AIMEE LEIGH WETENKAMP
CONTACT
920.242.1071
aimee.wetenkamp@gmail.com
3001 Prairie Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
EDUCATION
POST-BACCALAUREATE TEACHER
LICENSURE
Eastern Illinois University
(Expected May 2022)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN
MUSIC, EMPHASIS IN VOCAL
PERFORMANCE
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
(May 2008)
AWARDS & HONORS
HONOR SOCIETY | 2020 - PRESENT
Eastern Illinois University
DEAN’S LIST | 2019
Lakeland College
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC
EDUCATORS | 2019 - PRESENT
ENSEMBLES
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-
PARKSIDE | 2003 - 2008
Chorale
Voices of Parkside (Chamber)
Jazz Ensemble
Teaching Experience
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTOR
Powell Academy of Music | Powell, OH | 2015 – 2021
• Instructed private vocal lessons to students ages 6-18.
• Taught beginner piano lessons to students ages 6-13.
• Founded a children’s choir that specialized in musical theatre
repertoire. Responsible for all aspects of production, including
learning music, staging, costumes, and props.
• Led a musical theatre workshop for local middle school and high
school students. Focused on the art of auditioning: song selection,
marking music, working with an accompanist, professionalism, and
the importance of preparation.
• Conducted bi-yearly recitals for students to showcase their skills.
• Collaborated closely with accompanists and other musicians.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Cumberland School District Musical | Toledo, IL | 2022
• Executed musical rehearsals - managing large groups and small
groups at the same time - in a productive and organized manner.
• Conceived blocking for the production and met with the technical
director to make choices about the set construction, lighting, and
sound.
• Provided individual voice lessons to the production’s lead roles.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
New Life Christian Academy | Manitowoc, WI | 2013
• Facilitated musical rehearsals with church musicians.
• Provided original script that served to enhance the musical
selections.
• Offered individual vocal instruction to the production’s soloists.
Relevant Professional Experience
STUDENT TEACHER
Mattoon Middle School / High School | Mattoon, IL | Spring 2022
WORSHIP LEADER
Toledo Christian Church| Toledo, IL | Present
• Led weekly musical rehearsals.
• Collaborated with the ensemble members and accompanist.
• Selected appropriate music for special occasion services.
Vocal Experience
Danceworks Studio | Milwaukee, WI | Featured Original Music Artist | 2010
Milwaukee Repertoire Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Ensemble Member | 2010
Racine Concert Band | Racine, WI | Featured Soloist | 2008 - 2010