Jovan Alexander Wilson

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary guidelines to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Developed project budgets and managed expenses
• Teaching Course Load Includes - MUSC1510 (Marching and Symphonic Bands), MUSC1511 (Marching and Symphonic Bands), MUSC 4530 (Instrumental Pedagogy)
• Arranged and Composed music for upcoming performances
• Designed Halftime Shows, and other performance needs
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects and quality
• Inventoried & repaired instruments
• Directed ensemble of 145 students (2023 - 2024)
• Directed marching band, symphonic band and pep band
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Accomplishments:

• Implemented study hall and academic success plans to promote GPA growth for Fall and Spring semesters (former Fall GPA 2.71 - Current semester 2.82)
• Increased Retention of Band Program through Study Hall and Academic Mediation Methods
• Growth of Program raised by 79% (Fall 2022 - 113 | Fall 2023 143)
• Circle City Battle of the Bands September 2023 Winner
• One of Four Feature College Bands for Gotham City Classic Battle of the Bands
• One of Eight Feature Bands for the Charlotte Battle of the Bands
• Ranked #2 out of 6 for MEAC Bands by MEAC Bands & ESPN Undisputed.
• Perform at Dreamville Festival as the premiere HBCU Band in 2023 and 2024
• Featured on high profile Band News Networks and Platforms (Smashtime Productions, Trin.T, RickeytheRealist1, ShowStyle Talk and BandTalk24/7)
• Increased awareness and branding of Sound Machine Band Program which has promoted more interest in recruitment from neighboring states: NY, NJ, DE, MD, TX, SC, VA, WV, GA, AL, KY, TN and FL
• In contention to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2025)
• Performed for the Prime Minister of Japan
• Performed for the Mayor of Durham
• Performed for the Governor of North Carolina

• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary guidelines to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Developed project budgets and managed costs.
• Arranged and Composed music for upcoming performances
• Designed Halftime Shows, and other performance
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
• Inventoried, maintained, repaired instruments
• Directed ensemble of 110 students while maintaining and growing program within season.
• Directed marching band, symphonic band and pep band

Accomplishments:

• Implemented study hall and academic success plans to promote GPA growth for Fall and Spring semesters (former GPA 2.42 - Fall 2022 semester 2.71)
• Invited to participate in McDonald's Gospel Fest 2022
• Invited to perform at 2022 Gotham City Battle of Bands as Feature Exhibition Band
• Featured as Band of Year 2022 by Block Band Productions
• Ranked #12 out of 46 for Fall of 2022 in HBCU Bands by Historically Black Since (former rank 23)
• Ranked #2 out of 6 for MEAC Bands by MEAC Bands.
• Performed in Bank of America Stadium (2022)
• Performed in Mercedez-Benz Stadium (2022 -Celebration Bowl)
• Featured on ABC11 and CBS17 (2023)
• Featured in Spectacular Magazine (2022)
• Performed at Dreamville Festival (2023)
• Featured on high profile Band News Networks and Platforms (Smashtime Productions, Trin.T, RickeytheRealist1, ShowStyle Talk and BandTalk24/7)
• Increased awareness and branding of Sound Machine Band Program which has promoted more interest in recruitment from neighboring states: NY, NJ, DE, MD, TX, SC, VA, WV, GA, AL, KY, TN and FL
• Actively building more in depth community relationships by partnering or performing with companies and high schools in Durham and in surrounding cities and neighborhoods to increase attraction and notoriety.
• During 2023 Spring Semester, actively held clinics and performance workshops with neighboring highschools to help with musicianship and skillbuilding (Hillside Highschool, South Raleigh Magnet School, Southern Durham High School)
• Performed for Chamber of Commerce (Percussion) (2023)
• Performed as exhibition ensemble for Highland Springs High School (2023)
• Invited by Marvel and Sprite to perform for grand opening and reveal for Marvel's Black Panther Two screening in Durham (2022)

• Consulted with Director of Bands to determine musical placement/show staging to coordinate artistic vision.
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance.
• Selected and arranged music performances and events
• Instructed students from beginner to advanced levels of trumpet, french horn, mellophone, trombone, euphonium and tuba/sousaphone playing.
• Encouraged students to set and achieve personal goals for instrument mastery.

• Bridged connections to high school band programs in multiple states (NY, NJ, DE, MD, CT, VA, AL, GA, MI, NC, SC, TX, and FL) and secured feeder programs for the university band within 2020-2021 Academic Year (Total School Band Programs Connected With - 157; Feeder Schools Total; 48)
• Taught music appreciation, fundamentals and advanced skills (In person and virtual)
• Scored compositions and arranged for ensemble
• Managed Band Staff (7 members)
• Created Social Media Presence for Band Program via high profile media sites (Instagram, Youtube and Facebook) which has accumulated overall build of 12.5k Followers, 66.9k views and 83.5k engagements (September to May) during 2020-2021 Academic Year.
• Participated in several virtual performances while navigating through Virtual Semester (Total of 25 Virtual Performances, 5 In-Person Projects, 3 Virtual Battle of Bands) which aided in recruitment and image building
• Provided academic support outside of classrooms (Big Brother Sister/Little Brother Sister - Band Academic Initiative: Cumulative GPA of Band: Fall 2019: 2.53 - Fall 2020 - 3.12 - 64 students)
• Planned appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
• Participated in Alfred Street Virtual Drum Line Competition
• Participated in Selma Crossing Jubilee 1st Virtual Battle of the Bands
• Coordinated community projects for holiday events, food banks, and community performances for outreach and partnership within surrounding area.

