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Annette DiToma
Lexington
Summary
Diligent Orchestra Director with 13+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Hardworking with a successful background in teaching middle school-aged students. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Professional with history of elevating orchestral performances through strategic leadership and innovative programming. Skilled in conducting, music theory, and repertoire selection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orchestra Director
Crawford Middle School
08.2014 - Current
- Frederick Douglass Assistant Orchestra Director (2021-2023)
- Carter G. Woodson Academy Orchestra Director (2014-2016; 2024-2025)
- Orchestra Teacher at several feeder pattern elementary schools (Dixie Elementary, Garrett Morgan Elementary, William Wells Brown Elementary, Yates Elementary)
- Provided guidance to orchestra librarians on music acquisition and organization, facilitating efficient access to necessary materials during rehearsals and performances.
- Supported musician development through ongoing evaluation processes, offering targeted advice on how to enhance skills or overcome challenges.
- Strengthened connections with other arts organizations by participating in collaborative events and cross-promotional opportunities.
Assistant Orchestra Director
Lexington Traditional Magnet School
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Enhanced orchestra performance quality by conducting comprehensive rehearsals and providing constructive feedback to musicians.
- Supported musician development through ongoing evaluation processes, offering targeted advice on how to enhance skills or overcome challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Instrumental Conducting
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-2011
Skills
- Concert planning
- Recruitment strategies
- Score reading
- Technology proficiency
- Repertoire selection
- Audition coordination
- Conducting expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Collaborate with other music directors to begin a long standing tradition of the Pops Concert Fundraiser.
- Achieved multiple Distinguished performance results at KMEA District 7 Assessment, with accuracy and efficiency.
- Successfully planned numerous field trips, including performances for the Kentucky Music Educator's Association, and Kings Island.
- Over a decade's experience of mentoring and coaching hundreds of children in Solo and Ensemble Festival to achieve distinguished ratings.
- Work closely with other Orchestra Directors within the school's feeder pattern to perform side-by-side Area concerts.
- Sectional Coach and Adjudicator for District 7 Middle School Honors Orchestra.
Certification
- Professional Certificate for Teaching Music, All Grades
Interests
Timeline
Orchestra Director
Crawford Middle School
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Orchestra Director
Lexington Traditional Magnet School
08.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Instrumental Conducting
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Kentucky University
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