Solomon

Ruppa
Address: 1712 Norris Drive

Austin, TX 78704 (Permanent Address)
Phone: 512-919-6195
E-mail: sarr@austin.rr.com
Portfolio: www.solomonruppaportfolio.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a full time band director teaching position at the middle or high school level.

Education and Certification

Texas State University San Marcos, Texas 2015

-Bachelors in Music Studies
-Primary Instrument: Saxophone
Stephen F. Austin High School Austin, Texas 2010
-Diploma
Texas All-Level Music Teacher Certification

Teaching Experience and Work History

Spring 2015 (2nd Half) - Student Teacher at Govalle Elementary School (In Progress)
Taught classes grades Pre-K through 5th and aided the Teacher in daily activities and procedures
Spring 2015 (1st Half) - Student Teacher at Westlake High School (January-March)
Rehearsed and conducted with two of the concert bands as well as the jazz ensemble. Ran sectionals
for the saxophone sections of two bands. Assisted with grading and playing tests.
Fall 2014 - Student Intern at Wallace Middle School
Taught the beginner saxophone and beginner horn classes as needed. Worked with individuals and
groups of various instruments during rehearsal to give private instruction. Provided assistance during
sectionals as well as generally throughout the workday.
Summer 09 and 11 - Camp Counselor for the Austin Summer Playground Program
Responsible for the safety, well-being, and entertainment of children ages 7-12.

Leadership Experience and Activities

Spring/Fall 2014 - Music Director for the Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Directed and rehearsed the chapters choir and helped to coordinate and schedule music related events
and community service projects.
Fall 12 and Spring 13 - Brotherhood Committee Head for the Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Mu
Alpha Sinfonia
Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and executing a weekend long retreat for the chapter as well as
various other bond-building activities throughout the semester.
Spring 12 - Service Committee Head for the Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Responsible for organizing, scheduling, and executing various service projects the chapter participated
in such as Bobcat Build.
Fall 11 and 12 - Section Leader for the Texas State Bobcat Marching Band
In charge of leading and rehearsing the saxophone section of the Bobcat Marching Band.

Music Performance Experience

2010 - Baritone Saxophone in the All-State Jazz Ensemble
Fall 2010 - Spring 2012 Baritone Saxophone for the Texas State top Jazz Ensemble
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 Principal Bass Clarinet for the Texas State Symphonic Winds
Fall 2014 - Principal Saxophone for the Texas State Symphonic Winds

Honors and Awards

2013 - Finalist in the Texas State Composition Competition
2010 - First chair All-State Jazz Baritone Saxophone
2008 - Finalist at the Essentially Ellington Competition with the Austin High Jazz Ensemble

Organizations
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Texas Music Educators Association

References
Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt
Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of the School of Music at Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 387-9082
M.E.Cavitt@txstate.edu

Mr. James Malik

Head Band Director at Wallace Middle School
1500 West Center Street
Kyle, TX 78640
(817) 980-3443
malikj@haysisd.net

Mrs. Tonia Mathews

Head Band Director at Small Middle School
4801 Monterey Oaks Boulevard
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 791-3695
tmathews@austinisd.org

Mr. Kerry Taylor
Head Band Director at Westlake High School and Director of Fine Arts for Eanes ISD
4100 West Bank Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 288-3247
Ktaylor@eanesisd.net

Mrs. Amy Torres
Music Teacher at Govalle Elementary School
3601 Govalle Avenue
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 826-7145
amy.a.torres@austinisd.org