Experience
La Salle Institute, Troy, New York. 2015-2016
-Director of Bands
-Directed a Symphonic Band of 60 students
-Directed a Middle School Band of 30 students
-Directed the award winning Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble
-Directed a Small Male Choir of 15
-Conducted at the Troy Sacings Bank Music Hall for Christmas With The Cadets
Students Teacher, Bethlehem Middle School, Bethlehem, New York Spring 2015
-Band Director, 6th 7th and 8th grade band
-Instructed Brass, Woodwind and Percussion lesson groups using the Magical Music Book
-Instructed Percussion Lessons on Bells, Snare, and Auxiliary Instruments
-Conductor, Bethlehem Central Middle School 6th Grade Band
-Conductor, Bethlehem Central Middle School 7th Grade Band
Student Teacher, Loudonville Elementary School, Loudonville, New York Spring 2015
-Instructed K-6 General Music through various Orff instruction
-Instructed instrumental lesson groups using the Breeze Easy Method, Grade 4-6
-Choral Director, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus
-Developed and implemented lesson plans based on New York State, Common Core and NAfME standards of music for grades k-6
Music Teacher, Paul C. Aldi Summer Music Academy, Albany, New York 2009-Present
- Arranged various parts for Concert Band and String Orchestra
- Instructed private lessons in beginning Keyboard and Clarinet
General Music Practicum, St. Mary's , Canton, New York Fall 2013
- Designed curricular unit “Music as cultural expression” focusing on the music of China
- Taught 5th grade students how music interacts with cultural values and beliefs
- Explored various ensemble types in China; developed our own ensemble using instruments of Chinese ensembles
Teaching Beginning Instruments Practicum, St. Mary's, Canton, New York Spring 2014
- Taught one on one lessons, group lessons, and directed ensemble of beginning instrumentalists
- Developed a beginning band curriculum focusing on development of musical skills and students concept of sound interpretation
Counselor, Crane Youth Music, Potsdam NY. Summer 2014
- Fulfilled duties including; Monitoring the building, Organizing games and activities.
- Addressed confrontation amongst campers through individual mediation sessions
- Monitored students on a daily basis
- Collaborated with counselors to prepare and present performance for 250 campers
Musical Experiences
Chamber Opera (Clarinet), US Premiere The Electromagnetic Singing Lesson Fall 2014
Chamber Opera (Clarinet), US Premiere Teresa e Gianfaldoni Fall 2014
Crane Wind Ensemble 2014
Crane Clarinet Choir Fall 2011-Fall 2014
Crane Concert Band Fall 2011 & Fall 2013
Crane Symphonic Band 2012
Recital, Clarinet Spring 2013
Colonie Central Wind Ensemble 2010-2011
Colonie Central Jazz Band Spring 2011
Pit Orchestra Friends and Family's production of “The Wiz.” Summer 2010
Area All-State Symphonic Band 2010-2011
NYSSMA Solo Festival 2009-2011
Colonie Central Chamber Singers 2009-2011
Colonie Central Symphonic Band 2009-2010
Colonie Central Concert Band 2008-2009
Chamber Opera (Clarinet), US Premiere The Electromagnetic Singing Lesson Fall 2014
Chamber Opera (Clarinet), US Premiere Teresa e Gianfaldoni Fall 2014
Crane Wind Ensemble 2014
Crane Clarinet Choir Fall 2011-Fall 2014
Crane Concert Band Fall 2011 & Fall 2013
Crane Symphonic Band 2012
Recital, Clarinet Spring 2013
Colonie Central Wind Ensemble 2010-2011
Colonie Central Jazz Band Spring 2011
Pit Orchestra Friends and Family's production of “The Wiz.” Summer 2010
Area All-State Symphonic Band 2010-2011
NYSSMA Solo Festival 2009-2011
Colonie Central Chamber Singers 2009-2011
Colonie Central Symphonic Band 2009-2010
Colonie Central Concert Band 2008-2009