Bryan Morgan
Mercersburg,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 6+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Instrumental and Vocal music. Talented Composer adept at providing artistic direction to musicians and writing musical scores for but not limited to Wind Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong transposition and transcription skills. Committed to encouraging creative musical thinking and arranging music to create a unique and original sound.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Music
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, PA
07.2020 - Current
- Oversees budget, private music instruction, admission recommendations, District and County events, and care of school-owned instruments
- Helps plan and execute 10+ performing opportunities for music groups on and off campus each year
- Hires professional musicians to support music groups in rehearsal and performance
- Handles requests for specific musical selections.
Arts Faculty
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, PA
08.2016 - Current
- Directs 3 music groups: Chorale, Concert Band, Jazz Band
- Teaches 2 classes in Digital Music using Garageband and Logic Pro X
- School's football team's defensive coordinator, member of Strength and Performance Team, Dorm Parent, Advisor
- Utilizes diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Selects and prepares musical repertoire, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds
- Directs groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
Handles requests for specific musical selections.
Studies scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
Assistant Marching Band Director
Shelby County High School
Columbiana, AL
07.2018 - Current
- Each Summer in July and August, help run Shelby County High School's Marching Band Camp
- Helps manage 50+ kids in marching program
- Consults with band director and other instructors to determine best practices and strategies for success of group.
- Transposes pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Transcribes stand tunes for musicians as needed
- Scores compositions for consistency with instrumental capabilities.
- Helps oversee practice of marching fundamentals, music rehearsals, and field show drill
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Music Composer/Self Publisher
Baconman Productions (Self-Employed)
01.2009 - Current
- Produces original musical compositions for but not limited to Concert Band, Orchestra, Choir, and small ensembles.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
Woodwind Instructor and Music Arranger
Clanton Middle/Chilton County High School Band
Clanton, AL
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Arranged tunes for marching band show and stands tunes
- Assisted in educating 90+ students during school hours few days each week
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal goals for instrument mastery.
- Collaborated with Director of Bands to offer variety of music programs for student musicians.
Personal Trainer/Health Coach
YMCA Hoover
Hoover, AL
01.2013 - 08.2016
- AFAA Certified (Athletics and Fitness Association of America)
- Helped 100+ members around fitness center with use of equipment
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Provided comprehensive, empowering, and professional fitness coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
Apprentice Personal Trainer
Duke University - Wilson Recreation Center
Durham, NC
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Helped clients achieve personal health and fitness goals
- Taught Boot Camp style group classes (Summer and Fall 2012)
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
Service Desk Associate
O2 Fitness - Falconbridge
Durham, NC
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Greeted Members of fitness center coming in and out
- Aided in areas including membership modifications, tidiness of gym, tallying number of members in group classes, etc
Education
Master in Education: Music Education - Music Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2016
Education Certificate - Elementary Teacher Preparation Program
Duke University
Durham, NC12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Music W/ Education Certificate
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2011
Skills
- Music
- Leadership Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Musical Notation Software (Finale)
- Digital Audio Workstations (Garageband/Logic Pro X)
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Google Suite
- Canvas and Schoology
- Social Media
Additional Information
- Awards/Achievements: , All-ACC Freshman Team (2007); IRON DUKES summer training award (2008 & 2009), Duke Campus Sophomore leadership award (2009), ACC Top Six Service Award (2010), Allstate Good Works Team (2010), University Scholar Athlete award by the National
- Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community School, volunteered at Duke School for Children, interned at George Watts Montessori School, Read Across America Event at New Hope Elementary School, Key-note speaker at Anna's Angels Gala Fundraiser Event, Guest speaker at Mangum Elementary School's All-Pro Dads Event, Judge for Refiner's Fire Community Church's Talent Show
Timeline
Director of Music
Mercersburg Academy
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Marching Band Director
Shelby County High School
07.2018 - Current
Arts Faculty
Mercersburg Academy
08.2016 - Current
Woodwind Instructor and Music Arranger
Clanton Middle/Chilton County High School Band
06.2013 - 08.2016
Personal Trainer/Health Coach
YMCA Hoover
01.2013 - 08.2016
Apprentice Personal Trainer
Duke University - Wilson Recreation Center
08.2011 - 12.2012
Service Desk Associate
O2 Fitness - Falconbridge
04.2011 - 08.2011
Music Composer/Self Publisher
Baconman Productions (Self-Employed)
01.2009 - Current
Master in Education: Music Education - Music Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Education Certificate - Elementary Teacher Preparation Program
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Music W/ Education Certificate
Duke University
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