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Grace Gaertner

Quinlan ISD Middle School Choir Director Coloratura Soprano

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About Me.

I recently graduated with my degree in Music Education at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. At WTAMU I participated in three choirs and one small ensemble as well as serve as Choir Historian. I have graduated from Tyler Junior College with my Associate's in Music where I was a member of both the band and choir programs. At Whitehouse High School I was a member and officer in the band, choir, and theater programs. I also frequently sing with Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas.

I grew up in East Texas and am part of a long line of music educators. My grandmother taught elementry music for a period of time before switching to high school band and teaching along side my grandfather. My parents both teach at Kilgore High School where my father runs the band program and my mother runs the theater department and is the head of Fine Arts.

I have traveled all over the world for performances; including New York City; Washington D.C.; Disney World; London, England; Milan, Italy; Zurick, Switzerland; Texas Music Teachers Association Centennial Anniversary in San Antonio, Texas; Southwest American Choral Directors Association; Chicago, Illinois; El Paso, Texas; San Juan, Costa Rica;

 

TEXAS Outdoor Musical - Palo Duro Canyon Texas State Park:

- Front of House Assistant Manager

- Pirates of Penzance: Mabel

In the upcoming year, I will be teaching at Thompson Middle School in Quinlan Texas.

For a simplified list of my achievements in the performance world, select "Performance Resume"

To see only work history, select "Work Resume"

To see a list of solo pieces I have studied, select "Vocal Repetoire"

Education

2021-2024

BA Music Education

West Texas A&M University

While at WTAMU, I received my degree in music education with an emphasis in voice, studying under Dr. Cloyce Kuhnert. With this degree I plan to work with junior high and high school choirs.

While attending WTAMU, I am participating in the Chorale, Chamber Singers, Sforzando, Collegiate Choir, Flashback! Rock Band, and the Opera Program. I served as Choral Historian in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. I was also an active member of Mu Phi Epsilon Alpha Nu and Historian for the fall 2023 semester.

2019-2021

AA Music

Tyler Junior College

While at TJC, I briefly studied French Horn under the head of the Music Department: Heather Mensch. I later switched to studying Voice under Dr. Eric Posada and Andrea Trent. Despite the world lockdown due to the Coronavirus, I managed to continue my studies with little delay.

While at TJC I participated in the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensamble, Chorale, and Harmony & Understanding.

During Covid, I took on many leadership positions in the choral program.

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Recent Performance

TEXAS: "Pirates of Penzance"

TEXAS Outdoor Musical Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Role: Mabel

July 24, 2023

TEXAS Outdoor Musical
Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert &Sullivan
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Recent Performance

WT Chorale
TMEA

West Texas A&M University & Texas Music Educators Association
Ensambles: WT Chorale

Role: Soprano, Historian, 

February 9th, 2024

West Texas A&M University
School of Music
Chorale: El Paso Tour
"Benedicamus Domino" by Victor C. Johnson
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Coming Up Next

I always have another performance coming up! Please come see me!

  • Graduation
    Graduation
    Sat, May 11
    West Texas A&M University
    May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
  • Costa Rica Send-off Concert
    Costa Rica Send-off Concert
    Fri, May 10
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi
    May 10, 2024, 7:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • Tue, Feb 27
    West Texas A&M University
    Feb 27, 2024, 6:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
    Not open to the public
  • WT Chorale at Texas Music Education Association
    WT Chorale at Texas Music Education Association
    Fri, Feb 09
    San Antonio
    Feb 09, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    San Antonio, Convention Way, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
  • WT TMEA Send-off Concert
    WT TMEA Send-off Concert
    Sun, Feb 04
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi
    Feb 04, 2024, 7:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • WT TMEA Send-off concert
    WT TMEA Send-off concert
    Tue, Jan 30
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi
    Jan 30, 2024, 7:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • Sforzando Caroling
    Sforzando Caroling
    Sun, Dec 10
    Amarillo Club
    Dec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Amarillo Club, 600 S Tyler St #3000, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
  • Music of the Christmas Season
    Music of the Christmas Season
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 03
    West Texas A&M University
    Dec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
  • Chamber Singers “Good Tidings”
    Chamber Singers “Good Tidings”
    Sat, Dec 02
    West Texas A&M University
    Dec 02, 2023, 7:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
  • Amahl and the Night Visitors
    Amahl and the Night Visitors
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 01
    West Texas A&M University
    Dec 01, 2023, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
    WT OPERA
  • Chamber Singers Tour
    Chamber Singers Tour
    Fri, Dec 01
    Crestview Elementary School
    Dec 01, 2023, 10:00 AM
    Crestview Elementary School, 80 Hunsley Rd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • Window of a Wider World: Choir
    Window of a Wider World: Choir
    Thu, Nov 30
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi
    Nov 30, 2023, 7:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • Festival of Lights
    Festival of Lights
    Thu, Nov 30
    West Texas A&M University
    Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
    WT Campus Lighting Ceremony
  • Senior Recital
    Senior Recital
    Sun, Nov 19
    West Texas A&M University
    Nov 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
    Solo Performance in completion of Music Education Degree
  • PPHM Tiding of the Trees
    PPHM Tiding of the Trees
    Thu, Nov 16
    Canyon
    Nov 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Canyon, 2503 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
  • Open Mic Night
    Open Mic Night
    Sun, Oct 29
    Canyon
    Oct 29, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Canyon, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
  • Sforzando at Maxwells
    Sforzando at Maxwells
    Sun, Oct 29
    Amarillo
    Oct 29, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Amarillo, 12908 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79118, USA
  • WT Choir Fall Concert
    WT Choir Fall Concert
    Thu, Oct 19
    West Texas A&M University
    Oct 19, 2023, 7:30 PM
    West Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
    WTAMU Chorale, Collegiate Choir, and Chamber Singers
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Tidings Of Joy

"Tidings of Joy: A Celtic Christmas Celebration" by Joseph M. Martin

Distinguished Concerts International New York

David Greffen Hall Lincoln Center

Guest Choir: Marvin Methodist Church Tyler

Postiton: First Soprano

David Greffen Hall
Tidings of Joy: A Celtic Christmas Celebration
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