Jeffery Hodur
Teacher
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 22 years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in vocal performance and directing. Looking for a new role with long-term potential. Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in choral music. Demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance from both musicians and vocalists. Experienced in music theory and skilled accompanist. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level administrative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vocal Music Director
Colorado Springs School District #11
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2002 - Current
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
Vocal and General Music Teacher
Academy School District #20
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education - Vocal Emphasis
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 08.1996 - 05.2000
Master of Education - Technology in Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 12.2005 - 10.2007
Skills
Producing shows
undefinedAccomplishments
2007 Rotary Club Teacher of the Year
2012 Pikes Peak Council of the Arts Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Master of Education - Technology in Education
Lesley University
12.2005 - 10.2007
Vocal Music Director
Colorado Springs School District #11
08.2002 - Current
Vocal and General Music Teacher
Academy School District #20
08.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education - Vocal Emphasis
University of Northern Colorado
08.1996 - 05.2000
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