Gabriela Bohnett
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Seasoned Music Educator plans and directs different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing educational opportunities, organizing activities and overseeing operations. Over twenty-five years of experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Apostolate Director
Laudare Music Apostolate
06.2022 - Current
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer musicians for praise and worship.
- Engaged, mentored and supervised musicians and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Selected, rehearsed and performed repertoire appropriate to the event.
Private Music Teacher
Laudare Music Academy
06.2022 - Current
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere, resulting in the students proficiency in the discipline and growth in musical and overall virtue.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
Instrumental Music Teacher
The Little Mozart Academy
08.1997 - 05.2022
- Maintained private studio with range of 25 to 35 students per week.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions and special events for studio students.
- Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
Artistic Director
OneWorld Symphonic Festival
01.2018 - Current
- Developed performance and promotional videos with widely-known musicians, composers and conductors.
- Auditioned, selected and coached musicians to execute high-quality performances.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Achieved artistic success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
Youth Music Director
Ashburn Youth Symphonic Orchestras
07.2012 - 06.2020
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Selected and arranged music for three annual holiday performances and special events.
- Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Education
Conducting Diploma - Orchestral Studies
New York Institute of Conducting
New York, NY01.2018
Teaching Certificate - Suzuki Violin Method
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC07.2004
Pedagogy Studies - Violin
The Juilliard School
New York, NY01.2000
Studies Of Social Science - Political Science
Universidad Fermin Toro
Venezuela04.1994
Licenciado En Artes - Violin Performance
Conservatorio Vicente Emilio Sojo
Venezuela07.1993
Skills
- Symphony Orchestra Conducting
- String Orchestra Conducting
- Art Program Coordination
- Educational Programs
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communications
- Volunteer Coordination
- Community Events
- Rehearsals
- Suzuki Methodology
- Music Theory
- Stringed Instrument Instruction
- Community Performances
- Ear Training Expertise
- Pedagogical Research
- Proficient in Violin and Viola
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Music Apostolate Director
Laudare Music Apostolate
06.2022 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Laudare Music Academy
06.2022 - Current
Artistic Director
OneWorld Symphonic Festival
01.2018 - Current
Youth Music Director
Ashburn Youth Symphonic Orchestras
07.2012 - 06.2020
Instrumental Music Teacher
The Little Mozart Academy
08.1997 - 05.2022
Conducting Diploma - Orchestral Studies
New York Institute of Conducting
Teaching Certificate - Suzuki Violin Method
Catholic University of America
Pedagogy Studies - Violin
The Juilliard School
Studies Of Social Science - Political Science
Universidad Fermin Toro
Licenciado En Artes - Violin Performance
Conservatorio Vicente Emilio Sojo
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