Natalie Frakes

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Musician • Educator • Activist • Mindfulness @ Niles Township High School District 219
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About Natalie Frakes

Violinist/violist, teaching artist, music educator and conductor, arts advocate and organizer from Detroit, Michigan. Broad experience in music education and in community outreach and engagement, arts administration. Well-versed as a performer, in contracting, artistic curation, arts management.Natalie is an advocate for using music as a vehicle for social change and is deeply invested in creating experiences that focus on providing high quality music-making and artistic creation without sacrificing students’ identities, their natural creative capacity, and voice in artistic settings. Students who are empowered are transformed.She is a trained mindfulness and meditation practitioner and aims to incorporate techniques in her teachings as she believes it is key in the creative process.

Natalie Frakes's Current Company Details
Niles Township High School District 219

Niles Township High School District 219

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Musician • Educator • Activist • Mindfulness
Natalie Frakes Work Experience Details
  • Niles Township High School District 219
    Director Of Orchestras, Niles West High School
    Niles Township High School District 219 Aug 2020 - Present
    Perform overlapping roles as teacher, conductor, artistic director, community arts leader, and equity representative and activist. Direct all orchestras and instruct AP Music Theory, Guitar, and Electronic Music courses. Collaborate with Musical staff and conduct the Pit Orchestra. Special focus on excellent orchestral music-making, innovative music programming, creative composition, social emotional development, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) within the music classroom.
  • Niles Township High School District 219
    Instructor, Trauma-Informed Mindfulness In The Classroom
    Niles Township High School District 219 Aug 2020 - Present
    Created curriculum and training program for Trauma-Informed Mindfulness (TIM) in the Classroom. Instruct D219 Faculty.
  • Niles Township High School District 219
    Beyond Diversity Facilitator
    Niles Township High School District 219 Aug 2021 - Present
    Trainer and equity facilitator for district employees and families. Certification through Courageous Conversation.
  • Niles Township High School District 219
    Educator Peer Leader
    Niles Township High School District 219 Aug 2023 - Present
    To support the development of student learning objectives (SLOs) in the Fine & Applied Arts Department. Work closely with their Curriculum and Instruction (C+I) Director to train and support colleagues in developing professional learning community (PLC) structures that will sustain on-going SLO work.
  • Academy For Impact Through Music (Aim)
    Faculty Member & Firebird Coach
    Academy For Impact Through Music (Aim) Jan 2024 - Present
    Learn more about Academy for Impact through Music (AIM) at www.aimpowers.org.
  • Natalie Frakes Music, Llc
    Musician, Educator, Teaching Artist
    Natalie Frakes Music, Llc Jan 2015 - Present
    Freelance violinist and violist. Strings and orchestral contractor. Live productions include Ed Sheeran, 070 Shake, Johan Lenox, Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, JuiceWrld, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Josh Groban, 2Cellos, Il Divo, Michael Bublé, Kygo, Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, Disturbed, Sarah McLachlan, Michael Bolton, Aretha Franklin Orchestra, Jonsi and Alex, Wordless Music Orchestra. Contracted strings teaching artist, sectionals coach, and orchestral conductor and clinician. Organizations include the Sphinx Organization, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Preparatory, Accent Pontiac, Archipelago Project, and The Collective Conservatory.
  • Self Contracted
    Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Facilitator & Instructor
    Self Contracted Mar 2020 - Present
    Wellness teacher trained in Yoga Nidra (My Vinyasa Practice) and Children's Yoga (YogaCalm) and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Teaching (School of Radical Healing). Currently completing 200-hour RYT with My Vinyasa Practice.Incorporate mindfulness practices in the music and arts classroom and train educators to apply in their own classrooms and disciplines.
  • Midtown Music
    Founder & Creative Director, Midtown Music
    Midtown Music Jan 2015 - Present
    Founder and Creative Director of female-powered musician collective, Midtown Music - (www.midtown-music.com) and Midtown Strings (www.midtownstrings.com).
  • Six Mile Strings
    Violinist & Artistic Curator, Six Mile Strings
    Six Mile Strings Jan 2018 - Present
    Co-Founder, artistic curator and violinist in string quartet - Six Mile Strings.
  • Living Word Christian Center
    Strings Teacher, Living Word Christian Center Youth Orchestra
    Living Word Christian Center Aug 2023 - Present

Natalie Frakes Skills

Music Education Orchestral Music Teaching Music Ensemble Performing Arts Fundraising Violin Piano Musical Theatre Chamber Music Social Networking Nonprofits Experience Working With Children Professional Development Programs Volunteering Publicity Music Theory Choral Helping Others Succeed Classical Vocal Non Profits Community Outreach Curriculum Design Facebook Band Bands Volunteer Management Event Management Singing Social Media Organization

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Frequently Asked Questions about Natalie Frakes

What company does Natalie Frakes work for?

Natalie Frakes works for Niles Township High School District 219

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Natalie Frakes's current role is Musician • Educator • Activist • Mindfulness.

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Natalie Frakes's email address is na****@****yne.edu

What schools did Natalie Frakes attend?

Natalie Frakes attended Longy School Of Music, Vandercook College Of Music, The Global Leaders Program, Wayne State University.

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Natalie Frakes has interest in Social Services, Education.

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Natalie Frakes has skills like Music Education, Orchestral Music, Teaching, Music, Ensemble, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Violin, Piano, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music, Social Networking.

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