Charles C. Laux, Jr.

charleslaux1@gmail.com www.charleslaux.com

EDUCATION





The Ohio State University
Ph.D., Music Education, Minor: Instructional Technology (2015)
Advisor: Dr. Robert Gillespie
Dissertation title: The effect of a tonic drone accompaniment on the pitch accuracy of scales played
by beginner violin and viola students.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

M.M., Music Education (2001)


Ohio University

B.M., Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis (1996)


Mentor High School

Mentor, Ohio
Diploma (1992)

WORK EXPERIENCE


Kennesaw State University (2012-present)
Assistant Professor of Music Education, Strings
Teach courses in instrumental music methods, string techniques, educational literature,
advanced pedagogy, arranging, and music education technology
Conductor of the KSU Philharmonic Orchestra
Director of the KSU String Project, www.kennesawstringproject.org
Director of the KSU Summer Music Intensive, a 1 week summer day camp for HS students
Advise string music education students and the KSU Student Chapters of NAfME and ASTA

Georgia Symphony Orchestra (2012-present)
Conductor, Georgia Symphony Youth Camerata Orchestra
70+ piece full orchestra consisting of students in grades 5-10
Conduct weekly rehearsals and 3 major concerts per season

Hal Leonard Corporation (2011-present)
Essential Elements Contributing Editor and Clinician
Create a variety of pedagogical content for and present educational clinics for a unique,
interactive web resource. www.essentialelementsinteractive.com

Hilliard City Schools, Hilliard, Ohio (2009 2012)
Orchestra Director & Itinerant String Specialist
Taught orchestra/string classes at three elementary schools and Heritage Middle School
Assistant orchestra director and sectional coach at Hilliard Darby High School

New Albany-Plain Local Schools, New Albany, Ohio (2008 2009)
Orchestra Director
Was responsible for all aspects of the districts orchestra program, grades 7-12

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The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (20072008)

Graduate Teaching Associate
Taught string methods and an advanced string technique/repertoire/rehearsal skills courses
Taught digital audio recording & podcasting course to graduate music students
Assistant Conductor for the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber Strings
Taught private violin and viola lessons for the Jefferson Academy Community Music School
Supervised and evaluated student teachers

Valencia College, Orlando, Florida (20062008)
Adjunct Music Faculty
Taught music appreciation courses via distance education, using WebCT and podcasting
Single-handedly quadrupled the yearly enrollment for online music appreciation from 2006 to
2008

College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas, Nevada (19962007)
Adjunct Music Faculty
Taught music appreciation courses on five different campuses and online using WebCT
Taught applied violin, viola and cello to music majors and non-majors

Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida (20032007)
Orchestra Director
Winter Park High School
Directed four levels of orchestra to students in grades 9-12
Philharmonic Orchestra was invited to perform at the 2006 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in
Chicago
Philharmonic and Concert Orchestras received straight superior ratings at district and state
contests
Founded Lyric Strings, an alternative styles string ensemble
Created and maintained the orchestras award-winning website
Served on the writing team for the districts orchestra curriculum
Chair of the Orange County Public Schools All-County Orchestra 2005, 2006
Cypress Creek High School
Taught orchestra classes to students in grades 9-12 and established a full orchestra program
Received a superior rating at 2004 & 2005 Florida Orchestra Association Orchestra Festivals
Chamber Orchestra performed at 2005 ASTA National Conference in Reno, Nevada
Established a unique guitar program (9-12) with an initial enrollment of over 60 students
Attended International Baccalaureate (IB) Music Training, July 2004, New York City

Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada (19962003)
Orchestra Director
Taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced orchestra classes to students in grades 6-8
Founded a unique chamber ensemble that performed high school level repertoire
Received superior ratings at district orchestra festivals, 1998 - 2003
Chairperson for the CCSD Middle School Honor Orchestra, 1998 - 2002
Served as a technology consultant to assist secondary music educators within the district

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Spring Semester 2002)
Adjunct Music Faculty
Taught string instrument methods for undergraduate music education majors

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Nevada School of the Arts, Las Vegas, Nevada (1996-1998)

Violin and Viola Instructor
Maintained a private studio of violin and viola students, ages 5 to adult

Mentor Public Schools, Mentor, Ohio (Summer 1996)
Orchestra Director
Coordinated and instructed a five week summer orchestra program, grades 3-7

Newark City Schools, Newark, Ohio (Spring 1996)
Student Teacher
Assisted instruction with string students, grades 4-12
Virginia Workman, cooperating teacher (retired)

Athens Community Music School, Athens, Ohio (1994-1996)
Staff String Instructor and Chamber Music Director
Taught applied violin and viola lessons to students age 6 to adult
Founded and directed a high school string chamber ensemble

PUBLICATIONS

Laux, C. (2012). The Future of Music Education. Gut Reaction, Newsletter of Georgia ASTA, (1) Fall.

