JOHN LAWSON

8 2 4 C O U R T S T,

APT 3, AUBURN, ME

Mission: The study of music plays many important roles in the development of a
child. From a very young age, when exposure to music helps to wire the brain for
learning, to older students who develop character, poise, self-confidence, and

EDUCATION
personal responsibility through their study of it. Music is a uniquely human
endeavor that enriches our lives at every stage of development. My goal is to
make music accessible to all of my students by tailoring my methods to their
unique needs.
University of Louisville, Bachelors Degree in Music Performance, 2002
Private teachers: Jim Bates, Sidney King, Dr. Jack Ashworth

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2008-present: Director of Instrumental Music at Hebron Academy. Duties
include directing school orchestra, jazz band, and middle school band. Teaching
music theory, digital recording, conducting pit orchestra for the school musical,
coaching the schools string quartet, student advising, and overseeing the after
school music program.
Sept. 2004-2010: Private string teaching studio of approximately 15-20 students.
Taught weekly private lessons as well as coached small ensembles.
Spring Semester 2007: Substitute double bass instructor for University of
Southern Maine. Taught both classical and jazz technique to the double bass
students at the university.
May 2006- June 2007: String Instructor for Portland Conservatory of Music.
Private instrumental instruction.
Sept. 2001- May 2003: String instructor for University of Louisville Preparatory
Dept. Individual instrumental instruction for high school students in a university
setting focusing on preparing students for the transition to music study at the

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

college level.

JOHN LAWSON

8 2 4 C O U R T S T,

APT 3, AUBURN, ME

Nov. 2007- Nov. 2011: Orchestra Manager for Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
Responsibilities included hiring personnel for concerts, scheduling auditions,
arranging for musician accommodations, and payroll management.
Sept. 2004-May 2005: American Music Inc. Educational Sales Representative.
Worked with musical instrument sales, rentals, instrument repair in local public

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

schools.
Frequent sectional coach for Portland Youth Orchestras, Bangor Youth

Symphony, and Maine All State Orchestra.

Guest conductor for the ASTA Statewide String Festival
Guest bassist and section coach for Colby College Orchestra.
Guest bassist for Bates College Orchestra.
Currently maintain a small studio of private students.
Guest artist at Portland Arts and Technology High School. Taught
workshops on songwriting and performance techniques.

RECENT PERFORMANCES
Sept. 2005-present: Double Bassist for Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
Dec. 2012-present: Principal Double Bassist for Maine Pro Musica Orchestra
Dec. 2007- present: Substitute Double Bassist for Portland Symphony Orchestra.
June 2005-present: Musician in musical theater productions at Maine State Music
Theater, Ogunquit Playhouse, Waterville Opera House, and Good Theater
Portland. Instruments include bass, violin, guitar, mandolin, cello, and banjo.
Sept. 2003-present: Freelance musician in central and southern Maine area
performing classical, pop, and jazz arrangements.

JOHN LAWSON

8 2 4 C O U R T S T,

APT 3, AUBURN, ME

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
National Association for
Music Education
Maine Music Educators
Association
American String Teachers
Association

OTHER SKILLS

Live Sound Engineering

Skilled with music
software including:
ProTools, Garage Band,
Finale, Sibelius, and
Musescore