Claire-anne Williams
Florence,MA
Summary
Energetic Band Director with 34 years of experience. Successful at teaching middle school bands, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Cultivating an inspiring workspace for students and building relationships that strengthen the students' love of music.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Northampton Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2023
- Conducted daily rehearsals with 20-50 students per class
- Mentored aspiring musicians, cultivating their dedication to practice and performance excellence.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community
- Maintained high standards of behavior by creating relationships with all ensemble members.
- Devoted many hours after school to extra rehearsals
- Created and cultivated a successful jazz band program in the evenings
Band Director
Holyoke Public Schools
09.1988 - 06.2007
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Mentored aspiring musicians, cultivating their dedication to practice and performance excellence.
- Maintained high standards of behavior by creating relationships with students and upholding policies consistently among all ensemble members.
- Worked with high numbers of ESL students successfully
- Taught students with severe disabilities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN08.1988
Skills
- Ensemble Management
- Instrument Proficiency
- Teaching Methods
- Recruitment Efforts
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Conducting expertise
- Repertoire Selection
- Audition preparation
- Excellent Communication
Avid hiker and kayaker
I am an avid hiker and kayaker. I hope to find time during my time at Blue Lake to explore the area, possibly taking hikes with other staff or even students. I also hope there will be an opportunity to explore the lake on my kayak!
Timeline
Band Director
Northampton Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2023
Band Director
Holyoke Public Schools
09.1988 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Indiana University Bloomington
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