Scott Carey
Northumberland,PA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Bands at Shikellamy School District, adept in curriculum design and instrument maintenance, with a proven track record in enhancing student performance through innovative recruitment strategies and fundraising. Skilled in communication and adaptability, consistently achieving excellence in music education and performance planning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver and Backstage Assistant
Spyglass Winery
05.2022 - Current
- Transport performing groups such as Loverboy, Night Ranger, etc. to and from their hotel, airport or locations in town in which they need to visit.
- Transport managers and tour personnel to and from their hotel, airport or locations in town in which they need to visit.
- Performed miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the establishment.
Director of Bands
Shikellamy School District
08.1997 - 06.2024
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Instructed students in grades 6 - 12 in the areas of concert band, marching band and jazz band.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Traveled, planned transportation and acquired lodging with the various bands for football games, competitions and out of state performances.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Arranged the music and designed the drill for the marching band.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work for the marching band.
- Utilized various resources for fundraising.
Brass Caption Head
Skyliners Drum And Bugle Corps
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Directed groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work for the brass line.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Visual Instructor
Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Tracked performer progress, frequently checking in with struggling performers and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate performers.
Music Director
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School
08.1990 - 07.1997
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Instructed students in grades 4 - 12 in the areas of concert band, marching band, jazz band and chorus.
- Director for the Spring plays.
- Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Traveled and planned transportation for the various bands for football games and various other performances.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Arranged the music and designed the drill for the marching band.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work for the marching band.
- Utilized various resources for fundraising.
Assistant Marching Band Instructor
Selinsgrove School District
07.1990 - 06.1991
- Directed groups at rehearsals and performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Instructed students in the areas of proper marching technique.
- Performed tasks as assigned by the band director
Education
No Degree - Various Courses of Study
University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05.1990
Skills
- Recruitment Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Budget Administration
- Fundraising
- Music Arranging and Marching Band Drill Design
- Performance Planning
- Instrument Maintenance Proficiency
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- The Marching Band has won two state championships in addition to numerous Regional Championships.
- The Marching Band has won numerous first place awards in addition to awards for Best Marching, Best Music, Best Brass, Best Woodwinds, Best Percussion and Best Color Guard
- Numerous students achieved success for being accepted through auditions to participate in Susquehanna Valley Band, PMEA District Band, PMEA District Jazz Band, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA District Orchestra, PMEA Region Band, PMEA All State Band and MENC All Eastern Band.
- Performances through invitation at the Orange Bowl and the Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C.
- Trumpet students and alumni performed my arrangement of Taps for a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony prior to a Cheap Trick concert.
Timeline
Driver and Backstage Assistant
Spyglass Winery
05.2022 - Current
Brass Caption Head
Skyliners Drum And Bugle Corps
11.2013 - 08.2015
Director of Bands
Shikellamy School District
08.1997 - 06.2024
Visual Instructor
Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps
06.1997 - 08.1997
Music Director
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School
08.1990 - 07.1997
Assistant Marching Band Instructor
Selinsgrove School District
07.1990 - 06.1991
No Degree - Various Courses of Study
University of The Arts
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Susquehanna University
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