Kelly Wieser
PO Box 13 Langford
Summary
Professional music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing needs, and achieve positive outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on fostering supportive and productive learning environment. Skilled in various teaching methodologies, instrumental and vocal techniques, and music theory.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Director
Rushmore Junior High Music Camp
01.2020 - Current
- Choir Director-duties include: selecting repertoire, directing rehearsals and sectionals, directing choir for final concert.
- Art Class Instructor-duties include: selecting art activities that may also pertain to and/or enhance the musical experience of the students at camp.
Teacher and Staff Member
Midwest Ambassadors of Music
01.2009 - Current
K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Teacher
Langford Area School
01.1996 - Current
- Duties include: directing middle school high and high school choirs, pep, concert and marching bands, vocal and instrumental lessons and elementary general music classes.
- Assistant Musical Director-High School Musical-2012-present- duties include: teaching vocal music, directing singers and instrumental pit group
Cantor and Choir director
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
01.2006 - 01.2020
Church Choir Director
St. John de Britto Catholic Church-Britton, SD
Britton, SD
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Youth Choir Director
Church Choir Director
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church-Rosholt, SD
Rosholt, SD
01.1993 - 01.1996
5-12 Instrumental Music Instructor
Rosholt Public School
01.1990 - 01.1996
- 7-12 Vocal Music Instructor
- Duties included: directing junior high and high school choirs, junior high and high school bands, and vocal and instrumental lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal and Instrumental Music
Northern State University
05-1990
High School -
Britton High School
05-1985
Skills
- Rehearsal planning
- Choral & Instrumental conducting
- Ensemble building
- Music theory
- Lesson planning for all ages
- Curriculum development
- Musical Proficiency in all instruments
Affiliations
- SDACDA-1996-present
- NafMe-1996-present
- SD Band Directors Association-1993-present
- Phi Beta Mu-1998-present
- Sigma Alpha Iota-1986-present-Offices held: Past President, Secretary (current)
Timeline
Choir Director
Rushmore Junior High Music Camp
01.2020 - Current
Teacher and Staff Member
Midwest Ambassadors of Music
01.2009 - Current
Cantor and Choir director
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
01.2006 - 01.2020
K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Teacher
Langford Area School
01.1996 - Current
Church Choir Director
St. John de Britto Catholic Church-Britton, SD
01.1996 - 01.2006
Church Choir Director
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church-Rosholt, SD
01.1993 - 01.1996
5-12 Instrumental Music Instructor
Rosholt Public School
01.1990 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal and Instrumental Music
Northern State University
High School -
Britton High School
Awards
SDMEA-High School Participation Award-2010-present
SDMEA-Recognized for 35 years of teaching-fall 2025
Lake Region Marching Band Festival Band Director Award-2011
Professional Experience
- Contest & Festival Choir Director/Adjudicator
- Region V High School Choral Festival Conductor-2025
- Region III High School Solo/Ensemble Adjudicator-2000-present
- Region III High School Large Group Contest Adjudicator-2000-present
- Region IV Middle School Music Contest Adjudicator-1996-present
- ECC Band Festival Director-2006
- Aberdeen Municipal Band-flute section-1986-present
- Northern State University Concert Band-flute section-2024-present