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Edward Evans

Concord,CA

Summary

As the senior program director at a nonprofit music conservatory serving over 100 students, I bring a deep passion for accessible arts education and a proven ability to lead high-impact programming. I’ve spent the past several years developing music programs that inspire creativity, build community, and foster lifelong learning. With a strong background in music education, team leadership, program coordination, and nonprofit operations, I thrive at the intersection of structure and creativity. I’m known for being collaborative, solutions-oriented, and mission-driven—always focused on empowering both students and staff to reach their full potential.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Director

Young Artists Conservatory of Music
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw program operations for a music conservatory serving 140 students, ensuring high-quality instruction and student retention.
  • In charge of admissions into program including reaching out to potential families, setting up trial lessons and ensuring a smooth enrollment process.
  • Responsible for coordinating with all instructors and families for any needs during the year and recitals/events.
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for group and private lessons across multiple instruments and age groups.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised a diverse team of music instructors and administrative staff.
  • Managed event planning and set up for student recitals and community outreach performances.
  • Spearheaded enrollment growth initiatives, increasing student participation through targeted community engagement and partnerships.
  • Led strategic planning and program expansion to support long-term sustainability of the conservatory.
  • Oversaw 'Music Matters' after school program, bringing band to 6 low income schools in the Fairfield-Suisun school district.

Band Director/Private Instructor

Young Artists Conservatory of Music
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Teaching 5th grade beginning band to 4 schools in Fairfield, and private lessons at YACM.

Private Instructor

Private Trumpet Studio
08.2012 - 05.2022
  • Beginning trumpet instruction and theory.

Education

B.M. - Jazz Performance

University of Southern California

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Stellar understanding of Jazz and Classical Music
  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Quick learner
  • Efficient worker
  • Tessitura
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Google Suite
  • Mac and PC platforms
  • Performance assessment

Awards

USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Award, 2018

Timeline

Senior Program Director

Young Artists Conservatory of Music
07.2023 - 06.2025

Band Director/Private Instructor

Young Artists Conservatory of Music
12.2022 - 12.2023

Private Instructor

Private Trumpet Studio
08.2012 - 05.2022

B.M. - Jazz Performance

University of Southern California