Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Positions
Creative Activity
Relevancies And Qualifying Skills
Conferences And Training
Endorsements
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Anthony Johnson MFA

Anthony Johnson MFA

K-12 Music, K-12 Student Mentoring, Drama, Scenic & Lighting Designer/ Performance & Conducting
Dillon,MT

Summary

K-12 music educator with extensive experience in teaching various instruments and music theory. Expertise in developing engaging lesson plans that enhance students' musical skills and appreciation. Proven ability to create positive learning environments and adapt teaching methods to diverse student needs, resulting in significant improvements in performance. Committed to advocating for the value of music education within school communities. Skilled Drama Teacher proficient in putting on performances as well as teaching students via traditional classroom and multimedia strategies. Excel at bringing literary and dramatic pieces to life to engage students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

JJ's Diner
Dillon, MT
08.2024 - Current
  • Owner of full service restaurant

Faculty Member (Theatre Directing)

University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Technical Director/Scheduling Coordinator
  • Production Manager/Stage Manager
  • Head Designer (Lighting, Scenic, Sound)
  • Faculty & Acting/Vocal Coach
  • Band and Choral Conductor

Music Theatre, History of Rock & Roll, World Music, Film Teacher

Dillon Middle School District #10
Dillon, MT
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • 6-8 Band & Choir
  • Middle School Boys Football and Boys & Girls Basketball Coach

Director of Performing Arts and Publicity

Sheridan School District #5
Dillon, MT
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • K-12 Music, Middle/High School Band & Choir
  • 5-12 Theatre, Film, Film Production, Production Management, Technical Direction
  • Middle School Boys Football and Basketball Coach
  • Drivers Education Instructor

Master Carpenter

Old Lyric Repertory Company
Logan, UT
01.2010 - 08.2015
  • Lighting Designer/ATD
  • Assistant Technical Director
  • Master Electrician/Assistant Lighting Designer
  • Instructor/Mentor OLRC Apprentice Program

Technical Director

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Production Manager
  • Head Designer (Lighting, Scenic, Sound)
  • Instructor

Teaching Assistant

Utah State University
Logan, UT
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • (Lighting Design, CAD, Technical Direction, Production Management)
  • Assistant Technical Director
  • Master Electrician

Teaching Assistant

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • (Stagecraft, Introduction to Theatre, Beginning Acting)

Education

K-12 Education Certification -

University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT
07-2017

Theatre Arts

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-2010

Master of Arts - Theater Arts

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-2010

Master of Arts - Music Performance

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
05-2008

Music

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-1998

Skills

  • IEP and 504 plan expertise
  • Sound technology and mixing
  • Management and coordination
  • Music production and editing
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Video production and editing
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Vocal pedagogy training
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Vocal coaching
  • Choral conducting
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Performance evaluation techniques
  • Artistic collaboration
  • Event coordination skills
  • Team building activities
  • Music technology integration
  • Proficient in musical instruments
  • Special needs accommodation strategies
  • Band directing skills
  • Rehearsal management
  • Adaptive teaching methods
  • Ensemble direction techniques
  • Vocal coaching methods
  • Program development expertise
  • Choral performance organization
  • Special event planning skills
  • Group and individual instruction

Positions

  • Owner, JJ's Diner, Dillon, MT, 01/24-Present
  • Music Theatre, History of Rock & Roll, World Music, Film, 6-8 Band & Choir, Middle School Boys Football and Boys & Girls Basketball Coach, Dillon Middle School District #10, Dillon, MT, 08/22-05/24
  • Director of Performing Arts and Publicity, Sheridan School District #5, Sheridan, MT, 08/16-05/22
  • Faculty Member (Theatre Directing), Technical Director/Scheduling Coordinator, Production Manager/Stage Manager, Head Designer (Lighting, Scenic, Sound), Faculty & Acting/Vocal Coach, Band and Choral Conductor, University of Montana Western, Dillon, MT, 08/13-Present
  • Technical Director, Production Manager, Head Designer (Lighting, Scenic, Sound), Instructor, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL, 08/11-05/13
  • Teaching Assistant (Lighting Design, CAD, Technical Direction, Production Management), Assistant Technical Director, Master Electrician, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 08/08-05/10

Creative Activity

Multi-State Choir Tour, Sheridan High School, 5/22

State Titles in Music, Sheridan High School, 5/16-5/22

Clue, Sheridan High School, 05/22, 

Girl in the Gap, Sheridan High School, 05/21,

Weekly Panther News Cast, Sheridan High School, 01/19-2023, 

Clue (Postponed due to Covid Closure), Sheridan High School, 05/19, 

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Sheridan High School, 05/18, 

