JULIA FABIAN

Education
James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA May 2021
 Bachelor of Music in Music Education
 GPA: 3.56
The Arts and Culture of Montreal Study Abroad Summer 2018

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Lightridge High School | Aldie, VA Spring 2021
 Jonathan Phillip, Cooperating Teacher
Student Teacher, Willard Middle School | Aldie, VA Spring 2021
 TJ Miles, Cooperating Teacher
Group Leader, JMU Virtual Summer Band Camps | Harrisonburg, VA Summer 2020
 Facilitated leadership discussions with high school students on WebEx
Practicum, Skyline Middle School | Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2019
 With Jerry Philp
Section Leader, Marching Royal Dukes | Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2019, 2020
 Rehearsed and taught music to the section with the flute leadership team
Marching Band Counselor, JMU Summer Band Camps | Harrisonburg, VA Summer 2019
 Instructed sectionals, provided leadership feedback to students, and oversaw the safety
of campers

Research and Presentations

“Pick an Instrument, Any Instrument” Fall 2019
 Analyzed factors that influence student instrument choice and instrument selection
methods
 Presented at the JMU Celebration of Innovation in Music Learning and Teaching

Ensemble Experience
Concert Band Fall 2020
 Principal flutist and piccoloist
 Directed by Amy Birdsong
Symphonic Band Fall 2017-Spring 2020
 Directed by Dr. Stephen P. Bolstad
Chamber Orchestra Fall 2017, 2018
 Directed by Foster Beyers
Marching Royal Dukes Fall 2017-2020
 Directed by Scott Rikkers

Professional Memberships
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity Spring 2018-present
National Flute Association Fall 2017-present

Work Experience
Starbucks | Aldie, VA Summer 2020
LOFT | Dulles, VA Summer 2018-2020
The Container Store | Reston, VA Summer 2016-2017
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