Andy Goldsmith Stacey
Reston,VA
Summary
Dynamic music professional with expertise in original composition, ensemble, and orchestral arrangements. Proven track record as a conductor and musical director, complemented by extensive experience in teaching and lecturing on music, music education, and pedagogy. Accomplished performer on saxophone and piano, with a background as a published music education journalist. Full authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Music
Sela Public Charter School
05.2024 - Current
- Whole school Teacher of Music
- Curriculum design from PK4 to 5th Grade.
- School-wide responsibility for teaching, assessing and reporting.
Freelance Musician
AMG Music
12.2000 - Current
- Freelance teacher, performer and composer.
- Teaching specialisms include classical saxophone performance, technical remediation, 20th century repertoire and composition.
- 100% ABRSM pass rate.
Specialist Teacher of Performing Arts
British International School of Washington
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Specialist Teacher of Music and Drama, delivering an Internationally minded education underpinned by British curricular principles.
- CPD and ongoing training provided by The Juilliard School, New York.
- Responsible for school wide curriculum design in Music, with responsibility for assessment and reporting across the whole school.
Director of Performing Arts
Terrington Hall School
09.2021 - 02.2023
- 3-13 curricular design in addition to outreach and collaborative projects with other independent schools across the country.
- Director of whole school extra curricular offer and coordinator for performance opportunities throughout the entire age range. Director of school choirs, Upper Prep Orchestra, Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Group.
- Director and Producer for school productions of Matilda (2001) and Elf (2002).
Partnership Director of Performing Arts
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Leader, Teacher and Curriculum Designer for Music, Dance and Drama across 8 schools within an Academy Trust (3-18).
- Teacher of early years music and movement, right through to exam specifications at KS4 (16 years) and KS5 (18 years).
- Musical Director for Choir and Orchestra. Pit Musician (Reed 1) for productions of Billy Elliot and Anything Goes.
Curriculum Leader of Music
Fulford School
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Experience as both a HOD and Faculty Leader, including the reinvention of the Fulford School Music Department in 2012, empowering a diverse staff team alongside a curricular redesign that saw a 300% increase in uptake at GCSE and the viable return of the A-Level Music course.
- Trained by SLT in conducting Performance Management Observations on other TLR holders across a range of teaching faculties.
- Devised and delivered CPD to other staff within two different schools.
- Secured £10,000 of funding from CapeUK for an original outreach project. Our work was hugely successful and went on to win the York Cultural Education Award for 2016.
- Using student leaders for a performance and workshop for Leeds College of Music's 2014 Yorkshire Music Education Conference, delivering a talk on Kodály and Dalcroze as demonstrated through Japanese Taiko Drumming.
- Musical Director for our productions of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat & Grease.
Assistant Head of Music
Harrogate Grammar School
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Teacher of Music at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. Responsible for KS3 Curriculum & Assessment. Leading in the evaluation, revision and planning of an exciting and relevant curriculum at KS3.
- Creating new, standardised assessment methods and sharing best practice at Department and Faculty meetings to ensure clear routes of study and preparation for study at KS4 & KS5.
- Outreach Music projects to KS1 and KS2
- Music, Drama and Music Technology at KS3, KS4 & KS5
- Musical Director for whole school productions of The Wizard of Oz & Fiddler on the Roof.
Teacher of Music
Harrogate Grammar School
09.2005 - 05.2009
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for music education across grades KS3 - KS5.
- Integrated technology into the music curriculum, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Musical Director for whole school production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Teacher of A-Level Music
Holy Family Catholic High School
11.2003 - 07.2004
- Developed tailored lesson plans for students with varying skill levels, ensuring all students were engaged and challenged.
- Utilized a variety of assessment methods, including performance evaluations and written examinations, to measure student achievement.
- Provided mentorship to students pursuing music-related careers, offering guidance on auditions, college applications, and performance opportunities.
Teacher of A-Level Music
Tong School, Bradford
10.2003 - 07.2004
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for A-Level Music, focusing on both theory and practical applications.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Integrated technology into the A-Level curriculum, enhancing students' understanding of music production and composition.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and collaboration during group activities.
Education
Diploma - Piano Performance
University of West London
01-2017
Diploma - Piano Performance
Victoria College of Music
01-2017
Certificate - Japanese
Leeds Beckett University
01-2013
Postgraduate Certificate - Education in Music (Secondary)
University of Leeds
01-2005
Graduate Diploma - Music
Leeds College of Music
01-2001
Skills
- Ensemble coaching
- Instrument proficiency
- Recording techniques
- Orchestral conducting
- Band directing
- Arranging skills
- Proficient in piano
- Proficient in saxophone
Timeline
Teacher of Music
Sela Public Charter School
05.2024 - Current
Specialist Teacher of Performing Arts
British International School of Washington
03.2023 - 05.2024
Director of Performing Arts
Terrington Hall School
09.2021 - 02.2023
Partnership Director of Performing Arts
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust
09.2016 - 08.2021
Curriculum Leader of Music
Fulford School
09.2012 - 08.2016
Assistant Head of Music
Harrogate Grammar School
05.2009 - 08.2012
Teacher of Music
Harrogate Grammar School
09.2005 - 05.2009
Teacher of A-Level Music
Holy Family Catholic High School
11.2003 - 07.2004
Teacher of A-Level Music
Tong School, Bradford
10.2003 - 07.2004
Freelance Musician
AMG Music
12.2000 - Current
Diploma - Piano Performance
University of West London
Diploma - Piano Performance
Victoria College of Music
Certificate - Japanese
Leeds Beckett University
Postgraduate Certificate - Education in Music (Secondary)
University of Leeds
Graduate Diploma - Music
Leeds College of Music
Awards
Winner: York Cultural Education Award - December 2016.
The York Culture Awards celebrate excellence in the arts and culture sector and reward outstanding innovation, creativity and quality. The award was made in recognition of an arts project developed within the Music Department at Fulford School and delivered alongside the Balbir Singh Dance Company, based in Leeds, The project was subsequently shared with our feeder primary schools to aid transition and to empower learners whilst leveling the playing field amongst our own cohort, with a particular focus on children in care . We were delighted to have been shortlisted, even more so to have been named the winners of this award, and we remain incredibly proud of the work of our students who helped to create such an engaging and impactful project.
Publications
Diary of a Head of Music, commissioned & serialised by Music Teacher Magazine (Rhinegold Education Press 2012/2013)
Wild Thing - Scheme of learning, rationale, classroom resources and assessment materials, commissioned & published by Mix Music Education (2013)
Teacher's Toolkit, commissioned & published by Music Teacher Magazine (Rhinegold Education Press (2013)
The New National Curriculum Framework, commissioned & published by Music Teacher Magazine (Rhinegold Education Press (2013)