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Troy Dawson

Farmington Hills

Summary

Accomplished Vocal Director with a proven track record at Tonya Corbitt, enhancing vocal performances and musical understanding among 2nd to 5th graders. Expert in vocal technique and collaborative leadership, I've significantly improved concert quality and student engagement. My repertoire selection and emotional expression skills have been pivotal in preparing performers for success on and off stage.

Professional vocal music director with strong background in conducting, arranging, and vocal coaching. Known for fostering collaborative environments that drive performance and adaptability. Adept at guiding vocalists to achieve optimal results while maintaining flexibility with shifting project demands. Skills include vocal technique, music theory, and leadership. Recognized for reliability and teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Director

Tonya Corbitt
10.2024 - Current

I work as a vocal director at Lanigan Elementary where I meet with the kids two times a week and prepare them for concerts. The kids grades are 2nd-5th grade.

Expressions Music Academy

Jessica Schatz
09.2021 - Current

At my job at Expressions, I am just a sub that gets called in to take over for a teacher. I can sub for any instrument needed.

Piano Accompanist

FPS Music Staff
09.2017 - Current

I played for numerous choral and instrumental events and concerts. In addition to my duties of playing the piano, I would often help teach or rehearse the students.

Vocal Musical Director

Dean & Sue Cobb
03.2017 - Current

My job would be to prepare the performers vocally for the upcoming musical. I needed to be able to play vocal parts, the piano accompaniment, work with the orchestra, and have a wide range of knowledge in vocal pedagogy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04-2025

High School Diploma -

Harrison High School/ North Farmington High School
Farmington Hills, MI
08-2020

Skills

  • Musical direction
  • Voice coaching
  • Rehearsal planning
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Warm-up exercises
  • Choral conducting
  • Emotional expression
  • Music theory
  • Stage presence
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Teaching methodology
  • Blending techniques
  • Vocal technique
  • Arranging skills
  • Piano accompaniment
  • Audition preparation
  • Sight reading
  • Concert production
  • Repertoire selection
  • Score analysis
  • Vocal health

Timeline

Vocal Director

Tonya Corbitt
10.2024 - Current

Expressions Music Academy

Jessica Schatz
09.2021 - Current

Piano Accompanist

FPS Music Staff
09.2017 - Current

Vocal Musical Director

Dean & Sue Cobb
03.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Harrison High School/ North Farmington High School
Troy Dawson