Denzel Antonio Paton Panama
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated music educator with experience in vocal coaching and choir direction at the secondary school level. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. Committed to nurturing a sense of belonging while striving for musical excellence in every learner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Choirs & Itinerant Singing Teacher
Saint Kentigern College
11.2021 - Current
- I direct the choral programme at the school and have lead the senior choir, Kentoris to competitive success at a regional and national level, winning silver twice at The Big Sing National Finale.
- I increased the number of students involved in the programme across three choirs from 30 members to over 100 members during my time at the school.
- I was the Chorus Director for several school musical productions including The Addams Family, Chicago and Mamma Mia.
- I teach singing to over 25 individual students each year, helping several prepare NCEA music assessments, auditions and public performances.
Choir Director & Itinerant Singing Teacher
St Cuthbert’s College
09.2019 - Current
- I am the director of both Saints Alive, a senior auditioned choir, and the Black Watch Singers, a junior all-comers choir at the school.
- Both choirs perform often at school and in their community and both ensembles have had competitive success at both the regional and national level, with Saints Alive winning gold at The Big Sing National Finale.
- I teach singing to over 20 individual students each year, helping several prepare for ABRSM exams and NCEA music assessments.
Vocal Coach & Itinerant Singing Teacher
King’s College
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted with the three choirs at the school and supported their success at both a regional and national level.
Musical Director
South Auckland Choral
01.2021 - 01.2023
Opera Production Admin Assistant
The University of Auckland
01.2019 - 01.2019
Customer Service Representative
Accessable
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education
BMus(Hons) First Class Honours - Classical Performance
The University of Auckland
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King’s College
01.2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 2025 ACCET Choral Conducting Course, Australia
- 2021 Estill Voice Training, Level 1 & 2 Courses, Australia
- 2020 Gondwana National Choral Conducting School, Australia
- Winner, Compose Aotearoa Under-25 Category - Choirs Aotearoa 2021
- Commended Award, Compose Aotearoa Open Category - Choirs Aotearoa 2024
- Blues Award - University of Auckland 2018
Timeline
Director of Choirs & Itinerant Singing Teacher
Saint Kentigern College
11.2021 - Current
Musical Director
South Auckland Choral
01.2021 - 01.2023
Choir Director & Itinerant Singing Teacher
St Cuthbert’s College
09.2019 - Current
Opera Production Admin Assistant
The University of Auckland
01.2019 - 01.2019
Vocal Coach & Itinerant Singing Teacher
King’s College
01.2018 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative
Accessable
01.2018 - 01.2019
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King’s College
BMus(Hons) First Class Honours - Classical Performance
The University of Auckland
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