Experience

Dedham School of Music
• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Executive Director Dedham School of Music

  • May 2021 - Present


Jody Ann Pongratz

• Collaborative Pianist, Music Director, and Pastoral Musician

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  Music Direct and accompany musical theater and choral groups, such as Natick Public Schools, Wayland Public Schools, Fay School, and Sound and Spirit: an intergenerational chorus; coach students of all abilities in performance skills, self-confidence, and social interactions; accompany and mentor students with audition and portfolio preparation; pastoral musician First Baptist Church Newton. Music Direct and accompany musical theater and choral groups, such as Natick Public Schools, Wayland Public Schools, Fay School, and Sound and Spirit: an intergenerational chorus; coach students of all abilities in performance skills, self-confidence, and social interactions; accompany and mentor students with audition and portfolio preparation; pastoral musician First Baptist Church Newton.


Wayland Public Schools
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Collaborative pianist

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2021

Natick Public Schools
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Collaborative Pianist

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021


Weston Drama Workshop

• Performing Arts

• Music Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  Music Direct for a company of middle school actors. Music Direct for a company of middle school actors.



Good Shepherd Parish

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Director Of Music Ministry

  • 2008 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for all planning and performance of cantor, instrumental and choral music in liturgies; minister to adults and families on life issues including psychiatric services, learning differences, substance abuse issues, college planning, college interview preparation and admissions and scholarship recommendations; Coordinate various workshops and parish events; ran successful fundraising campaigns. Responsible for all planning and performance of cantor, instrumental and choral music in liturgies; minister to adults and families on life issues including psychiatric services, learning differences, substance abuse issues, college planning, college interview preparation and admissions and scholarship recommendations; Coordinate various workshops and parish events; ran successful fundraising campaigns.