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Jessee A.

Reon
13064 Lighthouse Lane, Carrollton, Virginia, 23314
Phone: 757.292.3685 E-Mail: Jessee.reon.13@cnu.edu

Objective
To positively influence the lives of young musicians by helping them discover a passion for music
and inspiring them to continue to pursue music in the future.

Education: Christopher Newport University

[Fall 2013 present]

Anticipated Graduation: May 2017


Bachelors in Music Education: Instrumental, Band Concentration; Leadership Studies
Minor.
Member of the Presidents Leadership Program, Honors Program, Canon/Presidential Leadership
Scholars Program, Music Majors with Distinction Program, Alpha Chi Honors Society, studied
abroad at Oxford University [July 2015]. Deans List [Fall 2013-Present]. Cumulative GPA: 3.75.

Smithfield High School

[2009 2013]

Graduated with Honors and Advanced Studies Diploma. Active membership in National Honors
Society, BETA Club, Debate Team, LEO Club, Marching Band, Symphonic/Concert Band, Jazz Band
and Saxophone Quartet. Cumulative GPA: 4.31. Class Rank: 8 out of 325.

Work Experience
Resident and Desk Assistant, Christopher Newport University. [Summer 2015]
Checked students in and out of Residence Halls.
Worked in the Residence Life Office in the David Student Union as an office assistant.
Music Department Special Assistant, Christopher Newport University. [Summer 2015]
Organized music department storage items during transition between storage spaces.
Reshelved music library and arranged books in new classrooms.
Marching Band Technician. Smithfield High School Band Program. [Summer 2013, 2014]
Wrote the drill for the marching band halftime show.
Served as an instructor/clinician during band camp.
Coordinated with band directors and student leaders to teach the band fundamental
marching techniques/maneuvers and help the group develop a strong sound.

Leadership Experience
Christopher Newport University [Fall 2013-Present]
National Association for Music Educators, [Fall 2013-Present]
Member of National Organization (NAFME) and the chapter at CNU.
Attended the Virginia Music Educators Association Annual In-Service Conferences, [Fall 2013,
Fall 2014, Fall 2015]
Marching Captains, [Fall 2013, Fall 2014]

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2014: Alto Saxophone Section Leader - Led sectionals to teach members new music and
develop a strong section sound, coordinated with other section leaders and drum majors in
setting drill for the pre-game and halftime shows.
Won the band-wide Best Female Musician Award.
Will be traveling to Dublin, Ireland in March 2016 to perform in the St. Patricks Day Parade.
Kappa Kappa Psi, [Spring 2014-Present]
Brother of Mu Nu Chapter at CNU of the National Honorary Band Service Fraternity. Member
of Social Committee in Spring 2015 and Music Committee in Fall 2014.
Spring 2014: President of membership class, ran weekly meeting according to Roberts Rules
of Order.
Elected Vice President of Music for the 2015-16 school year.

Volunteer Experience

Active participation and involvement in Kappa Kappa Psi and the Presidents Leadership
Program.
Presented and demonstrated standard band instrument techniques for music students at
Larrymore Elementary School.
Assisted with Gildersleeve Middle School beginning saxophone players.
Served as stagehand for Smithfield High School Band concerts and Soundscapes concerts at
Carver Elementary School.
Assisted the CNU music department and band program through equipment organization,
maintenance, inventory and distribution.

Skills

Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office Applications, Finale Music Notation Software, and
Pyware Drill Writing Software.
Facilitating communication and collaboration within a group.
Experience leading rehearsals and sectionals, conducting, and writing marching band drill.

Reference
Employer for Summer 2013
Mr. Aaron T. Hill, Sr.
Middle School Band Director
Woodward Academy, College Park, GA 30337
(757) 218-4094; aaron.hill@woodward.edu

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