RYAN VAN FLEET
Summary
Ambitious musician with two undergraduate degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education. Versatile and experienced singer with interdisciplinary skills that are applicable to any position. Motivated, congenial and charismatic worker that learns new skills easily. Highly knowledgable in voice pedagogy, performance and music education with extensive leadership experience. Has worked in urban public schools, grades 7-12. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
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Singing in classical, music theatre, jazz and popular styles
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Choral Directing
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Music technology and production
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Music Education (K-12 Certification)
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Classroom engagement
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Vocal arranging
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Written communication
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Leadership and Teamwork
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Detail-oriented
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Lesson planning
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Voice pedagogy, music theory and sight singing
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Alexander Technique
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Group and individual instruction
Education
Boston University
B.M. Vocal Performance and Music Education
September 2018-January 2023
Boston, MA
Work Experience
Private Instructor
Amy Dancz Voice and Piano Studio
May 2023 - Present
Voice Teacher
The Brooks School, North Andover
September 2023- Present
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Create individualized, dynamic and engaging vocal exercises for students
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Accompany students on the piano during vocal warm ups and repertoire.
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Select age-appropriate repertoire from diverse genres that compliments learning objectives.
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Coach singers on vocal technique, Alexander Technique, diction and expression.
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Instruct singers of varied experience levels to foster a continued love for singing and music.
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Instruct voice lessons to high school grades 9-12.
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Assign age-appropriate repertoire that enhance learning objectives.
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Prepare students for school musical productions, district choir auditions and recitals.
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Encourage a growth mindset, curiosity and love for singing.
Music Teacher
The O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, Long Term Substitute
January 2023 - June 2023
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Instruct Group Piano Performance classes grades 9-12.
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Instruct 7th and 8th grade Chorus classes and the High School chorus in preparation for seasonal concerts and performances.
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Assess student's previous knowledge and areas of growth.
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Formulate well-structured lesson plans with ambitious learning objectives.
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Evaluate student work and progress through formative and summative assessments.
January 2019 - May 2022
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The Allegrettos are an all-gender a cappella group at Boston University that I direct. We enhance school culture and make a positive impact on our community through music.
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Guide 10-20 musicians during rehearsals, competitions, performances and recording sessions.
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Communicate with professional arrangers and sound engineers to receive new music and record albums.
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Collaborate with team members to develop and achieve group goals.
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Write arrangements for the group using the musical notation software, musescore 3.
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Facilitate auditions and the repertoire selection process.
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Provide and educate 10-20 college students with a rewarding, musical experience.
Music Director
Boston University Allegrettos
August 16th-27th, 2021
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Lead orientation, bonding and reflection activities for a group of 15, first-year Boston University students.
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Communicate and reflect on challenges and successes with the program coordinators.
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Represent the program and Boston University to community service partner organizations.
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Attend staff leader training in responding to physical and mental health emergencies.
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Collaborate on tasks with a fellow staff leader.
First Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP)
Staff Leader
Awards and Organizations
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Tanglewood Festival Chorus, June 2023 - Present
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Student Teacher at Boston Latin School, Fall 2022
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Boston University Voice Department Award, 2022
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Bass singer for Berklee College of Music’s Upper Structure A Cappella, 2022
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Si Parla, Si Canta! Vocal program in Arona, Italy, Summer 2019
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Intern at the Lexington Elementary School, Fall 2020
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Student Teacher at Boston After-School Music Jan. 2020 -Jan. 2021
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Winner of the Greenwich Choral Society's competition for the Nathalie Rutherford Scholarship Award, 2018
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Boston University Tanglewood Institute's Young Artists Vocal Program, Summer 2017
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Finalist in the Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition NYC, 2017
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American Choral Directors Association's Senior High National Honors Choir, Fall 2017
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Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2019
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Recipient of the National School Choral Award, 2018