Marcus Jordan
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Student-centered Professor with expertise in voice pedagogy, contemporary vocal styles, and acting. Actively works to connect students to their material to transform lives. Offers extensive background supporting students, coaching musical theatre repertoire, cultivating tailored artistic spaces and directing theatre.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Voice Professor
Western Michigan University
12.2022 - Current
- Teach 8 private musical theatre voice students focusing on contemporary vocal styles and belting/mixing technique
- Specialize in building healthy head and chest voice coordination
- Coach musical theater repertoire -emphasizing identifying character want/conflict, active tactics to achieve character want, and connecting with imaginary scene partner.
- Direct and produce Musical Theatre Freshman Showcase featuring 16 students in Spring Semester
- Assist students with role preparation
- Provide private studio students professional career advise
- Select repertoire for each student that illuminates their unique skillset while challenging their technique and worldview.
Theater Director/Adjunct Voice Professor
Southwestern Michigan College
06.2022 - Current
- Direct and creatively produce two productions each year
- Coordinate meetings with production staff of 6 to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Manage yearly production budget of $20,000
- Teach private voice focused on musical theatre/pop/classical vocal styles
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Teaching Artist
The Dreamyard Project
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Taught Music/Theatre through social justice lens to 50 Elementary and High School Students in Bronx Public School System
- Created new curriculum for music department that included learning objectives and projected outcomes
- Facilitated professional development sessions centered on illuminating black and brown cultural experiences through empathetic storytelling
- Theater activism work.
- Encouraged each student to express themselves proudly
- Wrote and directed devised theatrical works curated specifically for students from The Bronx
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history, and culture.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's music and texts from Black and Latinx cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance/Voice Pedagogy
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
Princeton, NJ08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo08.2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student Advocacy
- Faculty Collaboration
- Performance Improvement
- Lecturing
- Goals and Performance
- Discussion facilitation
- Presentations
- MS Office
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Class Instruction
Conference Attendance
- 2022 Shenandoah University CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute, Winchester, VA - (2023)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Actors' Equity Association (EMC) - (2015)
- National Association of Teachers of Singing - (2022)
- Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity (Alumni Status) -(2007)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Strong critical and analytical skills in reading, writing and comprehension.
- Passion for connecting students to learning modalities that incite their interest in the Performing Arts.
- Skilled at explaining and illustrating vocal and theatrical concepts in a manner that students of varying levels can understand.
- Exceptional speaking skills without losing train of thought or direction.
- Pleasant personality to connect with students and colleagues.
- Great interest in increased knowledge and passion for fostering academic development and success for every student.
Timeline
Adjunct Voice Professor
Western Michigan University
12.2022 - Current
Theater Director/Adjunct Voice Professor
Southwestern Michigan College
06.2022 - Current
Teaching Artist
The Dreamyard Project
08.2013 - 08.2019
Masters of Music - Vocal Performance/Voice Pedagogy
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Western Michigan University