Frank Cifali
Valhalla,NY
Summary
Seasoned Instrumental Music Teacher with over 40 years of experience teaching students in various musical settings including all band, orchestral instruments and guitar. Skilled professional having taught grades 4-12; all styles from Classical to Jazz to Rock. Innovative and open-minded individual with passion and love for teaching music. Proficient in monitoring and motivating student performance and achievement, devising unique lesson plans for each grade level and each student. Excellence in conducting rehearsals. New York State Certified in Instrumental Music, K-12.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher
Roslyn Union Free School District
Roslyn Heights, NY
09.1995 - Current
- Conducted Concert Band, String Orchestra, and Jazz Band grades 4-8. In class and in concert
- Provided group lessons for all woodwind, brass, percussion, string and rhythm section instruments
- Coached students for NYSSMA solos levels 1-6
- Accompanied performing groups, including Chorus on guitar.
- Scheduled pull out lessons in complicated class matrix.
- Provided basic repairs on all instruments
- Selected music for performance
- Wrote and arranged music for performance
- Incorporated "Finale" and other technologies into instruction
- Instructed students in music theory , history and composition in classroom environment.
- Oversaw purchase of equipment and consumables for my classes
- Familiarized students with seven elements of music within framework of Instrumental music
- Worked closely and cooperatively with parents and administration
Band Teacher
NYC Board Of Education JHs 189 And JHS 185
Flushing, NY
12.1984 - 06.1995
- -Taught Concert Band in heterogeneous Instrument class, grades 7-9.
- - Taught General Music
- - Was assistant Dean
- - Started Successful Jazz Band
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals musicians of varying skill levels
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals
Music Teacher
Mater Christi Catholic High School
Astoria, NY
12.1978 - 12.1984
- Taught General Music classes
- Established guitar classes all levels from beginner to advanced. All styles from Classical to Jazz to Rock.
- Taught Music Theory
- Initiated Concert Band in school
- Conducted Concert Orchestra
- Conducted Liturgical Choir
- Provided group instrumental instruction
- -Musical Director for school plays and shows
- Started successful Jazz Band club
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
Queen College of CUNY
Flushing, NY05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY05.1978
Skills
- Working with others
- Professional musician insight
- Curricula Planning/ writing and arranging music
- Instructional Methods
- Student Recruitment
- Fundamentals and History
- Performance Organization
- Student Teaching Supervision
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Principal Orchestra Conductor for Westchester County Summer Music Program
-Conducted the Sullivan County, All County Jazz Band.
-Was Principal Conductor of the Queens Borough Wide Band { Conducted that group in Carnegie Hall]
-Currently working as professional guitarist in Tri-State area
Timeline
Instrumental Music Teacher
Roslyn Union Free School District
09.1995 - Current
Band Teacher
NYC Board Of Education JHs 189 And JHS 185
12.1984 - 06.1995
Music Teacher
Mater Christi Catholic High School
12.1978 - 12.1984
Master of Science - Music Education
Queen College of CUNY
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
York College of The City University of New York
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