Music Teacher Art Instructor
Resume:
Karine Karapetyan
Burbank, CA *****
ad5ev4@r.postjobfree.com
Music and Voice Teacher
Skills and Abilities
Voice type: Soprano
Extensive knowledge of interpreting music
Able to use voice in harmony and melody
Exiting entertainer and dynamic performer
Generating new methods to present singing materials that keep students interested and involved
Able to sing songs in six major languages: English, Armenian, Russian, Italian, German, and French
Trilingual:English/Armenian/Russian
Able to casually play the piano
Able to sing accurately by following musical notes and printed text
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
Work Experience:
Soloist/Choir Conductor
Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects
Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
Study scores to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations
Apply elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies
Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, to select music to be performed
Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition
Experiment with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas
Transcribe ideas for musical compositions into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers
Audition and select performers for musical presentations
Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists
Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group
Vocal Art Instructor
Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
Work History:
10/2022-Present Childrens Choir Conductor, Christian Outreach for Armenians Church, N. Hollywood, CA
01/2011-09/2017 Soloist/Choir Conductor, Armenian Evangelical Church, Glendale, CA
09/2011-06/2012 Art Instructor, Scholars Prep School, Burbank, CA
02/2007-03/2007 Soloist/Choir Conductor, Armenian Apostolic Church, Tehran, Iran
03/2006-01/2007 Vocal Art Instructor, Maluntsyan Art School, Yerevan, Armenia
02/2002-05/2010 Soloist/Choir Conductor, Armenian Evangelical Church, Yerevan, Armenia
Education:
California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA
M.M/Performing Arts 2021-Present
Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
AA/Performing Arts 2018-2021
Komitas State Conservatory, Republic of Armenia Yerevan, Armenia
BA/Classical Singing 2003-2007
Accomplishments
Opera Production at CSUN "Speed Dating Tonight" by Ching as Dater #59 Northridge, CA 2022
Opera Production "Livrogne Corrige" by Gluck Northridge, CA 2022
Concert dedicated Latine/Hispanic Composers at CSUN Northridge, CA 2022
Concert dedicated American Living Composers at CSUN Northridge, CA 2022
Performed in various public shows and entertainment Yerevan, Armenia 2007-2010
Performed as member of vocal ensemble or soloist Yerevan, Armenia 2003-2010
Four Solo Concerts, Yerevan, Armenia Yerevan, Armenia 2004-2007
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