Erin Weaver
About
Hello! My name is Erin Weaver, and I am currently a high school music teacher in Pennsylvania, USA. I teach several choirs: a non-auditioned mixed choir, an auditioned mixed choir, and an elite touring choir. I also teach several levels of Piano from beginner to intermediate/advanced, as well as Music Theory and Vocal Pedagogy. Additionally, I vocal direct musicals! (credits include The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia! I also maintain a private studio of voice and piano students.
I graduated from Messiah College (now Messiah University) in 2018 with a B.S. in Music Education with a certification to teach Pre-K to 12th grade band, orchestra, choir, and general music. I am currently finishing a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting which includes expertise in vocal production, pedagogy, diction, and performance.
B.S. in Music Eduction, Messiah University
Ongoing M.M in Choral Conducting, Messiah University
High School Music Teacher, 4 years, Susquenita High School
My teaching philosophy is to meet students where they are at in their studies. I teach my lessons and curriculum to the pace of the student and will cater to all learners. I will help you access your strengths and challenge you in areas that need improvement.
Recommended (not required) Texts:
Vocal Pedagogy- "Basics of Vocal Pedagogy"- Clifton Ware, "The Private Voice Studio Handbook"- Joan Boytim
Choral Conducting- "Evoking Sound"- James Jordan, "Choral Conducting"- Harold Decker and Colleen Kirk, "Evoking Sound: The Choral Warm Up"- Sabine Horstman, "Directing the Choral Music Program"- Kenneth H. Phillips
Music Eduction: "Musician and Teacher" and "Music in Childhood"- Patricia Shehan Campbell
Piano: "Alfred Group Piano", "Adult Piano Adventures"
Music Theory: "Essentials of Music Theory"