GRAHAM “SCOTT” BARTON

201 Edgevale Road Apt 3B

Baltimore, MD 21210
(717) 503-8422
gscottb80@gmail.com
www.gscottbarton.weebly.com

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Master of Music-Conducting* December 2008
Graduate Assistantship In Choral Conducting
Bachelor of Science- Music Education-Choral/General* May 2003
State Licensure*
Virginia Collegiate License- Vocal/Choral K-12 July 2003
Pennsylvania Instructional Level 2- Music K-12 August 2003
California Single Subject Credential- Music K-Adult August 2010

*transcripts/credentials available on request

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WORK EXPERIENCE

The McDonogh School, Owings Mills, MD July 2022-Current

Director of Vocal Music
Music Director and Conductor of Theater productions
Theater Arts Instructor
-Instruct and develop the choral curricula for 4 vocal music ensembles
-Advisory for student run a cappella activities
-Music director, vocal coach, and conductor of the spring musical production
-instruct and direct Theater 1 in class and co-curricular staged performances
-active in ACDA, MMEA, and MCEA professional development opportunities
-sponsor of All-State music students attending MMEA All-State Choir
-collaborate with current performing arts faculty and staff to develop and build the
student population in arts programs

Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward, CA August 2010-September 2018

Director of Choral/Vocal Activities
Director of Liturgical Music
Music Theater Director
-Instructed, assessed, managed, and responsible for the choral/vocal music
education of nearly 175 high school students
-Development of cross curriculum lessons, projects, field trips, and special events
-Responsible for all choral activities at the High School level including choral
concerts, adjudicated festivals, spring trip/tour planning, fundraising efforts, and an
active parent boosters program
-Rehearsed and conducted four curricular and two extracurricular choral groups
-Music director, vocal coach and pit orchestra conductor
- Participated with yearly choral festivals and conferences(ACDA) with auditioned
students
-Coordinated with the local press and public media to promote the choral
department and theater department events
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The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Harrisburg, PA August 2008-July 2010

Instructional Supervisor
-Responsible for advising and monitoring the curriculum for over 100 K-12th grade
students
-Management through the use of educational databases and learning management
systems
-Development of increased brick and mortar fine arts curricula for K-12 student
population
-Interpretation of multiple standardized testing methods including synchronous and
asynchronous learning environments
-Primary contact between PA Cyber students and families and school administration
-Career advising
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 2006-August 2008
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Choral Conducting
-Assistant conductor of the Concert Choir, University Choir, Women’s Chorale, and
Glee Club
-Selected repertoire, rehearsed and conducted, and responsible for managerial
duties for relevant ensembles
-Choral music librarian responsible for the organization, cataloging, and tracking
use of the choral music holdings between large educational and performance based
institutions
-Developed the first Penn State choral department alumni donor fundraiser
outreach mailing
-International performance tour organization
-Assistant to the Director of Choral Studies
-Responsible for the creation of press releases, press interviews, and local arts
organization collaborations
Instructor of Undergraduate Conducting
-Responsible for the instructional planning, teaching, and assessment, of basic
conducting at the collegiate 200 level
Undergraduate Students Advisor-American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter
-Overseer of all chapter events, finances, and service projects
-Travel coordinator for the chapters attendance at National and Division
conventions
-Special interest session organization for chapter and member development
-Coordinator for the annual Celebration of African American Spirituals

Massaponax Senior High School August 2003-July 2006

Director of Choral and Vocal Activities
Musical Theater production Vocal Instructor & Pit Orchestra Conductor
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The San Francisco Choral Artists
Baritone Vocalist and Ensemble Librarian
The Susquehanna Chorale
Baritone Vocalist and V.P. of Marketing and Fundraising
The Fredericksburg Chamber Chorale
Baritone Vocalist and Organization Treasurer
The Virginia Music Educators Association
District 15 Festival Chair and Host
Fredericksburg Academy Music Camp
Instructor
Pennsylvania State University Summer Music Camp
Instructor
RELEVANT SKILLS
-Mastery of choral/vocal rehearsal techniques and methods
-Extensive background in music research methods and material
-Advanced Intermediate skills at the piano for rehearsal/performance/solo performance
-Comprehensive knowledge of music history, performance practice, resources, and current
performance trends
-Scholastic and professional writing technique
-Excellent management capabilities in large group settings
-Superb public speaking and outreach abilities
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, Blackboard Academic Suite, Provost Education management
system, Backpack, Grade XL, Integrade Pro, Canvas
-Experience working with music composition, notation, and recording programs.
-Able to create a positive atmosphere to enhance learner motivation and achievement

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

Holy Cross Male Educator of The Year
Moreau Catholic High School 2015-2016
Grammy Award Semi-Finalist, Music Teacher of the Year
The Grammy Foundation 2013
Presidential Citation, The Governor's School for Visual & Performing Arts
The University of Richmond, Virginia Summer 2006
Spotsylvania County Schools Educational Specifications Committee
High School Choral representative January 2006
Teacher of the Month
Massaponax High School March 2006
Willa Taylor Scholarship and Collegiate teaching internship
The Pennsylvania State University 2001-2003
Bruce Mainwaring Scholarship for male vocalists
The Pennsylvania State University 1998-2003