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OBJECTIVE High School Choral Director EDUCATION Bachelor of Music Education Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Major: Music Education (Choral Concentration) Vocal performance, diction, choral & instrumental conducting, music theory, music history, ear training, sight singing, educational psychology, diversity, teaching of reading, special education,
Taught private voice, piano, & violin lessons to students age 8 through 17 Presented interactive Jazz workshops to local elementary schools Rehearsed & conducted a piece performed by the NMU University Choir Assisted with directing and leading sectionals for a high school show choir camp
Leadership
Served as President of NMU Friends of Jazzcoordinated the annual NMU Jazz Festival, led area outreaches, recruited members, led meetings Directed the NMU Vocal Jazz Ensembleled rehearsals, selected repertoire, directed concert performances
Musical Performance
Vocal Soloist with Marquette Choral Society & NMU University Choir Featured vocalist with the NMU Jazz Band & NMU Jazz Combo Principal roles in NMU Opera Workshop performances & Theatre Production of Les Miserables
2012 to 2013
Answered phones, greeted guests, assisted with fundraising, responsible for filtering calls, writing radio announcements, data entry, bulk mailings 2010 to 2012
Assisted professors with sorting & filing music, responsible for database entry, organizing, copying, and repairing music. 2005 to 2007
Served as primary caregiver in a group home for troubled youth, taught social skills & independent living skills, wrote treatment plans, communicated with caseworkers, parents, & teachers