Kimberly Kraft McLemore

Kimberly Kraft McLemore

Graduate Teaching Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President of Education and Community Engagement at Nashville Symphony

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Music Conducting

      Activities and Societies: Penn State Chamber Singers, Penn State Concert Choir Research Area: Repertoire Selection Practices

    • University of Tennessee at Martin

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Music Education Vocal Emphasis

      Activities and Societies: University Choir, New Pacer Singers, Lyric Opera Theater, UTM Voice Studio, Alpha Omicron Pi - All Sing Director, Youth Missions, First Baptist Church Youth Group and Collegiate Choir

    • Belmont University

      2013 - 2013
      Endorsement Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Experience

    • Penn State University

      Aug 2009 - May 2011
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant for two sections of undergraduate conducting class and four university choral ensembles. Managed and organized university's choral library.

    • Freelance Musician

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2016
      Private Voice Instructor

      Professional Performances Include:National Anthem Singing for President Barak Obama, Nashville 2015

    • Rocket Learning

      Sept 2011 - May 2012
      Lead Teacher/Tutor

      Coordinated tutors and materials for Caldwell Elementary School. Tutored reading.literature sessions at Lakeview and Caldwell Elementary Schools.

    • Metro Nashville Public Schools

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
      Choral and Theater Arts Teacher/ Fine Arts Department Lead

      -Fine Arts Department Lead-Member of Building Leadership Team-Member of Advanced Academics Team-International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Teacher-Director of the Choral and Theater Arts Department[Choral ensembles: Chamber Choir, Mixed Chorus and Women's Chorale]**Student Performances Include:Nashville Symphony Let Freedom Sing Concert 2016 Metro Nashville Public Schools School Board Performance 2016CMA Summer Music Festival Concert with Keith Urban 2015 Show less

    • Choral Arts Link, Inc

      Oct 2012 - Jun 2020
      Grant Writer & Artistic Associate

      -Grant Writing-Assist in rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, individual practice and performance preparations. -Teach sessions for MET Choral Camp and conduct ensembles **Performances Include:Nashville Symphony Let Freedom Sing Concert 2012-2016NABE Conference Opening Ceremony Performance 2012

    • National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

      Nov 2015 - now
      Ensemble Manager
    • WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
      Soloist
    • Nashville Symphony

      Jan 2017 - now
      • Vice President of Education and Community Engagement

        Aug 2020 - now
      • Director of Education and Community Engagement

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Accelerando Manager

        Jan 2017 - Aug 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • K-12 Teaching License vocal/general music

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      CMA Music Teacher of Excellence Country Music Association Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      Tennessee All-State Ensemble Chair Tennessee Music Educators Association Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      State of Tennessee Standards Writing Committee for the Fine Arts State of Tennessee Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      NAfME National Honor Ensemble Manager National Music Educators Association Oct 2015
    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      National Anthem Performer for President Barak Obama - Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Kimberly Kraft McLemore
      NAfME National Honor Ensemble Assistant Manager National Music Educators Association Oct 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Artistic Associate

      Issued by Choral Arts Link, Inc. on Jul 2013
      Choral Arts Link, Inc.Associated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Vocal Coach

      Issued by JFK Middle School Kennedy Singers on Sept 2013
      JFK Middle School Kennedy SingersAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Grant Writing

      Issued by Choral Arts Link, Inc on Oct 2012
      Choral Arts Link, IncAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Summer Music Camp Conductor

      Issued by Penn State University on Jun 2010
      Penn State UniversityAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Chapter Advisor

      Issued by American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter on Sept 2009
      American Choral Directors Association Student ChapterAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Bring It and Sing It Coordinator/Conductor

      Issued by Penn State University on Aug 2009
      Penn State UniversityAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Obion County Youth Choir on Sept 2008
      Obion County Youth ChoirAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore
    • Education Curriculum Focus Group Member

      Issued by National Museum of African American Music on Oct 2019
      National Museum of African American MusicAssociated with Kimberly Kraft McLemore