• Works with Director of Bands to ensure progression and productivity of band program
• Aided with recruitment of incoming students (increase of band program rose by 45%)
• Aided with auditions of incoming students
• Taught student leadership structure and leadership classes.
• Performed at Wilmington Battle of The Bands: Placed 2nd
• Performed At Apollo Theatre for HBCU Week
• Conducted rehearsals for Marching Band, Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble
• Conducted rehearsals and performances for music theatre orchestra (80 to 95 member ensemble)
• Arranged Music for ensemble and designed drills for shows
• Ranked 3rd overall for MEAC Bands (2018)

• Oversaw class of up to 60 students for African American Music.
• Prepared lessons according to course outline
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter (I.e -Bridging of Social Media and relative content)
• Raised course pass rate from 42% to 90% through application of peer accountability system.
• Assisted with University Band Program as Chief Music Arranger and Instructor

• Taught music appreciation, and fundamentals to instrumentalists of all skill levels (Instrumentalists include top students from across all Delaware High School Band Programs;125-160 students)
• Managed Band Staff (5 members)
• Created and taught drill to students in preparation for performances
• Conducted groups at rehearsals and live performances.
• Coordinated community events and outreach for performances within state

• Assists Director of Bands in daily activities
• Designed drill for 80 to 120 person marching ensemble.
• Increased awareness of Blue-Gold Band Program to incorporate all high schools within Delaware
• Assessed musicians and assigned parts for individual students
• Arranged music for ensemble in relation to show concept and stands

• Taught music appreciation, music theory, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of all skill levels (Grades 9 - 12)
• Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
• Responsible for steady and progressive recruitment of students for growth of program. (Incoming of 30 to 35 students yearly) Band Program has grown by 45% yearly 2017- 15 students to 2021-115 students
• Promoted ensemble via social media
• Prepared students for state, and country-wide competitions and All-State Performances.
• Managed Band Staff (4 Member Staff)
• Students who have graduated since 2017, have been awarded over $74,500 in band scholarships collectively from various collegiate band/music programs.
• Since 2017, 52 students successfully auditioned and have been accepted into the Blue & Gold All-Star Summer Band Program (High Honors and Superlatives Awarded)

• Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
• Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
• Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
• Wrote and arranged music for concerts and marching band performances.
• Recruitment for band program: worked with Director of Bands to establish recruitment system which sparked growth in band (from 21 students to 98 students in band program).
• Spearheaded fundraising efforts for band program ($10 on 10 and $20 on 20) which helped increase amounts of performances students were able to do.

• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
• Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
• Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
• Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
• Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
• Arranged music to fit 75 member marching ensemble

• Collaborated with directors to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Consulted with directors to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
• Arranged music to fit drill design for halftime shows and other special event performances
• Arranged music and designed drill for band size of 125 to 160 students
• Performed at Prudential Center (2022)
• Performed at Citifield for Mets (2022)
• Performed HalfTime at MetLife Stadium for NY Jets (2022)

• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
• Arranged music to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
• Assisted in teaching marching band and wind band techniques (Clinician) to 60+ students

• Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Arranged scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
• Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
• Arranged music for consistency with instrumental capabilities for 140 member ensemble (woodwinds, brass, battery percussion and pit percussion)
• Selected and arranged music for halftime shows, parades and game performances

• Instructed students from beginner to advanced levels of trumpet, trombone, baritone, french horn and sousaphone playing.
• Encouraged students to set and achieve personal goals for instrument mastery.
• Taught diverse musical styles based on students' interests and goals.
• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
• Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
• Selected and arranged music for school sport games, holiday performances and special events.
• Arranged music for 160 member ensemble

• Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
• Collaborated with performers and directors to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
• Consulted with directors to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision for field shows
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing music rehearsals from start to finish.
• Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
• Arranged music for 55 member ensemble

• Detailed orchestral scores to fit overall theme of movie scenes
• Collaborated with performers, producers and directors to achieve desired sound for production and artistic vision.
• Scored music for Horror, and Drama/Thriller Films
• Recorded music with 65 member ensemble
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Featured works in film entitled "Like...Comment...Scared" released February 2021

• Detailed orchestral scores to fit overall theme of movie scenes
• Collaborated with performers, producers and directors to achieve desired sound for production and artistic vision.
• Scored music for Drama/Thriller Films
• Recorded professional music with 55 member ensemble
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Featured works in film entitled "Don't Be A Victim" released January 2021

• Detailed orchestral scores to fit overall theme of movie scenes (Horror)
• Collaborated with performers, producers and directors to achieve desired sound for production and artistic vision.
• Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
• Recorded live music with ensemble of 15 musicians