Natthita Wongprom
Bangkok
Summary
Devoted Choir Director with 25 years of choral experience in singing and teaching. Dedicated professional with proven abilities in motivating students and shaping techniques to align with age and skill level.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Choir Director
Thailand Children's Choir
Bangkok
11.2023 - Current
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Choose suitable music for various vocal types, and organize rehearsals to ensure performers' readiness.
- Position group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Instruct singers on the history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles.
- Work with children of different ages, and mold teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Create detailed schedules for rehearsals, concerts, and other events related to choir activities.
- Encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning during rehearsals by providing positive reinforcement when warranted.
Choir Director
Wattana Little Angels
Bangkok
08.2023 - Current
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Run the audition process (soprano, alto).
- Choose suitable music for various vocal types, and organize rehearsals to prepare singers for performances.
- Work with children of different ages, and mold teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Create detailed schedules for rehearsals, concerts, and other events related to choir activities.
Choir Director
Portland State Rose Choir
Portland
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Run audition process (tenor-bass)
- Choose suitable music for various vocal types, and organize rehearsals to prepare members for performances.
- Instruct singers on the history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles.
- Meet with composers and experts to discuss interpretations of the work.
Choir Director
Portland State University Choir
Portland
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Choose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances.
- Instruct singers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles .
- Position group members to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Choir Director
Wattana Children's Chorus
Bangkok
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Run audition process (3rd-4th Grades)
- Choose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances.
- Instruct singers on history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles .
Adjunct Choral Instructor
Kasetsart University
Bangkok
06.2023 - Current
- Train students to develop vocal techniques and improve their singing abilities.
- Choose suitable music for various vocal types, and organize rehearsals to ensure students' readiness.
- Direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Instruct students on history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles.
- Encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning during rehearsals by providing positive reinforcement when warranted.
Lecturer, Music for Elementary Teachers
Portland State University School of Music & Theater
Portland
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Create instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Utilize diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Gather music and props for daily class instruction
- Instruct students on how to play simple melodies with keyboards, recorders and ukuleles.
- Evaluate student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
- Organize activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
Assistant Choir Director
Chulalongkorn University Concert Choir
Bangkok
08.2023 - Current
- Assist choir director direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Lead sectional rehearsals.
- Assist choir director prepare sheet music.
Assistant Choir Director
Portland State Chamber Choir
Portland
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist choir director direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Lead sectional rehearsals.
- Assist choir director prepare sheet music.
Assistant Choir Director
Wattana Children’s Chorus
Bangkok
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Assist choir director direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Assist choir director run audition process (7th-12th Grades)
- Assist choir director choose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances or competitions.
- Work with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Instruct singers history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles.
- Meet with composers/ experts to discuss interpretations of work.
Assistant Choir Director/ Choir Leader
Harmonic Noises
Bangkok
05.2014 - Current
- Assist choir director direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Assist choir director run audition process
- Assist choir director choose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances or competitions.
- Instruct singers history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles.
- Assist choir director plan for concert tours and competition
- Implement fundraising and promotional activities to support the choir.
Assistant Choir Director
Wattana Girls’ Chorus
Bangkok
05.2012 - Current
- Assist choir director direct rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance.
- Assist choir director run audition process
- Assist choir director choose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances or competitions.
- Work with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Instruct singers history, fundamentals and appreciation of different music styles.
- Meet with composers/ experts to discuss interpretations of work.
Education
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2023
Master of Education - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand08.2016
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand05.2012
Skills
- Choral Conducting
- Choral Arrangements
- Voice, Piano, and Flute Playing
- Dance; ballet, jazz, contemporary
- Music Interpretation
- Fluent in English
- Planning & Organizing
- Relationship Building
Choral Festivals
2024: Qiandongnan International Folk Song Festival 2024 (Guizhou, China)
2023: Seghizzi International Competition for Choral Singing (Gorizia, Italy)
2022: World Choral Exposition 2022 (Lisbon, Portugal)
2019: Venezia in Musica 2019, the 18th International Choir Festival &
Competition (Caorle, Italy)
2018: The 16th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod International Choral Festival
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
2017: The 15th Moscow International Children and Youth Musical Festival,
Moscow Sounds (Moscow, Russia)
2016: Idaho International Choral Festival (Pocatello, Idaho, USA)
2015 - 2019: Chulalongkorn University Choral Festival 2019 (Bangkok,
Thailand
Awards
Assistant Choir Director
● 2 gold diplomas in Youth Choirs of Equal Voices and Folklore from
“Venezia in Musica 2019”, The 18th International Choir Festival &
Competition, Caorle, Italy
● 2 gold diplomas in Children’s Choir and Show Choir from “The 16th
Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod International Choral Festival”, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
● 2 gold diplomas in General Competition and Gospel & Spiritual from
“XV Moscow International Children and Youth Musical Festival”,
Moscow Sounds 2017, Moscow, Russia
● Silver diploma in Music of Spirit and Faith Songs and Special Prize
for The Most Promising Children’s Choir from “Sing ‘n’ Pray Kobe
2018”, Kobe, Japan
Timeline
Choir Director
Thailand Children's Choir
11.2023 - Current
Choir Director
Wattana Little Angels
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Choir Director
Chulalongkorn University Concert Choir
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Choral Instructor
Kasetsart University
06.2023 - Current
Choir Director
Portland State Rose Choir
09.2022 - 06.2023
Choir Director
Portland State University Choir
09.2021 - 06.2023
Lecturer, Music for Elementary Teachers
Portland State University School of Music & Theater
09.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Choir Director
Portland State Chamber Choir
09.2021 - 06.2023
Choir Director
Wattana Children's Chorus
05.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Choir Director
Wattana Children’s Chorus
05.2016 - 02.2019
Assistant Choir Director/ Choir Leader
Harmonic Noises
05.2014 - Current
Assistant Choir Director
Wattana Girls’ Chorus
05.2012 - Current
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
Portland State University
Master of Education - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Chulalongkorn University
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