Sarah Zotian

(703)463-7771| smzotian@gmail.com| Staunton, VA

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Education | James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA (2017-2021)

Bachelor of Music: Music Industry, Instrumental Studies: French Horn

Teaching Experience
Assistant Marching Band Director, Fort Defiance High School Marching Indians- Augusta County Schools, VA
(June 2021- present)
➢ Started as a Visual instructor in the 2021 season and then was moved to teach and oversee Woodwinds, Brass,
and overall band -wide logistics of the Marching Band Program with 40 plus High School members.
➢ Work with the Band Director and staff to construct weekly and season goals to execute throughout the season
➢ Assisted with Organizing Student Leadership and staff to form a cohesive team.
Lesson Teacher, Self-Employed/Free Online Lessons- Statewide (March 2020- Present)
➢ Teaches Songwriting and French Horn lessons at any age on an individual basis
➢ Communicated with the founder of the JMU free online music lessons to organize outreach during the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
Summer Band Camp Assistant, JMU Summer Band Camps- James Madison University (July 2018-2020, 2022)
➢ Was responsible for teaching and assisting 100 13-18 years old campers and the director within a musical context to work
towards a collaborative performance through JMU Bands.
➢ Planned and led Brass sectionals daily to prepare for the showcase
Mellophone Instructor, Harrisonburg High School- Harrisonburg City Public Schools (June 2021- December
2021)
➢ Taught and oversaw 10 High School Mellophones ages 14-18 and attended to their musicianship and social
aspects of the Marching Band Season.
➢ Attended Weekend Band competitions to assist with any logistical and administrative needs for the season.
JMU A Cappella, Music Director- James Madison University (May 2019-June 2021)
➢ Structured and Lead rehearsals for a 15 person collegiate Coed A Cappella group 3-5 times a week
➢ Communicated with producer to plan recording sessions for upcoming album and oversaw all musical decisions
➢ Assisted in Planning an East Coast and Virginia tour through Communities to showcase and conduct
performances

Professional Experience
Customer Service Representative, MusicToday LLC (August 2021- Present)
➢ Communicates with customers daily at a one minute rate to best assist their Music Merchandise needs
➢ Further researches the facilitation of an online superstore representing 450 storefronts through Artists and E-commerce
Vice President,Women in Entertainment, Social Organization (October 2020-May 2021)
➢ Facilitated and planned events for guest speakers to speak to motivate young women-identifying individuals
about perspective/experiences in the Music Industry
Music Service Head/Editor, Sigma Alpha Iota,Professional Women's Music Fraternity (May 2018-May 2020)
➢ Planned and carried out service events that enriched music as the core value throughout the Harrisonburg
community
➢ Maintained the chapter Instagram account, Twitter, and Facebook page as well as regularly updated our website
for Alumni outreach.

Performance Experience Community Bands

James Madison University (2017-2021) Valley Wind Ensemble, (2022)
Symphonic Band | Symphony Orchestra | Chamber Orchestra Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra (2022)
Horn/Woodwind Quartets |Co-ed A Cappella | Wind Symphony