Brendan Beiersdorfer
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated music educator with extensive K–12 and collegiate teaching experience. Holds New York State K–12 Music Certification and brings a proven record of program leadership, ensemble direction, student-teacher mentorship, and active engagement with state organizations such as NYSSMA. Combines deep content knowledge in instrumental music with a collaborative approach to curriculum development, teacher supervision, and academic governance. Committed to fostering excellence in music education across undergraduate and graduate levels.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Band Teacher
South Side Middle School
Rockville Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Teach 6th and 8th grade band lessons and direct 6th and 8th grade band rehearsals
- Advise and direct South Side Middle School Jazz Band
- Conduct in annual All-District Band Concert
NYSSMA Adjudicator
Levittown, NY
Levittown, NY
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Adjudicated brass students in the 2024 NYSSMA Festival, hosted by Island Trees.
Music Teacher
Weber Middle School
Port Washington, NY
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught band lessons and directed 7th grade band rehearsals
- Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade general music classes
- Conducted in the District Band Spectacular at LIU Post's Tilles Center
Assistant Conductor
LIU Post
Brentwood, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led rehearsals of a college-level ensemble
- Conducted in Fall 2020 performance
Leave Replacement
Port Washington UFSD
Port Washington, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught band lessons and led rehearsals at middle school and three elementary schools
- Conducted at middle school winter and spring concerts
Teaching Assistant
Fredonia School of Music
Fredonia, NY
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Taught Beginning Trumpet class to Fredonia music education majors
Student Teacher
Candlewood Middle School
Dix Hills, NY
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Led 7th and 8th grade concert band rehearsals and lessons
- Taught 6th grade Music Explorations classes
- Conducted and performed in 7th and 8th grade band winter concerts
Student Teacher
Vanderbilt/Signal Hill Elementary Schools
Dix Hills, NY
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Directed before and after school 4th and 5th grade band rehearsals
- Taught 4th and 5th grade band lessons using SmartMusic teaching software
- Conducted at 4th and 5th grade winter concerts
Music Instructor
New Horizons Band
Fredonia, NY
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught private trumpet lessons to an adult
Private Lessons Teacher
Levittown, NY
Levittown, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Teach private trumpet lessons to students ranging from elementary to college
Education
Doctor of Music Education -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Long Island University, Post Campus
Brookville, NY12.2020
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.2017
Certification
New York State Professional Certification, K-12 Music
Leadership and Service
- President, Fredonia Pep Band
- Vice President, Fredonia Brass Association
- Member, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), NYSBDA
- Coordinator, Referee & Basketball Training Program for Youth Athletes
- Teaching Clinician, Basketball & Music Education Youth Programs
Professional Affiliations
- NYSSMA – Adjudicator & Ensemble Director
- NMEA, SCMEA, NYSCAME – Active Collaborator through Teaching Roles
- IAABO/NCAA/NBWBOA Certified Official – Demonstrating leadership, decision-making, and training abilities
Research Interests
- Comparative instructional methodologies in rhythm pedagogy
- Assessment and evaluation tools in music education (including Danielson Framework)
- Teacher preparation and mentorship in music education
- Integration of music technology and instructional design
Performance Background
LIU Post: Brass Ensemble, Festival Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony
SUNY Fredonia: All-College Band, Brass Quintet, Concert Band, Latin Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, Trumpet Ensemble, Trumpet Quartet, Wind Symphony, University Chorus
Others: Carle Place High School Concert Band, Eden High School Pit Orchestra, Fredonia Methodist Church Brass Choir, Gigs & the Professor Orchestra, Nassau Concert Orchestra, Nassau Principal Orchestra, Northwinds Symphonic Band, Port Summer Show Pit Orchestra, Port Washington District Faculty Recital, Port Washington Community Band, Schreiber High School Jazz Band, Weber Middle School Pit Orchestra
Timeline
NYSSMA Adjudicator
Levittown, NY
04.2024 - 04.2024
Band Teacher
South Side Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Conductor
LIU Post
01.2019 - 01.2020
Music Teacher
Weber Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2022
Leave Replacement
Port Washington UFSD
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teaching Assistant
Fredonia School of Music
01.2017 - 05.2017
Student Teacher
Candlewood Middle School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Student Teacher
Vanderbilt/Signal Hill Elementary Schools
09.2016 - 12.2016
Music Instructor
New Horizons Band
09.2015 - 05.2016
Private Lessons Teacher
Levittown, NY
01.2013 - Current
Doctor of Music Education -
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Music Performance
Long Island University, Post Campus
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
State University of New York At Fredonia
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