Laux, C. (2010). String Education Technology Blog. http://www.stringedtech.com

Laux, C. (2008). Practical musician: Music & musicians - podcasting 101. Strings, 22(8), 26-28.

Laux, C. (2007). "A Christmas Festival." Ed. Littrell, D, Racin, L. R & Allen, M. (2007). Teaching Music
through Performance in Orchestra. Vol. 3. Chicago: GIA Publications, Inc. (343-347).

Laux, C. (2007). "Finale, Symphony No. 2 in C." Ed. Littrell, D, Racin, L. R & Allen, M. (2007).
Teaching Music through Performance in Orchestra. Vol. 3. Chicago: GIA Publications, Inc.
(165-169).


PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

Laux, C. (2015). Selecting Repertoire and Programming Considerations for School Orchestras.
National Conference of the American String Teachers Association.

Laux, C. (2015). Its Symphony Time! Working with the Beginning and Intermediate Full Orchestra.
National Conference of the American String Teachers Association.

Laux, C. (2015). Organizing an Efficient Orchestra Rehearsal. Ohio Music Educators Association
Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Its Symphony Time! Working with the Beginning and Intermediate Full Orchestra.
Ohio Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Improve the Intonation of Your String Students Through Sound, Sight, and Touch.
Ohio Music Educators Association Conference.

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Laux, C. (2015). I Never Learned That in College! Surviving and Thriving in Your First Years of
Teaching. Georgia Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Audio Recording in the Classroom, Studio, and Concert Hall. Georgia Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Improve the Intonation of Your String Students Through Sound, Sight, and Touch.
Georgia Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux C., & Mann, A. (2015) Navigating the Journey From Student Teaching Through the First Years
of Teaching. Florida Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C., & Morris, B. (2014). You Want ME to Teach Guitar? Im an Orchestra Director!. The Midwest
Band & Orchestra Clinic. Chicago, IL.

Laux, C. (2014). Turn Your Students Into Sight-reading Superstars. American String Teachers
Association National Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

Laux, C. (2014). Turn Your Students Into Sight-reading Superstars. Texas Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). Automate and Motivate 21st Century String Players with Instructional Technology.
Texas Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). Creating Exciting Accompaniments with Garageband. Ohio Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). Technology Integration in the 21st Century Band & Orchestra Classroom. Florida
Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Clinics from a distance: Using videoconferencing technology in your orchestra or
private studio. American String Teachers Association National Conference, Providence,
Rhode Island.

Laux, C. (2013). Clinics from a distance: Using videoconferencing technology in your orchestra or
private studio. Texas Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Envisioning and Developing the Complete Music Program. Georgia Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Reinforcing Musical Concepts with iOS Apps. Kentucky Music Educators Association
Conference.

Laux, C. (2011). Automate and Motivate 21st Century String Players with Instructional Technology.
American String Teachers Association National Conference.

Laux, C. (2011). Reinforcing Rhythmic Stills with iApps. Technology Institute for Music Education
Regional Conference.

Laux, C. (2010). Inspiring the Net Generation String Player with Instructional Technologies.
American String Teachers Association National Conference, Santa Clara, California.

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Laux, C. (2009). Using the computer as an exciting, motivating rehearsal and assessment tool.
Technology Institute for Music Education Regional Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Laux, C. (2009). Reach New Heights with Digital Portfolios. American String Teachers Association
National Conference.

Laux, C. (2009). Use the Web to Promote and Administrate Your Music Program. Ohio Music
Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2008). Use Rapidweaver to build a beautiful website in minutes. Association for Technology
in Music Instruction National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Laux, C. (2008). Audio Recording in the Classroom, Studio, and Concert Hall. American String
Teachers Association National Conference.

Laux, C. (2008). Podcasting for Music Educators. Ohio Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2007). Podcasting: Share Your Program with the World!. The Midwest Clinic.

Laux, C. (2007). Relating with Co-workers, Parents, and Administration. American String Teachers
Association National Conference, Detroit, Michigan.

Laux, C. (2007). Podcasting 101. American String Teachers Association National Conference, Detroit,
Michigan.

Laux, C. (2007). Podcasting 101. Florida Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. & Morris, B. (2006). Add a New Instrument to Your Orchestra (Guitar). American String
Teachers Association National Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.

