Ryan Reithmeier

Experience

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  Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools ISD 2416

  Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Music Teacher

  Directed Middle School Choirs. Taught first and second grade general music.

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  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

  Oct 2002 - May 2007

  Director of Music

  Conducted musical ensembles (adult / youth choirs, handbells), crafted worship in number of styles. Installed Trinity Youth Theatre (now Trinity Theatre Project), and Junior Thespian Troupe. Developed a K-8 general music program including vocal and instrumental music.

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  Tustin Presbyterian Church

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2016

  Resident Baritone Section Leader / Soloist

  Sing Baritone Solos for Mozart's Coronation Mass, Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Christmas Carol and Five Mystical Songs, among others. Lead Bass section in weekly rehearsals and Sunday services.

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  Vanguard University

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2017

  Voice Faculty

  Maintain a studio of 25+ college-age singersEvaluate student performances in juriesOrganize master classes with master instructors

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Artist Artist Coach

  Plan and execute a week-long intensive workshop for pre-professional and professional singers and actors.Integrate morning classes in performance preparation. Utilize elements of sports training, Yoga, and breathing gymnastics to effect awareness of body and mind connection.Improved singing performance through the application of dramatic principles.

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  University of Southern California

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Teaching Assistant
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  Azusa Pacific University

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Director of Opera / Voice Faculty

  Manage budgets related to production and scholarship for opera.Direct all artistic areas of the Opera Theater.Oversee opera staff, teaching assistants, and volunteers.Teach acting for singers.Produce two opera productions per academic year.

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  Orange County School of the Arts

  Jun 2017 - now

  Director of Classical Voice Conservatory

  Work with Dean of Arts to develop a strategic plan for conservatory growthDevelop and oversee conservatory-wide curriculum and assessmentsHire, supervise, evaluate and support needs of faculty and staffManage student and parent communications, including conferencesOrganize and conduct student selection processDevelop and manage Classical Voice Conservatory recruitment initiativesConduct open house presentations for prospective students and parentsManage community outreach, special projects, arts partnerships, and guest artist relationshipsDevelop and manage Classical Voice Conservatory fundraising activitiesManage Classical Voice Conservatory budget and administration Show less