DAVID G.

APPELMAN
1214 12th Street, Apt. 1W, Bedford, IN 47421 | (248) 688 2361
appelmanproductions@gmail.com | www.davidappelman.com

PERSONAL VISION STATEMENT:

Utilizing innovative music education, I am committed to enhancing a wide variety of student academic, social, and
emotional skill sets such as creativity, language development, abstract thinking, self-awareness, strong fine motor
development and coordination, including positive attitudes toward school. My professional experience as a music
educator, performer, composer, and social worker has given me great understanding of what students need to succeed,
and how this is accomplished.

EDUCATION:
May 2015

Masters of Science in Music Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

(Anticipated date of graduation)

May, 2002

Masters of Social Work

Masters of Jewish Communal Service

May, 1997

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, CA
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

CERTIFICATION:
May, 2015

Indiana Initial Practitioner License in Instrumental and General Music for All Settings
(Anticipated date)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
January 2015 Student Teacher, Bedford Middle School, Bedford, IN
Present ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest provide frequent music and performance instruction to 7th
and 8th grade students preparing for contest.
Sectionals provide frequent instruction to 6th 8th grade brass, winds, and percussion, prepare
music for upcoming concerts.
Full Ensemble direct frequent rehearsals with all 6th 8th grade concert bands, prepare music
for upcoming concerts.
Jazz Ensembles coordinate and run sectionals/full rehearsals for 7th & 8th grade ensembles in
preparation of upcoming May concerts.
2012 2013 Special Ed Instructional Aide, Bloomington High School South, Bloomington, IN
Assisted a student with autism in general education classes; daily responsibilities included:
Helping student stay on task and monitoring behavior
Documenting and reporting daily IEP assessment forms
Encouraging, reinforcing, and modeling positive social and behavioral goals outlined in IEP
2008 2011

Band Director, Kidz Klezmer Band of Michigan, Metro Detroit, MI

2007 2009

Pit Orchestra Director, Hillel Day School, Farmington Hills, MI

2006 2008

Choral Director, Zamir Chorale, Metro Detroit, MI

2003 2006

Music Specialist, Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park, MI

enhancing life skills through innovative music education

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
2004 Present

Founder & Owner, Appelman Productions LLC, Michigan & Indiana

Established to synthesize backgrounds in music and social work. The business is committed to
building and bridging communities through music and the arts. Service areas include: Music
Education (private/ group instruction), Music Entertainment (public/private events and functions),
Notation & Composition (transcribing, typesetting, composing, arranging), and Community
Development (educational, organizational, communal). Some of the primary projects included:
Artist In Residence, Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, MI (2002 2011)
Coached, directed, and arranged music for Yom Sheini, a teen rock band, who played for
many services.
Served as saxophonist/flutist for weekly services.
Artist In Residence, Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills, MI (2003 2011)
Served as professional vocalist (tenor) for the High Holy Day choir.
Designed, facilitated, and ran Shir La La, a music enrichment program for toddlers and
parents.
Private Music Instructor, Metro Detroit, MI (2006 2011)
Provided ongoing instruction for beginning piano, saxophone, flute, and clarinet students of
all ages.
Developed, coordinated, and facilitated three annual recitals, designed to offer students
opportunities to perform and display their accomplishments for family and friends. (Video
excerpts can be viewed on Appelman Productions YouTube channel)
2002

Committee Member, National Conference for Community & Justice (Los Angeles, CA)

Committee member for InterSem 2002, an annual conference for Christian and Jewish students
studying at their respective seminaries. The conference provides participants an opportunity to
educate each other about their own religious customs and beliefs.
Developed a creative opening-skit designed to illustrate basic guidelines for respectful and
productive interfaith dialogue.

2001 2002

Graduate Intern, Jewish Federation Valley Alliance, Los Angeles, CA

Developed a grant proposal that targeted under-involved Jewish youth, and involved the Bureau
of Jewish Education, Bnai Brith Youth Organization, and Brandeis-Bardin Institute.
Assisted in the development and implementation of a three-part Community Leadership Series
designed to educate, mobilize, and prepare the community to interface with the local Muslim
community.
Assisted the Strategic Planning Committee with the development and implementation of
primary strategic planning documents, and designed a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted
the committees efforts.
Prepared a Staff Development Proposal designed to enhance leadership and management
excellence. (Proposal available upon request.).

2001

Graduate Intern, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, Los Angeles, CA

Managed cases of individual and family therapy, and co-led group therapy sessions.
Assisted in developing the cultural diversity program by conducting a needs assessment.

PERFORMANCE & COMPOSITION:

2012 2014

Saxophonist/Flutist/Clarinetist, IU Jazz Ensembles, Bloomington, IN

2003 2004

Professional Musician, Lorio Ross Sterling Entertainment, Detroit, MI

Served as saxophonist/flutist for Joyride, an 8-piece entertainment band.

1997

Professional Musician, Crystal Cruises, San Francisco, CA

Served as saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist for evening entertainment aboard the Crystal Symphony.

enhancing life skills through innovative music education

DAVID G. APPELMAN
1214 12th Street, Apt. 1W, Bedford, IN 47421 | (248) 688 2361
appelmanproductions@gmail.com | www.davidappelman.com

REFERENCES:
Eric Berger, Band Director
Bedford Middle School
1501 N Street
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279 9781
bergere@nlcs.k12.in.us
Steve Allee, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Mary Emery Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003
(513) 556 6638
Steveallee01@earthlink.net
Lisa Barnett, Music Therapist
Berkley School District
14700 W. Lincoln
Oak Park, Michigan 48237
(248) 837-8050
songstogrowon@gmail.com
Jane Feller, Special Education Teacher
Bloomington High School South
1965 S. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330 7714, ext. 51056
jfeller@mccsc.edu

enhancing life skills through innovative music education