Brian HILL

40 W oodlands St 41, Singapore 738547 (65) 9690-2995 www.brianandsandy.com bhill@sas.edu.sg

How do I thank the person who has been such a supportive influence with my son and his music? I am grateful beyond words for what you have given Jonathan Maureen Lee Parent

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION State University of New York-Buffalo Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies University of Wisconsin Madison Bachelor of Music Music Education (Instrumental) University of Wisconsin Madison Bachelor of Arts History Teaching License State of Wisconsin TEACHING EXPERIENCE Singapore American School High School Directed three bands, jazz ensemble and team taught strings. Responsible for band curriculum, budget, facilities & planning. Department leader in technology. Created new courses: Symphonic Band, Music Technology, Jazz Improvisation and Music Exploration: Rock and Roll. Created the IASAS Jazz Exchange. Facilitated IASAS Cultural Convention hosted the event twice. Helped create, develop and organize the SAS Music Festival. Organized visits by US college music professors. Connected students with community jazz and concert bands. Organized countless volunteer musical performances at school and community fundraising events. Raised the level and profile of the jazz ensemble - organized many high profile gigs including sharing the hall with Chaka Khan & David Foster. Arranged final choral/jazz songs for yearly Jazz Night concert. Facilitated joint concerts with other international schools. Liaison with architects and facilities director in designing the band rooms. HS Deputy Principal Interview Team Commissioned a band composition for SASs 50th Anniversary. Organized and led yearly student hiking trip in New Zealand. Guest Conductor at KL Middle School Band Festival Presented music workshop as part of Singapore Ministry of Education professional development program. Presented music workshop at UWCSEA. Adjudicator for local school bands preparing for competition. Committee member of Thompson Community Club jazz band.
Scholarships UW School of Music & Schweitzer Institute of Music

Aside from being a good band instructor, he is also the type of individual that others just enjoy having as part of the group. In the international school setting, schools generally like to hire couples but often find that one member of the team is substantially stronger than the other. Not so with Brian and Sandy, they are both exceptionally strong teachers. Bob Gross former Superintendent at SAS Mr. Hill stands approximately six feet and five inches tall and wears colorful Hawaiian shirts. He is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers I have ever had. 8th grade student What I find most endearing is that Brian engages every student with warmth, genuineness, and respect. They know that he cares about them and cares that they succeed. Doug Neihart SAS HS Deputy Principal Thanks for your talent, your patience, your unfailing good will, and your humor. I wish your mom could clone you. However, since she can't, I am glad Sean has the One and Only Mr. Hill for his music teacher. How lucky he is. Can you fail him so he can have you again next year? Linda McCabe Parent

2008 1992 1986 2003- present

In my eighteen years as a principal I have met a handful of teachers who truly stand out in their love and dedication for their job. Brian is one of them. Paul D. Combs SAS MS Deputy Principal The impact Brian has had on Andy is hard to overstate. It is safe to say that Brian was Andys favorite teacher, hands down, during his entire time at SAS. And his influence as a person, a player and a leader has shaped Andy as an adult. In fact, Andy is striving for a career in music, in no small part to the wonderful time he spent with Brian. Jerry Szombathy Parent Outstanding, exemplary and dedicatedPrior to his arrival, students were learning the technical parts of playing an instrument. They were not learning to love what they were accomplishing. Joan Adams SAS MS Principal In the ten years I have worked with Brian I have found him to be a passionate educator, a caring colleague and an inquisitive learner. He has been an enthusiastic and creative soundboard for me. He has an innate need to continue his own education. In the years that I have known him he has acquired a masters degree and has brought new and innovative technological advances to our program. Nanette Devens SAS HS Chorale Director Brian has a magnetic charisma that naturally draws students, parents and colleagues to him. He has a warmth, humor, commitment, and energy that are off the charts. Schools need professionals like Brian that make a positive impact on students while making work a more enjoyable place for colleagues. Tico Oms SAS MS Deputy Principal