Laux, C. (2006). Audio Recording for Music Educators. Florida Music Educators Association
Conference.

Atwood, J., & Laux, C. (2006). Bows + Frets = Performance Excitement. American String Teachers
Association National Conference, Reno, Nevada.

Laux, C. (2005). Bach Chorales in the Band & Orchestra Rehearsal. Florida Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2004). Become a Web Wizard!. Florida Music Educators Association Conference.


INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Laux, C. (2015). Improve the Intonation of Your String Students Through Sound, Sight, and Touch.
New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Automate and Motivate 21st Century String Players with Instructional Technology.
New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). Automate and Motivate 21st Century String Players with Instructional Technology.
South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference.
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Laux, C. (2015). Improve the Intonation of Your String Students Through Sound, Sight, and Touch.
South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). String Education Technology: Amazing Apps & Resources. New York State School
Music Association Summer Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). iOS Apps and other portable technology. Ohio State University String Teacher
Workshop.

Laux, C. (2014). Organizing Your Musical Life with Technology. Ohio State University String Teacher
Workshop.

Laux, C. (2014). Creating Exciting Accompaniments with Garageband. Ohio State University String
Teacher Workshop.

Laux, C. (2013). Use Technology to Promote, Administrate, and Organize Your Music Program.
Arizona Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Teaching Beginning Band and Orchestra in the 21st Century. Arizona Music
Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Envisioning and Developing the Complete Orchestra Program. Arizona Music
Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2012). Reach Out to Your Audiences with Social Networking. Technology Institute for Music
Education Regional Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Laux, C. (2012). Building a Complete Orchestra Program. Ohio Music Educators Association
Conference.

Laux, C. (2011). Guest Lecturer in Music Education. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

Laux, C. (2011). The Or-TECH-stra program: Using the web to extend learning beyond the classroom.
Ohio State University String Teachers Workshop

Laux, C. (2010). Kickin It Old School: Analog Technology is Still Groovy. Ohio State University String
Teachers Workshop.

Laux, C. (2010). Building a Complete Orchestra Program with Technology. Ohio State University
String Teachers Workshop.

Laux, C. (2010). Editing Digital Audio: It's so easy an orchestra director can do it!. Ohio State
University String Teachers Workshop.

Laux, C. (2010). Audio Recording Basics. Ohio State University String Teachers Workshop.

Laux, C. (2009). Technology Applications for the Music Educator. CMENC Chapter at Ohio Wesleyan
University, Deleware, Ohio.

Laux, C. (2008). Using Technology in the Orchestra Classroom. Guest Lecturer in Music Education,
University of South Carolina.
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Laux, C. (2008). Developing the Complete Orchestra Program. Guest Lecturer in Music Education,
University of South Carolina.

Laux, C. (2008). My Bag of Tricks: The Most Effective Teaching Strategies. Guest Lecturer in Music
Education, University of South Carolina.


INDUSTRY-SPONSORED PRESENTATIONS

Laux, C. (2015). Essential Elements Interactive: Your Method Book in the 21st Century. Georgia Music
Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2015). The Essential Elements of the First Year String Player. Florida Music Educators
Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). Bring Your Method Book to the 21st Century with EEi. New York State School Music
Association Summer Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). The Essential Elements of the Intermediate String Player. Texas Orchestra Directors
Association Summer Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). The Essential Elements of the First Year String Player. Texas Orchestra Directors
Association Summer Conference.

Laux, C. (2014). Essential Elements Interactive: Your Method Book in the 21st Century. Ohio State
University String Teacher Workshop.

Laux, C., & Morris, B. (2014). You want ME to teach guitar? Im an orchestra director!. American
String Teachers Association National Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

Laux, C., & Cole, E. (2013). EEi Web-based Tools and Resources for Your Beginning Band and
Orchestra Students. Georgia Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). Automate and Motivate 21st Century String Players with Instructional Technology.
Georgia Music Educators Association Conference.

Laux, C. (2013). 21st Century String Pedagogy. Florida Music Educators Association Conference

Laux, C. (2012). 21st Century String Pedagogy. Ontario Music Educators Association Conference,
Agincourt Collegiate Institute, Ontario, Canada.

