Building community through music
Gabriella R Makuc
Monterey, MA 01245-0711
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Passionate about building community through music. Driven by a belief that the arts can open sacred spaces for encountering God and one another.
Highlights
Church choral director and accompanist � Committed to values of intentional community-building
Work Experiences
May 2019-present � Long-term substitute music teacher � Monument Mountain HS, Gt. Barrington, MA
Teach high school chorus, music theory, piano class and orchestra, and direct performances.
April 2019-present � Organist and choir leader � St. Peter and St. Teresa Parishes, Gt. Barrington, MA
Select music for weekly masses and lead rehearsal with the choirs. Lead choir from the organ.
2016-2017 � Assistant choir director and accompanist � St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, WI
Planned and led rehearsals with adult choir. Alternated between conducting and accompanying choir.
2014-2017 � Children�s choir director � First United Methodist Church, Appleton, WI
Led choir of students in grades 3 through 5. Taught singing techniques and general music. Selected and rehearsed repertoire. Developed classroom standards and culture.
2013-2017 � Choral accompanist � Cantala Women�s Choir, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Accompanied college choir. Led sectional rehearsals. Served as choir co-president for 2015-16 year.
2014-2016 � Music camp counselor and coach � Berkshire Summer Music, Great Barrington, MA
Worked with students ages 9 to 15 as counselor and music coach. Taught piano lessons and coached piano four-hands. Instructed individuals and groups in practice techniques.
2011-2012 � Assistant musical director and accompanist � Musical theater at SBRSD, Sheffield, MA
Taught vocal parts to individuals and groups for two high school theater productions. Led portions of
music rehearsals. Accompanied rehearsals and performances.
Experiences in Christian Communities
September 2017-June 2018 � Resident member of Community of St Anselm � London, UK
Lived with 14 other international Christians in intentional community with a daily rhythm of prayer, work and study. Led weekly singing rehearsal. Volunteered twice a week at L�Arche London.
September 2018-January 2019 � Volunteer at Hautecombe Abbey � St-Pierre-de-Curtille, France
Participated in daily rhythm of work and prayer with the Chemin Neuf Community. Served as chef in the kitchen, assisted with music liturgy and painting icons, and various other areas of service as needed.
Informal and Volunteer Experiences
2012-present � Piano teacher � Informal settings, from Berkshire County to France
Worked individually with students of different ages and levels to develop music and piano skills.
2016-2017 � Taiz� service coordinator � All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton, WI
Gathered student and community musicians together. Planned and led Taiz� music worship services.
2015-2016 � Bible study leader � Lawrence University Christian Fellowship
Planned and led weekly times of prayer, Bible discussion and fellowship; received coaching from campus ministry staff.
2012-2014 � NAfME member/board member � Lawrence University Conservatory, Appleton, WI
Member of college chapter of National Association for Music Education. As secretary, promoted music education events and volunteer opportunities.
Education
2017 � Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
BMus., Piano Performance; BA, Religious Studies, summa cum laude
Gabriella R Makuc
Monterey, MA 01245-0711
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Passionate about building community through music. Driven by a belief that the arts can open sacred spaces for encountering God and one another.
Highlights
Church choral director and accompanist � Committed to values of intentional community-building
Work Experiences
May 2019-present � Long-term substitute music teacher � Monument Mountain HS, Gt. Barrington, MA
Teach high school chorus, music theory, piano class and orchestra, and direct performances.
April 2019-present � Organist and choir leader � St. Peter and St. Teresa Parishes, Gt. Barrington, MA
Select music for weekly masses and lead rehearsal with the choirs. Lead choir from the organ.
2016-2017 � Assistant choir director and accompanist � St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, WI
Planned and led rehearsals with adult choir. Alternated between conducting and accompanying choir.
2014-2017 � Children�s choir director � First United Methodist Church, Appleton, WI
Led choir of students in grades 3 through 5. Taught singing techniques and general music. Selected and rehearsed repertoire. Developed classroom standards and culture.
2013-2017 � Choral accompanist � Cantala Women�s Choir, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Accompanied college choir. Led sectional rehearsals. Served as choir co-president for 2015-16 year.
2014-2016 � Music camp counselor and coach � Berkshire Summer Music, Great Barrington, MA
Worked with students ages 9 to 15 as counselor and music coach. Taught piano lessons and coached piano four-hands. Instructed individuals and groups in practice techniques.
2011-2012 � Assistant musical director and accompanist � Musical theater at SBRSD, Sheffield, MA
Taught vocal parts to individuals and groups for two high school theater productions. Led portions of
music rehearsals. Accompanied rehearsals and performances.
Experiences in Christian Communities
September 2017-June 2018 � Resident member of Community of St Anselm � London, UK
Lived with 14 other international Christians in intentional community with a daily rhythm of prayer, work and study. Led weekly singing rehearsal. Volunteered twice a week at L�Arche London.
September 2018-January 2019 � Volunteer at Hautecombe Abbey � St-Pierre-de-Curtille, France
Participated in daily rhythm of work and prayer with the Chemin Neuf Community. Served as chef in the kitchen, assisted with music liturgy and painting icons, and various other areas of service as needed.
Informal and Volunteer Experiences
2012-present � Piano teacher � Informal settings, from Berkshire County to France
Worked individually with students of different ages and levels to develop music and piano skills.
2016-2017 � Taiz� service coordinator � All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton, WI
Gathered student and community musicians together. Planned and led Taiz� music worship services.
2015-2016 � Bible study leader � Lawrence University Christian Fellowship
Planned and led weekly times of prayer, Bible discussion and fellowship; received coaching from campus ministry staff.
2012-2014 � NAfME member/board member � Lawrence University Conservatory, Appleton, WI
Member of college chapter of National Association for Music Education. As secretary, promoted music education events and volunteer opportunities.
Education
2017 � Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
BMus., Piano Performance; BA, Religious Studies, summa cum laude