STEPHANIE A. CHAPMAN
Birmingham
Summary
Professional, experienced staff member prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Known for integrity, efficiency, and proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Staff, Local Clinician, & Private instructor
Briarwood Christian, Pizitiz Middle, and Thompson Middle Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Assist in preparing individuals for auditions as well as large groups for concerts and state assessment in multiple band rooms
- Collaborate with fellow music educators to provide new and unique experiences, helping students grown as musicians and performer
- Maintain studio of several instrumental students in preparation for concerts, competitions, and securing positions in solo music endeavors
Assistant Director of Bands
Oak Mountain Middle and High Schools
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted the Concert Band at Oak Mountain High School which received a superior rating at Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
- Assisted in teaching all concert ensembles and the Oak Mountain High School Spirit of Cahaba Marching Band
- Strengthened sectional rehearsals by developing tailored warm-up exercises to address specific technical challenges faced by each ensemble group.
Director of Bands
North Augusta Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands and Pep Band
- Concert ensemble received a superior rating with distinction at Concert Performance Assessment (CPA)
- Taught students who placed in South Carolina’s Region 2 Band and a student who placed in South Carolina’s All-State Band
Director of Bands
Merriwether Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands and Pep Band
- Concert ensemble received both superior and excellent ratings at CPA
- Taught students who placed in South Carolina’s Region 2 Band and a student who placed in South Carolina’s All-State Band
Associate Director of Bands
Pelham Park Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted 7th Grade Band
- Collaborated with the teaching of Beginning Band
- Assisted with 8th Grade Band
- Ensembles consistently received excellent and superior ratings at MPA
Associate Director of Bands
Pelham High School
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted the Symphonic Band
- Collaborated with the teaching of the Pelham High School Marching Band
- Assisted with Percussion, Jazz, and Wind Ensembles
- Ensembles consistently received superior ratings at MPA
- Conducted the Symphonic Band at the 2020 University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Concert Band Invitational
- Conducted the Symphonic Band at the 2019 UA Crimson Festival of Winds
- Conducted the Wind Ensemble at the 2019 Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival
- Band named the Class 6A Champions at the 2019 Alabama State Marching Championship
- Band received Best in Class 2A and a place in finals at the Bands of America (BOA) 2019 Powder Springs Regional Championship
- Band received a place in finals at the BOA 2018 Jacksonville Regional Championship
- Wind Ensemble performed at the 2018 Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) Conference
Director of Bands
North Jefferson Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2017
- North Jefferson Middle School's 2016 Teacher of the Year
- Conducted Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Pep and Jazz Bands
- Concert ensembles consistently received a superior rating at MPA
- Received a superior, Best in Class, and Best Overall Band at Music in the Parks competition, supported by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Taught several District IV Honor Band students, as well as the first students to make All-State there
Assistant Director
Mortimer Jordan High School
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Assisted in program development
- Instructed the full ensemble in both concert and marching techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
The University of Alabama (UA)
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaSkills
- Behavioral interventions
- Critical thinking
- Effective time management
- Ensemble management
- Instrument proficiency
- Instrumental conducting
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Rehearsal planning
Professional Development
- Performed as a clarinetist with the Alabama Winds at the 2017 Midwest Clinic and 2015 AMEA Conference.
- Former clarinetist in the Savannah River Winds.
- Bb Clarinet adjudicator for local, region, and state auditions.
- Drum Major adjudicator for local competitions.
- Member of the Alabama Bandmasters Association, AMEA, and NAfME.
Timeline
Adjunct Staff, Local Clinician, & Private instructor
Briarwood Christian, Pizitiz Middle, and Thompson Middle Schools
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Bands
Oak Mountain Middle and High Schools
10.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Bands
North Augusta Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Bands
Merriwether Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Director of Bands
Pelham Park Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Associate Director of Bands
Pelham High School
08.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Bands
North Jefferson Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2017
Assistant Director
Mortimer Jordan High School
08.2011 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
The University of Alabama (UA)
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