Carter Hoffman
Oneida,TN
Summary
Dynamic music educator with extensive experience as a band director. Expert in organizing successful events and enhancing student participation through targeted outreach. Proven ability in musical composition and mentoring, fostering a positive learning environment while achieving notable student success in honor bands and competitions. Skilled in music composition, arranging, drill writing, and music theory.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Williamsburg Independent School District
07.2024 - Current
- Performed with the band at several school and community events including the Veteran's Day program, Christmas program, athletic venues, and city parades.
- Facilitated sectional rehearsals focusing on technical precision while also encouraging creative expression within the ensemble context.
- Increased student participation in the band program through targeted recruiting efforts and community outreach initiatives.
- Motivated students to audition for and participate in several Kentucky-based honor bands including All-Fest, All-Regional, and All-State.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support program needs such as instrument purchases, travel expenses, and competition fees.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication between students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Music Teacher, Band Director
Fentress County Schools
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Oversaw and approved music selections submitted by teachers and composed music for department.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for multiple students and ensembles.
- Started a county wide band with elementary schools and YAI.
- Participated in pep band at sporting events.
Band Director
Oneida Special School District
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned multiple concerts yearly and participated in multiple adjudications with multiple ensembles.
- Participated in multiple honor bands including All-East and All-State.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments, gear, and sheet music for department.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Held regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Played pep music for football and basketball games and hosted music for pep rallies and other school events.
Education
Master of Music - Music Education
The University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2025
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
The University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg05.2017
Skills
- Teaching musical concepts including instrument maintenance, tuning, musicality, musical effects, and music theory
- Organizing events including concerts, fundraisers, competitions, adjudications, and honor bands
- Musical Composition and Arranging
- Marching Band Drill Writing
- Student Advising and Support
- Content Revision
- Performance Coaching
- Teaching Improvements
Timeline
Director of Bands
Williamsburg Independent School District
07.2024 - Current
Music Teacher, Band Director
Fentress County Schools
06.2020 - 07.2024
Band Director
Oneida Special School District
01.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Music - Music Education
The University of Florida
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
The University of The Cumberlands
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