Susan Etzler
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic Choir Director and Music Director with extensive experience in inspiring a love of choral music and increasing choir participation. Skilled in innovative rehearsal techniques, vocal education, and community engagement through public concerts and fundraising. Proficient in scheduling, arranging music, and mentoring individual musicians for enhanced performance quality. Dedicated Choir Director with over 30 years of experience developing and executing choral musical performances. Patient professional with extensive knowledge in music theory and vocal instruction. Motivated Choir Director with experience teaching vocal music. Hard-working music expert proven to work with both female and male voices of all ranges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Director
Kingsville ISD
08.2013 - 07.2024
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
- Provided oversight and administration for [Type] music programs.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Enhanced choir performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- Increased community engagement with regular public concerts and events showcasing the choir''s talent.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support the ongoing costs of maintaining a high-quality choral program.
- Prepared choirs for regional competitions by rigorously rehearsing pieces and focusing on technical precision as well as emotional expression.
- Mentored individual choir members, providing personalized guidance on vocal technique, stage presence, and musicianship for improved performance quality.
- Streamlined administrative processes for scheduling rehearsals, coordinating performance logistics, and managing budgetary concerns.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
Choir Director
Alice ISD
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Inspired a love of choral music in students, leading to an increase in choir participation and student retention.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Enhanced choir performance by implementing innovative rehearsal techniques and strategies.
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Increased community engagement with regular public concerts and events showcasing the choir''s talent.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support the ongoing costs of maintaining a high-quality choral program.
Church Organist
St. Joseph Catholic Church
09.2007 - 05.2012
- Stayed current with industry trends through professional development opportunities like conferences, webinars, and workshops.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills to adapt quickly to new pieces and accommodate last-minute changes.
- Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
- Evaluated and recommended new musical resources, such as hymnals or anthologies, ensuring a diverse and relevant collection for congregation use.
- Established relationships with guest musicians and organized special performances to further enrich the worship experience.
- Maintained the organ and other musical equipment, ensuring optimal performance quality during services.
Music Director
St. Gertrude's Catholic Church
08.1992 - 08.2007
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Music
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
TAMUCC
Corpus Christi, TX05.1983
Skills
- Rehearsal Planning
- Choral Conducting
- Ensemble Building
- Music Theory
- Teaching experience
- Arranging music
- Vocal Technique
- Piano accompaniment
- Music History
Timeline
Choir Director
Kingsville ISD
08.2013 - 07.2024
Choir Director
Alice ISD
08.2008 - 06.2013
Church Organist
St. Joseph Catholic Church
09.2007 - 05.2012
Music Director
St. Gertrude's Catholic Church
08.1992 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Music
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
TAMUCC
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