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Career Profiles
Contents
- Education and Certifications
- Teaching Experience
- Arts Administration Experience
- Music Performance and Conducting
- Professional Affiliations
- Professional Development
- Miscellaneous Experience
- Undergraduate Activities and Honors
- Technical Skills
Education and Certifications
Certificate in Fine Arts Administration
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Completed December 2010
- GPA: 3.83
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Instrumental/General Music PK-12 Emphasis
- Graduated May 2009
- GPA: 3.36 (Cum Laude)
Teaching Licenses
- Minnesota Department of Education
- Instrumental (Band/Orchestra) and Classroom Music Grades K-12
- Expires July 2016
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Early Childhood to Adolescence (birth-age 21) 506 Instrumental Music
- Early Childhood to Adolescence (birth-age 21) 515 General Music
- Expires July 2014
- Professional Development Plan in progress, completion by Fall 2013
Teaching Experience
Band Director, Interim (Sep 2011-Present)
- Kettle Moraine School District - Kettle Moraine Middle School (Dousman, WI)
- Team classroom instruction and individual lessons for 72 students in grade 8, 130 in grade 7, and 135 in grade 8
- Collaborate to develop curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment standards for music department students
- Coach individual students and groups for the regional Wisconsin Solo and Ensemble Festival
- Organize and faciliate woodwind choir ensemble for grades 6-8
Private Clarinet Studio Teacher (Jan 2011-Present)
Instrumental Music Teacher, Assistant (Oct 2010-Aug 2011)
- School District of Waukesha (Waukesha, WI)
- Team instruction for 133 total students in grades 7-8 band, grade 7 beginning band, and grades 7-8 orchestra at Butler and Horning Middle School
- Collaborated to develop curriculum and assessment standards for band and orchestra students
- Coached individual students and groups for the regional Wisconsin Solo and Ensemble Festival
- Recruited grade 5 students from feeder elementary schools; assisted students with instrument choice
- Provided group and individual lessons for instrumental music students
- Facilitated group instruction to 80 beginner summer band camp students
Substitute Music Teacher, On-Call
Beginning Band Camp Instructor (Aug 2010)
- Wauwatosa School District (Wauwatosa, WI)
- Performed administrative and teaching functions to serve 151 grade 5 students from various area elementary schools
- Directly instructed, assisted and evaluated 10 students in grade 5 with concepts relating to basic alto saxophone performance and music literacy in small group sectionals
Student Teacher, Instrumental Music (Jan 2009-Jun 2009)
- Fall Creek School District (Fall Creek, WI)
- Taught jazz band, pep band, a music and pop culture class, and private lessons to all instrumental music students in grades 6 – 12
- Served as co-coordinator and host for the regional Wisconsin Solo and Ensemble Festival
- Evaluated and judged 20 student projects and presentations for the annual National History Day competition
Student Teaching Assistant, Instrumental Music (Nov 2009-Dec 2009)
- North High School (Eau Claire, WI)
- Instructed and observed a grade 9 band
- Taught two full-length lessons relating to music performance and conceptual knowledge
Student Observer, Adaptive Music (Mar-May 2008)
- Memorial High School (Eau Claire, WI)
- Observed and interacted with up to 15 students in grades 9 – 12 in special education music classes
Student Teaching Assistant, General Music (Nov-Dec 2007)
- Putnam Elementary School (Eau Claire, WI)
- Participated in and observed two grade 3 classrooms of 20 students per class
- Taught two full-length lessons about basic song form and rhythmic syncopation
Student Teaching Assistant, General Music (Nov-Dec 2007)
- University of Wisconsin Children's Center (Eau Claire, WI)
- Observed, interacted with students, and taught 2 mini-lessons to 20 children aged 3-4 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Children’s Center Preschool
Student Observer (Mar-May 2007)
- South Middle School (Eau Claire, WI)
- Taught introductory clarinet and saxophone to up to 25 students in grade 6
- Assisted with all bands in grades 6 – 8 through clerical work and direct student instruction
Student Observer (Jan-Mar 2007)
- Memorial High School (Eau Claire, WI)
- Served as the rehearsal instructor for the clarinet and saxophone choirs for the Wisconsin Solo and Ensemble Festival
- Interacted with and tutored students in grades 9 – 12 through private lesson instruction
- Assisted the music theory classroom with clerical work and direct student instruction
Arts Administration Experience
Board of Directors, President (Oct 2010-Present)
- West Allis Suburban Concert Band (West Allis, WI)
- Facilitate monthly board meetings throughout the year by compiling meeting agendas and advocating for the vision shared with the music director
- Develop and maintain a strengthened brand for the organization through a stronger internet presence, official logo design, and increased visibility within the West Allis community
