
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern Spring Showcase 2021
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern State University
A Seasonal Choral Flourish 2020
*Aria Competition Winner: Missouri Southern State University 2020
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern Chamber Singers
Bach Cantata 2019
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern Spring Choir Concert 2019
*Ensemble member: Rutter's Requiem Carnegie Hall, NY 2019
*Featured Vocalist: Missouri Southern State University Choirs collaboration with Stacy Gibbs 2018
Affiliations
- Member of National Association for Music Educators
- Kansas Music Educators Association
- Missouri Music Educators Association
Directing experience
General DIrector: The Addams Family Columbus Unified High School 2024
General Director: Dido and Aeneas Heartland Opera Theater 2024
General Director: Freaky Friday Columbus Unified High School 2024
General Director: Hansel and Gretel Heartland Opera Theater 2023
General Director: Seussical The Musical Columbus Unified High School 2022
General DIrector: The Pajama Game Columbus Unified High School 2021
Timeline
General DIrector
Heartland Opera Theater
09.2023 - Current
Director of Choirs and Theater
Columbus Unified School District
06.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Secondary
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Missouri Southern State University
Certificate - Ensemble Performance
Missouri Southern State University
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