Joseph W.

Millson
7 Bradford Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: 540-604-8188 E-Mail: jwm91@vt.edu

Objective:
To become a committed music educator of developing students, inspiring them to progress through an
array of music literature and developing their skills as a musician.

Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Master of Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.Ed.)

May 2015

Licensure: K-12 Instrumental Music

GPA 3.95

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

May 2014

GPA 3.33

Teaching Experience:
Student Teaching
Salem City High School
o Experience in process.

(anticipated) Spring 2015

Student Internship
Floyd County High School
Fall 2014
o Developed and implemented detailed lesson plans for
Elementary, Middle, and High School levels.
o Conducted and rehearsed middle and high school ensembles.
o Assisted Band Director with conducting the final selection on the Winter Concert.
Volleyball Pep-band Co-Director
Virginia Tech
o Selected repertoire to be performed at the games.
o Directed the band during the games.
o Coordinated with the Virginia Tech Athletic Staff during the games.

Fall 2014

Senior Staff Assistant

Virginia Tech Marching Virginians
Fall 2014
o Assisted in administrative roles, sectionals, and assist the band directors.
o Field Technician: assisted students in learning drill, visual basics and techniques.
Staff Member Summer Band Camp
Stafford High School
Summers 2013-2014
o Directed rehearsal for woodwinds and brass.
o Field Technician: assisted students in learning drill, visual basics and techniques.
Student Conductor
Virginia Tech
o Introduced and instructed beginning instrumental band concepts.
Student Teacher
Eastern Elementary School
o Developed detailed lessons with Orff and Kodaly Methods for K-5.
o Learned and taught students to play Recorder.
o Assisted in the coordination of music concerts.

E-portfolio site: https://eportfolio.music.vt.edu/jmillson

Fall 2013
Spring 2013

Joseph W. Millson
7 Bradford Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: 540-604-8188 E-Mail: jwm91@vt.edu

Substitute Director
Stafford High School Band
Spring 2013
o Conducted rehearsal for Concert, Wind, and Jazz Ensembles preparing for spring concerts.
Student Aid
o

Dixon-Smith Middle School

Directed low brass rehearsals for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Winter 2010-Spring 2011

Leadership Experience:
Rank Captain
Marching Virginians
o Instructed members from the tuba section with drill and music.
Volunteer for Band Camp
Stafford High School
o Assisted sectionals, instructed drill and marching.

Fall 2013
Summer 2010-2012

Other Activities and Experiences:

Conducting Symposium
Shenandoah Conservatory
Participated in the conducting clinics and received feedback from:

Summer 2014

o Mallory Thompson (Northwestern University)

o Larry Lang (Conductor of the Air Force Band)
o Damon Talley (Louisiana University)
o Timothy J. Robblee (Shenandoah Conservatory)
o Jan Wagner (Shenandoah Conservatory)
Conducted a chamber and wind ensemble.
Delta Omicron Professional Music Fraternity
o Volunteered for various music events.
o Performed at retirement home during the holidays.
o Participated in performances within the professional fraternity.

2013-2014

All-Virginia Band


Virginia Tech



Spring 2014
o Coordinated seating and Stage-managing for both ensembles.
o Assisted Directors in distributing music and archiving the pieces after the concert.

Volunteered for Honor Band
Virginia Tech
2012-2014
o Adjudicated auditions and assisted rehearsals.
Private Tutoring for Low Brass Players
o Taught Bass Clarinet player Baritone.

E-portfolio site: https://eportfolio.music.vt.edu/jmillson

Summer 2014

Joseph W. Millson
7 Bradford Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: 540-604-8188 E-Mail: jwm91@vt.edu

References:
Dr. Kelly Parkes Advisor, School of Education at Virginia Tech, Associate Professor
Address: School of Education, 322B War Memorial Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email: kparkes@vt.edu
Phone: 540.231.0765
David McKee Director of The Marching Virginians in the School of Performing Arts
Address: Henderson Hall, 195 Alumni Mall Blacksburg, VA 24061
Email: mckeed@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-8497
Chris Wilkes Salem City High School
Address: Salem High School 400 Spartan Drive Salem, VA 24153
Email: cwilkes@salem.k12.va.us
Phone: 540-556-4574
Jay Durner Elementary Music Teacher and Band Director of Floyd County High School
Address: 721 Baker Street Southwest, Floyd VA 24091
Email: DurnerJ@floyd.k12.va.us
Phone: (540) 745-9450
Dr. Vernon Burnsed - Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Education
Address: 242-C Squires, Blacksburg VA 24060
Email: vburnsed@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-8496
Chuck Hite - Music Minister / former Stafford High School Band Director
Address: 478 Ramoth Church Road, Stafford VA 22554
Email: notatsea@hotmail.com
Phone: 540-429-4291
Eddie Steenstra - Stafford High School Band Director
Address: 33 Stafford Indian Lane, Falmouth VA 22405
Email: edsteenstra@gmail.com
Phone: 540-371-7200

E-portfolio site: https://eportfolio.music.vt.edu/jmillson