Professional Resume | Maryknigohosian

Education

Master of Church Music, Concordia University, Chicago, IL. Studied under Dr. Carl Schalk.

Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy, certified RMT; Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.

Experience

Private Voice Instructor: Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville, IL, 1997-present

Batavia High School, Batavia, IL, 2002-2009 and 2018-present

Wheaton Academy, West Chicago, IL, 2021-present

Private Home studio, Batavia, IL, 1990-present

Consistently produces improvement in student voice quality and tone, breathing technique, ease of production, use of various resonance cavities, and performance etiquette.
Committed to finding creative ways of communicating concepts of production and technique, style, phrasing and performance to each individual.
Excels in educating students about why and how to make effective musical choices.
Successful in training students on appropriate repertoire and character type for their voice and personality.
Uniquely qualified to impart knowledge regarding the professional world and auditioning in musical theatre as well as self-care for a healthy body and instrument.

Music Director: Wheaton Drama, adult workshop, 2019

Selected, arranged and rehearsed song selections for a final musical production.
Adapted voice parts as needed and coordinated learning with the choreographer.

Director of Music: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Naperville, IL, 1998-2004

Established a standard of excellence in the weekly selecting, planning and directing of music for Anglican worship services, choirs and instrumental ensembles, children through adult.
Excelled at utilizing the talents of volunteer church members, educating choir members on vocal production and conveying emotional and spiritual concepts behind the text.
Creatively crafted worship services employing culturally diverse music.
Proficiently communicated schedules and logistical needs with staff and volunteer members.
Originated, developed and directed adult and children’s chime choirs and staged and choreographed children’s musicals.

Adjunct Faculty: Concordia University, Chicago, IL, winter terms 1999, 2001

Co-designed and instructed undergraduate level class “Musical Plays for the Elementary School Child.”
Music Directed the college musical

Choral Director: St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Geneva, IL, Nov. 1993-May 1997

Selected music, rehearsed and directed choirs and instrumental ensembles.
Staged and choreographed multiple children’s church-themed musicals.
Excelled at conveying emotional and spiritual concepts behind the text.
Created, designed and implemented annual music training retreat sessions and other special arts festival events for volunteer choir and church membership.

Awards