Abby Wilson

302-542-2297 | wils27ar@dukes.jmu.edu | abrwilson13@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Vocal Concentration May 2025

James Madison University - Harrisonburg VA
Overall GPA 3.534 (Fall 2022)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Instructor, Middle School Lab Band Mar-Apr 2023

James Madison University
● Co-teach saxophone students grades 6-9 in 45 minute sectionals
● Sit alongside students in 45 minute full band rehearsal
● Plan lessons with co-teacher to learn 4 pieces by the end of the program
● Every Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm, six weeks then final concert

Volunteer Instructor, “Gforce” Vacation Bible School Jul 2022

High Tide Church - Roxana, DE
● Week-long day camp serving on the Music Team
● Teach songs & dances about Christian faith to children ages 3-12

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

James Madison University Ensembles

● Chorale Spring 2023-Present
● Treble Chamber Choir Spring 2022-Fall 2022
● JMU Pep Band Oct 2021-Present
● University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Fall 2021
● Marching Royal Dukes Aug 2021-Present

EMPLOYMENT

Tidepool Toys & Games LLC Bethany Beach, DE

Clerk/Cashier June 2020-Present
● Assist customers, work register, answer phones
● Price and restock inventory, maintain general organization & cleanliness
● Gift wrapping & product recommendation by showcasing store demos

Dairy Queen Fenwick Island, DE

Team Member Summers 2018 & 2019
● Make ice cream treats & food, make & decorate custom cakes
 ● Assist customers, work register, answer phones
● Restock inventory, maintain general organization & cleanliness

ACTIVITES & INVOLVEMENTS

Student Ambassadors Spring 2022-Present

Member
● Give campus tours to prospective students and families
● Assist with campus events such as CHOICES & Relay for Life
● Organizes & performs Operation Seasons Cheer each year to raise money for a good cause
Fundraises for the annual Carrie Kutner Scholarship

JMU School of Music Audition Days Spring 2022-Present

Volunteer
● Assist with audition day activities, speak with prospective students & families
● Jobs held: registration, Forbes usher, audition room monitor, student panelist, music
facilities tour guide

JMU Chapter of CoVMEA Fall 2022-Present

Member
● Professional development organization for future music educators
● Attend meetings featuring guest speakers & workshops
● Tabling for the JMU School of Music at the 2022 VMEA Conference

Arts-E Program Fall 2022-Present

Ambassador
● Help recruit students for the College of Visual & Performing Arts
● Give tours, present to schools, participate in media advertising

InterVarsity Spring 2023-Present

Member
● Non-demoninational Christian campus ministry
● Attend large group study every Friday, women’s small group study every Tuesday

AWARDS & HONORS

James Madison University Scholarships

● Two-Year Room Award
● Madison Recognition Award
● School of Music Merit Scholarship

James Madison University Dean’s List Fall 2021, Spring 2022