Joshua Roper
Pauline,SC
Summary
Developed leadership and organizational skills in musical education setting, focusing on team collaboration and creative problem-solving. Skilled in conducting, arranging, and managing diverse group of students and staff. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills to make positive impact in new field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Percussion Intern
Carolina Youth Symphony
08.2023 - Current
- Organized, programmed and directed the Carolina Youth Symphony Percussion Ensemble.
- Supported conductors and staff members on their weekly tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for focus on higher learning.
- Selected repertoire and auditioned percussionists for all ensembles.
- Taught percussionists in full ensemble and sectional settings.
- Created spreadsheets, visualizers, and files for percussion part assignments, concert equipment layouts, percussion equipment lists, and percussion audition lists.
- Sorted and organized music, spreadsheets, and materials.
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Travelers Rest High School
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught and managed the percussion section of the 2024 Travelers Rest Golden Regiment Marching Band.
- Served as liaison between the band director and percussion section, facilitating clear communication on expectations and goals.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive ensemble performances.
- Managed inventory of percussion instruments and equipment, maintaining proper care and upkeep for optimal performance quality.
Percussion Ensemble Director
Travelers Rest High School
02.2025 - Current
- Organized, scheduled, and directs the Travelers Rest Percussion Ensemble.
- Programmed music selections and assigned parts to students.
- Leads rehearsals with ensemble to refine group dynamics, balance, blend, and precision in performances on a group and individual level.
- Established a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering mutual respect among students and nurturing their artistic growth.
- Created an environment that sparks interest in the activity and inspires growth at all ability levels present.
Percussion Technician
Dorman High School
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Taught the 2021 and 2022 Dorman High School Marching Band percussion section
- Taught the 2022 Dorman High School Indoor Drumline (2022 WGI Open Class Bronze Medalists)
- Led sectional rehearsals with ensembles to refine group dynamics, balance, blend, and precision in performances.
- Established a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering mutual respect among students and nurturing their artistic growth.
Sales Associate/Private Lessons Instructor
Roper Music
08.2020 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maximized student success by maintaining open lines of communication with parents or guardians regarding progress and areas for improvement.
- Fostered a passion for lifelong learning among students by modeling enthusiasm and dedication to the subject matter at hand.
Percussion Organizer/Work Crew Member
Furman University Lakeside Band
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated communication with percussionists of the ensemble.
- Created spreadsheets and assigned parts to percussionists.
- Sorted, transported, and set up all equipment for performances.
Camp Counselor
Furman University Band and Orchestra Camp
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught Furman Band and Orchestra Camp Percussion Ensemble.
- Served as percussion equipment organizer and percussion instructor.
- Served as an assistant to the conductors of multiple performing ensembles.
- Coached percussion students on developing their skills on an individual level.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Furman University
Greenville, SC05-2025
Skills
- Building Professional Relationships
- Rapid Learner
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Ensemble management
- Student motivation
- Instrument proficiency
- Arranging skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- 2-time member of Furman University Dean's List
- Principal Percussionist of the Furman University Symphonic Band (2024-2025)
- Principal Percussionist of the Furman University Symphony Orchestra (2024)
- John Phillip Sousa Band Award Recipient
- South Carolina All-State Senior Level 2nd Chair Percussionist
- Selected for the 2021 Bands of America Honor Band, snare drum in the 2021 Rose Parade
Performing Experiences
- Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps Performer (2022) - Snare Drum
- Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Performer (2021) - Snare Drum
- Selected to perform on the Furman University Spring 2025 Honors Recital
- Member of the Furman University Symphonic Band
- Member of the Furman University Symphony Orchestra
- Member of the Furman University Percussion Ensemble
- Performed with the Furman University Big Band
- Member of the Furman University Jazz Combos
- Member of the Furman University Paladin Regiment Marching Band
- Performed at PASIC 2022 with the Furman Percussion Ensemble after winning the International Percussion Ensemble Competition
- Performing member of the Poinsett Wind Symphony
- Performed with the Furman University Lakeside Band
- Performed with Carolina Youth Symphony
- Performed in the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg Orchestra
- Performed at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with the Furman Symphonic Band
- Performed with the Dorman High School Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Indoor Drumline, and Jazz Bands.
Timeline
Percussion Ensemble Director
Travelers Rest High School
02.2025 - Current
Marching Band Percussion Instructor
Travelers Rest High School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Percussion Intern
Carolina Youth Symphony
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Furman University Band and Orchestra Camp
06.2023 - 06.2024
Percussion Organizer/Work Crew Member
Furman University Lakeside Band
05.2023 - 07.2024
Percussion Technician
Dorman High School
08.2021 - 11.2022
Sales Associate/Private Lessons Instructor
Roper Music
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Furman University
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