Michael J.

Terrell
4306 Harwood Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 473-8527
michael.terrell@drake.edu

Education
Drake University
Bachelor of Music Education, degree anticipated May 2015
Major: Music Education
Main Instrument: Cello
GPA: 3.20

Professional Experience
Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, First Christian Site: May 2013 to present
Youth Development Professional
Responsible for the well-being of club members and for the development of an engaging atmosphere of
academic success and personal growth. Develop a personal relationship with members to build a sense
of belonging, accountability, and help build on the values set forth by the Boys and Girls Club.
First Christian Church, Des Moines: September 2014 to present
Director, Adult Bell Choir
Schedule and conduct weekly rehearsals with church members in preparation for periodic performance
in Sunday service. Accountable for organizing resources including a four octave set of hand bells and
hand bell music library. Communicate with Director of Worship and Fine Arts to organize schedules.
Drake University Practicum Experience and Student Teaching: January 2012 to present
Practicum Experience
School
Merrill Middle School, Des Moines

Mentor Teacher
Kelly Daze

Dates
Spring 2012

Gloria Faust
Lisa Fried
Kathy Kearny

Subject
Orchestra and
General Music
General Music
Orchestra
Strings

Perkins Academy, Des Moines

Hoover High School, Des Moines
Hubbell Elementary and Samuelson
Elementary, Des Moines
Valley Southwoods School, West Des Moines

Michelle Senger

Orchestra

Fall 2014

Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2013

Student Teaching
School
Valley High School and Valley Southwoods
School, West Des Moines
Hanawalt Elementary, Greenwood Elementary,
and Merrill Middle School, Des Moines

Mentor Teacher
Michelle Senger

Subject
Orchestra

Dates
Spring 2015

Jeff Jensen

Orchestra

Spring 2015

Special Projects
Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa
Music Program
Wrote and implemented a music program for general music, grades two through five. The program
incorporates material that the students were exposed to in school and builds off their classroom music
experiences in a fun and engaging way.
Record Keeping
During the fall of 2013 I created several documents which are now used by all sites of the Boys and
Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. These include a how-to on the organizations attendance program, a multimonth excel document for recording the number of Backpack Buddies given to each family each week,
and a document which is used or organize the sites summer registration process including child and
parent information and payment status.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Recitals
Organized and conducted a recital at least twice annually. I chose repertoire and rehearsed it with the
members, created programs, and led the male choir in performances.
Planned annual trips to retirement communities to play and sing for residents. These short recitals
included singing and playing by the members which included an all-male choir which I conducted.
Cello Recitals
Prepared two solo recitals during my time at Drake, neither of which was required for the music
education degree. The first was a joint recital during the spring of 2014, the second was a solo recital in
the fall of 2014. For both of these recitals I spent many hours practicing, showing both my dedication
and proficiency on my main instrument.

Leadership and Awards

President, National Association for Music Education, Drake Chapter

Fine Arts Senator, Drake University Student Senate
Treasurer and Music Director, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity
Committee member, Community Outreach Committee, Drake University Student Senate
Senior Representative, Student Music Advisory Committee
Dean's List (Fall 2011)

Technology Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Amadeus Pro, Audacity
Finale, Sibelius