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Position which allows for
creativity and growth.
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Master of Music, The
University of Arizona (Graduation date: 5/99)
Major: Music Composition. GPA: 3.767
Private studies in composition, conducting, and tuba.
Adjudicator for 1999 and 2000 Vermont All-State Student
CompositionScholarship Competition. |
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Bachelor of Music, Crane School of Music
SUNY College at Potsdam, N.Y. (Graduation date: 5/96)
Major: Music Education: Instrumental Band Emphasis. Graduated Cum Laude
Honors: Four Semesters - Dean's List. Member Kappa Delta Pi.
Teacher Certification area: Music K-12
Performance Concentration: Tuba
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TEACHING
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Averill Park High School, Averill Park, New York.
Responsibilities include directing 9th Grade Band and
lessons, String Orchestra, and teaching Music Theory/General Music
Classes. This included creating curriculum which follows Federal and NYS
Guidelines, classroom management skills, and introducing compositional
elements into the instrumental curriculum. August 2000 -. |
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Tucson Hebrew Academy, Tucson, Arizona.
Instructed students in grades3 through 6 in chamber ensembles, as well
as band. Responsible for conducting, organizing, choosing age and
ability appropriate music for and directing small groups and band.
January 1999 - May 1999 |
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The University of Arizona, Tucson,
Arizona. Instructor - Tuba Techniques. Created, implemented, and
evaluated curriculum to teach future music teachers proficiency on tuba
and euphonium. August 1997 - May 1998. |
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Bellows Falls Union High School,
Bellows Falls, Vermont. Responsibilities included directing high school
concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, music theory and general
music classes. Successfully initiated small group lessons, implemented
effective classroom management plan, and restructured existing musical
curriculum to include improvising and composing in order to meet
national standards. September 1996 - June 1997. |
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Private Lessons.
Established private brass studio, which includes beginning through
advanced students. Have used a variety of methods, including Rubank,
Beeler, and Yamaha, supplemented with original materials. |
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YMCA of Tucson, Lighthouse Center. Work
with children from 6 to 12 years of age in a before and after school
program. Structured musical activities for large groups. June 1998 - May
1999.
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St. Mary’s School, Potsdam, NY. Taught second grade general music
class, chosen to direct fourth grade band, instructor of sixth grade saxophone.
Spring 1993 - 1996. |
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Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York. Responsible for instructing
accelerated twelfth grade trumpet students. Spring 1995. |
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Student Support Services, SUNY Potsdam.
Tutored several students in music theory. Met individually with students
twice a week during which time we worked on class material and on
improving study skills. Fall 1993 - 1996. |
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Waterford Rescue Squad, Waterford, New
York. Volunteer work as certified first responder and ambulance driver. |
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Eagle Scout. Community service and
volunteer work through Boy Scouts of America. |
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| MUSIC EXPERIENCES:
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Member: ASCAP, American Music Center,
NYS School Music Association,
MENC, Albany Musician’s Union, Local 14. |
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Published through Southern Music Company
and Tuba-Euphonium Press. |
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Berkshire Symphony, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Have performed with this group as their principal tuba during the
1996-1997 season. |
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Writer for All Media Guide (AllClassical.com).
Wrote reviews of classical music works and
composers. Requires extensive research, including computer/internet
knowledge and use. |
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Waterford Halfmoon High School,
Waterford, New York. Performed in the pit orchestra of several musical
theatre productions on trombone. |
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Heavy Metal Brass Quintet, Tucson,
Arizona. Have performed with during the 1998-1999 season in several
performances throughout the Tucson area. |
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