Ethan Varden
Evansville
Summary
Educational professional prepared to deliver impactful instruction and foster positive learning environment with a proven track record of success in a variety of education settings. Specialized in percussion pedagogy and ensemble leadership with knowledge in wind band repertoire. Excelled in fostering learning and advancing students' skills through thoughtful instruction. Skilled in collaboration and critical thinking, while always considering contributions and developments in pedagogy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Castle High School
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with mentor teacher to further my skills and abilities as a music educator
- Assume many responsibilities of the mentor teacher
- Attend meetings, professional development days, and after school activities
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Deeply reflect on pedagogical growth and growth in both indiana music standards and InTASC standards.
Private Lesson Teacher
Local EVSC Students
12.2024 - Current
- Implement strategies that promote personal growth in percussion.
- Introduce concpets and skills that appropriately challenges the students and builds musical excellence and literacy.
- Build a personalized set of goals and curriculum on a student by student basis with collaboration with the student.
- Focus on building well rounded skills in all areas in percussion.
- Collaboration and communication with parent/guardians.
Musical Performer
Variety of Groups
05.2021 - Current
- Substitute percussionist in the Evansville Symphonic Band
- Pit percussionist for Evansville North Musicals
- Drummer for churches/student ministries in both Evansville and Muncie areas
- Performed many solo works as a percussion student at Ball State University as well as many chamber works as a member of the Ball State Percussion Group
- Performed with many additional ensembles during my time at Ball State University including orchestras, choirs, local jazz groups, etc.
Percussion Instructor
Evansville North High School
05.2021 - Current
- Established a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering growth in marching percussive arts in both outdoor and indoor marching activities.
- Effectively teach percussion curriculum in both drum line and front ensemble settings. Working on skills and concepts within rudimental drumming, mallets and 4-mallet technique, and timpani.
- Instruct a wide variety of students with differing skill levels and strengths
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues through collaboration and teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Instrumental And General)
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2025
High School Diploma -
North High School
Evansville, IN05-2021
Skills
- Focus in percussion education and pedagogy
- Skilled in orchestral, solo, chamber, and marching percussion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking Skills
Timeline
Student Teacher
Castle High School
01.2025 - Current
Private Lesson Teacher
Local EVSC Students
12.2024 - Current
Musical Performer
Variety of Groups
05.2021 - Current
Percussion Instructor
Evansville North High School
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Instrumental And General)
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
North High School
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