Jonathon Dawson
Scotch Plains,NJ
Summary
Successful at learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Hardworking and diligent with good understanding of time and rhythm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bass Section Vocalist
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
Music Director
On Stage Theater Camp
8 Winters Court, Clark, NJ
07.2020 - Current
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
Private Music Teacher
Octopus Music School
900 Oak Tree Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
Paraprofessional
Central Middle School
90 Central Ave, Stirling, NJ, 07980
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2024
Bachelor of Music - Music - Vocal Performance
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Original Songwriting Skills
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Experience Creating Musical Arrangements
- Sight-Reading Music Skills
- Music Interpretation
- Talented Accompanist
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Harmony
- Rehearsal and Audition Coordination
Timeline
Bass Section Vocalist
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
11.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Central Middle School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Music Director
On Stage Theater Camp
07.2020 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Octopus Music School
06.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Arts in Teaching - Education
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Music - Music - Vocal Performance
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey