Matt Weaver
Gadsden,AL
Summary
A practicing educator, the candidate aims to provide students with the highest quality music education possible, foster personal integrity, and instill a life-long love of learning and music. The candidate desires to obtain a DMA in music education to pursue this goal.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Bands
Southside High School
01.2013 - Current
- 5A School, October enrollment 736
- Grown program from 75 members (2013) to 140 (2024) in grades 9-12
- Consistent superior ratings at all marching contests and State Music Performance Assessments
- Established two concert bands – SHS Wind Ensemble selected to perform at 2018 Alabama Music Educators Conference
- Multiple Best-In-Class and Grand Championship awards
- The Pride” Marching Band chosen to perform on national television in 2013 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Also selected to perform in San Antonio & Orlando
- Selected to perform in 2020 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade & 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington D.C.
- Coordinated engaging field trips to concerts, workshops, masterclasses, or other relevant cultural experiences for student enrichment.
Minister of Music
Rainbow Presbyterian Church (PCA)
09.2022 - Current
- Growing choir of 25+
- Lead corporate worship service for RPC's traditional service
- Prepare congregational hymns & anthems
- Organize and prepare larger services for Advent, Holy Week, and Easter.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring availability of materials for rehearsals and performances.
Principal Tubist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
07.2022 - Current
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2012
Skills
- Rehearsal Planning
- Worship Leading
- Choral Conducting
- Orchestral Conducting
- Arranging Skills
- Performance Planning
- Ensemble Management
- Musical Direction
- Recruitment Strategies
- Curriculum Design
Certification
- Class A, Instrumental Music, Grades P-12 (Alabama)
- Level 5, Instrumental Music, Grades P-12 (Georgia)
Accomplishments
- 2024 – Southside Band selected to perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington D.C.
- 2019 – Southside Band selected as one of seven bands from the state to represent their district in the 2019 Bicentennial Parade in Montgomery, AL
- 2018 – Awarded a Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association
- 2017 – Southside Wind Ensemble selected to perform at the AMEA In-service Conference in Birmingham, AL
- 2016 – Received Recognition of Excellence Award from the Etowah County Board of Education for continued superior performances at State Music Performance Assessment
Affiliations
- National Association for Music Education
- Alabama Music Educators Association
- Alabama Bandmasters Association
- Alabama Winds Adult Community Band
- Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
Timeline
Minister of Music
Rainbow Presbyterian Church (PCA)
09.2022 - Current
Principal Tubist
Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
07.2022 - Current
Director of Bands
Southside High School
01.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Music Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Jacksonville State University