- Collaborate with other staff and board members to ensure continued success of the organization
- Review financial statements; collaborate with treasurer to compile budget each year
- Assist in the transition period associated with a new music director
Board of Directors, Member at Large (Jul 2010-Present)
General Manager and Music Librarian (Jul 2010-Present)
- Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra (Oconomowoc, WI)
- Direct strategic use of social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
- Logistics coordination of guest artist transportation, staging arrangements for concerts and rehearsals, rehearsal procedures, and musician assistance
- Distribute and manage individual musician folders and sheet music
- Compile and submit quarterly electronic newsletter
- Assist conduct the community orchestra for up to 4 concerts a year; 6 rehearsals per concert
- Advise the board of directors and the community orchestra players committee
Activities and Programs Assistant (Feb 2010-May 2010)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Eau Claire, WI)
- In Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Certificate in Fine Arts Administration
- Supervised the annual UWEC Viennese Ball
- Liaison and assistant for various 2009-2010 "Artist Series" performers or "Forum" speakers
Technical Intern (Feb 2010-May 2010)
- Eau Claire Regional Arts Center (Eau Claire, WI)
- In Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Certificate in Fine Arts Administration
- Collaborated with the technical director on lighting plots and sound for local and traveling artists
Band Administrative Assistant (Sep 2007-Dec 2008)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Eau Claire, WI)
- Coordinated various tours for the ensembles through the creation and implementation of tour itineraries. Tour destinations included Omaha, NE; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis; MN; and Chicago, IL
- Performed logistical and clerical work: mass mailings, sheet music distribution, photocopies, and grading of music appreciation and conducting assignments
- Coordination with the university services program associate in the creation of news releases and music programs
Music Performance and Conducting
Community Performance
Large Ensemble
- Knightwind Ensemble (Milwaukee, WI) (2011-Present)
- Lake Country Orchestra (formerly Orchestra O) (Oconomowoc, WI) (2009-Present)
- Waukesha Area Symphonic Band (Waukesha, WI) (2010-Present)
- West Allis Suburban Concert Band (West Allis, WI) (2005, Fall 2009, 2010-Present)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Pep Band (Dec 2011)
- Oconomowoc Community Choir (Oconomowoc, WI) (2011)
- Oconomowoc American Legion Band (Oconomowoc, WI) (Summer 2009, 2010, 2011)
- Waukesha Park Band (Waukesha, WI) (Summer 2011)
- New Berlin Community Band (New Berlin, WI) (2010)
- Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra (Oconomowoc, WI) (Summer 2010)
- Waukesha Area Chamber Orchestra (Waukesha, WI) (Summer 2010)
- Wauwatosa Community Band (Wauwatosa, WI) (2005, Fall 2009)
- University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Community Symphonic Band (2004-2005, Fall 2009)
- Eau Claire Municipal Band (Eau Claire, WI) (Summer 2008)
- Ludington Guard Band (Menomonie, WI) (Summer 2007, 2008)
- Marquette University Pep Band (Milwaukee, WI) (Dec 2006)
Small Ensemble
- West Allis Suburban Big Band (West Allis, WI) (Fall 2009-Spring 2011)
- City of Milwaukee Independence Day Marching Ensemble (Jul 4, 2011)
- Waukesha Area Symphonic Band Clarinet Choir (Dec 2010)
- Osseo-Fairchild High School Guys and Dolls Jazz Combo (Osseo, WI) (Apr 10, 2010)
- Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Parade, Tuba/Baritone Band (Sep 2008)
- University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Dixieland Ensemble (Spring 2005)
- University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Jazz Ensemble (Fall 2004)
Pit Orchestra
- McDonell Pit Orchestra (Chippewa Falls, WI) for the musical "Beauty and the Beast" (Jan 2012)
- Hartford Players Pit Orchestra (Hartford, WI) for the musical "Hello, Dolly!" (Jul 2011)
- Viterbo University Pit Orchestra (La Crosse, WI) for the opera “The Marriage of Figaro” (Feb 2011)
- Viterbo University Pit Orchestra (La Crosse, WI) for the musical “Chess” (Feb 2010)
- Osseo-Fairchild Pit Orchestra (Osseo, WI) for the musical “Oklahoma” (Mar 2009)
- Viterbo University Pit Orchestra (La Crosse, WI) for the opera “Hansel and Gretel” (Feb 2009)
Conducting
- Kettle Moraine School District (Sep 2011-Present)
- Kettle Moraine Middle School
- Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra (Summer 2010-Present)
- Lake Country Orchestra Assistant Conductor (formerly Orchestra O)
- School District of Waukesha (Oct 2010-Jun 2011)
- Butler Middle School
- Horning Middle School
- University of North Texas Wind Symphony (June 18-20, 2009)
Professional Affiliations
- Member (Sep 2005-Present)
- Member (Sep 2005-Present)
- Member (Sep 2005-Present)
- Member (Oct 2011-Present)
- Member (Oct 2010-Jun 2011)
