Robert Ciesluk
Fostoria,OH
Summary
Dedicated music educator with 18 years experience in instruction and 20 years experience as a professional musician. Possessing strengths in wind band conducting, percussion performance of various styles (concert percussion, marching percussion, drum set and world drumming). Seeking to utilize experience and knowledge as a leader in music education to help foster the growth of music education in the schools. Excellent technology skills including music notation software, marching drill software, sound and video recording tech as well as live sound reinforcement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
University of Findlay - Professor of Percussion
University Of Findlay
8 2021 - Current
- Led and grew the University of Findlay percussion studio over the past 3 years.
- Taught applied percussion lessons.
- Collaborated with other applied professors on end of semester recitals.
- Led percussion sectionals with the university wind ensemble and symphonic band.
- Maintained all of the university's concert/marching percussion instruments.
University of Findlay OMB Percussion Instructor
University Of Findlay
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated all rehearsals and performances for the University of Findlay OMB drumline.
- Led weekly drumline sectionals.
- Composed and arranged percussion music for the University of Findlay OMB drumline.
- Repaired and maintained all marching band drumline equipment.
- Facilitated the funds and purchase of new marching band drums for the 2023 marching season. ($18,000)
Band Director/Music Teacher
St. Michael School
06.2014 - Current
- Conduct, rehearse and teach a variety of ensembles and classes at St. Michael School:
- 5th-8th grade general music classes (special topics - ukulele, world drumming, bucket ensemble)
- 3 Instrumental Classes - 5th grade band, 6th grade band and combined 7th/8th grade band
- Extra-curricular ensembles: Jr. High Jazz Band, Pep band, Solo and ensemble and concert percussion ensemble.
- Established Una Voce (show choir)- Founder and Director
- Middle School Drama Club and Elementary Drama Club (co-director)
- Assist with vocal program and choirs
Director of Bands
Tiffin University
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Conducted and rehearsed concert band, marching band, pep band and percussion ensembles
- Coordinated with other faculty for performances including jazz band, concert choir as well as various other performing groups
- Taught History of Pop Music course
Applied Percussion Instructor
Tiffin University
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinated all applied percussion lessons with majors and non-majors.
- Provided weekly lessons on concert percussion and drum set to over 15 applied students
- Coordinated between percussion students and performance ensembles.
Drumline Director and Founder
Axis IPE
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Co-founder and director of Axis- Independent Indoor percussion ensemble based in Tiffin, OH.
- Competed in Percussion Independent A Class (OIPA and WGI)
- OIPA PIA Gold Medalist 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- WGI World Championship Finalist 2015, 2016
Percussion Instructor - Frontline
Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Rehearsed Front Ensemble
- Coordinated with other specialized instructors in preparing competition show for summer 2014
BGSU Graduate Assistant - Bands
Bowling Green State University
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Assistant director for the BGSU Falcon Marching Band
- Director of BGSU Athletic Bands (Hockey and Basketball)
- Conducted and rehearsed all of the BGSU band ensembles including Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
- Wrote marching drill for several marching band shows for the BGSU Falcon Marching Band
- Specialized area- teaching and rehearsing the BGSU marching drumline
Director of Bands
St. Wendelin Catholic School
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Conducted, 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7/8 grade band, HS Concert Band, HS Marching band Pep-band, Jazz band, and Solo and ensemble contest
- Pit musician for school musicals
- Wrote all marching drill and arranged music for ensembles as needed
Education
Master of Arts - Music Performance - Percussion
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 06.2010 -
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 08.2000 -
Skills
Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
Forward Thinking and Growth Oriented
Strength in Performance and Pedagogy
Strong Technology Background
Public and Private Education Experiences
Flexible and Adaptive
Team player
Certification
Ohio Department of Education License - K-12 Music
Timeline
University of Findlay OMB Percussion Instructor
University Of Findlay
08.2021 - Current
Band Director/Music Teacher
St. Michael School
06.2014 - Current
Percussion Instructor - Frontline
Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps
11.2013 - 08.2014
Drumline Director and Founder
Axis IPE
08.2012 - 04.2016
Director of Bands
Tiffin University
07.2012 - 05.2016
Applied Percussion Instructor
Tiffin University
07.2012 - 05.2016
BGSU Graduate Assistant - Bands
Bowling Green State University
07.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Music Performance - Percussion
Bowling Green State University
06.2010 -
Director of Bands
St. Wendelin Catholic School
06.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eastern Michigan University
08.2000 -
University of Findlay - Professor of Percussion
University Of Findlay
8 2021 - Current
Ohio Department of Education License - K-12 Music
Google Certified Educator
OMEA - member and state conference presenter (2019)
Kappa Kappa Psi - Alumni Member of Delta Upsilon Chapter
Mu Phi Epsilon- Alumni Member
Member of Findlay Civic Band - Featured soloist summer 2012
Church Musician and member of Rising Dawn praise band since 2006
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