Energetic Band Director with 31 years of experience. Successful at teaching Pre-K to 12th grade, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Adept at fundraising and working on strict budgets while cultivating an inspiring workspace for students. Excellent at communicating with parents and school staff.
Planned concerts and public performances. Attended competitions, including UIL and All-Region Auditions. Maintained inventory. Recruited and planned retention activities to grow program.
Directed colorguard and winterguard in addition to instructing Middle and High School Woodwinds and JH Brass/ Percussion.
Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension. Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords. Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time. Served on Campus Improvement Team and District Curriculum Development Team. Planned and directed Children's Musicals.
Planned and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Participated in concerts, including UIL and TMEA based contests. Served on Site Based Team.
Developed an Elementary Music program, including curriculum and community performances. Assisted Band program by directing colorguard and woodwinds. Entered students in competitions, including UIL and TMEA based contests. Directed UIL One Act Play and taught Theatre classes.
Increased program numbers from 8 High School Band members to over 35 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions.
Increased program numbers from 10 High School Band members to over 40 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions. Directed UIL One Act Play.
Increased program numbers from 10 High School Band members to over 40 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions.
Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts. Entered students in competitions. Directed All-County Band.
Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assisted High School and Junior High Band Directors as needed.
Woodwind Specialist
Colorguard Choreographer
Musical Theatre Director
Computer Literate
Excellent interpersonal communication skills