Matthew Koehlinger

Experience

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  Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Music Director

  • Educated students to sing songs from the given show while teaching them proper vocal pedagogy.• Collaborated with staff as part of an artistic team• Served as a liaison between campers, directors, and parents• Accompanied on the piano for all of the shows

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  Illinois State University Housing Services

  Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Resident Assistant

  • Served as a mentor to freshman and sophomore students on how to be successful in college• Assisted residents in their adjustment to roommate and community living• Planned and implemented area/floor activities that enhanced the social, educational, community, and personal development of residents.

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  College Curriculum Committee- Illinois State University

  Oct 2012 - May 2014

  School of Music Student Representative

  • Communicated with school faculty on the committee about course proposals • Examined and offered perspectives on proposed syllabi• Served as a voting member of committee to approve new courses and changes to existing courses

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  Palatine Children's Chorus

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Intern

  • Led the choir of thirty-five in warmups to prepare the mind, body, and voice for singing• Prepared and taught the choristers musical concepts through the chosen repertoire• Observed other music educators and their teaching methods

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  Holy Family Catholic Church

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2019

  Piano Accompanist

  • Supported staff in leading choir and rhythm section when extra support was needed• Communicated with choir members to ensure that their musical needs were met• Provided piano accompaniment for the choir to reach success during weekly rehearsals and Sunday services

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  Hinsdale Central High School

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Interim Choir Director

  • Responsible for directing five curricular choirs and two extra-curricular choirs to prepare students for three concerts in the spring semester• Kept records of cash and order forms, organized student schedules, and communicated with school faculty for the annual event called Singing Valentines• Developed a positive learning environment by energetic, effective communication, properly paced rehearsals, and challenging choral music for high school students

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  Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Interim Director of Choral Activities

  • Responsible for directing five curricular choirs, two extra-curricular choirs (Madrigals and a mixed contemporary a cappella group), and will assume the roll of music director for the spring musical• Successfully collaborated and led a co-taught advisory class while monitoring students’ academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing• Communicated with students, parents, and Bob Rogers Travel Company to organize the music department trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida Show less

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  Palatine High School

  Aug 2016 - now

  Director of Choirs

  • Creative director for three curricular choirs and three extracurricular groups• Direct the orchestra pit and ensemble for our mainstage musical• Oversees the finances of the entire choral program