Katelyn Hemling

101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540

(443) 875-2308
hemlingk@rider.edu
Education

Honors/
Awards

Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University,

Princeton, New Jersey
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, May 2017
Major: Music Education
GPA: 3.7
Deans List
Leadership Award
WCC Provost Scholarship
Westminster Sunup Foundation Scholarship

Teaching
Experience
2012-2013
Student teacher/ Student Mentor
In my senior year of high school I was given the
opportunity to student teach the beginning womens
choir. I was given the chance to pick suitable repertoire,
create lesson plans, guide warm ups, and teach and
conduct pieces.
2013-present
Guest work at local Elementary School
When I am home for break I am given the opportunity to
go and work with the music teachers and help with their
general music and instrumental music classes.
2014-present
Orientation Leader
As an Orientation leader I work with incoming college
students and help them to become acclimated to college
living.
Professional
Development
2013
ACDA Conducting Master Class
Watched WCC students work with Prof. Thomas Shelton on
their choice of choral piece. Prof. Shelton provided them
with feedback and constructive criticism.
2013

Dawn Upshaw Master Class

Watched Dawn Upshaw work with multiple vocal students.
She provided them with constructive feedback.

2015

Thomas Hampson Master Class

Watched Thomas Hampson work with multiple graduate
age students on their vocal repertoire. He provided them
with much perspective on technique and was extremely
engaging with the audience.

2015

Kodaly certification Workshop

Participating in a beginner Kodaly class that will teach
basics of the Kodaly method. Will obtain a certificate at
the end of the course.

Related Experience
2013-present
Westminster Choir College Admissions, Princeton,
NJ
Admissions Ambassador
Handle many inquiry phone calls and give many tours.
Work audition day and utilize interpersonal skills while
talking with prospective parents and students.
2014-present

Chris Botti, Princeton, NJ

Orientation Leader
Provide new students with a welcoming experience. Make
students feel at home in their new environment. Develop
icebreakers and introductory activities for incoming
students.

2014-present

Chris Botti, Princeton NJ

Senator at Large SGA
Meet weekly with group of student leaders to discuss
school
events
and
activities.
Organize
multiple
enrichment activities that take place on campus. Inform
the student body on what is taking place around campus.

2014-present

Edgar Mariano, Princeton NJ

Constitution Committee
Meet to discuss new constitutions of RSOs on campus.
Review and edit constitutions to ensure they comply with
all standards. Help groups become established on
campus.

2015-present

Emmanuel Acosta, Princeton NJ

Student Finance Committee
Meet weekly to review and approve student proposed
budgets. Discuss the benefits and necessity of proposed
budgets. Correspond with proposing students to help
budget correctly.

2015-present

Samantha Meril, Princeton NJ

SAI Social Committee
Meet weekly to plan outreach events that will take place
on the WCC campus. Plan many dance events that are
open to the student body and spread the word about
Greek life on campus.

Performance
Experience

Choral:

2013-2014
Conductor
2013
Conductor

Westminster

2014-2015
conductor

Westminster

Chapel

Choir-

Amanda

Quist,

Vox Mousai Womens Choir- Sam Brukmann,

Schola

Cantorum-James

Jordan,

Westminster Williamson Voices-James Jordan,

Conductor

Memberships
Music Fraternity

Member- Sigma Alpha Iota- Professional Womens

Member- Student Government Association

Interest

Competitive Swimming (6 years), Musical Theatre (High School)