A music educator must be driven to always improve as a teacher and musician. Students become better artists with the guidance of a good musician. Students become better people with the guidance of a caring teacher.
Overview
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year of professional experience
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Certification
Work History
Clarinet Counselor / Assistant Conductor
French Woods Festival of the Arts
06.2023 - Current
Performed side-by-side with campers and guest professional musicians in a variety of instrumental music styles
Taught private clarinet lessons to campers of varying ages and abilities
Supervised and lived in a cabin with 9-12 campers, transporting them to their daily activities
Performed as a woodwind doubler for the camp theater productions
Conducted the concert band for rehearsals and concerts
Recipient of the Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance Scholarship
Choral Scholar
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon
10.2023 - Current
Sight-Read and rehearse music in preparation for weekly Mass performance
Assist in filling out the sound of the choir in the Tenor or Bass Section
Solo on instrumental parts when called (oboe, flute, clarinet)
Education
Bachelor of Science in Music Education - Clarinet
Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit
Pittsburgh
05.2025
High School Diploma -
Mount Saint Charles Academy
06.2021
Skills
Proficiency, Transposition, and Sight-Reading skills in all string and band instruments
Jazz and Improvisation Techniques
Piano Performance and Accompaniment
Vocal Coaching
Behavior Management
Elementary Music Pedagogy
Conducting of all music styles and ages
Music Theory
Arranging Skills
Lesson Planning
Certification
Pennsylvania Level 1 Certification for K-12 Education
Organization Memberships
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, 09/2021 - Present, Member
National Association for Music Educators, 09/2021 - Present, Member
Duquesne University Band Association, 09/2022 - Present, Member
Music Teachers National Association, 09/2021 - Present, Member
Music Teachers National Association, 09/2022 - 04/2023, Treasurer
Music Teachers National Association 09/2023 - Present, President
Servant Leadership Association for Music, 08/2023 - 08/2024, Member
National Federation of Music Clubs, 12/2023 - Present, Member
Awards Scholarships
Br. Henry Peter Music Award, 2021, Awarded to one high school senior every year that has demonstrated an intense and unbroken dedication to music through their entire academic career.
Reverend Thomas Trepanier Music Scholarship, 2020, Awarded to one high school junior every year that best embodies academic integrity and a studious passion for all kinds of music.
Leadership Experience
National Honor Society, 03/2017 - 06/2021, Member, Demonstrated commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character within school and local community.
Duquesne Office of Residence Life, 08/2022 - 05/2023, Resident Assistant
Choreography and Dance Instruction Counselor at French Woods Festival for the Performing ArtsChoreography and Dance Instruction Counselor at French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts
Music Director & Piano Instructor at French Woods Festival Of The Performing ArtsMusic Director & Piano Instructor at French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts