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Rita Gigliotti

I'm Rita Gigliotti,
a Choral Director, Music Educator and Music for Well-Being Expert

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My mission is to inspire others to discover the transformative power of music in fostering connection, resilience, and well-being.

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As the former Choral Director at South Lakes High School in Reston, VA, I led multiple award-winning choirs who consistently earned superior ratings at state and national assessments. I organized music events that included collaborations with Pentatonix, and my choirs had the honor of performing at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Epcot in Walt Disney World.

 

Today, I own Melodia Studio in Fairfax County, Virginia and offer K-12 families private voice lessons, mentorship, and exclusive access to industry events. I also teach undergrad and graduate courses at George Mason University for the Music for Well-Being Program while completing my Doctorate in Music Education. 

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When I am not working with students, I am with performing arts educators, helping them integrate wellness practices into their teaching to sustain their passion for music education. 

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Learn more about my work here.

K-12 students in Northern Virginia may sign up for private voice lessons at Melodia Studio. For upcoming Music for Well-Being workshops for music educators, get in touch.

Music Education and Certifications

  • Pursuing Doctorate (PhD) in Music Education at George Mason University

  • Graduate Certificate in Music for Well-Being (George Mason University, 2022)

  • Level 2 Certification in Contemporary Commercial Music pedagogy at the CCM Institute

  • Pranayama Certification with Maryam Ovissi at Beloved Yoga

  • Healing Touch Certificates - Level 1, 2, and 3

Professional Highlights

  • Director for the Healing Arts Ensemble and Instructor for the Music for Well-Being Program at George Mason University

  • Board member for the Friends of Mason Music

  • Former President of the Fairfax County Choral Directors Association

  • Co-producer and host of SingStrongDC for Nine Years (2009-2016)

Association Memberships

  • The National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

  • American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

  • International Symposium for Music Education (ISME)

  • American Psychology Association Division 10 (APA)

  • College Music Society (CMS)

  • Chorus America

  • A Cappella Education Association

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