Singapore American School Middle School Served as music department head. Directed four bands, two jazz and two string groups. Built program from 82 to 170 students. Created and developed the MS strings program in 1999. Created a second 6th grade band and jazz ensemble. Created many interdisciplinary units between music and art, science, social studies, dance and multi-media. Strategic Action Planning Committee School Wide. Presented new curriculum to school board. Created and led (with my wife Sandy) the first 6th grade service trip out of Singapore: house building in Cambodia. This has now become embedded in the 8th grade curriculum. American International School in Egypt Taught two high school bands, three middle school bands, fifth & sixth grade general music and private lessons Served as music department head. Doubled the number of students in the instrumental program. Coached Basketball: Varsity girls, JV boys & MS boys. Created and hosted the first AIS JV Basketball Invitational Tournament. Chaperoned school trips to Greece and Spain. Committees: Faculty Advisory, Housing, Facilities, Accreditation steering committee. Designed the music facilities at the new campus. UW Madison Summer Music Clinic Jazz ensemble director, clinician, musical assistant and residential counselor for MS & HS students. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education Completed Masters Degree Web Design, UbD, Assessment coursework Solution Focused Therapy workshops Sibelius music technology workshops Attended EARCOS & SEATCO regional conferences. MENC National Conference - Minneapolis Midwest Band and Orchestra Convention Chicago Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance (CMP) Summer Workshop - Wisconsin SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Coached recreation league baseball and basketball gr. 1-8. Involved in faculty softball, basketball & golf teams. Organized faculty golf tournaments & social events. Participated in faculty vs. student spirit events. Organized performances at school and community events. Arranged for student performances at Villa Francis Nursing Home. Served as liaison between the parent community searching for musical entertainment and local musical groups. Organized student piano performances for the US Ambassador.

1996 - 2003 1993 1996 1992 1995

REFERENCES

Dr. Robert Gross Superintendent International School Vienna 43-140-132 b.gross@ais.at Mrs. Rhonda Norris Deputy Head of School International School Beijing +86 (10) 8149-2345 rnorris@isb.bj.edu.cn

Mr. Douglas Neihart, Deputy HS Principal Singapore American School dneihart@sas.edu.sg (65) 6363-3405 Dr. Brent Mutsch Superintendent American School Dubai (+971) 4395-0005; ext.1100 superintendent@asdubai.org

Ms. Michelle Molchan Activities & Athletics Director Singapore American School mmolchan@sas.edu.sg (65) 6363-3405 Mr. Paul D. Combs Elementary Principal International School Curitiba 55-41-3525-7431 paul.combs@iscbrazil.com

Performance Vitae

Band / Jazz / Trombone Conductor / Clinician / Performer AWARDS Brass Area Scholarship University of Wisconsin - Madison Scholarship - Schweitzer Institute of Music Sandpoint, Idaho. Studied brass chamber music and jazz. Instructors included: Harvey Phillips, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano and Victor Lewis. PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS Orchestra & Band Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Marquette University Orchestra Mozarts Requiem Pit Orchestra - Madison Savoyards, MATC, Sun Microsystems World Conference, Edgewood College Follies Madison Brass Quintet Band - Madison Municipal, Capital City, Singapore Wind Symphony Numerous performances with members of the Madison and Singapore Symphony Orchestras. Big Band & Jazz Madison Jazz Orchestra (included musicians who have played with Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson,
Woody Herman, Brian Setzer, The Dallas Brass & Neil Young)

Brian Hill

Appeared with Grammy Award winner, Louis Hoover in his Salute to Sinatra show at the Marina Bay Sands Theater in Singapore MATC Big Band Dick Jurgens Orchestra toured Wisconsin and the Midwest Tony Barron Orchestra Jazz Players Big Band

 COLLEGE ENSEMBLES - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Varsity Band, Marching Band & Summer Band. Bascom Brass Quintet Opera Pit Orchestra, Early Music Ensemble, Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble, Trombone Choir RECORDINGS CDS / TV & RADIO Mark Truesdell and the Lost Pioneers Greg Chako "Integration" & Integration II Singapore Stompers Greatest Hits Radio and TV commercials for Nokia, Silk Air, M1, Sports City. Live performance on Tonight with Gurmit Singapore Network TV. Recorded orchestral music for Singapore National Day celebration.

Thomson Community Center Big Band Singapore Swing Band Singapore Stompers Dixieland Band Rock/Funk/Blues Mama Digdowns Brass Junction Mark Truesdell and the Lost Pioneers Black Jack Davey Curtis King Band Funkithize Numerous gigs as a sideman in the US and Singapore.