Mark Sturm
Grove City,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated to upholding the tradition of excellence at Franklin Heights High School and driving program growth by integrating Franklin Heights High School and Finland Middle School programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Band Director
Franklin Heights High School
Columbus, OH
06.2015 - Current
- Administration of all aspects of the Franklin Heights Band program, including scheduling, budget, purchase orders, inventory, bus requests, fundraising, competitions, travel to Gatlinburg, TN, and Orlando, FL, solo and ensemble competition, parent communication, and all other logistics.
- Directs the Franklin Heights Marching Band in preparation for performances and Ohio Music Education Association competitions.
- Conducts the Franklin Heights High School Symphonic Band.
- Directs the Franklin Heights High School Jazz Band I.
Head Band Director
Finland Middle School
Columbus, Ohio
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Director of the 7th and 8th Grade Bands and Jazz Band and 8th grade general music teacher
- Administration of all aspects of the Finland Middle School Band program, including scheduling, budget, purchase orders, inventory, bus requests, fundraising, competitions, travel, solo and ensemble competition, parent communication and all other logistics
- Worked with the Franklin Heights High School marching band as a visual consultant and marching instructor for the 2014 marching band season
- Worked with the Franklin Heights Percussion Ensemble during after school hours
- Administered recruiting for the sixth grade beginning band program at Franklin Woods Intermediate School and instructed sixth grade beginning band classes.
Assistant Band Director
Franklin Heights High School
Columbus, Ohio
07.2000 - 06.2014
- Assisted with Franklin Heights High School marching band in preparation for parades, football game performances and OMEA competitions
- Conducted Franklin Heights High School Concert Band
- Directed the Franklin Heights High School Jazz Band II
- Assisted with 7th and 8th grade bands at Finland Middle School
- Instructed sixth grade beginning band classes at Franklin Woods Intermediate School.
Assistant Band Director
Dublin Coffman High School
Dublin, Ohio
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Assisted with 280 member Dublin Coffman High School marching band in preparation for parades, football game performances and OMEA competitions
- Conducted 63 member Dublin Coffman 'Shamrock' concert band
- Instructed four sixth grade beginning band classes at Sells Middle School and Grizzell Middle School.
Director of Bands
Northern Local Schools
Thornville, Ohio
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Directed 52 member Sheridan High School marching band in preparation for parades, football game performances and OMEA competitions
- Conducted 60 member Sheridan High School concert band
- Instructed all fifth grade beginning band students at three elementary schools
- Taught seventh and eighth grade general music classes.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio06.1997
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School
Grove City, Ohio06.1988
Skills
- Student mentorship
- Student Motivation
- Communication abilities
- Recruitment Strategies
- Performance Planning
- Performance assessment understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
References
- James Swearingen, Department Chair of Music Education (retired), Capital University Conservatory of Music, 2303 Milligan Grove, Grove City, OH, 43123, 614-378-0112, jswearin@capital.edu
- John Hampson, Guidance Counselor (retired), Grove City High School, 3322 Grovepark Dr., Grove City, OH, 43123, 614-875-4666
- Mark Fox, Director of Instrumental Music, Franklin Heights High School, 1001 Demorest Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43204, 614-271-5608, markwfox@columbus.rr.com
Timeline
Head Band Director
Franklin Heights High School
06.2015 - Current
Head Band Director
Finland Middle School
06.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Band Director
Franklin Heights High School
07.2000 - 06.2014
Assistant Band Director
Dublin Coffman High School
08.1999 - 07.2000
Director of Bands
Northern Local Schools
08.1998 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Music Education -
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Grove City High School
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