Darcie Bills
Woodville,SA
Summary
Passionate educator and musician with a focus on working with young children in various education and care settings. I have had some experience working with children with additional needs, but wish to offer better, individualised support through the skills and experience offered by the Masters of Music Therapy program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
OSCH Staff Member
Nairne Primary School
12.2022 - Current
- Developed strong, positive relationships with children aged 4-12
- Organised craft activities and assisted in the planning of VacCare programs that align with the NQS (National Quality Standard)
- Assisted in Nairne Primary School's 'nuture' program, providing a soft start alternative for children who struggle to self-regulate in the morning
Piano Tutor
Morialta Secondary College, Adelaide High School
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strong teacher-student relationships with young people aged 5-21, working with different skill levels and needs, including children with intellectual disabilities and neurodivergence
- Mentored several Year 12's in SACE Stage 2 Ensemble and Solo Performance completion (2022, 2023)
- Assisted students with audition preparation, resulting in successful placements within competitive music programs and ensembles (e.g. Bachelor of Music Theatre, Bachelor of Jazz).
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by celebrating their achievements through self-organised piano recitals
Musician
Self-Employed
01.2020 - Current
- Pianist for indie-folk band Maisie B, performing regularly in Adelaide's music venues and festivals, including WOMAD (2023) and IndieFest (2024)
- Developed strong leadership and compositional skills through my band Stickybeak, having recently received a grant from the Williams Foundation to write and record an album in October 2024
- Strong accompanist skills through extensive work in the Adelaide Fringe and Cabaret Festivals (More Than A Game, That's Not Amore, Smooth Operator, Love Ella) as well as work for the Adelaide Connection Choir (2020)
- Performed alongside high profile musicians such as Vince Jones, and at venues such as Scott Theatre, Elder Hall, the Intercontinental and the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA07.2023
Heathfield High School
Adelaide, SA12.2019
Skills
- Strong relationship development with young children in various education and care settings
- Experience working with children with additional needs and disabilities
- Ability to accompany and improvise music on both piano and guitar
- Strong compositional and arranging skills
- Current WWCC and RRHAN-EC training
Bio
Darcie Bills is a recent graduate of the Elder Conservatorium, specialising in Jazz Piano. She was the 2022 recipient of the Tommy Norman Award for Jazz piano, as well as the 2021 recipient of the Jeremy Cookes Ragtime Competition and the Pfeiffer Instrumental scholarship in 2019. In 2023, she was selected as an emerging artist to present an original set of music at COMA (Creative Original Music Adelaide) with her band Stickybeak. She has been a pianist for Fringe shows such as More Than a Game (2021-2022) as well as supporting Virago Circus for the Adelaide Cabaret. In 2022, she performed alongside Vince Jones for Helpmann Academy's A Night of Jazz and performed for the Emerging Piano Voices night at the LAB, curated by classical pianist Anna Goldsworthy. Darcie has a passion for working with young people in a variety of settings such as teaching piano from reception to Year 12 and working at an OSHC (out of school hours care) for Kindergarten to Year 6. Her goal as a Music Therapist is to support young people in their engagement and learning through music. Darcie is also the pianist for the band Maisie B, having recorded Dreaming and Cliché in 2022, and the EP Nothing but the Sun to be released late 2023.
References
- Tim Moors, 0432 275 431, tim.moors391@schools.sa.edu.au, Boss and Head of Music, Morialta Secondary College
- Dr Graham Williams, 0415 668 449, graham.williams@lifeflow.com.au, Concert Pianist and Mentor, Conservatoire de Paris
Timeline
OSCH Staff Member
Nairne Primary School
12.2022 - Current
Piano Tutor
Morialta Secondary College, Adelaide High School
01.2020 - Current
Musician
Self-Employed
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance
The University of Adelaide
Heathfield High School
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