John Jr Bunce
HENRIETTA,NY
Summary
Accomplished musician and educator skilled in sight-reading and ensemble direction. Experience performing in multiple live shows while maintaining a focus on fostering student relationships and developing their musical talents.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
11.1983 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Mentored student musicians, enhancing their skills and fostering a love for music.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music education with interdisciplinary curriculum initiatives.
Pit Musician (multiple Guitars): Mama Mia
Rush-Henrietta School District, RCSD, and Holy Cross Church
Henrietta, NY
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided musical background for live shows, i.e. musical theater.
- Performed in seven show. (RH Spotlight Theater: Mama Mia 2026, Once Upon a Mattress 2025, Oklahoma 2024, Big Fish 2022, Bye Bye Birdie 2020) (RCSD RocCity Players The Wiz 2025), Godspell (1978)
- Played multiple guitars (nylon, acoustic, electric, 12-string, banjo, and mandolin).
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
Nazareth College
Rochester, NYBachelor of Arts - Music Education
Crane School of Music
Potsdam, NYSkills
- Guitar proficiency
- Music theory
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Guitar and string instruments
- Lesson planning
- Music technology integration
- Ensemble direction
- Rehearsals
- Equipment maintenance
- Instrument care
- Relationship building
- Music performance
Timeline
Pit Musician (multiple Guitars): Mama Mia
Rush-Henrietta School District, RCSD, and Holy Cross Church
02.2025 - 03.2025
Music Teacher
Rochester City School District
11.1983 - Current
Master of Science - Music Education
Nazareth College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Crane School of Music