Christopher Michael Newsom

Newsom731@gmail.com
Objective
To acquire a teaching position in the choral music field with aspirations to help students become not only
better musicians, but better human beings through the knowledge and performance of music.

Education
University of Arizona- Tucson, AZ Expected: December 2018
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
 Choral Education Emphasis
 Student of Dr. Bruce Chamberlain and Dr. Andrew Stuckey
Missouri State University- Springfield, MO 2007-2013
Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance
 Student of Dr. Guy Webb and Dr. Richard Payne
 Solo Voice Performance and Choral Education Emphasis

Teaching Experience
Rincon University High School- Tucson, AZ
Alice Vail Middle School- Tucson, AZ August 2018- December 2018
Student Teacher (M.S. and H.S. Choir)
 Prepared and taught warm ups/lessons for all choirs
 Attended and participated in all Fine Art professional development meetings
 Lead sectionals and rehearsals
 Coached individual voice students
 Assisted with music rehearsals for the musical.
 Conducted in choral festivals and concerts

UA Wildcat Choir- Tucson, AZ January 2018- May 2018

 Lead warm ups and sectionals
 Prepared and directed a men’s ensemble
 Active Choir participant

Springfield Gay Men’s Chorus- Springfield, MO January 2010- May 2012

Co-Founder and Artistic Director
 Participated in Board Meetings
 Participated in national conventions
 Prepared and lead music rehearsals
 Prepared and organized concerts/programming

Mu Phi Epsilon- Springfield, MO August 2009- December 2010

Chorister
 Prepared and lead music rehearsals
 Participated in board meetings
 Prepared and organized concerts/programming

Performing Experience
 Arizona Repertory Singers- Tucson, AZ January 2017- Current
 Helios Ensemble- Tucson, AZ August 2017- Current
 Arizona Graduate Choir- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ August 2016- May 2018
 Kansas City Symphony Chorus- Kansas City, MO August 2013-May 2016