Nicholas Graziano
Music Teacher
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for all students. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in directing and choreographing musicals, performances and talent shows. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices for woodwind instruments and guitar and bass.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Hayfield Marching Band
Alexandria, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Led music sectionals to teach show and stands material
- Offered instruction and tips to younger students in order for musical growth and development
- Coordinated with directors about scheduling and instruction throughout the camp
Pit Director
Hayfield Dramahawks
Fairfax, VA
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Directed and conducted an orchestra to accompany a production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
- Ran rehearsals with high school students.
- Planned the schedule for said rehearsals.
- Developed lesson plans to adhere to while the show progressed.
- Taught students valuable lessons about being in a pit orchestra.
- Taught proper performance etiquette.
- Led orchestra as well as cast members in song rehearsals.
- Directed onstage performance during showtimes.
Bassist
Hayfield Dramahawks
Alexandria, VA
09.2018 - Current
- Played bass for the pit orchestra in productions of High School Musical, Les Miserables, Footloose, Rent, The Wedding Singer, Rock of Ages, American Idiot, and Mamma Mia.
- Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
Bass Clarinet Section Leader
Windtopia
Fairfax, VA
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Practiced 1.5 hours a day to maintain and improve technical skills.
- Branched out from Bass Clarinet to learn Bassoon and helped with instruction within that section.
Education
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 08.2018 - Current
Skills
Arranging music
Music theory expertise
Clarinet expertise
Electric Bass expertise
Guitar Expertise
Individual and group instruction
Rehearsals
Learning enhancement
Classroom management
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Timeline
Pit Director
Hayfield Dramahawks
09.2019 - 11.2019
Bass Clarinet Section Leader
Windtopia
09.2019 - 11.2019
Summer Marching Band Camp Music Coach
Hayfield Marching Band
08.2019 - Current
Bassist
Hayfield Dramahawks
09.2018 - Current
Bachelors of Music - Music Education
George Mason University
08.2018 - Current