Tanner Chilson

1114 S. Washington St., Aberdeen, SD, 57401

Tanner.Chilson@wolves.northern.edu
(605)-520-5991
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Education
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• Bachelor of Music Education, Certificate of Jazz Pedagogy Northern State University - Aberdeen SD
Anticipated Graduation May 2018
GPA: 3.9
• Bachelor of Music Education University of South Dakota - Vermilion, SD
August 2014 - May 2015

Teaching Experience
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Student Teaching Experience Aberdeen Public School District - Aberdeen, SD
January 2018-Present
• Coached students in difficult repertoire in preparation for All-State auditions and All-State performances
• Rehearsed string orchestra ensembles across grades 6-12
• Prepared and improvised comprehensive lessons for various ensembles
Provided individual instruction to students at different developmental levels and musical abilities
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Supplemental Instruction Leader Northern State University - Aberdeen, SD

October 2017 - February 2018
• Instructed supplemental 400-level Music History lessons
• Reviewed key terms and figures throughout musical history from 1700 to the First World War
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Junior Field Experience Holgate Middle School - Aberdeen, SD
Fall 2017
• Modeled performance practice for developing students in and out of rehearsals
• Supplemented musical instruction in the beginning to intermediate band classroom
• Led jazz and concert band rehearsals for students grade six through eight
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Junior Field Experience Watertown Public School District - Watertown, SD
March, 2017
• Prepared large group repertoire for upcoming performances and festivals
• Observed and led instruction of small group instrumental lessons
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Professional Development
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Inaugural South Dakota String Teacher’s Association Conference Rapid City, SD
February 23-24, 2018
• Presented the double bass pedagogy session
• Attended sessions taught by the areas most reputable string music professionals
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South Dakota Music Educators Association Conference Sioux Falls, SD
October 2016 - October 2017
• Performed in multiple ensembles and sessions about jazz and chamber music
• Attended session regarding orchestration, Music Learning Theory, music education philosophy, and more
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Collegiate Memberships and Honors
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• Member, National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2016-present
• Performer, South Dakota Intercollegiate Band 2016, 2017, 2018
• Seven Time Dean’s List recipient Fall 2014 - Fall 2017
South Dakota State MTNA Young Adult String Category Champion November 3, 2017
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Ensemble Participation
• Northern State University: Aberdeen University Civic Symphony, Symphonic Band, NSU Jazz Combo, Jazz
Band, NSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Pit Orchestras, Wolf-Pack Pep Band
• University of South Dakota: USD Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band

References Available Upon Request