A L L I SON BA S SE T T

CHORAL CONDUCTOR-MUSIC EDUCATOR-VOCALIST

email

allison.marie.bassett@gmail.com

EXPERTI SE

Choral Conducting
Music Education
Vocal Technique
Program Building

phone 541.297.6047

website

allisonmbassett.weebly.com

edicated and accomplished Graduate Candidate with a diverse

background in Music & Education, including an Oregon Teachers

License. Strong leadership skills and commitment to artistry & innovation

within choral music. Seeking further education in conducting,
ethnomusicology, movement for choral ensembles and composition.

Musical Theatre

EXPERIENCE

CERTI FI CATI ON S

Initial II Teaching License;

Music, Theatre, & Multiple
Subjects endorsements
Effective: 6/30/2010

DIRECTOR OF CHORAL & THEATRE ARTS

Marshfield High School / Coos Bay OR / 2013-Present
> Director of a comprehensive choral program encompassing four choral

ensembles: Mens, Womens, Jazz/ A cappella, and large mixed ensemble.

Overall student growth from 70 to 160 students. Founded and maintained a
thriving parent & community organization

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching

Eastern Oregon University
2009-2010 - GPA : 4.0

> Hired as Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair my second year of teaching
> OMEA District 7 Secretary; coordinated & organized OMEA Middle School,

High School and district-wide festivals each year

> Voted Teacher of the Year in 2013 by CBD9 district-wide teachers and staff

Masters in Teaching Student of

the Year Award

MUSIC SPECIALIST
The International School / Portland, OR / Aug 2010-June 2011

Bachelor of Music
Major: Vocal/Choral Conducting
Eastern Oregon University
2005-2009 - GPA: 3.82
University Music Student of the
Year Award

> Designed and implemented pre-k/K general music curriculum in

collaboration with the 1st -5th co-teacher.

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> Founded and directed the first before - school 1 -5

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grade choir

> Implemented Kodaly, Orff & Dalcroze techniques

> Familiarized myself with world music traditions from China, Japan and

Spain in accordance with school-wide curriculum

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AW ARDS

Teacher of the Year - 2014

Marshfield High School, Coos Bay
Masters in Teaching Student of the
Year - 2010
Eastern Oregon University
Music Student of the Year - 2009
Eastern Oregon University
Winner May 2009, May 2008
Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra
Concerto & Aria Competition
Sole Recipient 2008, 2009
Lanetta Paul Outstanding Musician
Annual Scholarship
University Scholar 2005-2009
Academic achievement award
Eastern Oregon University

E X P E R I E N C E continued

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Beaverton SD & Trillium Charter School / Portland OR / 2010-2013
> Maintained positive classroom management while implementing provided

lesson plans in diverse settings

> Requested for return work within Choral and Theatre classrooms by

multiple teachers

STUDENT TEACHER
La Grande High School / La Grande / September January 2009
> Selected repertoire for and conducted Chamber Choir, Symphonic Choir

and Beginning Choir full time, organized & conducted Fall Concert
> Conducted instrumental ensembles within daily rehearsals

STUDENT TEACHER
Cove School / Cove OR / January - June 2010
> Under my direction, Coves choir qualified for and competed at OSAA

State Choir Competition for the first time in the groups history
> Prepared all k-12 students for school-wide Musical Performance

MEMBERSHIPS

> American Director Choral Assoc.

> Oregon Music Educators Assoc.
> National Association for Music

Education
> Chorus America
> National Education Assoc.
> Oregon Education Assoc.

