Music Resume
Music Resume
Music Resume
EDUCATION
DECEMBER 2020
BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH TEACHER LICENSURE, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
GPA: 3.96/Summa Cum Laude. Studied both voice and saxophone in depth (primarily voice).
Proficient and active in both vocal and instrumental music. Studied music education, technology,
theory, history, and many other topics within music. Also studied acting and auditioning, and
performed principal roles in both musicals and straight plays.
MAY 2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES/MINOR IN CHEMISTRY, EASTERN
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
GPA: 3.96/Summa Cum Laude. Studied molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, anatomy,
physiology, and many other topics within biology and chemistry. Conducted research on the genetics
of Red Imported Fire Ants.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2021
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, MOULTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/SHELBYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Filled in for teachers of various classes including English, Business, Accounting, Graphic Design, and
Band for grades ranging from 5-12.
2020
STUDENT TEACHER, MOULTON MIDDLE SCHOOL/SHELBYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Lead both band and choir rehearsals for middle school through high school ensembles in preparation
for virtual concerts. Other responsibilities included teaching 4th/5th grade general music, directing and
arranging for the Ukulele Club, and assisting and casting the fall play.
2018
CHAMBER ENESMBLE COACH, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERISTY CONCERT BAND
Coached, identified and corrected errors, completed score study, and developed rehearsal plans for a
concert band woodwind chamber ensemble.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Vice President of Xi Upsilon chapter of Phi Mu Alpha: Men’s Music Fraternity 2019
(Previously Secretary, Music Director, and Historian)
Saxophone Section Leader of the Wind Symphony, EIU’s top wind ensemble 2019
Secretary of National Association for Music Education (NAfME) EIU chapter 2018-2019
Bass Drum Section Leader of the EIU Panther Marching Band 2014-2015
Pana Senior High School Marching Band Co-Drum Major 2013
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
2015-2016, 2017-PRESENT
GUITARIST, SULLIVAN SINGERS/SINGERS JUNIOR SHOW CHOIR COMBO
Play electric/acoustic guitar in the backing band for competing show choirs.
2017 – 2019
CHOIR MEMBER/CANTOR, ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sang in the choir as a member and soloist on Sunday mornings and holidays. On occasion lead the
congregation in singing.
REFERENCES
Dr. Danelle Larson, EIU Music Education Faculty dlarson@eiu.edu, 217-581-7201
Charity Astrouski, Shelbyville Band Director astrouskic@shelbyville.k12.il.us, 815-848-8283
Joe Amato, Shelbyville Choir Director amatoj@shelbyville.k12.il.us, 217-218-0565
Dr. Rebecca vonKamp, EIU Voice Instructor rlvonkamp@eiu.edu, 217-581-2723
Dr. Samuel Fagaly, EIU Saxophone Instructor swfagaly@eiu.edu, 217-581-6628
Chris Wilson, Sullivan Schools Choir Director ausinger42@gmail.com, 205-243-5854