Ms. Kresta
Practice. Teach. Repeat.
Student Accomplishments
Dallas Youth Orchestra
Fort Worth Youth Orchestra
Youth Symphony of Denton
Lone Star Youth Orchestra
All-Region Orchestra (DFW)
High/Middle School Honor Orchestras
(CISD)
All-State Solo & Ensemble
Houston Orchestra for All
Teaching Philosophy
Music is a tool to grow students as music appreciators and strong leaders. I believe in helping students explore their creativity through music while building life skills such as time management, interpersonal and coping skills, and much more. Using music as a tool for growth; the main priority is the always the student
Teaching/Performing History
2022-Present
Orchestra & Piano Ensemble Director, Conroe ISD
Kalista is currently an orchestra & piano ensemble director for Conroe ISD (Intermediate). She has 9 ensembles and teaches on average 300 students yearly. Her ensembles have received superior ratings at the Ann Roberts Festival and been invited to perform at various events throughout our community.
Convention 2024
Piano Ensemble Director, CMTA
Kalista was invited to conduct the CMTA Elementary Piano Ensemble (grade 2-6) at the TMTA Convention. Students from various other private lessons teachers meet together to learn how to play and perform in an ensemble of only pianos. Ending with a performance at the TMTA Convention.
2016-Present
Teacher/Performer, KaliKo Music
Kalista has been an affluent performer and teacher independently since 2016. She has performed all around DFW and Houston on compositions, theatrical premieres, improv shows, weddings, proposals, as a worship leader, and with many high/middle schools. She has also worked as an ensemble coach, private teacher, orchestral assistant, and choral conductor. She now teaches for and own KaliKo Music. A place for private teachers who believe in teaching PEOPLE through music.
November 2020-January 2023
Master Teacher, Music & Arts
Kalista formerly worked as a master-level teacher and string specialist at Music & Arts. She currently teaches violin, viola, cello, double bass, and piano
December 2021-Present
Violinist/Violist, Third Floor Strings
Kalista is currently a performing musician for Third Floor Strings, a company that contracts performers based in Houston. She commonly performs at weddings, proposals, and various business events.
March 2020-2023
Violinist/Violist, Trekorda
Kalista is currently a performing musician for Trekorda, a company that contracts musicians for various events. She most commonly performs in small chamber groups for school programs and events.
February 2021- November 2021
Teacher, The Talent House
Kalista teaches at the Talent House as a private lessons teacher in violin, viola, cello, piano, and ukulele. She has had the pleasure of teaching students of all ages and helping them play to their fullest potential!
September 2018-December 2020
Private Teacher, Da Capo Music
Kalista is currently a private lesson and group teacher at Da Capo Music. She teaches piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. She also teaches group piano classes and introduction into music.
2017-2020
Intern/Lower String Specialist, Youth Symphony of Denton
Kalista assisted in the beginning growth of the Youth Symphony of Denton as a lower string (cello/double bass) and string specialist assisting with sound quality and providing technical feedback.
2017-2018
Violist, Symphony North of Houston
Performing in a semi-pro orchestra in South Texas, Kalista was a section violist prior to moving to North Texas.