Noah J.

Galbreath
274 Old South High St. • Harrisonburg, VA 22801 • galbreath.noah@gmail.com • (540) 797-2927

Objective To acquire a position as a public school music director that enables students to
express themselves musically and develop communication, teamwork, and
academic skills while being engaged in the arts

Education James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

August 2016 - May 2021
Bachelor of Music - Education, Minor in Jazz Studies
Cumulative GPA - 3.674, Major GPA - 3.764, Dean’s list 8/9 semesters

Salem High School, Salem, VA

September 2012 - June 2016
Advanced Diploma
Scholarship awards based on academic performance and extracurricular excellence

Related Experience

Student Teaching Placements

● Strasburg High School Choir and Signal Knob Middle School General Music for 8 weeks
● Page County High School Band and Choir for 8 weeks
● Facilitated lessons and assessed student learning both in person and online
● Created lesson plans tailored to online music learning and making music in small groups/asynchronously
● Worked with a marching band and color guard and gained insight into how these activities can run successfully during a
pandemic
Private Lesson Instructor
● Worked individually with saxophone students from beginners to students with a few years of experience
● Tailored lessons specifically to fit the needs of a variety of learners and paced lessons appropriately
● Provided a non-judgmental space for students to be vulnerable and make mistakes while learning
Asbury United Methodist Tenor Choral Scholar
● Performed for church services and any other Methodist events/holidays as needed
● Rehearsed and conducted the choir on several occasions and received feedback from the older volunteers and director
Gryzzle LLC - Rap/Jazz Ensemble
● Incorporated a company and served as a performing member/booking coordinator for the LLC
● Gained insight into the music industry and informal music learning through performing and working with venue/event
managers and communicating with other performing groups
● Recorded and helped to produce a full length LP
● Facilitated fundraising events for the Harrisonburg community
● Applied for and won a grant from the College of Visual and Performing Arts at JMU for independent music research

Qualifications

Leadership Experience
● High School Marching Band Conductor and Student Leader
● Musical Section Leader in the top jazz ensemble and choral ensemble at JMU
● Volunteer 4-H Camp Counselor for 4 consecutive years
● Facilitator of weekly jazz performances at local Harrisonburg businesses
● Practicum experience in the community including rehearsing and teaching a retirement home chorus at VMRC
Involvement
● Member of Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Service Fraternity
● Facilitator of JMUke - community informal music learning event put on by JMU Music Education faculty and students
● Facilitator of JMU Jam Van - community outreach event that provided music-making opportunities to underprivileged youth
● Member of the Marching Royal Dukes - JMU Marching band for 2 years
● Performed at various community events in JMU ensembles and independent groups as a saxophonist, vocalist,
drummer, clarinetist, and guitarist
Certifications
● Will be licensed to teach instrumental and choral music
● CPR Certified