Madison McCarney

Education
M.M. in Piano Pedagogy and Performance Studies: 2010-2012
Idaho, Moscow, Idaho

University of

B.S. in Applied Music, Minor in Communication Studies: 2007-2010

University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Associate of Arts: 2005-2007
Community College, Ontario, Oregon
Graduated with High Academic Distinction

Treasure Valley

Work Experience
2004-present
Independent Contractor, ID, WI, IA
Piano Instructor
Gives private piano instruction to students of all ages and skill levels; prepares
students for exams, recitals, and other performance venues; develops individualized
curricula and lesson plans to meet the students lesson goals; coaches musical
ensembles and duos; tutors students in theory, aural skills, history, composition,
arranging and musicianship. Utilizes digital media, electronic recording devices,
and video/audio-editing software to enhance studio learning experiences. Additional
background in voice and guitar enriches approach to musical instruction.
Coordinates all aspects of business development, marketing, communication,
scheduling, bookkeeping and website design for the independent studio. Conducts
sessions both locally in-person and long-distance through Skype. Contracted with
Heid Music Store in Oshkosh, WI from 2013-2015.
2003-present
Independent Contractor, OR, ID, WI, IA
Freelance Pianist
Performs for church services, galas, social events and special occasions;
accompanies for musical theater rehearsals, instrumental festivals, choral activities,
and solo vocal or instrumental recitals or juries; collaborates with ensembles and
soloists.
October 2013-June 2014
YMCA, Oshkosh, WI
Music Instructor
Gave group guitar instruction to adult beginning students and created all curricula
for the class; conducted early childhood musical movement classes for children ages
six months to five years.
September 2012-May 2013
Treasure Valley Community
College, Ontario, OR
Admissions Recruiter
Represented Treasure Valley Community College at high schools, college fairs, and
other college campuses throughout the Southern Idaho and Southern Oregon
regions, and recruited for both TVCC campus locations. Gave presentations that
promoted the college and highlighted its varied programs; led campus tours for
prospective students; distributed promotional materials; collaborated with
colleagues to create and improve promotional and informational materials for the
college; connected with the head of admissions and financial aid and other members
of the recruiting team on a weekly basis to communicate goals, planned events and
developed new strategies for the recruitment of both traditional and non-traditional
students. Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

February 2012-September 2012

University of Idaho School of Music
Preparatory Division, Moscow, ID
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for billing and accounting duties; communicated with students and
parents regarding financial, billing, and scheduling information; used Microsoft
Excel, Word and 10-key calculator to complete tasks.
August 2011-September 2012
University of Idaho School of Music
Preparatory Division, Moscow, ID
Piano Instructor
Gave private piano instruction to pre-college students of varying ages and abilities;
prepared students for exams, recitals, and other performance venues; developed
individualized curricula and lesson plans. Coordinated with Preparatory Division
leader and fellow instructors in regards to scheduling, individual student needs, and
concert organization.

Summer 2012
Interlochen Arts
Camp, Interlochen, MI
Piano Teaching Assistant
Coached student chamber ensembles; taught intermediate skills classes, piano
ensemble classes, and master classes; supervised and tutored individual practice
time; coordinated with other teaching assistants to create schedules and
partnerships within the piano division.
2010-2012
University of Idaho School of
Music, Moscow, ID
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught class piano for music majors and minors who were both traditional and nontraditional students, designed curriculum, administered exams, and conducted
piano placement exams for incoming freshmen students; designed and taught
beginning adult group piano class; gave private piano instruction to adult college
students; collaborated with instrumental performers; worked closely with colleagues
and professors to evaluate and improve teaching performance; implemented a
hybrid piano class combining traditional classroom teaching with online course
material from the multimedia source eNnovativePiano; utilized Blackboard and
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Summer 2011
University of Idaho School of Music,
Moscow, ID
Research Assistant
Performed research and organized data using Microsoft Excel under the supervision
of Dr. Kristin Elgersma, University of Idaho, for a contemporary American piano
music project.
Summer 2008, 2009
Red Apple Marketplace, Ontario, OR
Cashier and Customer Service Clerk
Dealt with customers both in person and on the telephone in a friendly, helpful
manner while balancing other service tasks; managed and balanced a cash register.
2004-2006
Plymouth
Congregational Church, New Plymouth, ID
Youth Choir Director and Accompanist
Led weekly rehearsals, provided accompaniment for rehearsals and monthly
performances, selected and arranged all repertoire.
1999-2001
Four Aces Ranch, Winters, CA