All in the Timing, Sheridan High School, 05/17, 

Clue, Sheridan High School, 05/22,

Girl in the Gap, Sheridan High School, 05/21,

Relevancies And Qualifying Skills

Vectorworks, Lightwright 5, Adobe Audition, Studio 2 Audio production, Photoshop CS5, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Garage Band, Movie Maker, Video Studio Film Maker, Lighting, Set, Sound, Hand Drafting, Drawing (Pencil, charcoal, ink, etc.), Computer Rendering (Includes 3D Rendering), Model Building, Beginning and Advanced Stage Lighting, ETC Ion, Element, Expression 3, Express, Smart Fade, Horizon, Eurolight DMX control boards, Lighting Repair and wiring, Master Electrician, Intelligent Lighting, Basic Electricity, Technical Direction, Master Carpentry, MIG Welding, Rigging, Scenic Painting, Mechanized Scenery, Live Sound Mixing, Yamaha LS9, Mackie, Presonus & Behringer Sound Boards, Working knowledge of digital boards, Budgeting, Stage Management, Production Management, Schedule Coordinating, Scene Shop Management, Safety, Vocal Pedagogy, Diction, Choral /Band Conducting, Vocal Training, Coaching

Conferences And Training

  • Certified Modern Band Instructor, 05/23
  • MMEA Music Conference, 01/17-Present

Endorsements

  • K-12 Music
  • 5-12 Drama
  • Drivers Education (Initial 8 Credits to instruct)
  • School Counselor (Currently Enrolling at MSU)

Certification

Public School
Sheridan Public School-Local Union Negotiation Committee 2021

University
UMW Campus Development Committee 2010-2013
UWA Graduation Committee 2011-2012
UWA Bibb Graves Over-Site Committee 2011-2012
UWA Bell Conference Center Committee 2011-2012

Accomplishments

Awarded ETC Philanthropy Grant 2013
Awarded ETC Philanthropy Grant 2012
Barbizon Design Competition: KCACTF Finalist Lighting Design 2010
Outstanding Theatre Student of the Year Utah State University 2010
Best Lighting Design Utah State University 2010
Graduate Assistantship Utah State University 2008-2010
Graduate Assistantship Idaho State University 2006-2008
Gold Medalist Young Artists Competition, Spokane Music Festival 2004
Winner Northwest Concerto Competition, EWU 2002
Graduate Assistantship Eastern Washington University 1999-2002
Washington State NATS Convention Participant, Placed 4th 2001
Kathryn Grayson Vocal Excellence Award Idaho State University 1998
Anderson Endowment: Outstanding Vocal Performer of the Year 1998-99

Affiliations

Southwest Montana Arts Council 2013-2015
Delta Chi Fraternity Alumni 2012-present
Sumter County Fine Art Council 2011-2013
Present CEO Darkmoon Lighting & Production Company 2009-present
Utah State University's Theatre Students Association 2008-2010
United States Institute of Theatre Technology (U.S.I.T.T) 2006-present
Alpha Psi Omega National Honor Society 1998-present
University of West Alabama Advisor Alpha Psi Omega 2012-2013
Student Chapter past President 2006-2007
Student Chapter past Secretary 2007-2008

Timeline

Owner

JJ's Diner
08.2024 - Current

Music Theatre, History of Rock & Roll, World Music, Film Teacher

Dillon Middle School District #10
01.2022 - 01.2024

Director of Performing Arts and Publicity

Sheridan School District #5
01.2016 - 05.2022

Faculty Member (Theatre Directing)

University of Montana Western
01.2013 - 01.2024

Technical Director

University of West Alabama
01.2011 - 01.2013

Master Carpenter

Old Lyric Repertory Company
01.2010 - 08.2015

Teaching Assistant

Utah State University
01.2008 - 01.2010

Teaching Assistant

Idaho State University
01.2006 - 01.2008

K-12 Education Certification -

University of Montana Western

Theatre Arts

Utah State University

Master of Arts - Theater Arts

Idaho State University

Master of Arts - Music Performance

Eastern Washington University

Music

Idaho State University
Anthony Johnson MFAK-12 Music, K-12 Student Mentoring, Drama, Scenic & Lighting Designer/ Performance & Conducting