Geddy Bienvenu
Cut Off,LA
Summary
Accomplished Band Director at Golden Meadow Middle School in Lafourche Parish School District, adept in time management and individualized instruction strategies. Enhanced ensemble collaboration and student musicianship, significantly improving performance quality. Skilled in music arranging and team building, I excel in fostering student growth and maintaining high educational standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director/Golden Meadow Middle School
Lafourche Parish School District
12.2008 - Current
- Promoted teamwork within ensembles leading to improved collaboration between sections during performances.
- Provided constructive feedback during rehearsals, helping students grow as musicians and performers.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
Front Ensemble Instructor/Arranger
South Lafourche High School
01.2009 - Current
- Implemented regular group warm-ups before each rehearsal to promote proper technique while preventing injuries from strain or overuse of muscles.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Improved overall band performance by providing specialized training for front ensemble members on various percussion instruments.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to design engaging curriculum and share best practices for effective teaching methods.
- Mentored students in individual practice sessions, focusing on areas needing improvement to help them excel as musicians.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality for each instrument during rehearsals and performances.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2008
Skills
- Time management expertise
- Student Assessment Techniques
- Individualized Instruction Strategies
- Team Building Exercises
- Marching Band Experience
- Recruitment Strategies
- Arranging music
Affiliations
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
- National Association for Music Education
- Louisiana Music Educators Association
- Louisiana Music Adjudicators Association
- Louisiana Bandmasters Association
Boy Scouts of America
- Eagle Scout Recipient
- Vigil Honor Member
Timeline
Front Ensemble Instructor/Arranger
South Lafourche High School
01.2009 - Current
Band Director/Golden Meadow Middle School
Lafourche Parish School District
12.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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