About

I am a career music educator from James Madison University, and from Virginia. I have experience in educating large numbers of singers and other musicians from varying backgrounds in Music History, Music Theory/Aural Skills, Choral repertoire and ensemble performance, as well as carry my own private vocal studio in the greater Manassas area filled with beautiful sopranos. I aim to learn from as many music educators as I can and have confidence in my own ability to build a choral organization following a global pandemic.

Experience

American Choral Director Association JMU Chapter, Harrisonburg — Vice President

JANUARY 2018 - JANUARY 2020

Organize logistics for large multi-school choral events
Accurately record meetings for future reference through minutes
Hold executive members accountable for their duties

Rec-PAC, Fairfax County— Camp Leader

JULY 2017 - AUGUST 2017

Create activities appropriate for multiple age ranges
Facilitate wholesome experiences for students of multiple age ranges
Cultivate a positive environment that nurtures exploration

University Women’s Chorus, Harrisonburg — Undergraduate Assistant

JANUARY 2018 - MAY 2018

Schedule out-of-class rehearsals
Organize and know the whereabouts of music
Inform the instructor of absences

Music History, Harrisonburg - Teacher’s Assistant

JANUARY 2019- JUNE 2020

Schedule and hold both weekly review and exam study sessions
Communicate with the learners to help them understand the course material

Bull Run MS, Manassas, VA - Student Teacher

JANUARY 2021- MARCH 2021

Communicates clearly with learners and encourages musicianship during a global pandemic.
Understands musical backgrounds of singers and provides avenues to learning through their own experiences.

Hylton High School, Manassas, VA. -Student Teacher

MARCH 2021- APRIL 2021

Developed skills needed to interact with both virtual and in-person singers on equal footing
Providing multiple resources to continue musical learning including aural skills, musical literacy, and vocal technique.
Enforcing classroom procedures and teaching boundary-setting to singers through that enforcement

Residential Choral Musician, Manassas, VA - Teacher’s Assistant
APRIL 2021 - JUNE 2021

Understands the backgrounds of and can communicate clearly to upwards of 50 students.
Perform regular formal and informal assessments of learners in areas including vocal technique, musical literacy, and musicology.
Encouraged communication during a global pandemic to perform music as a live ensemble

Education

Thomas Edison High School, Fairfax County — High School Diploma
SEPTEMBER 2012 - MAY 2016

Education from this establishment led me to organizations, extracurricular activities, and courses that established where I would decide to be for my future career.

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA — Bachelor's Degree
AUGUST 2016 - JULY 2021

My time at James Madison University assisted my understanding of music holistically through life, as well as transferring my own energy and knowledge of musical material to classrooms of others. I developed multiple methods of collecting information and planning for confidence amongst others. I developed a long-lasting love for educating singers.

Skills

Organization, healthy and transparent communication, multitasking, time management, problem-solving, dependability, team building, CPR certification.

Portfolio

My portfolio, as instructed to me by my vocal music education at James Madison University, is online, and is continuously updating with both educational and musical experiences in my life.

Again, my website is www.emilywyliemusic.weebly.com

It is currently updating to account for my experience both in Student Teaching and as a residential artist at Hylton High School.

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Emily Wylie

Vocal Music Educator