CHURCH CHOIR DIRECTOR

United Methodist & Zion Lutheran Church / La Grande OR / 2007-2010
> Coordinator for the church music program. Planned & conducted music

for Sunday services each week. Coordinated with administration on annual

budget

INTERLOCHEN CAMP COUNSELOR

Interlochen Center for the Arts / Interlochen MI / Summer 2007
> Responsible for the safety, guidance and personal growth of students in my

care, served as role model in actions, behavior & attitude

> Attended all unit & divisional staff meetings, communicated with parents

and camp staff regularly about student behavior and achievements

> Received voice lessons from Beverly Rinaldi; performed in several master

classes

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VOLUNTEER WORK

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>

OMEA Secretary District 7

2014-Present
Zonta Club Advisor
2013 Present; Marshfield
High School

ACADEMIC CONDUCTING & TEACHING

EXPERIENCE

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER ASSISTANT/TUTOR

Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
> Assistant Teacher for Music Appreciation, Music Theory 1, Aural Skills

and Basic Conducting as well as a paid tutor for all Freshman and
>

Habitat for Humanity Build

2013; Portland

>

Collegiate Chaperone
ACDA/OMEA
Jan/March 2010

Sophomore music courses

EASTERN OPERA CLUB

Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
> As Founder and President, I maintained a student operated Opera Club

that brought the Portland Opera ToGo workshop each year

> Organized quarterly performance opportunities for members
> Facilitated master class sessions with guest artists & clinicians
REFERENCES

Peter Wordelman; DMA

Eastern Oregon University
Professor of Music
541.962.3555
pwordelm@eou.edu
Jamie Jacobson
Eastern Oregon University
Instructor of Music
541.962.3464
jjacobso@eou.edu

EASTERN A CAPPELLA SINGERS

Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
> Established and conducted an auditioned ensemble with fellow music

students, performed regularly at concerts and events

CHILDRENS CHOIR DIRECTOR

Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2008
> Assistant Director of Grande Ronde Childrens Choir, duties included

music selection, conducting weekly rehearsal and organization of

Doug Holland; Ed.D.

Marshfield High School
Retired educator & administrator
520.907.8179
dougholland44@gmail.com

performances throughout the school year

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Michael Frasier
Retired Choral Methods Instructor
& High School Music Educator
541.910.1143
mfrasier@eou.edu

> China International Choral Exchange Soprano, EOU Chamber Choir - 2007
> Choralography Workshop; Yvonne Farrow Soprano, EOU Chamber Choir - 2009
> Djembe EOU African Drumming Ensemble member 2007-2009

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TEACHERS

Voice
> Jamie Jacobson 2009-2013
> Peter Wordelman 2005-2009
> Elaine Bessey 2003-2005
Conducting
> Peter Wordelman

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

O R E G O N R E P E R T O R Y S I N G E R S - Portland OR / 2012-2013
> Professional-caliber adult choir performing three annual programs under

the direction of Dr. Ethan Sperry

E O U C H A M B E R C H O I R La Grande, OR / 2005-2009
> Soprano Section Leader, directed by Dr. Peter Wordelman

> J. Michael Frasier

G R A N D E R O N D E S Y M P H O N Y La Grande, OR / 2008,2009
Coaches
> Alexis Hamilton Portland

> Soprano Soloist performing arias from Lakm, La Boheme, Linda di

Chamounix, & The Tender Land

Opera Workshops
> Beverly Rinaldi Interlochen

P O R T L A N D O P E R A W O R K S H O P S La Grande, OR / 2006-2010
> Roles studied and performed in EOU/PO productions - Susanna, Constanza,

Fasquita, Giulietta, & Lakm

TRAINING

> IPA, French, German, Italian,

Spanish
> Piano Proficiency Completed
> Alexander Technique
> Laban Workshop
> Kodaly Workshop
> African Drumming
> Musical Theatre
> Acting/Directing Courses

G U E S T S O L O I S T Eugene, OR / 2008
> Soprano Soloist for Jesse Jones Senior Composition Recital, performing

Drink Deeply and the role of Jane in Love Is an original opera

M U S I C A L T H E A T R E R O L E S La Grande, OR / 2005-2009
> Jo March; Little Women 2009
> Glinda; Wicked - 2009
> Mouse, Bird, Little Frog; A Year with Frog and Toad 2008
> Berthe/Chorus; Pippin 2007
> Edith; The Pirates of Penzance 2006
> Penelope Pennywise; Urinetown 2006

> Acting for Singers American

College Theatre Festival 2007

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