Joel Michael Graham

(207) 329-7548 10945 George Mason Circle, APT 4023

JoelGrahamMusic@gmail.com Manassas, VA 20110
Education:
Doctor of Music Arts in Conducting, George Mason University Anticipated Spring 2019
Master of Arts in Conducting, University of New Hampshire 2016
Bachelors of Music in Music Education cum laude, University of Southern Maine 2011
Conducting Teachers:
Dr. Dennis Layendecker, Colonel United States Airforce (Retired)
Mr. Mark Camphouse
Dr. Andrew Boysen
Dr. Peter Martin
Trumpet Teachers:
Dr. Robert Stibler
Ms. Elizabeth Rines
Mr. Trent Austin

Certification:
Maine Department of Education Licensure 614 K-12 Music Education 2011

Current Employment:
Graduate Teaching Assistant at George Mason University 2016Present
Courses taught: MUSI:101 Introduction to Classical Music
o Non-major undergraduate music history survey
o Lecture and online sections
Assistant to Bands
o Assistant conductor to Wind Symphony
o Equipment management
o Clerical management for performances and promotional media design
o Student supervision during trip to VMEA conference performance

Brass and Percussion Section Coach at North Virginia Community College 2016- Present
Alexandria Campus
Run sectionals and occasional full band rehearsals

Past Employment:
Ensemble Graduate Assistant at the University of New Hampshire 20152016
Assist the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Marching Band
o Equipment management and set up including chairs, stands, and acoustic shells
o Responsible for set up of multiple synthesizer set-ups including concert setups
and a portable self-contained marching band setup
o Teaching and cleaning marching drill as well as running sectionals
Assistant conductor to the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band
Running rehearsals in the absence of primary instructors
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Music Program Director at Kents Hill School Kents Hill, ME 20132014

Director/Conductor of Instrumental Ensemble, Chorus, and Jazz Ensemble
o Rehearsal plans designed to achieve goals in musical concepts, aesthetics, and
historical perspectives to local and international students
Courses taught: Music Appreciation Multiple Sections
Associate Drama Director and Music Director for the spring musical
o Multiple productions per trimester, including one large scale musical production
Private lesson instructor vocal and instrumental
Audio/Video Technician Responsible for setting up sound and video for events
Dorm Parent School houses over 200 domestic and international students
o Responsible for supervising students in dorms, on campus and on trips as well as
providing guidance in and out of school. Advisor to four boarding students.

Director of Music, Lee Academy Lee, ME 20112013

Director/Conductor of Concert Band, Chorus, and Show Choir
Courses taught: Beginning Piano and Beginning Guitar (year-long courses)
Musical Director, Set/Lighting Designer, and Carpenter of the Fall Musical and One Act
Private music instructor vocal and instrumental
Dorm Parent School houses 100-150 domestic and international students

Director of the Robert Browne Memorial Band in Oakland, ME 20092014

Rehearsing and preparing the ensemble for eight to ten performances each year
Equipment management and set up
Head of Recruitment and Community Outreach
Robert Browne Hall Historian - Responsible for public education and avocation
concerning R. B. Hall and his music

Eb Cornet in the Centennial Brass Band of Portland, Maine 20082011

Student Teaching Experience:
Mentor: Andy Forester, Messalonskee School District Music Dept. 2011
Conducted rehearsals of the Messalonskee High School Concert Band, Jazz Band,
Percussion Ensemble and Chorus
Taught weekly small group lessons to MHS Concert Band, Middle School Concert Band,
and MMS Beginning Band students
Professional Affiliations:
Member, College Band Directors National Association
Member, National Association for Music Education
Member, International Trumpet Guild
Member, The Conductor's Guild
Vice President, University of Southern Maine Collegiate Chapter of MENC (2008)
o Member of the executive board that founded the New England Music Education
Collegiate Symposium
Honors and Awards:
Semifinalist in the American Prize Competition, Collegiate Wind Conducting 2016-2017
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Other Experience:
Trumpet in the GMU Wind Symphony 2016-Present
Principal Trumpet of the GMU Symphony Orchestra 2017
Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion in UNH Ensembles 20142016
Trumpet in The Acadia Wind Ensemble, Conducted by Anthony Maiello 2011Present
Cinematography Producer/Instructor at Camp Manitou Oakland, ME 2007Present
Private Trumpet Instructor and at the Midcoast School of Music (2009) 2007Present
Trumpet in the Colby College Wind Ensemble 20062014
Regular Pit Orchestra Musician on Trumpet and Trombone 2004Present

Discography:
A Time For Celebration 2015
The University of New Hampshire 3 o'clock Jazz Ensemble
Trumpet

The Music of Michael Annicchiarico 2014

The University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony
Trumpet and Error Detection

References:

Andrew Boysen Mark Camphouse

Director of Bands Director of Concert Bands
University of New Hampshire George Mason University
30 Academic Way 4400 University Dr,
Durham, NH 03827 Fairfax, VA 22030
(603) 862-2405 (703) 993-3598
Andrew.Boysen@unh.edu mcamphou@gmu.edu

Casey Goodwin Lisa Eckstein

Director of Athletic Bands Director of Band and Chamber Ensembles
University of New Hampshire North Virginia Community College
30 Academic Way 3001 North Beauregard Street
Durham, NH 03827 Alexandria, VA 22311
(603) 862-3259 (301) 252-0750
Casey.Goodwin@unh.edu Leckstein@nvcc.edu