Sarah Nygard
Kutztown,PA
Summary
Student-centered music educator focused on building strong fundamentals and confidence through high-quality, individualized instruction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trombone Instructor/Business Manager
Self-employeed
Kutztown, PA
09.1998 - Current
- Individualized trombone instruction centered around student need and interest
- Organize and execute yearly recital for students, including solos and small ensembles
- Communicate with parents regarding student concerns and progress, instrument care and purchase, and logistics
Summer Music Instructor
Fleetwood Area School District
Fleetwood, PA
06.2018 - Current
- Teach individual lessons centered on student goals
- Provide support for Fleetwood's music program during the summer
Elementary Band Director
Northampton Area School District
Northampton, PA
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Instruct small group lessons for all band students, grades 4-6, providing instrument-specific instructions
- Directed weekly full ensemble rehearsals, encouraging student to improve in their ability to perform as a group
- Collaborated with my fellow elementary band director to organize, plan, and execute district-wide and building-specific band concerts
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, INNo Degree - Master of Music Performance
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Strong communication skills
- Individualize instruction
- Collaborative team member
- Forward thinking
- Detail oriented
Certification
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Instructional II, Music PK-12
Timeline
Summer Music Instructor
Fleetwood Area School District
06.2018 - Current
Trombone Instructor/Business Manager
Self-employeed
09.1998 - Current
Elementary Band Director
Northampton Area School District
08.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Indiana University
No Degree - Master of Music Performance
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Projects
Berks-Lehigh Area Student Trombonists (BLAST)
Co-founder and co-director of the BLAST Trombone Choir Day for high school trombonists. Beginning in 2025, BLAST was developed to allow young trombonists to experience specialized instruction and camaraderie in a group of like-minded peers.