Waverly Watkins
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Hardworking and energetic team-player looking for a choir director position at the k-12 level after completing a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting. Seeking an opportunity to grow and collaborate with passionate staff and educators. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities
University Of Tennessee At Knoxville
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the development of new departmental policies by participating in brainstorming sessions and providing insightful suggestions.
- Organized logistics and materials for choral area events and collaborative events with the high schools in the Knoxville community
- Served for two years as the on-site coordinator of the International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella hosted on the UT campus.
Directing Choral Ensembles
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
08.2022 - Current
- (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) Director of the UTK College of Music's premiere treble a cappella ensemble, reVOLution
- (2023-2024) Director of the UTK College of Music's premiere tenor/bass a cappella ensemble, VOLume
- Rehearsed and conducted performances with each of the four University of Tennessee choral ensembles at least once throughout my graduate program
Soprano Scholarship Singer
St. John's Cathedral
08.2019 - Current
- Provided dependable and consistent vocal contributions to the St. John's Cathedral Choir on a weekly basis at rehearsals and services.
- Served as the stand-in music director of the cathedral when a substitute was needed
- Conducted the choir annually at Christmas Eve and other services throughout the year as needed.
- Assisted with the children's choir on a weekly basis for two semesters. Duties included group/individual vocal lessons, basic music theory lessons, and preparing for performance.
- Solo performances with members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for major liturgical services such as Christmas Eve.
Student Teaching
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught at both Heritage High School and Heritage Middle School during the spring semester.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Co-directed the spring musical at Heritage High
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Prepared and performed multiple pieces of repertoire for high school choral festival and concerts
- Traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall with the high school ensemble
Education
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2022
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, TN05.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Problem-Solving
- Growth Mindset
- Event Coordinating
- Strong Musical Passion
- Collaborator
Professional Memberships
National Association for Music Educators (Current)
American Choral Directors Association (Current)
Music Education Specialist - Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi (2021-2022)
Timeline
Assistant to the Director of Choral Activities
University Of Tennessee At Knoxville
08.2023 - Current
Directing Choral Ensembles
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
08.2022 - Current
Student Teaching
University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2022 - 05.2022
Soprano Scholarship Singer
St. John's Cathedral
08.2019 - Current
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
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