Michael David Wallace
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Enthusiastic music educator with 17 years of experience teaching students woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Innovative and open-minded individual appreciative of new opportunities and challenges. Proficient in overseeing rehearsals, monitoring student achievement, recruitment into band programs and creating unique lesson plans for varying grade levels.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Music Teacher & Band Director
Trinity Episcopal School
08.2020 - Current
- Instructed band students from 5th to 8th grades, and provided elementary music instruction for 3rd and 4th grades.
- Recruitment and retention of Band students.
- Plan for and provide instruction of beginning and intermediate woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians
- Assess student understanding, and provide or create student accommodations
- Plan and provide instruction for general music lessons for grades 3 and 4 by way of directing singing and playing of elementary instruments
Music Instructor (K-12)
The John Crosland School
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided instruction for students with diagnosed learning disabilities
- Developed a musical individualized learning plan for each student
- General music instruction for grades K-8
- Individual instruction for students in grades 5-12 on voice, piano, classical guitar, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
- Ensemble instruction for students studying band instruments and guitar
- Served as drama instructor (2 years) and middle school art instructor (1 year)
Artistic Director
Charlotte Pride Band
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Led the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ musicians and audiences.
- Programmed performances for the concert, marching and jazz bands
- Found and programmed opportunities for ensemble performances
- Plan and led rehearsals
- Coordinate with guest and featured musicians
Bassoon and Flute Instructor
Southern Park Music School
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Provided individualized instruction for flute and bassoon students
- New student recruitment
Assistant Band Director
Union County Public School
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Assisted the lead director with the concert, marching, athletic, and jazz bands
- Led Recruitment of rising 6th grade students into the band program
- Led instruction of students in the 7th and 8th Grade band classes and all brass instrument courses
Education
Bachelor of Music - Bassoon Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Classroom management
- Woodwind performance
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment of student needs
- Program development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
Additional Experience
Assistant Director and Sound Designer
Trinity Episcopal School Theater | 2022-present
Bassoonist and Founding Member
Uptown Wind Quintet | 2020-present
Principal Bassoonist
Charlotte Civic Orchestra | 2003-present
Reed Performer (Musicals)
Queen City Concerts | 2022-present
Applicable Skills
Music Arranging and Modification
Theater Sound Design
Sound Balance and Engineering
Timeline
General Music Teacher & Band Director
Trinity Episcopal School
08.2020 - Current
Music Instructor (K-12)
The John Crosland School
08.2016 - 06.2020
Artistic Director
Charlotte Pride Band
07.2012 - 06.2018
Bassoon and Flute Instructor
Southern Park Music School
02.2011 - 11.2013
Assistant Band Director
Union County Public School
07.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Music - Bassoon Performance
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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