Darla Mote
3845 Cloud Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920
719-597-2789

Credentials

Personal

• Born Darla Renee Vette
• Born a native of Colorado
• Began playing the piano by ear at age five
• Began formal musical training at age seven
• Served as accompanist at school and church through high school
• After graduation with master's degree, married Victor Mote
• Mother of six: Eric, Titus, Caleb, Joshua, Samuel, Caroline

Education

• Graduated from the Matthew's School of Music in Denver, 1977
• B.A. in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1981
• M.A. in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University, 1983
• Nine years of studies under Dr. Michael Baron, 2003–2012

Experience

• 32 years private studio: 30 of these in Colorado Springs
• 4 years teaching music theory classes to homeschooled children
• Accompanist for soloists, choirs, and congregational singing
• Lifelong accompanist for instrumental and vocal soloists, choirs, and congregational singing

Professional

• Professional Certification by Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA), 1987–present
• Professional Certification by Music Teachers National Association, 1988–present
• Certified Teacher of the Year Award (CSMTA), 1992

Participation

• Treasurer, Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association (PPMTA), 1988–1989, 1989–1990
• Chairman or Co-chairman, Music Achievement Day, 1989–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1992
• Co-chairman, Sonatina Festival, 1993–1994
• Judge, Piano Festival, Southern Colorado Music Teachers Association, 1993
• Judge, CSMTA State Competition, 1995
• Judge, Maurice Thomas Memorial Competition, 2004