Grace Gaertner
Quinlan ISD Middle School Choir Director Coloratura Soprano
Photographer
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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.
TEXAS Outdoor Musical
Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert &Sullivan
West Texas A&M University
School of Music
Chorale: El Paso Tour
"Benedicamus Domino" by Victor C. Johnson
Coming Up Next
I always have another performance coming up! Please come see me!
- Sat, May 11West Texas A&M UniversityMay 11, 2024, 2:00 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
- Fri, May 10West Texas A&M University School of MusiMay 10, 2024, 7:30 PMWest Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Tue, Feb 27West Texas A&M UniversityFeb 27, 2024, 6:30 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USANot open to the public
- Fri, Feb 09San AntonioFeb 09, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMSan Antonio, Convention Way, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
- Sun, Feb 04West Texas A&M University School of MusiFeb 04, 2024, 7:00 PMWest Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Tue, Jan 30West Texas A&M University School of MusiJan 30, 2024, 7:30 PMWest Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Sun, Dec 10Amarillo ClubDec 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMAmarillo Club, 600 S Tyler St #3000, Amarillo, TX 79101, USA
- Multiple DatesSun, Dec 03West Texas A&M UniversityDec 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
- Sat, Dec 02West Texas A&M UniversityDec 02, 2023, 7:30 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Dec 01West Texas A&M UniversityDec 01, 2023, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USAWT OPERA
- Fri, Dec 01Crestview Elementary SchoolDec 01, 2023, 10:00 AMCrestview Elementary School, 80 Hunsley Rd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Thu, Nov 30West Texas A&M University School of MusiNov 30, 2023, 7:00 PMWest Texas A&M University School of Musi, 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Thu, Nov 30West Texas A&M UniversityNov 30, 2023, 6:00 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USAWT Campus Lighting Ceremony
- Sun, Nov 19West Texas A&M UniversityNov 19, 2023, 5:00 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USASolo Performance in completion of Music Education Degree
- Thu, Nov 16CanyonNov 16, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMCanyon, 2503 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015, USA
- Sun, Oct 29CanyonOct 29, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMCanyon, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USA
- Sun, Oct 29AmarilloOct 29, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMAmarillo, 12908 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79118, USA
- Thu, Oct 19West Texas A&M UniversityOct 19, 2023, 7:30 PMWest Texas A&M University, 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016, USAWTAMU Chorale, Collegiate Choir, and Chamber Singers