Dan Hartig
Music Educator
Dan Hartig is the Music Coordinator at the Canadian International School (CIS) in Singapore, where he oversees a wide range of music performance programs for nearly 3,000 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. With a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts and a Master's degree in Music Education from Columbia University, he has nine years of experience teaching IB music, including three years at CIS. Before joining CIS, he launched and developed the IB music program at Pine Street School in New York City, directing school performances and fostering a vibrant music community.
A seasoned guitarist, Dan toured extensively across the United States with pop, rock, and jazz bands. He continues to perform actively as a solo guitarist, vocalist, and lead guitarist for pop/rock bands. His deep connections in the music industry began as a featured guitarist and songwriter at the NAMM show in Los Angeles and other major festivals. Dan loves bringing his contemporary music knowledge, songwriting, and music technology skills into the classroom, inspiring students to explore and create their own musical paths.
Achievements
Master of Arts in Music Education, Columbia University
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar, University of the Arts
Columbia University Arthur Zankel Fellowship Recipient
Guitar Faculty Award, University of the Arts
New York State Music Teaching Certification (K-12)
Apple Certified Teacher
Workshop leader for the Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic
Speaker at EDUtech Asia Conference 2023
Touring, recording and radio experience with musicians from all over the United States (https://www.danhartig.com)
Strengths
I sing and play many instruments, including piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, electric bass and recorder
Experience building a PYP music program and curriculum
Using modern technology and apps as tools for composition and sight reading, such as GarageBand, Noteflight, Soundtrap, and more
Experience leading band, choir, percussion ensemble, private lessons and school radio show
Experience co-writing and leading school musicals
Experience working with ELL and BML students
Goals
Designing and developing new K-12 music performance opportunities for my students at CIS
We are currently establishing external performances in Singapore and overseas for our highly able and gifted students
Building our scope and sequence for the CIS Music Department, to improve unit integration, transdisciplinary planning and ensemble development
Designing and implementing more student-led assessments to be used for composition and performance skills
EDUtech Asia Conference
I had the pleasure of leading two sessions at the 2023 EDUtech Asia Conference at the Marina Bay Sands Expo in Singapore. My two session topics were:
Music Technology in Primary Classrooms: Using Tech as a tool in primary arts classes for self expression and transdisciplinary learning opportunities
Roundtable discussion - Empowering K-12 Learners for Self-Initiated Creativity
