Endurance and Ultra Runner
Sherylanne Branning
Music Educator And Administration
Acworth,GA
Summary
Talented, qualified and professional Musician and Teacher with a successful background in teaching, administration, performance and promotion. Strengths include proven analytical abilities with the vision to design, develop and implement successful plans of action utilizing the highest level of organizational skills, prioritizing effectively in order to meet/surpass objectives. Consistently demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge and sound decision-making abilities while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Overview
64
64
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clarinet Instructor
Private Practice
Atlanta, Georgia
01.1999 - Current
- Highly successful instructor accountable for studio of twenty students
- Areas of demonstrated expertise
- Scale Studies/Good Practice Habits
- Preparation for District and All-state Auditions, Evaluating/Coaching
- Solo Ensembles/Attending Performances and Other Master Classes
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
Co-Principal Clarinet/Section Leader
Atlanta Wind Symphony
Roswell, GA
01.2012 - Current
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Practiced 10 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
Substitute Teacher/Music Specialist
Cherokee County School District
Acworth, GA
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Teacher/Assistant Director
Music Together
Tucson, AZ
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Early childhood music and movement program for newborns to kindergarteners.
- Maintained family enrollment, materials and equipment, processed payments and documents
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Woodwinds Section Leader/Public Relations Officer
United States Army National Guard Band
Portland, OR
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Annual Concert Tours
- Established contact with sponsors for ten concert sites in Western and Southern Oregon, responsible for concert advertisements, press releases and public service announcements.
- Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement, building strong relationships and monitoring media.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
Clarinetist
Oregon Chamber Players
Portland, Oregon
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Professional musician
- Performed 6 concerts a year
- Featured soloist
Clarinet Section Leader
Oregon National Guard Band
Portland, Oregon
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Featured soloist on yearly concert tours
- Toured independently and with band to promote music.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY GROUND FORCES BAND
Atlanta, Georgia
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Coordinated education outreach program, from concept to completion, promoting small group ensembles at elementary, middle and high schools
- Responsibilities included strategizing, developing and implementing the entire program which included a sixty-member band
- Performances
- Rmy Ground Forces Concert/Ceremonial Band “Net Play” Professional Clarinet Quartet (B-Flat and E-Flat Clarinets)
- Ational Performance Tour at United States Colleges/Universities
- Dministration
- Contacted Perspective Clients Letters/Telephone/Database
- Established Individualized Performances Inspected Facilities Space/Stage/Acoustics/Dressing Rooms
- Scheduled Dress Rehearsals and Transportation
- Finalized Performances/Performed
- Nstruction
Education
Master of Arts - Music Education Administration
University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Music
08.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance and Education
Ithaca College School of Music
Ithaca, New York 08.1991 - 12.1995
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Good Telephone Etiquette
Attention to Detail
Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
- Masters Recital , Symphonic Wind Ensemble (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- Principal Clarinet and Section Leader Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- Clarinet Choir/Principal Clarinet
- Honors and Professional Affiliations Army Commendation Medal, 2002, 2005
- Army Achievement Medal, 2006 Army Good Conduct Medal, 1998-2006
- Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor for Leadership, Scholarship, and Service, 1995
- Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Award, 1995
- Sigma Alpha Iota Ruby Sword of Honor (National Leadership Award), 1995
- Who’s Who Amongst American Colleges and Universities, 1994-1995
- Campus Life Award Nomination, 1994-1995
- Dean’s List, 1993-1995
- Iola Taylor Music Scholarship, 1992-1995
- Music Educators National Conference (MENC), 1991-1995
Interests
Timeline
Co-Principal Clarinet/Section Leader
Atlanta Wind Symphony
01.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Music Specialist
Cherokee County School District
01.2012 - 01.2022
Teacher/Assistant Director
Music Together
06.2008 - 01.2010
Woodwinds Section Leader/Public Relations Officer
United States Army National Guard Band
01.2002 - 01.2007
Clarinet Section Leader
Oregon National Guard Band
01.2002 - 01.2007
Clarinetist
Oregon Chamber Players
01.2002 - 01.2007
Clarinet Instructor
Private Practice
01.1999 - Current
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY GROUND FORCES BAND
01.1998 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Music Education Administration
University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Music
08.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance and Education
Ithaca College School of Music
08.1991 - 12.1995