ADAM M. SAMPSON
Fairview
Summary
Experienced music educator with ten years of instruction in diverse grade levels and ensembles, encompassing private lessons, elementary music, choir, orchestra, and band within K-12 public education. A forward-thinking and adaptable individual who excels in dynamic situations. Proficient in monitoring student performance and progress, developing customized lesson plans for different grade levels, and supervising rehearsals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Band Director
Berea City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Work with colleagues to discuss the needs for all students for every ensemble for daily rehearsals.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Assist with high quality rehearsals to prepare all high school bands to perform at Severance Hall.
- Work with Performing Arts Department to implement district led professional development.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
Interim Director of Music
Lakewood Congregational Church
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with choir director to prepare and accompany choirs, resulting in improved choral performances.
- Created engaging preludes, offertories, postludes, and interludes for various liturgical settings.
- Maintained the organ and other musical equipment, ensuring optimal performance quality during services.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills to adapt quickly to new pieces and accommodate last-minute changes.
- Assisted in planning special services such as weddings, funerals, and holiday events to meet specific musical needs.
Director of Bands
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Brookside Middle/High School, Sheffield, OH
- Director of7-12 Concert, Marching and Jazz Bands
- Co-taught5-8 Bands and HS Marching Band
- Worked with district leadership to offer jazz education every day in grades7-12 recruiting approximately70 students
- Spearheaded a budget overhaul to replace new equipment for growing program
- Cultivated a positive culture with the Band Boosters, fundraise, advocate for music education in the district
- Initiated a culture change to meaningful rehearsals and performances
- Earned superior ratings through OMEA Large Group performances
- Organized day and overnight trips for student performance opportunities
Elementary Music Specialist
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Teacher for grades K-6
- Collaborated to write grants that provided students appropriate instruments for learning, such as a complete set of Orff instruments and classroom set of ukuleles
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to align grade level state standards to musical performances
- Created and held after-school music ensemble for grades5 and6 that involved singing, Orff instruments and recorder
Music Teacher
Monroeville Local Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Monroeville Elementary, Middle and High School, Monroeville, OH
- Director of Choirs grades5-12
- Elementary Music Specialist for grades K-4
- Directed the musicals Godspell and The Addams Family
- Created music boosters that supported K-12 Band, Choir and General Music
- Introduced new sight-reading curriculum in grades5-12 to improve music literacy
- Took the HS Choir to perform at OMEA Large Group for the first time in school history and received an excellent rating
Music Teacher
Warren City Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Willard PK-8, Warren, OH
- Educated over600 students across5 grades in elementary music fundamentals
- Reestablished a middle school choir program
- Responsible for teaching brass sectionals
- Helped with the HS Jazz Ensemble with sectionals as they prepared for the OMEA Convention performance
Education
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Track, Jazz Specialization
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, OH05.2015
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Jazz Improvisation
- Pyware Drill Writing
- Student Behavior Management
- Accompanist
- Piano Technician
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Increased Band Enrollment: Retained nearly100% of students in grades5-12 who joined band in2022
- Established a Jazz Band Program: Worked with administration to build7th,8th and HS jazz band classes that meet daily. Hold an annual Jazz Festival as one of our major band booster fundraisers
- Superior and Excellent Ratings at OMEA Large Group: Directed the HS band to achieve excellent and superior ratings for establishing a legacy of rehearsal and performance excellence at Brookside High School from2021-present
- Community Engagement: Found the strengths of willing band parents to create effective fundraisers to purchase new marching mellophones, tenor saxophones, drum line, clinicians, travel costs and other essential materials
Affiliations
- American School Band Directors Association
- Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA)
- Jazz Education Connection of Ohio
- American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Certification
Ohio PK-12 Music: 5 Year License
Timeline
Band Director
Berea City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Interim Director of Music
Lakewood Congregational Church
02.2024 - Current
Director of Bands
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools
06.2021 - 07.2024
Elementary Music Specialist
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
Music Teacher
Monroeville Local Schools
07.2018 - 06.2019
Music Teacher
Warren City Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Ohio PK-12 Music: 5 Year License
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Track, Jazz Specialization
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
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