Horseback Trail-riding Guide

Led horseback guided trail rides and cattle drives; was responsible for the care and
entertainment of large groups of people from varying backgrounds and ages; saw to
the care, feeding and general maintenance of livestock.

Professional Activities
2008-present: Member, MTNA
2015-present: Member, Des Moines MTA, Iowa MTA
2015-present: Member, National Federation of Music Clubs
2015-present: Member, Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble (Alto)
2016-present: Member, Fortnightly Music Club
2016-2017: Vice President, Des Moines Music Teachers Association
February 2016: Adjudicator, National Federation of Music Clubs Honors Recital
October 2015: Presenter, "The 21st Century Studio: How to Create a Website, and Why
Every Teacher Should Have One"
2013-2015: Member, Oshkosh Area MTA, Wisconsin MTA
2014-2015: President, Oshkosh Area Music Teachers Association
March 2015: Presenter, A Different Approach: Accommodating Students Learning
Styles at OAMTA teachers meeting, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
November 2014: Adjudicator, Arboretum Music School Fall Music Festival, Waunakee,
Wisconsin
March 2014: Presenter, Rhythm Matters: the Joys and Challenges of Teaching Rhythm
at OAMTA teachers meeting, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
March 2013: Adjudicator, National Federation of Music Clubs Friday Musicale Junior
Festival, Payette, Idaho
January 2013: Presenter: Get Involved! The Whys and Hows of Getting Involved in
Campus Life, at Middleton High School Career Fair, Middleton, Idaho
December 2012: Masters thesis, Pianists and Pain: Occurrence, Treatment, and
Prevention of Playing-Related Injuries, University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School
of Music, Moscow, Idaho
July 2012: Guest lecturer, Games and Activities for the Group Piano Class for Advanced
Senior pedagogy class, Inlerlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI
2012: Co-author, New Music and the American Pianist, with Kristin Elgersma,
published in the February 2012 edition of the MTNA E-Journal
October, 2011: Presenter: Dmitri Kabalevskys Music for Children, at Idaho State Music
Teachers Conference, Coeur dAlene, Idaho
2011-2012: Co-President, MTNA Collegiate Chapter
2008-2013: Member, Idaho MTA
2006-2007: Legislative Senator, Associated Student Government at Treasure Valley
Community College
2006-2007: President, Oregon Community College Student Association
2005-2007: Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Honors & Awards

2012-Present: NCTM: Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, awarded by the Music
Teachers National Association 2010- 2012: Awarded a Full Graduate Teaching
Assistantship, University of Idaho
2011: Musicfest Northwest, Spokane, WA: Winner, Impressionistic music category,
collegiate division
2010: Classical Music Festival: Winner
2008-2010: Joyce A. Chaffer Piano Scholarship, University of Idaho School of Music
2006-2010: Bemis Company Foundation Scholarship
2007-2009: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship
2008- 2010: University of Idaho Deans list
2007: Golden Key International Honor Society
2007: Oregon Community College Associations Outstanding Student Scholar Award
2006: Treasure Valley Community College Concerto Competition: Honorable Mention
2003: Friday Musicale Solo Competition, Ontario, OR: Winner

Relevant Coursework
Piano Pedagogy 436, 437; Piano Pedagogy 536, 537; Advanced Piano Pedagogy
Class and Studio Piano Practicum
Keyboard Repertoire I, II
Keyboard Performance Practices
Collaborative Piano
Studio Piano Instruction
Vandaleer Concert Choir
Treasure Valley Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Womens Ensemble
Studio Voice Instruction