Benjamin Tomczak

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PROFILE AND OBJECTIVE

Creative and versatile composer, educator, and collaborator seeks to further develop and share his skills with the community.

PROJECTS AND HONORS

Chorus Member and Soloist for special event with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, 2015
Presenter, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, statewide schools conference, 2013
Recording Project: collaborated with singer-songwriter, Stefani Rose, to prepare and record original music, 2012
Certificate of Recognition from The Arc of Wake County in appreciation for dedicated service as director of the MnM Singers, 2013
Performance of original arrangement: Beginning Band Medley, 2012
Nomination for Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator, 2008

Verbal Commendation from the SACS accreditation team at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 2006
Written Commendation from the Board of Directors of Long Leaf Opera for extraordinary service and accomplishment, 2003
CAPS Artist: Director of a group of performing artists bringing childrens opera to schools in Durham, NC, 2002-2003

EXPERIENCE
TEACHING

MYP Music Teacher for Qatar Academy (2014-present)

Band Director for Cathedral School (2011-14), Raleigh, NC

Music Teacher and Assistant Band Director for Our Lady of Lourdes School (2006-2014), Raleigh, NC

Music Teacher and Band Director for St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (2004-2011), Raleigh, NC

2004-present

COMMUNITY SERVICE, Raleigh, NC

Director, M'n'M Singers choir of adults with developmental disabilities (2006-2013)

Children's Choir Director at St. Francis of Assisi (2002-2011)

Organized and implemented the Diocesan Schools Hymn Festival in Raleigh, NC, 2008

2002-present

PRODUCTION, Raleigh, NC
2001-2004

Technical Theater Director - completed renovation, managed, and instructed students about lighting and audio systems (2004)

Executive Director of LobLolly Opera - initiated and implemented the youth program of Long Leaf Opera (2001-2003)

EDUCATION
Loyola University of New Orleans
Masters of Pastoral Studies with Individualized Focus
Additional Study, Pastoral Life and Administration
May 9, 2009

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
B.A. in Music, 2000
Additional Study, Spanish Immersion, 2001

SKILLS
Google Certified Educator Level 1, 2015
Strings training: Villanova University, Eastern String Educators Workshop, 2005
Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, 1996 2000

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Intern, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, 1998 2000

Intern - Front line responder to students physical, social, and emotional needs, 1998

Hampshire College Fencing Team, 2nd Place, E Foil, USFA Open Tournament in Northampton, MA