Donna Hamilton
Sioux Falls
Summary
Proven music educator with extensive experience at several schools and churches. Hardworking musician with a solid worship music background. Delivers performances with skill and dedication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Carol Choir Accompanist
First Lutheran Church
09.2012 - Current
- Accompanies the K-2 Carol Choir during rehearsals and in worship.
- Observes choral director for cues or directions in choir performance.
- Practices an adequate amount of time to provide accompaniment for the choir.
Music Educator
Tri-Valley Schools
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Taught music to students in Jr Kindergarten through grade 2.
- Rehearsed and provided 2 performances per school year for the community.
- Taught the basic concepts of music: beat, notes, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and performance.
Music Educator
Hendricks Public School
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Taught music to all students from 3 year old pre-school through high school band and choir.
- Rehearsed and provided 3 performances per school year. Also provided performances for the community for Veteran's Day and Memorial Day.
- Taught the basic concepts of music: beat, notes, tempo, rhythm, dynamics, and performance.
Organist
First Lutheran Church
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
- Selected and led congregation in different hymns and praise songs.
- Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
- Accompanied the adult choir as well as playing the organ for services.
- Worked with high school students to play their band instruments in worship.
- Played at weddings and funerals of church and community members.
Music Educator
International Falls Schools
09.1999 - 06.2011
- Taught elementary music K-3 at first, position transitioned into a combination of elementary music and Jr high band, Sr high band, marching band, pep band, jazz band.
- Rehearsed and prepared performances for the community.
- Planned band trips to New York City in 2009 and Seattle in 2011.
Music Educator
Littlefork-Big Falls School
09.1994 - 08.1998
- Taught all grades K-12, elementary music and 7-12 band and choir.
- Rehearsed and prepared 2 performances per school year for the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Southwest State University
Marshall, MN05.1992
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Taking Cues and Direction
- Reading Sheet Music
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Choir performances
- Sight Reading
- Music Transposition
Timeline
Music Educator
Tri-Valley Schools
08.2016 - 08.2024
Music Educator
Hendricks Public School
08.2013 - 08.2016
Carol Choir Accompanist
First Lutheran Church
09.2012 - Current
Organist
First Lutheran Church
07.2008 - 07.2011
Music Educator
International Falls Schools
09.1999 - 06.2011
Music Educator
Littlefork-Big Falls School
09.1994 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Southwest State University
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