Edward M.

Balsam

336 North 4th Avenue, Hawthorne NJ 07506

609-226-0969
EBalsam@gmail.com

Work Experience
Instrumental Music Director
8/08 Present
Maywood Avenue School
Currently instructing grades 4th 8th in various ensembles that include beginner,
intermediate, advanced, and jazz bands.
Created a rock band program for students that play guitar, bass, and drums.
Instructing 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in a music course designed to facilitate critical
thinking and provide opportunities for democratic practice in the classroom.
Organized and run a 5 week dynamic summer music program that includes conducting
ensemble rehearsals and instrument sectionals
Music Director
8/07 6/08
Camdens Promise Charter School
Instructed 5th 8th grade general music incorporating critical thinking as well as
democratic practice in the classroom
Directed music ensembles from 5th grade beginners to advanced 8th grade students

Private Clarinet/Saxophone Instructor

9/03 Present
Instructing students on proper playing and performance techniques
Providing students with learning materials that gives them an opportunity to choose
music they want to learn

Education
Kent State University
MA, Instructional Technology (In progress, expected 5/16)
Boston University
MA, Music Education

6/14 Present
1/11 8/12

Montclair State University

8/02 5/07
BA, Music Education
Performed with Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Choir and Orchestra

Professional Membership
NAfME The National Association for Music Education
Ramsey Wind Symphony Clarinet and Guest Conductor

Publications
(2012, October). Music of the Moment: the importance of including popular music in the
curriculum. Tempo Magazine, pp. 48