Sarah Dixon

A highly skilled musician and educator with experience as a pianist and singer. A professional who is detail oriented and has experience working with a wide range of people and leading multi-sized groups.

Aurora City Schools - Music Teacher

• Plan, teach and direct multiple choirs ranging from grades 6 to 12
• Cultivate a classroom atmosphere that fosters growth and inclusion
• Organize, advertise and execute concerts and performances
• Plan and oversee field trips/performances out of town and out of state (including Walt Disney World and New York City)
• Develop curriculum for music classes such as AP Music Theory and History of Rock n Roll
• Serve as Department Chair for the district music department
• Observe, assess and evaluate pre-service teachers
• Manage music library and equipment, including yearly budgets and piano acquisitions/repairs/tunings

• Create meaningful worship services
• Lead weekly band rehearsals with members ranging in skills, abilities, age, and experience - including selecting and preparing appropriate music
• Work with the tech team to prepare worship slides
• Maintain music records through online software to ensure CCLI compliance

• Perform in pit orchestras for local musicals
• Serve as substitute pianist for area churches
• Accompany and coach soloists and ensembles

• Planned and led the praise band and adult choir
• Coordinated, scheduled and arranged musical elements of worship with pastoral and administrative staff, as well as other ensemble directors

Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music - Bachelor of Music Education