ABIGAIL HAMPTON

313 Glen Ridge Drive, Murphy, TX, 75094

abigailhampton99@gmail.com ~ (214)316-7576

Education
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, expected May 2015
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX GPA: 3.30
Certification in Music Education, EC-12, expected May 2015
Principal Instrument: Flute
Secondary Studies in Piccolo
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching: Dodd Elementary, Wylie ISD (Jennifer Gustavson, music specialist)
Assisted with coaching after school All-District Choir
Created and implemented detailed music lessons for grades K-5
Helped organize a field trip to the Plano Symphony
Collaborated with Special Needs Specialist to create strategies for students with
special needs
Student Teaching: Wylie East High School, Wylie ISD (Glenn Lambert, band director)
Assisted beginner band classes (Trombone, Tuba, Flute, Percussion, etc.)
Developed lesson plans and helped prepare Symphonic/Concert Bands for their
spring concert
Monitored and helped with Pre-UIL/UIL events (ie, Sight Reading Timekeeper)
Implemented ideas to help teach various Sectionals (ie, intonation, warm-up, and
phrasing)
Sulphur Springs Middle School, Sulphur Springs ISD
Private Lesson Instructor for Flute, 2013-2014
Motivated students to practice and be better musicians by demonstration and
proper practice/rehearsal techniques
Developed a system of keeping record of student progress
Three students attained All-Region Band status
Career-Related Experience
Texas A&M University- Commerce Band Librarian, 2013-2014
Organized and copied music for the school music library
Created a database for keeping an accurate count for all the music
Prepared music for important events taking place on campus

Career-Related Experience continued:

First Baptist Church of Plano Weekday School- Teachers Assistant, 2008-present
Supervised afternoon classroom activities
Communicated with parents regarding student concerns
Honors and Awards
Honor Soloist of the Texas Flute Society Performances, 2014
Outstanding Soloist of the Texas Flute Society Performances, 2013
5A TMEA All-Region Band Member, 2008-2011
Deans List, 2014-present
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Flute Society
Tau Beta Sigma, 2012-present
Offices Held: Treasurer, 2013-2014; Parliamentarian, 2012-2013
Ensemble Experience:
Flute Player for TAMUC Wind Ensemble, 2011-present
Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY
CBDNA, San Antonio, TX,
TMEA, San Antonio, TX
Handbell Player at First Baptist Church of Plano, 2015-present
Member of the orchestra at First Baptist Church of Plano, 2008-present
Substitute Flute Player for Sherman Symphony Orchestra, 2014

References
Darla Meek
Music Education Coordinator, Texas A&M University-Commerce
214-236-8071 ~ darla.meek@tamuc.edu
Jennifer Gustavson
Dodd Elementary Music Specialist, Wylie ISD
214-675-8221 ~ jennifer.gustavson@wylieisd.net
Dr. Julee Walker
Flute Professor, Texas A&M University-Commerce
940-595-0378 ~ julee.walker@tamuc.edu
Dr. Melanie Fields
Ad-Interim, Texas A&M University-Commerce
903-450-7133 ~ melanie.fields@tamuc.edu
Phillip Clements
Band Director, Texas A&M University-Commerce
214-402-5765 ~ phillip.clements@tamuc.edu
Glenn Lambert
Band Director, Wylie East High School
972-816-5176 ~ glenn.lambert@wylieisd.net