Alexandra I. Kowalski - Horn
Springfield,VA
Summary
I am a dedicated musician, educator, and student from Northern Virginia. I have years of experience in leadership roles in both music and non-music related areas. My dedication to self-improvement is driven by my desire to educate the next generation of musicians.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator
VBODA District XVI - Loudoun County, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Engages with young musicians during solo festival by providing meaningful feedback.
Honor Band Adjudicator
Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's Association
12.2023 - Current
- Provides written feedback and evaluation of student's playing during honor band audition.
Marching Band Instructor
Fairfax County and Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in teaching marching band through musical sectionals and marching technique based lessons.
- Provided feedback to both new and experienced marching band members.
- Supervised students during overnight band trips.
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County and Loudoun County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Frequent substitute in music classrooms.
Sectionals Coach
Fairfax County and Loudoun County
01.2021 - Current
- Regularly teaches horn sectionals to middle and high school students throughout both counties.
- Schools assisted include Glasgow MS, Irving MS, Seneca Ridge MS, Liberty MS, Lightridge HS, Justice HS and South County HS.
Private Lessons Instructor
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- Engages with students one-on-one to provide meaningful instruction of horn.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2025
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA06-2021
Skills
- Punctual and Prepared Ensemble Member
- Leadership Capabilities
- Experienced Social Media Manager
- Strong Communication Skills
- Dedicated Educator
Orchestral and Ensemble Experience
Sewanee Summer Music Festival, 2024
- Participated in numerous large ensembles and chamber groups.
- Performed publicly multiple times per week.
- Engaged in masterclasses.
Third horn, Fairfax Wind Symphony, 2023-Present
- Weekly rehearsals and regular performances with local community band comprised of music educators.
- Performed at the 2023 Virginia Music Educator's Association Conference.
Principal horn, George Mason University Opera Orchestra, 2022-Present
- Rehearsals and performances with the Mason Opera outside of symphony orchestra rehearsal.
Principal horn, George Mason Symphony Orchestra, 2021-Present
- Twice weekly rehearsals and regular performances with the orchestra.
- Leads section during rehearsal and coordinates sectionals.
Principal horn, George Mason Wind Symphony, 2021-Present
- Twice weekly rehearsals and regular performances with the band .
- Coordinates sectionals.
5-2-5 Woodwind Quintet, 2021- Present
- Weekly rehearsals and frequent performances on a variety of advanced repertoire
- Performed at the 2022 Virginia Music Educator's Association Conference
Principal horn, Virginia Winds Academy, 2020- 2021
- Performed advanced repertoire with other dedicated high school band students.
Member, Northern Virginia Youth Winds, 2018-2019
- Performed advanced repertoire with other dedicated high school band students.
Professional Affiliations and Honors
National Association for Music Education- Chapter President, 2022- Present
- Helps facilitate meetings and provides information to music education students.
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, Member, 2022- Present
- Serves school band community by volunteering on a variety of vital tasks.
Fairfax Endowment for the Arts 'Thomas Gelen Scott' Scholarship, 2024
- Awarded to one music education student at the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music.
College of the Visual and Performing Arts 'Alice L. Watts' Memorial Scholarship, 2023
- Awarded to one upperclassmen who is committed to building community within the college and university.
Paul and Jenny Ebert Endowment for Horn Studies, 2021-Present
- Awarded to one French Horn student studying music.
Monson Scholarship, 2021-Present
- Awarded to students who are exceptional performers.
John Philip Sousa Award for Band, 2021
- Awarded to a high school student who is dedicated and exemplifies superior musicianship in their music program.
The Instrumentalist Magazine's "Director's Award for Band", 2017
- Honors an outstanding member of the junior high school band.
Timeline
Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator
VBODA District XVI - Loudoun County, VA
04.2024 - Current
Honor Band Adjudicator
Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's Association
12.2023 - Current
Marching Band Instructor
Fairfax County and Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County and Loudoun County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Sectionals Coach
Fairfax County and Loudoun County
01.2021 - Current
Private Lessons Instructor
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
George Mason University
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
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