- Member (Oct 2010-Jun 2011)
Professional Development
Conferences & Workshops
- University of North Texas Conducting Collegium
- Eric Whitacre's "Soaring Leap" Workshop and Q&A
- Capital University, Columbus, Ohio (May 3, 2012)
- National Band Association-Wisconsin Chapter Convention
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Jan 20-21, 2012)
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Jan 21-22, 2011)
- Midwest Clinic - International Band and Orchestra Conference
- Chicago, IL (Dec 14-17, 2011)
- Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference
- Madison, WI (Oct 27-28, 2011 - WMEA Member)
- Madison, WI (Oct 28-29, 2010 - WMEA Member)
- Madison, WI (Oct 29-30, 2009 - WMEA Member)
- Madison, WI (Oct 30-31, 2008 - CMENC Member)
- Conn-Selmer Institute
- Mishawaka, IN (Jun 12-15, 2011)
- Note Dame, IN (Jun 6-9, 2010)
- Cascio Interstate Music - Jazz Education Workshop with Jeff Coffin (saxophone)
- New Berlin, WI (Apr 9, 2011)
- National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC) Collegiate Conference
- Conducting Retreat
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Mar 1, 2008)
Clinician
- Solo and Ensemble Clinician - Clarinet and Saxophone (Feb 16, 2012)
- Germantown High School In-House Festival
- Solo Judge (Dec 18, 2008)
- South Middle School in Eau Claire, WI
- 7th grade instrumental solo unit
- Clarinet Clinician (Fall 2008, 2007)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Honor Band and Wind Clinic (formerly Indianhead Honors Band Festival)
- Clarinet and Saxophone Introductory Demonstrations
- Fall Creek Middle School – Fall Creek, WI (Spring 2009)
- Grace Lutheran Church – Eau Claire, WI (Sep 29, 2007)
- Northstar Middle School – Eau Claire, WI (Spring 2007)
Volunteer (non-performing)
- SmartMusic 2012 Software Beta Program Tester (Apr-Jul 2011)
- Sound Engineer (Apr 17, 2010)
- National History Day District Judge (Feb 26, 2009)
- Fall Creek, WI school district
- Wisconsin School Music Association Honors Project Student Manager (Spring 2009, 2007, 2006)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Festival Student Manager (Fall 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Honor Band and Wind Clinic (formerly Indianhead Honors Band Festival)
Miscellaneous Experience
Assistant Conductor (Jul 2010-Present)
- Lake Country Orchestra (formerly Oconomowoc Orchestra O) (Oconomowoc, WI)
Computer Repair and Performance Specialist (June 2010-Present)
Technical Theatre Assistant (Jul 2010-Jul 2011)
- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Brookfield, WI)
Shift Manager (Aug 2003-May 2010)
- Blockbuster Video (Brookfield, WI & Eau Claire, WI)
Customer Service Representative (Jun 2000-Jun 2002)
- McDonalds Restaurants (Brookfield, WI)
Undergraduate Activities and Honors (2005-2010)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
- Gamma Beta Chapter Executive Board, Historian (Fall 2008)
National Band Association
Music Educators National Conference
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chapter Web Designer (Fall 2006-Spring 2008)
Blugold Marching Band
- Drum Major, European Tour (Nov 2007-Jan 2008)
- Clarinet Section Leader (Fall 2006, 2007)
United Hall Council of UW-Eau Claire (now Residence Hall Association)
- Katharine Thomas Hall Representative (Fall 2005-Spring 2006)
Performance
Large Ensemble
- Wind Symphony (Fall 2005-Fall 2008)
- Blugold Marching Band (Fall 2005, 06, 07, 08)
- Symphony Orchestra (Spring 2006-Fall 2008)
- Symphonic Choir (Spring 2008, 2010)
Small Ensemble
- Woodwind Trio Ensemble (Fall 2007, Spring 2008)
- Jazz Ensemble IV & V (Fall 2006, 07)
- Various Clarinet Ensembles (2005-2008)
Pit Orchestra
- “Threepenny Opera” (Spring 2008)
- “The Merry Widow” (Spring 2007)
Solo Performance
Conducting
- Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI (Spring 2009)
- High School Concert Band
- Middle School Band
- Sixth Grade Band
- High School Jazz Ensemble
- Blugold Marching Band (2008 European Tour)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Clarinet Choir (Spring 2008)
Additional Coursework
- Applied Conducting (Spring 2009)
- Clarinet Pedagogy (Spring 2009)
- Clarinet Literature (Spring 2008)
- Marching Band Planning & Procedures (Spring 2008)
- History of Rock and Pop Music (Summer 2008)
- Saxophone Spring 2007)
- Techniques of the Singing/Speaking Voice (Spring 2006)
- Piano (Fall 2006, 2007)
Technical Skills
- Music/Video Software: Finale/Sibelius (music notation), Pyware (marching band drill writing), SmartMusic (music pedagogy and evaluation), Audacity (sound recording and editing), SmartScore (music scanning and editing), ACID Music Studio/FL Studio (loop-based music creation), iMovie/Windows Movie Maker (video editing), Garritan (virtual instruments)
- Office/Web Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.), Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Flash, etc.), HTML (web coding and design)
- Theatre Equipment: Lighting Control Console, Mixing Console (sound board)
- Operating Systems and Hardware: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, iPad, Scanners/Printers, Copiers, Digital Film and Video Cameras
