Angela Stephens
Moore,OK
Summary
Dynamic Band Director at Mid-Del Schools with a proven track record in ensemble management and rehearsal techniques. Cultivated a supportive musical community while enhancing performance quality through personalized coaching. Advocated for music education, organized successful fundraising events, and expanded repertoire, fostering student growth and dedication to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Mid-Del Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Managed inventory of instruments, sheet music, accessories, ensuring proper maintenance and availability for all band members.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Maintained high standards of behavior by enforcing discipline policies consistently among all ensemble members.
- Organized successful fundraising events, growing the budget for purchasing new instruments and equipment.
- Expanded the band''s repertoire by researching and selecting diverse pieces that catered to members'' interests and abilities.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, cultivating their dedication to practice and performance excellence.
- Coordinated dynamic performances at various school events, showcasing the talent of each ensemble member.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Recruited talented students through auditions, open houses, and targeted outreach efforts within the school community.
- Enhanced the band''s performance quality by implementing rigorous practice schedules and personalized coaching for individual members.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Instrumental Music Education
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-1998
High School Diploma -
Midwest City HS
Midwest City, OK05-1992
Skills
- Ensemble management
- Rehearsal techniques
- Music theory
- Stage presence
Timeline
Band Director
Mid-Del Schools
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Instrumental Music Education
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Midwest City HS
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