BRIANNA JAEGER

• Directed choirs and taught music classes for preschool through 8th grade.
• Boosted students confidence in their musical abilities through consistent encouragement and constructive feedback on performances.
• Taught using a classical education method, based on the Montessori model.
• Created lesson plans and curriculum for students.

• Experience in various paints, graphite, micron, photography, wood burning, carving, sculpting and marketing based graphic design
• Commissioned by StageLights Theatre to produce hand painted backdrops for ‘Winnie the Pooh’, ‘Elf Junior’, and ‘Madagascar the Musical’
• Publications/Galleries: Avalon Literary Journal - 2020, Charlotte and Phillip Hanes Art Gallery - 2019, Sefer Literary Journal - 2018, Csehy Summer School of Music - 2015-2019.

• Currently own and teach through Jaeger Music Studios, in addition to The Music Loft and The International School of Music. Previously taught with Music Mobile, LLC, Salem Music, Lessons in Your Home, among others.
• Taught lessons in piano, organ, violin, voice, music theory and music history.
• Experience with RCM and ABRSM curriculum.
• Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
• Fostered love for art, performance, and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Monitored and managed social media accounts and website for personal studio and previous schools.

• Commissioned by Shenandoah University to compose various works for marching band and religious services.
• Commissioned by StageFree DC to reconstruct works written during the Holocaust for premiere in 2022.
• Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
• Published articles:

'Rhetoric of the Ineffable: A glance at the synthesis of Aristotle, Affektenlehre, and the “Appassionata”' - June 2023,

'Ordered Chaos: Understanding Musical Structure and Intention in Modernism' - February 2023,

'Władysław Szpilman: Pianist of the Warsaw Ghetto' - November 2022

• Internationally acclaimed and award-winning concert pianist, with engagements in festivals and venues such as: The Kaufman Center (2022), CAMPGround New Music Festival (2022), St
• Theresa Concert Series (2019), Carnegie Hall – Stern Auditorium (2018), International Blausmusik Festival (2018), Schlosskirche/Wittenberg Cathedral (2018), Ludlum Concert Series: Lecture Recitals (2016, 2017), Steinway Piano Gallery, Charleston (2016, 2017), Csehy Summer School of Music (2012 – 2019, Piccolo Spoleto Festival (2012), South Carolina Piano Festival (2008, 2009, 2010), South Carolina Concerto Competition (2008, 2009), etc
• Experience in conducting large and small ensembles, including symphonic, wind ensembles, choral music, and chamber music
• Church musician versed in contemporary and liturgical services, including experience in voice, organ, piano, and percussion.

• Collaborative pianist and harpsichordist for various ensembles, including soloists, jazz band, chamber music, wind ensemble, orchestra, choir, ballet, and percussion
• Collaborated with ensembles such as Alarm Will Sound, Paragon Philharmonia, Charleston Symphony Orchestra choral ensembles, EDGE Ensemble
• Played for the studios of artists, such as Julian Schwarz, Mark Sterbank, Andrew Hitz, Dr. Fontina Naumenko, Dr. Jill Terhaar Lewis.
• Demonstrated exceptional sight-reading abilities, allowing for efficient rehearsals and high-quality performances with limited preparation time.

Music Professor: 2022-2023

Courses taught: Music Appreciation

• Constructed syllabi to incorporate music philosophy, studies on BIPOC composers of the 18th century, Holocaust history, and listening psychology.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.

Course Tutor and Lab Monitor (2016-2017)

• Offered individualized student tutoring services for Music History and Literature: I & II and Music Appreciation courses
• Coached beginner – intermediate college students in Group Piano courses
• Maintained Tutoring Lab and provided administrative services for students.
• Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.

• Head of social media marketing for ShenCoLAB: Festival of Arts, Ideas and Exploration
• Promoted program and festival on social media.
• Improved meeting efficiency with the implementation of clear objectives, structured agendas, and concise documentation.
• Engaged in photography, graphic design and image content creation.

• Led a seminar for undergraduate 2nd year theory students on motivic development, philosophical elements, and musicological influences on form and analysis in 19th and 20th century repertoire
• Worked closely with department chairs for Composition and Music Theory, in addition to other music faculty.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

• Directed and coached ensembles, including worship bands, chamber ensembles, and chapel choir.
• Provided graphic design for services and social media.
• Composed various works to be performed for worship and social justice events.
• Built strong relationships with students to provide tailored support during their spiritual journeys.
• Mentored individuals through challenging life transitions, providing guidance and counsel, under supervision of university chaplains.
• Delivered presentations as a guest speaker to increase community awareness on mental health issues.