Keith Wyffels
Associate Vice President of Education at The Music Center- Claim this Profile
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Melinda Williams Isaacson
Keith Wyffels has a strong track record in the arts education field. His work as an Education Program Associate required multiple skills and interactive abilities. At the Music Center, an Associate is a direct link between Music Center artist resources and programs and school administrators or community contacts. There are many logistical requirements - communication with artists and schools, confirmation of programming, computer data management - and relationship-building with school contacts and artists as well as staff colleagues. Keith also has his own musical artistry and expertise. He has studied music in the States and also in Europe. This adds a rich dimension to his capacity to work closely with artists and communicate clearly within the educational context for school projects.
Melinda Williams Isaacson
Keith Wyffels has a strong track record in the arts education field. His work as an Education Program Associate required multiple skills and interactive abilities. At the Music Center, an Associate is a direct link between Music Center artist resources and programs and school administrators or community contacts. There are many logistical requirements - communication with artists and schools, confirmation of programming, computer data management - and relationship-building with school contacts and artists as well as staff colleagues. Keith also has his own musical artistry and expertise. He has studied music in the States and also in Europe. This adds a rich dimension to his capacity to work closely with artists and communicate clearly within the educational context for school projects.
Melinda Williams Isaacson
Keith Wyffels has a strong track record in the arts education field. His work as an Education Program Associate required multiple skills and interactive abilities. At the Music Center, an Associate is a direct link between Music Center artist resources and programs and school administrators or community contacts. There are many logistical requirements - communication with artists and schools, confirmation of programming, computer data management - and relationship-building with school contacts and artists as well as staff colleagues. Keith also has his own musical artistry and expertise. He has studied music in the States and also in Europe. This adds a rich dimension to his capacity to work closely with artists and communicate clearly within the educational context for school projects.
Melinda Williams Isaacson
Keith Wyffels has a strong track record in the arts education field. His work as an Education Program Associate required multiple skills and interactive abilities. At the Music Center, an Associate is a direct link between Music Center artist resources and programs and school administrators or community contacts. There are many logistical requirements - communication with artists and schools, confirmation of programming, computer data management - and relationship-building with school contacts and artists as well as staff colleagues. Keith also has his own musical artistry and expertise. He has studied music in the States and also in Europe. This adds a rich dimension to his capacity to work closely with artists and communicate clearly within the educational context for school projects.
Experience
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The Music Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Vice President of Education
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Apr 2017 - Present
• Leads education staff and 200 artists annually in implementing and refining all in-person and digital education initiatives, including the Very Special Arts Festival, School & Community Performances, the Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival, Arts Integration Partnerships, Professional Development for Educators, Teaching Artist Training and Dance Learning Programs – for 150,000 students, educators, community members and families annually• Works closely with school and district leadership, educators, artists and cultural institutions to provide innovative programming and increased access to arts education for learners of all ages, abilities and backgrounds across LA County• Expanded arts integration and professional development from serving K-8 classrooms in limited partnerships to all grade levels in all art forms with more relevant content across all LA County regions• Collaborates with advancement colleagues to successfully fundraise for arts learning programs, engaging with foundations, corporations, government entities and individual donors through strategic proposals and presentations• Convened board education committee, leading to the support and development of new initiatives that best serve and represent the great diversity of LA County learners• Served on working groups and collaboratives, including Performing Arts Center Consortium, LA County Department of Arts & Culture’s LA County Regional Plan for Arts Education Advisory Workgroup; Arts for LA’s Education Policy Working Group; LAUSD Arts Community Network; Pasadena Cultural Partners Show less
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Manager, Professional Development
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Dec 2011 - Aug 2017
• Created professional development sessions for arts and non-arts teachers throughout Los Angeles County, equipping them with skills and strategies to confidently teach the arts to their students, and improve their overall teaching practice • Facilitated workshops and collaborative planning meetings with teachers, administrators, and artists - sharing insights, developing best practices, and solving problems constructively• Led recruitment and directed training of teaching artists in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, effectively strengthening a renowned teaching artist faculty • Designed and implemented ongoing training for a 40-member teaching artist faculty, updating them on current education issues, and improving their instruction • Presented at regional and state-wide conferences, delivering instruction and resources for effective school and community arts integration, developing strong relationships, heightening institutional awareness, and increasing business with partner organizations and external stakeholders Show less
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Fidelity FutureStage
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Program Manager
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2009 - 2011
• Produced and implemented instrument donations, music instruction, symphony experiences, and student performance opportunities for middle and high schools through strategic partnerships with the LA Phil and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation • Led program planning meetings with department chairs and school leadership, creating clear and effective music education partnerships • Produced and managed pre-concert performances, as well as directed staff, at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl • Directed workflow and policy development for FutureStage consultants and teaching artists, leading to focused in-school coaching Show less
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Guitar Instructor
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2004 - 2010
• Taught various musical styles, guitar technique, and music fundamentals to students ages 6-60 • Created sequentially-based curriculum tailored to student needs • Utilized diverse knowledge of musical styles and cultures to deepen the learning process • Taught various musical styles, guitar technique, and music fundamentals to students ages 6-60 • Created sequentially-based curriculum tailored to student needs • Utilized diverse knowledge of musical styles and cultures to deepen the learning process
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The Music Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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200 - 300 Employee
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Education Program Associate
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2007 - 2009
• Programmed, marketed, and implemented performance, instruction, and professional development programs in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts for 60 public and private K-12 schools annually, serving over 30,000 students and hundreds of educators • Facilitated planning and evaluation meetings with teachers, administrators, and artists, leading to well-matched artist/school relationships and improved arts programs • Developed strong relationships with an eclectic roster of over 100 artists and ensembles, creating clear communication and increased productivity Show less
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Colburn School
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Music Library Manager
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2005 - 2006
• Managed daily operation and project completion of the music library under minimal supervision for all faculty, staff, and over 1,400 students • Supervised and trained music library staff, which increased productivity and produced quality customer service for faculty and students • Ensured quality in-house literature by researching and proofreading copy for public performance programs • Managed daily operation and project completion of the music library under minimal supervision for all faculty, staff, and over 1,400 students • Supervised and trained music library staff, which increased productivity and produced quality customer service for faculty and students • Ensured quality in-house literature by researching and proofreading copy for public performance programs
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The Music Center
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United States
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Performing Arts
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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2002 - 2004
• Co-produced, programmed, marketed, and managed production of arts education professional development programs, serving over 100 educators at a time • Managed program budgets, always staying within budget parameters • Supervised and trained interns, volunteers, and consultants • Co-produced, programmed, marketed, and managed production of arts education professional development programs, serving over 100 educators at a time • Managed program budgets, always staying within budget parameters • Supervised and trained interns, volunteers, and consultants
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Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A., Music, Performance Practice & Ethnomusicology -
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.A., Music -
Additional Education: Harvard Kennedy School, University of London, Taller Flamenco (Sevilla, Spain), Carmen de las Cuevas (Granada, Spain)
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