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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position where through the performance of music, I may enrich the lives of my students by fostering a
lifelong appreciation for music and the arts and cultivating a classroom community dedicated to respect, responsibility, and
leadership.
E D U C AT I O N
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056, December 2010 Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Performance (Flute)

Minor in Arts Management
Cumulative GPA 3.87

Major GPA 3.98
Provisional Ohio Teaching License, Music pre-K through grade 12
Presser Foundation Scholar 2009-2010: This scholarship, named after Theodore Presser, is established at a number of
universities. It is given to the most outstanding music major at the end of his or her junior year. Music faculty across the country
recognize this as a most prestigious distinction.
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Student Teaching, Band, Fairfield High School, Intermediate School, Fairfield, Ohio: Fall 2010
• Cooperating Teacher, Jill Wilhelm
High School Band Camp Flute and Field Commander Staff: 2006-2010
• Fairbanks High School, Milford Center; Fairfield High School, Faifield; Greenon High School, Enon; Middletown High
School, Middletown; Northwest High School, Cincinnati; Twin Valley South High School, West Alexandria
Private Flute Lessons, 2006-Present
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Miami University Music Department
• Presser Foundation Scholarship 2009-2010, Alberta Lutz Ittel Scholarship 2008-2009, Dona Clare Sheley
Presidential Scholarship 2007-2009, Richard A. Steuk Music Award 2007-2009, Music Department Scholarship
2006-2009, Darrell and Wilma Grothen Music Scholarship 2007- 2008
• Pi Kappa Lambda, National Music Honor Society: Spring 2008
Miami University (Outside of the Music Department)
• Bernard Murstein Scholarship 2008-2009, Class of 1979 Scholarship 2008-2009, Ohio Leader Scholarship
2006-2009, Ohio Resident Scholarship 2006-2009, Oxford Scholars 2006-present
Middletown Community Foundation Scholarship
• Gardner Scholarship 2006-present
P R O F E S S I O N A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N S
Music Education National Association: Miami’s Collegiate Chapter, Member: 2006-2010
• President: 2009-2010, Historian/Public Relations Chair: 2008-2009
Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmembers, Initiated: April 2007
• President: 2008-2009, Music Chair: 2007-2008
College Band Directors National Association, Student Member: 2009-2010
ENSEMBLES
Miami University Marching Band: 2006-2010
• Field Commander: 2008 - 2010, Arranged Kokomo for 2008 Band Day
Miami University Wind Ensemble: 2008-2010
• Student Conductor: Spring 2010
Miami University Symphony Orchestra: 2007-2009
• Soloist with the string orchestra: December 2008
Other Miami Ensembles: Chamber Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, Symphony Band, Flute Choir
MUSICAL WORK EXPERIENCES
The Cleveland Orchestra: Intern Summer 2010, Temporary Administrative Assistant January 2011
• Interned and worked in the Education and Community Programs Department.
Chamber Music Performer: Employed to play flute duets at various events such as weddings, church services, and parties.
• Played for an Alumni Weekend Event at President Hodge’s house in 2007.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Missouri Kansas City Wind Band Teaching Symposium: 2010
Ball State Conducting Workshop: 2010
Ohio Music Education Association Conference: 2007-2011
Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic: 2009
Kappa Kappa Psi Leadership Symposium: 2008
 REFERENCES

Mrs. Jill Wilhelm

Director of Bands
Fairfield High School
8800 Holden Boulevard
(O) 513.942.9222
(C) 513.265.1360
Wilhelm_j@fairfield-city.k12.oh.us

Professor Robert E. Lee

Chief Department Chair
Miami University
(O) 513.529.3014

Leere1@muohio.edu

Mr. David Leisten

Band Director
Middletown High School
601 N. Breiel Boulevard
(C) 513.238.7682
Dleisten@middletowncityschools.com

Dr. Jack Liles

Student Teaching Supervisor
Miami University
(C) 513.646.0626
Lilesjn@muohio.edu

Dr. Stephen Lytle

Director of Athletic Bands
Miami University
(O) 513.529.9739
Lytlesc@muohio.edu

Professor Gary A. Speck

Director of Concert Bands
Miami University
(O) 513.529.3080
(H) 513.523.2040
Speckga@muohio.edu