Ellen Atwood

Humboldtstraße 92 28203 Bremen, Germany

+491786619853

ellenjatwood@gmail.com

Website: http://ellenatwoodmusic.weebly.com
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PROFILE
I am a singer-songwriter and music educator with a wide range of professional teaching and performance
experience. As an educator, I am passionate about creating a classroom culture of acceptance and cooperation in
which students can discover their musical potential and develop their interpersonal skills. I welcome all forms of
musical expression and believe music is an essential part of the human experience which enhances the lives of
students and paves avenues of peace and tolerance in today’s world. As a singer-songwriter and performer I
strive to portray my honest experience through my songs as a channel for healing, self-discovery, and connection
with others.

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EDUCATION

James Madison University- Harrisonburg, VA Aug 2015-Dec 2018

Bachelor of Music in Music Education
School of Music, Magna Cum Laude

James Madison University Semester Study Abroad- Florence, Italy May 2017-July 2017
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EXPERIENCE

Casa Della Musica Musikschule- Bremen, Germany Sep 2021-present

Musik Teacher (voice, piano, Kindermusik)
- Teach instrument discovery courses and private piano and voice to students aged 5-50
- Piano accompanist for the Gospelchor am Bremer Dom

Freie Waldorfschule Bremen-Osterholz- Bremen, Germany Aug 2020-July 2021

Musik Teacher- Oberstufe
- Taught music classes to grades 10-12 with focus in Music History, Theory, and Performance
- Co-directed 11th grade choir

Gymnasium Nordenham- Nordenham, Germany Sep 2019-Jun 2020

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
- Assisted students with comprehension and speaking of English through classwork and lectures.
- Provided a perspective of American culture through presentations and conversation.
- Founded and led an after school club for Bullet Journaling.

Clymore Elementary School- Fort Defiance, Virginia Oct 2018-Dec 2018

General Music Student Teacher
- Taught general music classes with activities including orff and ukulele to young students.
- Prepared students for and conducted 2nd and 3rd grade concerts.

Broadway High School- Broadway, Virginia Aug 2018-Oct 2018

Choral Music Student Teacher
- Led choral rehearsals and taught guitar and piano classes.
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St. Paul’s High School- Bessbrook, Northern Ireland May 2018-Jun 2018
Practicum Music Teacher
- Taught secondary music with topics including “Music in Film” and “Popular Music.”

Shenandoah Valley Children’s Choir- Harrisonburg, VA Aug 2017-May 2018

Choral Music Intern
- Assisted in leading choral warmups, rehearsals, and sectionals.
- Provided constructive musical feedback in preparation for concerts.

The JMU Overtones A Cappella Group- Harrisonburg, VA May 2017-May 2018

Music Director
- Prepared and led bi-weekly music rehearsals in preparation for performances.
- Composed vocal arrangements for the group.
- Assisted in the editing and production of the group’s album “Infrared.”

Trinity Presbyterian Church- Harrisonburg, VA Aug 2016-May 2018

Kindermusik Teacher, Youth Music Director, Pianist
- Prepared and led musical activities and games for students ages 1-4
- Led choral music rehearsals in preparation for church performances for students ages 10-13
- Provided special music and hymns for church services several Sundays per month.

JMU Vocal Arts Camp- Harrisonburg, VA July 2016, July 2017

Vocal Arts Camp Counselor
- Provided daily care and support for campers
- Assisted in leading choral warmups and sectionals
- Taught daily ukulele classes
- Performed routine housekeeping and organization tasks for directors
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ACTIVITIES

Singer with Sonus Vocalensemble- Bremen, Germany Apr 2020-Present

Singer with the Kammerchor der Hochschule für Kunst- Bremen, Germany Oct 2019-Present
Au Pair- Correggio, Italy and Hamburg, Germany Jun-Aug 2018, Jan-Aug 2019
Member and Cofounder of Vintage Talk (indie/folk band)- Harrisonburg, VA Jan 2016-May 2018
Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters- Harrisonburg, VA Aug 2016-May 2018
Varsity Rower for the Ithaca College Crew Team- Ithaca, NY Aug 2015-May 2016
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AWARDS AND PERFORMANCES

Debut Studio Album: “David” Feb 2022

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award Sep 2019
Arrangement of “Haze” selected for Voices Only and Best of College A Cappella albums May 2018
Senior Piano Recital Feb 2018
James Madison University President’s List 2016, 2017, 2018
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SKILLS

English Language- Native Speaker

German Language- C.1
Songwriting and Recording/Production (Logic Pro X)