Sammy Nelson

(703) 283-3861 | sammy.nelson3386@gmail.com | Harrisonburg

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA May, 2025
Bachelor of Music, Music Education Jazz Sub-track GPA: 3.82
Diane Fortna Murtha Scholarship
President’s List: Fall, 2021
Dean’s List: Spring, 2022; Fall, 2022

Teaching Experience
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA February 2023 - Present
Middle School Lab Band Volunteer
 Create lesson plans for sectionals with seven middle school saxophone players
 Act as a role model for younger students in weekly large ensemble rehearsals

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA August 2023 - Present

Jazz Combo Leader
 Coordinate with professors which equipment to bring to gigs and when combos are available to perform
 Organize weekly rehearsals with other members in order to improve our repotoire

Other Experience
Stratford Recreation Association, Alexandria, VA May 2021 - July 2022
Assistant Manager (Seasonal)
 Supervised four lifeguards and one office worker for five-hour shifts
 Assisted patrons with conflict resolution, injuries, and inquiries
 Taught children ages 3-18 how to swim, and how to improve as competitive swimmers
 Organized spirit days, carpools, and social events for the Stratford Recreation Association swim team
 Created practice plans for 10 one-hour practices per week

Extracurriculars and Leadership

 Vice President Madison Saxophone Society – January 2022 - Present
 Co:VMEA Instrumental Representative – October 2022 - Present
 Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scout Troop 654, Fall 2020

Performance Experience
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
 Symphonic Band: Spring, 2022; Fall, 2022
 Concert Band: Fall, 2021; Spring 2023
 Jazz Band: Fall, 2021; Spring, 2022; Fall, 2022; Spring, 2023
 Jazz Combo: Spring, 2022; Fall, 2022; Spring, 2023
 Classical Saxophone Quartet: Fall, 2021; Spring, 2022; Fall, 2022
 Marching Royal Dukes: Fall, 2021

Skills
 Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 Canvas
 Zoom