Denise Carlson

223 S Whitehall Dr. Palatine, IL 60067

Cell Phone (847) 220-1799 Email denisecarlson888@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education expected May 2024
• Michigan P-12 Music Certification (JQ) expected May 2024

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• William Donley Elementary School, student teaching with Carin McEvoy, 2024
• DALE Early Childhood Music Intern, CMS Detroit, 2024
• Children’s Choir Intern, CMS East Lansing, 2023

PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Michigan State University Chorale, State Singers, Mosaic, MSU Opera Theatre (Fall
2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2023), Cantor at St. John Catholic Church and Mount Hope
United Methodist Church

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

• Palatine Park District Day Camp, Counselor 2022, Site Director 2023 and 2024
• Sales Associate at Soma, 2020-2021
• Receptionist at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2017-2022
• Surtitlist for MSU Opera Theatre, Fall 2022

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Dean’s List, Fall 2020-Fall 2023
• Longo/Billman Music Award, Spring 2023
• Ellis Family Endowed Scholarship for Music Education, 2022
• MSU Honors College, 2020-2024

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• NAfME, Michigan State University Collegiate Chapter, Fall 2021-present (Executive
Board 2022, Elementary General Music Representative 2023)
• ACDA, Michigan State University Collegiate Chapter, Fall 2020-Spring 2023 (Secretary
Fall 2021-Fall 2022, Vice President Spring 2023)
• MSU Pride in Music, founding member Fall 2023

References available upon request.