John Messenger
Director Of Bands
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Music Director with 23+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in music education and composition.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Metuchen Board Of Education
09.2001 - Current
- Actively sought participated professional development opportunities keep abreast current trends best practices music education.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support program needs such as instrument purchases, travel expenses, and competition fees.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Established strong relationships with local professional musicians and organizations for guest artist collaborations and educational opportunities.
- Implemented innovative pedagogical methods to enhance musicianship skills among students of various levels of experience.
- Currently I am responsible for the creation and programming of all music for our competitive marching band, jazz ensemble, and concert band programs.
- Created and implemented an american pop music history course entitled Music in Modern America
Freelance Musicians and Composer
Self Employed
06.1997 - Current
- Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Contributed to the success of collaborative projects as part of a team of composers by sharing ideas, providing constructive feedback, and supporting each other''s creative processes.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Mentored aspiring composers through workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions, fostering growth in the next generation of artists.
- Implemented innovative notation techniques in original works, contributing to a unique compositional style.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Mason Gross School of The Art, Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
Written Communication
undefinedAffiliations
- Member of the New Jersey Music Educators Association
- Member of the National Association for Music Education
- Member of the New Jersey Jazz Educators Association
- Member of National Judging Association
- Member of the Association of Popular Music Education
Timeline
Director of Bands
Metuchen Board Of Education
09.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
New Jersey City University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Mason Gross School of The Art, Rutgers University
05.2001 -
Freelance Musicians and Composer
Self Employed
06.1997 - Current
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