Conner Eisenmenger
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Enterprising Digital Content Producer, musician, and educator focused on achieving high-quality content for the fast-paced life of production of social and digital media. Gifted at creating engaging posts for websites and social media platforms. Accomplished at collecting and monitoring information from various news sources and sending and producing and editing text, photos, videos and interactive elements of content.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
Various
08.2010 - Current
- XO Brass endorsed artist, bringing visibility to the brand and KHS america through social media, live clinics, and performances
- Maintained active touring and clinic schedule with self-led group, "Conner Eisenmenger's Think Tank"
- Arranged, recorded and offered consultation to director Peter Byck in the making of the score for his upcoming documentary "Carbon Cowboys"
- Professional orchestra experience on tenor trombone (Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Abilene Philharmonic, Monroe Symphony, Seattle Music inc.)
- Proven track record as a proactive contributor and supporter of local music scenes while living in various large metropolitan areas (Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Seattle)
Music and Art Specialist
Federal Way Public Schools Internet Academy
Federal Way, WA
08.2021 - Current
- Created all online content from start to finish using Adobe Creative Suite, Finale notation software, Pro Tools, and basic HTML
- Designed synchronous and asynchronous lessons in music and visual art for grades k-5, 9-12.
- Observed best practices in video and audio production during recorded and live Zoom instruction
- Organized and founded the "Beat Lab" music club designed for students to explore electronic music production, audio engineering, and music performance
Teacher: K-5 General Music Specialist
Seattle Public Schools, Broadview Thomson PK-8
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - Current
- Incorporated proactive anti-racist and culturally responsive practices into instruction in the K-5 general music curriculum.
- Designed, managed, and communicated all Specialists schedules for Art, Music, P.E., Library, and Technology K-5.
Teacher: K-1 General Music, K Visual Art
Wood Dale School District 7
Wood Dale, IL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed district-wide, full-year units of instruction for K-1 music and K visual art
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2015 - 07.2017
Director: Six O'Clock Lab Band, Seven O'Clock Lab Band, UNT U-Tubes Jazz Trombone Ensemble
- Designed instruction and syllabus, curated repertoire and programmed multiple concerts a semester
- Directed 18 concerts over four semesters
- Programmed concert with guest artist John Fedchock (2017)
Course Instructor: Jazz Trombone Fundamentals I and II
- Designed instruction and syllabus
- Implemented instruction in improvisation, transcription and repertoire for multiple periods of jazz utilizing modern practices in brass pedagogy
- Student accomplishments include: One O’Clock Lab Band, Disneyland All-American College Band
Education
Master of Music - Jazz Studies
University of North Texas
2017
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Western Kentucky University
2014
Skills
- Brand strategy
- Proficiency with Logic Pro, Finale
- Video Editing
- Audio production
- Digital production
- Web Analytics
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Workflow Optimization
Affiliations
- Recipient: 2022 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award
- Presenting Artist: 2022 Jazz Education Network Annual Conference (cancelled due to Covid-19)
- Presenting Artist: 2021 Virtual Tuba-Euphonium Conference (International Tuba-Euphonium Association)
- Winner: International Tuba-Euphonium Association, Rich Matteson Jazz Competition, Artist Division, Euphonium (2019)
- Competition Alternate: J.J. Johnson International Jazz Trombone Competition (2018)
- Competition Finalist: American Trombone Workshop National Jazz Solo Competition (2016, 2017)
References
- Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone, University of North Texas; (940) 565-3711
- Lee Blakeman, Professor of Trombone, Western Kentucky University; (270) 791-0260
- Matt Wooten, Department Head, Christian Academy School of Fine Arts; (502) 609-7073
Timeline
Music and Art Specialist
Federal Way Public Schools Internet Academy
08.2021 - Current
Teacher: K-5 General Music Specialist
Seattle Public Schools, Broadview Thomson PK-8
07.2020 - Current
Teacher: K-1 General Music, K Visual Art
Wood Dale School District 7
08.2019 - 07.2020
Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
08.2015 - 07.2017
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
08.2010 - Current
Master of Music - Jazz Studies
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Western Kentucky University
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