Amadeus Twu

Address: 1717 Lexington Drive • Troy, MI 48084-5711 • twuamadeus@gmail.com • 248.885.6697

EDUCATION
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Michigan State University August 2017-December 2020

• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
o Cumulative GPA 3.975
o Michigan K-12 Music Certification (JQ)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Boulan Park Middle School Long Term Substitute Teacher Troy, MI 2021
• Lead taught in 90-minute orchestra class periods (grades 6-8) daily over a 5-week maternity leave in a
hybrid format
Anderson Middle School Long Term Substitute Teacher Berkley, MI 2021
• Lead taught in 75-minute orchestra class periods (grades 6-8) daily over a 3-week medical leave in a hybrid
and in-person format
• Implemented technique and repertoire curriculum through Essential Elements, SmartMusic, call-and-
response exercises, and technique/intonation games
Student Teaching: Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Ann Arbor, MI 2020
• Assist, team, and lead taught in four 105-minute orchestra class periods (grades 9-12) daily from
September to December in multiple virtual formats (Zoom, Upbeat Music App, Schoology)
• Assisted in developing string orchestra curriculum for COVID-19 teaching including technique, repertoire,
music reflection, and performance demonstrations
• Beta tested and developed content for a new application, Upbeat Music App, leading to a new platform for
students to practice and perform music synchronously during COVID-19 teaching
• Facilitated the transition of Pioneer’s String Camp from a 2019 in-person experience to a 2020 virtual camp
• Assisted with administrative tasks related to the orchestra program
Kinawa and Chippewa Middle School Teaching Assistant Okemos, MI 2019
• Assist, and team-taught in 50-minute orchestra class periods (grades 5-8) on a weekly basis leading
towards performances at District Festival and the end of the year concert
MASTA Strings Camp Counselor Howell, MI 2019
• Team-taught and selected repertoire for sectionals (grades 7-9)
• Supervised students in enrichment activities, large ensemble rehearsals, and free time, promoting health,
safety, well-being, and learning during the week-long overnight camp
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Brightmoor Arts Camp Co-Teacher of Strings Detroit, MI 2018

• Designed and implemented a curriculum to structure learning for beginning string musicians (grades 1-7)
daily over six weeks, leading to a final concert performance
• Equipped and trained another Co-Teacher of Strings with string pedagogy techniques and resources
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
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Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra East Lansing, MI 2017-2020

• Assistant Principal Cellist, Fall 2019
Michigan State University Concert Orchestra East Lansing, MI 2018-2019
• Principal Cellist and Cello Coach
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Dean’s List, Michigan State University (2017-2020)
• Doris H. Dahl and Norman Huver Scholarship for Orchestras (2019 – 2020 School Year)
• Emil G. & Doris E. Ellis Family Endowed Scholar in Music Education (2020 – 2021 School Year)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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2017-present American String Teachers Association, member

References available upon request