ANNALISE SEARS

6256 Highmeadow Pl, Warrenton VA, 20187- (540)-878-7263 - searsannalise@gmail.com

EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA Spring 2019
• Bachelor of Music, concentration in Music Education
• Virginia Teaching Licensure with Vocal/Choral PreK-12 Endorsement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loudoun County Public Schools Fall 2019- present
Chorus & Guitar Director, Willard Intermediate School
• Establishing after-school musical program
• Providing instruction to scaffold a blend of music literacy skills and leadership skills
to students in 8th grade Women’s Chorus, 8th Grade Men’s Chorus and Guitar Level II.
• Using experience and background knowledge to model proper vocal and musical
technique
• Collaborating with colleagues to recruit and develop the music program
Prince William County Public Schools Spring 2019
Student teaching- Battlefield High School
• Assisted in instruction and conducting for ensembles of 9th -12th grade students
including: 9th Grade Women’s Chorus, 9th Grade Men’s Chorus, Dona Coro, Belle Voce,
Battlefield Men’s Chorus, and Battlefield Singers
Student teaching- Ronald Reagan Middle School
• Assisted in instruction and conducting for 6th Grade Combined Chorus, 7th Grade
Men’s Chorus, 7th Grade Women’s Chorus, 8th Grade Women’s Chorus, 8th Grade Men’s
Chorus
• Assisted in music directing for after-school program
JMU School of Music Admissions Assistant, Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2017- 2019
• Corresponded with parents, potential students, and faculty regarding curriculum of JMU
School of Music.
• Administered audition registration and applications using the software Hobsons, and
Slideroom.
Choral Scholar, Otterbein United Methodist, Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2017 -2019
• Engaged community in conducting, directing, and providing worship music.
• Soprano in Community Choir and College Chorale.

LEADERSHIP
Manager, The Madison Singers Fall 2018
• Communicated and delivered announcements regarding rehearsal schedules and Choral
Area activity for James Madison University’s premier auditioned vocal ensemble.
• Distributed and organizing music.
Teacher’s Assistant, Music Education a Professional Practice, James Madison University Spring 2018
• Presented lectures on Music Education Theorists
• Instilled teaching goals and skills through music making with Professor Dr. Jesse Rathgeber.
President, American Choral Director’s Association Spring- Fall 2018
• Facilitated chapter meetings, leading discussion among executive team concerning
fundraising and chapter activities.
• Corresponded with High School Director’s for festival choir events at the Forbes Center
for the Performing Arts.
Recording Secretary, Sigma Alpha Iota Fall 2017-2019
• Recorded minutes of weekly meetings and communicating with Province Officer.
• Created chapter master schedule of events.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
JMUke Music Leader Spring 2017
• Generating advertisements, leading jam sessions, connecting with audiences,
coordinating peer groups, for teaching ukulele in the Harrisonburg community.
• Designed and prepared materials for presentation at Explore More Discovery Museum.
Music Leader, The Arc of Harrisonburg Fall 2016
• Facilitated music activities at The Arc.
• Provided day support for adults with intellectual disabilities.