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Bryn Anderson

Siren,WI

Summary

Dynamic Band Director with a proven track record at the School District of Siren, excelling in ensemble management and rehearsal techniques. Successfully nurtured students from 5th grade through high school, fostering musical growth and stage presence. Directed multiple bands and pit orchestras, enhancing the community's cultural engagement through innovative music education. Other duties included District Facilities Director and Middle School Volleyball Coach. I was awarded the Kohl Teacher Fellowship for excellence in teaching in 2016.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Band Director

School District of Siren
Siren, WI
08.1987 - 06.2025

My responsibilities as Band Director at the Siren School included teaching 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7-8 grade band and high school band. My duties included recruiting and starting band students in 5th grade and nurturing them through the grade levels with appropriate levels of methods and repertoire. I was also responsible for pep band, jazz band and marching band. I directed the pit orchestra for 11 school/community school musicals. Also included in job was teaching general music courses from 6th-12th grade. I taught a combination of music history, music careers, composition, music theory, etc. depending on the age level and ability level of each class. I organized and took my band students on 18 performances trips during my tenure.

Education

Master of Science - Education

UW River Falls
River Falls, WI
12-2010

Master of Arts - Instrumental Music Education

UW Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
12-1986

Skills

  • Ensemble management
  • Rehearsal techniques
  • Music theory
  • Stage presence

Timeline

Band Director

School District of Siren
08.1987 - 06.2025

Master of Science - Education

UW River Falls

Master of Arts - Instrumental Music Education

UW Eau Claire