Education:
University of Central Florida 2005-2007; Orlando, FL
Master of Education in Music Education, August 2007
Indiana State University 1995-2000; Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Music Education, August 2000
Continuing
Education:
NEH Institute 2008; Germany
"J.S.
Bach in the Baroque and the Enlightenment"
developed
integrated curriculum plans related to Bach
ProTools Training 2007; Miami, FL
Completed Applied Engineering and ProTools 110 Courses
Teaching
Experience:
Music
Educator
John
Carroll High School Fort Pierce, FL 2006-2008
--taught
Band, Chorus, Steel Drums, and Percussion classes
--developed
a World and Electronic Music curriculum
--initiated a Music Integration Project
--created the John Carroll Podcast
--produced "A John Carroll Christmas" album
--directed the Faculty Steel Band
Music
Educator
Cypress
Lake Center for the Arts Fort Myers, FL 2003-2006
--directed
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Woodwind Ensembles,
Brass
Ensembles, Percussion Ensembles, and Jazz Combo
--taught
Music Theory/History classes
--organized the first Student Composers Concert
--organized community performances for jazz combo
--directed and designed drill for the Cypress Lake Marching
Pride
--grant writer (awarded $1700 for music technology
upgrades)
Music
Educator
Whitko
Community Schools South Whitley, IN 2000-2003
--directed
concert band, jazz band, marching band, and pep band at WHS
--directed 6th,
7th,
and 8th
grade
bands, jazz band, and general music at WMS
--drill writer for the Whitko Marching Pride
--worked with WHS Band Boosters to organize performances
and fundraiser
Additional
Experience:
Testing
Facilitator
Indian
River Community College Fort Pierce, FL 2006-2008
--administered
a variety of exams including the ACT
--provided academic assistance to students
Professional
Activities:
Member, Florida Bandmasters Association (2003-2008)
Member, Florida Music Educators Association (2003-2008)
Member,
Music Educators National Conference (2000-2008)
Member,
Technology Institute for Music Education (2005-2007)
Host, Lee All-County Band and FBA All-State Auditions
(2003-2005)
Host, FBA District Music Performance Assessment (2005)
Host, ISSMA Middle School Music Festival (2000-2003)
Host,
Symphony of Sound Marching Competition (2000 and 2001)
Performing/Composing:
Performance: Urinetown: The Musical (2008)
Performance:
Mannette Steel Drums Festival of Steel (2007)
Composition: Over Your Head for Percussion Ensemble (2005)
Performance:
Guest Drummer with SWFL Youth Symphony (2004-2005)
Compositions: Big Dog for Percussion Ensemble (1999)
Performance: ISU Faculty Winds (1998-2000)
Performance: Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (1996-2000)
Honors/Awards:
Play Award (2007)
--John Carroll High School
Who’s
Who Among American High School Teachers (2002 and 2004)
--nominated
by students
J.A. Gremelspacher Music Education Award (2000)
--Indiana State University
Paul W. Hagan Outstanding Performer Award (2000)
--Indiana State University
