James Schuster
Flint,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer of Applied Horn
University Of Michigan-Flint
08.2007 - Current
- Post-Secondary level instruction. Teaching college level students the fundamental principles of horn pedagogy.
- Post-Secondary instruction of Brass Methods.
Director of Bands and Orchestras
Davison Community Schools
08.1999 - 06.2023
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
Director of Bands
Redford Union Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL07.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.1996
Skills
- Promote personal and musical growth of adolescents
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Effectively Work with Parents
References
Mr. Jerry Piger
Principal-Davison High School
(810) 441-3227
jpiger@davisonschools.org
Mrs. Kristin Kneff
Teacher/DEA President-Davison High School
(810) 599-2247
kkneff@davisonschools.org
Mrs. Holly Halabicky
Former Principal-Davison Hahn Intermediate
(810) 653-7840
holly.halabicky7@gmail.com
Mr. Jack Stock
Director of University Advancement and External Relations
Kettering University
(810) 348-0246
jstock@kettering.edu
Mr. Matt DuPrey
Assistant Registrar-Michigan State University
(517) 944-2345
dupreyma@msu.edu
Organizations/Awards
Davison Educational Foundation-Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
MSBOA District III-Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
Davison Education Union Representative and Election Chair 2013-2023
MSBOA Active Member 1997-2023
Phi Mu Alpha Professional Musical Fraternity 1992-Present
Timeline
Lecturer of Applied Horn
University Of Michigan-Flint
08.2007 - Current
Director of Bands and Orchestras
Davison Community Schools
08.1999 - 06.2023
Director of Bands
Redford Union Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Music Education
VanderCook College of Music
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Michigan State University
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