John M.

Johnston
930 Davis Avenue, Pottsville, PA, 17901
(570)-449-2422

jmj003@lvc.edu

EDUCATION:
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Bachelor of Science in Music Education/Bachelor of Arts in Music (Spring 2015/2016)
Grade Point Average: 3.820

EXPERIENCE:
Anthracite Philharmonic, Pottsville, PA
Principal Oboist (May 2010-Present)
Rehearse and perform public concerts on a bi-annual basis.
Performed repertoire include works such as Beethovens Symphony No. 5 and Handels
Messiah

Pottsville Area School District, Pottsville, PA

Pit Director for Into the Woods (January 2010 March 2010)
Collaborated with the Director and Vocal Director to determine artistic direction
Selected musicians on a by-need basis
Scheduled and planned regular rehearsals in order to efficiently learn music
Used various rehearsal techniques in order to engage ensemble
Conducted three performances of a three-hour performance
Various School Districts, PA
Student Observer

Elizabethtown Middle School, Elizabethtown, PA (September-December 2014)

Annville-Cleona Middle/High School, Annville, PA (September-December 2013)
Union Canal Elementary, Lebanon, PA (September-December 2013)
Cedar Crest Middle School, Lebanon, PA (September-December 2011)

MUSICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Oboe (Primary Instrument)

Studied privately for eight years to improve knowledge and technique

Principal Oboist of the Lebanon Valley College Symphonic Band
Principal Oboist of the Lebanon Valley College Wind Ensemble
Principal Oboist of the Lebanon Valley College Symphony Orchestra
Oboist of the Lebanon Valley College Woodwind Quintet
Frequently Hired for church performances, orchestral ensembles, and musicals in various
PA school districts
Performed in a half-hour recital featuring a varied repertoire of music for accompanied
oboe

MUSICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES Continued

Piano
Passed state piano proficiency
Developed piano skills in both classical and jazz styles
Voice
Passed state voice proficiency
Vocalist (bass) in Lebanon Valley College Concert Choir
Conducting (Instrumental)

Excelled in required conducting courses, includes both band and orchestral responsibilities
Featured conductor for LVCs NAfME Middle School Bandfest (January 2014/2015)
Featured conductor for the Elizabethtown Middle School Bands 2014 winter concert
Pit Conductor for PAHS 2010 production of Into the Woods

Marching Arts
Member of PAHS marching band (baritone) (Fall 2007-Fall 2010)
Member, Section leader, and soloist in Lebanon Valley Colleges Pride of the Valley
Marching Band (Fall 2011-Fall 2014)
Member of 2013 and 2014 editions of the Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps (Euphonium)
Anticipated member of the 2015 edition of the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum & Bugle
Corps (Baritone)

NATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

National Association for Music Education (September 2011-Present)
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (September 2011-Present)
Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society (October 2012-Present)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Finale