EDUCATION University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, May 2014 Bachelor of Music Education Illinois Professional Educator License: Music K-12 GPA: 3.81/4.00
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Middle School, Student Teacher with Lila Fagan Aurora, IL March-May 2014 Planned, organized and instructed full ensemble and sectional rehearsals and group lessons Instructed four concert bands with students ranging from 5 th -8 th grades Assisted in coordinating Senior Citizen Breakfast, fundraiser and 8 th grade band contest trip
Metea Valley High School, Student Teacher with Donald Devany Aurora, IL January-March 2014 Planned, organized and instructed full ensemble, chamber, and sectional rehearsals Instructed six concert bands with students ranging from 9 th -12 th grades Instructed the 9 th -12 th grade Jazz Band III Assisted in coordinating events including: IMEA Clinic Band, Symphony Center Performance, Middle School Clinic Nights, and various clinicians and clinics
Richmond High School, Marching Band Instructor Richmond, IN Summers 2011-2013 Planned and instructed saxophone sectional rehearsals and full band marching fundamentals
Mater Dei Catholic High School, Marching Band Instructor Breese, IL Summer 2013 Planned and instructed saxophone sectional rehearsals, woodwind sectionals, and full band rehearsals Used the computer program Pyware to assist in writing drill
Smith Walbridge Clinics, Drum Major Clinic Instructional Staff Summers 2012-2013 Taught large group marching fundamentals to groups of more than 60 campers Assisted with instruction of conducting classes and instructed score study classes for various levels of conducting
Private Instructor Champaign, IL and Aurora, IL Fall 2008Spring 2014 Designed and implemented individualized curriculum for 10 elementary, middle, and high school aged saxophone students.
MUSIC EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois Concert Bands Urbana, IL 2010-2013 Saxophone: Harding Symphonic Band, University of Illinois Wind Orchestra Tuba: University Band Clarinet: Campus Band
University of Illinois Saxophone Quartets Urbana, IL 2010-2013
Solo Saxophone Recitals Urbana, IL 2012-2013
University of Illinois Marching Illini Saxophone Urbana, IL 2010-2012 Served as a Squad Leader in the 2011 season, leading a group of four peers, teaching drill for weekly/bi-weekly shows. Served as a Music Section Leader of the alto saxophones in the 2012 season, leading the 20 alto saxophones to achieve optimal musicality for each show.
University of Illinois Jazz Ensemble IV Urbana, IL Spring 2011
HONORS & AWARDS
Drum Major, University of Illinois Marching Illini Urbana, IL 2013 Used leadership skills to teach the 362 members of the Marching Illini marching fundamentals and drill for weekly/bi-weekly shows. Conducted the Marching Illini in over fifteen public performances, including the St. Patricks Day in Dublin, Ireland Demonstrated excellent team work abilities by perfecting and performing mace routines with fellow Drum Majors. Acted as a representative of the Marching Illini at various public events and performances.
Thomas J. Smith Music Competition Winner February 2013
Deans List, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign 2010-2013 A.A. Harding Award April 2014 Warren H. Schuetz Memorial Award April 2014
PROFESSIONAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS National Association for Music Education Publicist, University of Illinois NAfME Chapter
National Band Association, Member
North American Saxophone Alliance, Member
Illini Saxophone Club Treasurer
Student Alumni Ambassadors Spirit Day Co-Director, GradFest Co-Director
Stratford House Public Relations, Chaplain, Treasurer, Initiate Director, Vice President
REFERENCES
Lila Fagan Band Director Jefferson Middle School 1151 Plum Street Aurora, IL 60506 E-mail: lfagan@sd129.org Cell phone: (630) 341-1060
Donald Devany Fine Arts Department Chair Metea Valley High School 1801 North Eola Road Aurora, IL 60502 E-mail: don_devany@ipsd.org Office phone: (630) 375-8858
Barry Houser Director of the Marching Illini Assistant Professor of Music Director of Illinois Athletic Bands Assistant Director of Bands University of Illinois 1103 South Sixth Street Champaign, IL 61820 E-mail: bhouser2@illinois.edu Glen Schneider Winds and Percussion Faculty Metea Valley High School 1801 North Eola Road Aurora, IL 60502 E-mail: glen_schneider@ipsd.org Cell phone: (630) 803-1073
Linda Moorhouse Interim Director of Bands University of Illinois 1103 South Sixth Street Champaign, IL 61820 E-mail: moorhouz@illinois.edu Office phone: (217) 2449879
Jeananne Nichols Professor of Music Education University of Illinois 1114 West Nevada Street Urbana, IL 61801 E-mail: nicholsj@illinois.edu Office phone: (847) 424-7869