Rev. Dr. Gary Beeker
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Resourceful Band Director with extensive knowledge of band music and managing up to 40 musicians of all levels for a performance. Successful at creating detailed lesson plans and fundraising. Committed to individual student progress and big-picture growth of musical departments.
Artistic Band Director with 7 plus years of experience leading concert . Successful at monitoring 40 students individual growth. Adept at cultivating an inspiring classroom and assessing performances honestly.
Energetic Band Director with 7 plus years of experience. Successful at teaching most musical instruments up to 12th grade, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth.
Knowledgeable Music Director with 7+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in Music education. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Talented Composer adept at providing artistic direction to musicians and writing musical scores for individual instruments and band. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong transposition and transcription skills. Committed to encouraging creative musical thinking and arranging music to create a unique and original sound.
Encouraging music teacher ready for new position where comprehensive background in industry and passion for music composition will be appreciated. Recognized for composing, arranging and recording over 35 songs.
Hardworking performance leader skilled at selecting and arranging musical pieces for regular, holiday and special event performances. Adept at working with individual performers to optimize sound and abilities. Specializing in all music.
Reliable employee seeking Music/Band Director position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Enthusiastic music teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of music and training in music and theory. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the education field.
Overview
119
119
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Tuner/Technician
Self-employeed
Columbus, OH
03.1972 - Current
Band Director
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Fairborn, OH
08.2016 - Current
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Planned [Number] concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Traveled with band to [Number] shows and planned transportation and lodging for [Number] musicians.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
Dayton, OH
01.1972 - Current
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Evaluated student music abilities by providing feedback and written reports.
- Facilitated communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, social media and bulletin board postings.
- Arranged performance recitals and concerts to allow students to showcase musical talents.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Established and maintained network of music contacts to promote work continuity.
- Assessed student readiness to join band or ensemble and submitted recommendations.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Taught private and semi-private lessons using [Type] curriculum and cover song arrangements.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on piano, guitar, violin and bongo.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Music Director
St. Johns Episcopal
Columbus, OH
03.1973 - 10.1983
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Music Teacher
Fresh Music Store
Columbus, OH
04.1971 - 03.1973
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Organized shows and recitals and booking musicians for classroom demonstrations.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gibsonburg High School
Gibsonburg, OH05.1970
Guitar - Music Theory 8 Years
Johnson Music Studio
Fremont, OHBachelor of Arts - Music Education/Theory Compostion
Capital University
Columbus, OHTheology
Freedom Bible College And Seminary
Siloam Springs, AR2015
Skills
- Public Relations
- Student Engagement
- Active Listening
- Teacher Training
- Different Learning Styles
- Group Activities
- School Programs
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Band Support
- Special Events Performances
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Constructive Feedback
- Class Instruction
- Social Perceptiveness
- Instructional Strategies
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Brass Instruments
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Social Behaviors
- Student Rapport-Building
- Student Records
- Parent Communication
- Skills Development
- Assessment Tools
- Vocal Instruction
Accomplishments
Published Author of 2 books
Composed over 35 songs and recorded a record and a CD
Obtained 3 Bachelor degrees - 2 Master degrees, and 2 Doctorate degrees in religion
Timeline
Band Director
Bethlehem Lutheran School
08.2016 - Current
Music Director
St. Johns Episcopal
03.1973 - 10.1983
Piano Tuner/Technician
Self-employeed
03.1972 - Current
Private Music Teacher
Self-employeed
01.1972 - Current
Music Teacher
Fresh Music Store
04.1971 - 03.1973
High School Diploma -
Gibsonburg High School
Guitar - Music Theory 8 Years
Johnson Music Studio
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education/Theory Compostion
Capital University
Theology
Freedom Bible College And Seminary
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