Laux, C. (2012). 21st Century String Pedagogy. Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Master of Music Interest Committee (2014-present)
KSU School of Music Curriculum Committee (2014-present)
Southern Division Chair, Council for Orchestral Education, National Association for Music
Education (2013-present)
Webmaster, Georgia chapter of the American String Teachers Association (2013-present)
Member, Interim Director of Orchestras Search Committee (2014-2015)

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 Member, KSU Assistant Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Music Education Search

Committee (2014-2015)
College of the Arts Representative, KSU IT Advisory Committee (2013-2015)
Chair, Technology and Social Media Task Force, American String Teachers Association (2010-
2012)
President, Florida chapter of the American String Teachers Association (2004-2006)
President, Nevada chapter of the American String Teachers Association (2000-2002)
President, Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Ohio University (1994-1996)

GUEST CONDUCTING
South Carolina Junior High All-State Orchestra (February, 2016)
Kanawha County (WV) Schools Orchestra Festival (May, 2015)
Berea (OH) City Schools All-City Orchestra Festival (April, 2015)
Gwinnett County Public Schools 6th Grade Honor Orchestra (April, 2015)
South Carolina Low-Country Regional High School Orchestra (November, 2014)
Atlanta Public Schools High School Honor Orchestra (November, 2014)
Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra (March, 2014)
Georgia MEA District 12 Middle School Honors Orchestra (March, 2014)
South Carolina ASTA Violin/Viola Workshop (February, 2014)
Georgia MEA Statewide MS Honors Orchestra (April, 2013)
Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra (October, 2012)
New Mexico MEA All-State Concert Orchestra (January, 2012)
Ohio MEA District 1 Middle School Regional Orchestra (February, 2010)
Hilliard City Schools Middle School Honors Orchestra (March, 2009)
New Mexico MEA District 6 MS Honors Orchestra (October, 2008)
Dublin Public Schools 5th Grade Honor Orchestra (Fall, 2008)
Guest Rehearsal Conductor, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (2004-2007)
Orange County Public Schools Middle School All-County Honor Orchestra (Fall, 2003)

PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Freelance violinist and violist in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area (2014-present)
Freelance violinist and violist in the Columbus, Ohio metro area (2007-2012)
The Columbus String Quartet, violin (2008-2012)
University of Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, violin & viola (2003-2007)
Freelance violinist and violist in the Orlando, Florida metro area (2003-2007)
Las Vegas Philharmonic, viola (2001-2003)
Seasons Quartet, viola (2000-2003)
Community College of Southern Nevada Orchestra, viola (1998-2002)
Freelance violinist and violist in the Las Vegas metro area (1996-2003)
Nevada Chamber Symphony, violin (2001)
Ohio University Symphony Orchestra, violin and viola (1992-1996)
Marietta Chamber Orchestra, violin and viola, assistant conductor (1995-1996)

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Georgia Teaching License: P-12 Music (5 year renewable)
Completed KSU Online Course Development, certified to teach online courses

HONORS
A. Peter Costanza Doctoral Programs in Music Grant, The Ohio State University (2014)
KSU String Project awarded $10,000 grant from NAMM and DAddario Foundation (2014)

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KSU Music Education and String Project awarded mini-grant from Georigia ASTA (2013)
Selected as a DAddario Bowed Strings endorsed artist/educator (2012)
Virginia Bridges Award in Music Education, The Ohio State University (2008)
Outstanding School of Music Graduate Student Award, The Ohio State University (2008)
Winter Park High School Philharmonic Orchestra selected to perform at 60th Annual Midwest
Clinic (2006)
Deans Scholarship, Ohio University (19931996)
Klinder Orchestra Scholarship, Ohio University (19921996)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Georgia Music Educators Association (2012 present)
Technology Institute for Music Educators, TI:ME (2004 present)
American String Teachers Association (1993 present)
National Association for Music Education (1992 present)
Ohio Music Educators Association (1992-1996 and 2007 2012)
Nevada Music Educators Association (1996 2003)
Florida Orchestra Association (2003 2006)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity (1993 present)

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REFERENCES
(Contact information of each reference is available upon request.)


DR. MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Director, School of Music
University of Northern Colorado

MS. JOYCE BRICKLEY
Principal, Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard (Ohio) City Schools

DR. PATRICIA FLOWERS
Dean, College of Music
Florida State University

MR. KIMO FURUMOTO
Director of Orchestral Activities
California State University, Fullerton

DR. ROBERT GILLESPIE
Professor of Music Education, Strings
The Ohio State University

MS. LYRIS HUNG
Product Manager, Orchestral Strings
DAddario & Co.



MR. PAUL LAVENDER
Vice President of Instrumental Publications
Hal Leonard Corporation



DR. RICHARD McGEE
Department Chair, Fine Arts

College of Southern Nevada

MS. MARCIA M. NEEL
President, Music Education Consultants

MR. MICHAEL PARKS
Resource Teacher, Music K-12

Orange County Public Schools (retired)

DR. STEPHEN PLATE
Director, School of Music
Kennesaw State University

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