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Zack Cavender

Lubbock,TX

Summary

My teaching philosophy is centered on treating students as unique and valuable human beings, providing students with an enjoyable and enriching musical experience that fosters a lasting appreciation for the art.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Battery Coordinator and Private Instructor

Frenship High School
07.2023 - Current
  • Qualified as a 2023 Bands of America West Texas Regional Finalist
  • Awarded Best Drumline at the West Texas Auxiliary Competition
  • Awarded Best 5A/6A Drumline at the Lubbock Westerner Marching Contest

Percussion Technician and Private Instructor

Littlefield ISD
07.2020 - Current
  • Awarded Best 3A Percussion at The Tumbleweed Classic Marching Contest in 2022 and 2023
  • Awarded Best 3A/4A Percussion at The Lubbock Westerner Marching Contest in 2022
  • Taught 10-15 private lesson students

Snare Instructor

Mesquite-Poteet High School
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Taught the snare line during summer drumline camp
  • Awarded Best Snareline at The HEB Drumline Contest

Indoor Drumline Music Coordinator

Lubbock-Cooper High School
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Awarded Silver Medalist and Outstanding Music in Open Class at TECA Championships

Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Percussion

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.2024

Certification

  • TeXeS Music All Level Certification (expected completion: February 2024)
  • TeXeS Pedagogical and Professional Responsibilities (expected completion April 2024)
  • Completed 1 Level Towards Kodaly Certification

Performance Experience

Drum Corps International

  • Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps (2024 snare line)
  • Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps (2022 center snare)
  • Compass Drum and Bugle Corps (2021 center snare and drum captain)

Texas Tech University

  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Spring 2022-Spring 2023)
  • University Symphony Orchestra (Spring 2023-present)
  • Texas Tech Goin’ Band from Raiderland Drumline (Fall 2020-Fall 2021)
  • Percussion Ensemble 1 and Afro-Samba Percussion Ensemble (Fall 2021-present)

Van Alstyne High School

  • ATSSB All-State Percussionist (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Outstanding Performer at the 2019 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest

References

Dr. John Parsons, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Texas Tech University

     john.parsons@ttu.edu

Angie Liss, Director of Bands at Howe ISD and ATSSB President-Elect

    (903) 821-4154

    liss.angie@howeisd.net

Bonnie Anderson, Director of Bands at Littlefield ISD

    (806) 789-6897

    banderson@lfdisd.org

Timeline

Battery Coordinator and Private Instructor

Frenship High School
07.2023 - Current

Snare Instructor

Mesquite-Poteet High School
07.2023 - 07.2023

Indoor Drumline Music Coordinator

Lubbock-Cooper High School
01.2023 - 04.2023

Percussion Technician and Private Instructor

Littlefield ISD
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Music Education - Percussion

Texas Tech University

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