Patrick Hunninghake
Seattle,WA
Summary
Passionate musician and music educator with broad experience in classroom teaching, pageantry arts, and orchestral performance. Ten years of experience as an educator and 15+ years as a performing trumpet player. Skilled at student mentorship, music program administration, management and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Bands
Kamiak High School
09.2020 - Current
- Direct a large program of 200+ musicians including athletic bands, jazz ensembles, concert bands, and classroom guitar.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support program needs such as instrument purchases, travel expenses, and competition fees.
- Administered a large competitive marching ensemble, including budgeting, organizing travel, and managing a staff of 20+ instructors
- Mentored aspiring musicians, fostering individual talent development and cultivating leadership skills.
- Coordinated with parent booster organization to promote volunteering and student success, and plan for community focused events and performances
Brass Instructor
Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and personalized attention for brass instruments.
- Helped students develop good brass fundamentals to help with grueling drum corps activity
- Pedagogy specialist focused on efficiency
- Helped foster self reliance, resilience and time management in members
Assistant Director of Bands
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Taught grades 7-12 band at two locations, working with over 200 students daily.
- Directed the extra-curricular Jazz program at the high school level.
- Promoted an inclusive atmosphere within the ensemble by encouraging collaboration among musicians of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Mentored student leaders within the band program, cultivating strong teamwork skills and promoting effective organizational practices.
Education
Master of Music - Trumpet Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN07-2013
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2010
Skills
- Individual and ensemble music teaching expertise
- Extensive performance background
- Student mentorship
- Artistic collaboration
- Management of music programs
- Fundraising
- Time management abilities
- Budget Management
- Program Development
Performance experience
Trumpet Associate - Civic Orchestra of Chicago
- 2013-2015
- Performed as a member of the orchestra and as a member of the community outreach brass quintet
- Performed chamber music alongside Yo-Yo Ma
- Masterclass opportunities with Chris Martin, and Mark Ridenour
Guest Principal/Substitute Trumpet - Peoria Symphony
- 2014-2016
Trumpet - Harmonia Seattle
- Current
Principal Trumpet - Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra
- Current
Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps
- Performing Member 2007-2009
Summer Festivals
Chautauqua Institution - Summer Music School
- 2012
- Studied with Chuck Berginc - Principal Trumpet, Phoenix Symphony
Hot Springs Music Festival
- 2010, 2011
- Studies with Scott Moore - Principal Trumpet, Memphis Symphony
Workshops
Northwestern University Conducting Symposium - 2016
- Instructors - Mallory Thompson, H. Robert Reynolds
Northwestern Conducting Symposium - 2017
- Instructors - Mallory Thompson, Steven Davis
Publications
University of Kansas Journal of Undergraduate Research - 2009
- Beaulieu Rebecca; Hunninghake, Patrick Effect of Evaluating a Recitals Course: Increasing Self-Efficacy in Undergraduat Music Majors
Timeline
Director of Bands
Kamiak High School
09.2020 - Current
Brass Instructor
Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps
01.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant Director of Bands
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2020
Master of Music - Trumpet Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Music Education -
University of Kansas
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