Melody S. offers Choir Lessons and Piano Lessons

EDUCATION

Date: June 15, 1994 – May 15, 1995
School: Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.), Church Music – Choral Conducting

Date: June 15, 1988 – May 15, 1993
School: Santa Isabel Conservatory of Music, Philippines
Degree: Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Music Education, Piano, Choral Conducting, Voice

AFFILIATIONS

Date: September 15, 2014
Name: Music Teachers National Association
Description: The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Date: June 15, 2016
Name: Michigan Music Association
Description: Michigan Music Association was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational organization to perpetuate through high standards an annual competition for students in the state of Michigan. Its goals are to provide the public the opportunity to hear students in competition, to uphold a high standard in music education, provide a public outlet for the artistic talent of music students, and most importantly to help students gain the experience and confidence to develop their musical talents.

Date: September 15, 2014
Name: Virginia Music Teachers Association
Description: The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession. The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues, and to society.

Date: September 15, 2014
Name: National Federation of Music Clubs
Description: Since its founding in 1898, the NFMC has grown into one of the world’s largest music organizations with club and individual members of all ages. The NFMC is chartered by the Congress of the United States, and is the only music organization member of the United Nations. NFMC provides opportunities for musical study, performance and appreciation to more than 200,000 senior, student and junior members in 6,500 music-related clubs and organizations nationwide. Members are professional and amateur musicians, vocalists, composers, dancers, performing artists, arts and music educators, music students, generous music patrons and benefactors, and music lovers of all ages.

EXPERIENCE

Date: September 15, 2012
Organization: Music Studio
Title: Owner; Piano and Voice Instructor
Description:

Date: January 15, 2016 – June 15, 2016
Organization: Parks and Recreation Sherwood Community Center, USA
Title: Individual Piano Instructor
Description:

Date: January 15, 2009 – March 15, 2011
Organization: Teklado Musik Pte.Ltd., Singapore
Title: Founder Owner, Piano and Voice Teacher
Description:

Date: January 15, 2007 – December 15, 2008
Organization: Kawai Music School, Singapore
Title: Individual Piano and Voice Teacher, Piano Class Instructor
Description:

Date: April 15, 1998 – May 15, 2006
Organization: Teklado School of Music, Philippines
Title: Founder Owner, Music Director, Teacher
Description:

Date: September 15, 2005 – December 15, 2006
Organization: Singapore Local Schools (see description)
Title: Assistant Choir Conductor
Description: CHIJ St. Nicholas Secondary Girls School
Fairfield Methodist Secondary School
Tanjong Katong Secondary Girls School
Singapore Chinese Girls School

Date: April 15, 1996 – May 15, 2001
Organization: Government Choral Institutions, Philippines (see description)
Title: Choir Director
Description: Philippine Rice Institute Choir, 1998 to 2001.
Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources Choir, 1998 to 1999.
Research and Extension of Central Luzon State University, 1996 to 1998.
Bureau of Post Harvest and Research Extension Choir, 1996.

Date: January 15, 2013 – March 15, 2013
Organization: Indiana University Southeast Community Chorus
Title: Pianist/Accompanist
Description:

Date: November 15, 2013 – May 15, 2016
Organization: Music and Arts, USA
Title: Piano and Voice Instructor
Description:

Date: September 15, 2008 – December 15, 2011
Organization: United World College of Southeast Asia, Singapore
Title: Voice Teacher
Description:

Date: September 15, 2016 – February 15, 2017
Organization: Evola Music, USA
Title: Individual Piano Instructor
Description:

CERTIFICATES

Date: December 15, 2011
Authority: Trinity Guildhall – Trinity College of London
Name: Certificate in Piano
Description:

Date: August 15, 2011
Authority: Associated Board of the Royal School of Music
Name: Certificate in Piano
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AWARDS

Date: May 15, 2003
Authority: Teklado School of Music, Philippines
Name: Service Award
Description:

Date: March 15, 1993
Authority: Santa Isabel Conservatory of Music, Philippines
Name: The First Choral Conducting Female Recitalist,
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LANGUAGES

Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency

Language: Tagalog
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency