NICHOLAS JOSEPH LIETO

27322 E. 22nd Ave. Gobles, MI 49055

njlieto14@gmail.com 269-491-5899

Education
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Music Music Education 2014
Certifications
Michigan Provisional Certificate JQ secondary Music Education K 12
Nebraska Educators Initial Certificate Music Education K 12
CPR/AED Certified American Red Cross
Teaching Experience
WESTERN NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Flute teacher, fall 2014
Nathaniel Johnson, supervisor
MINATARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Director of Bands/Music, fall 2014
Kyle Metzger, supervisor
PORTAGE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Intern Teacher, spring 2014
Josh Bartz, supervisor
DUNDEE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Woodwind Instructor 2013
Jaymi Yettaw, supervisor
GULL LAKE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Low Reed Instructor 2013
Floy Latham, supervisor
HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pre-Intern Teacher, spring 2013
Daniel Stout, supervisor

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pre-Intern Teacher, fall 2012
Michele Helner, supervisor
STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Flute Instructor 2010-Present
Sue Millholland, supervisor
GOBLES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Guest Clinician and adjudicator 2013
Woodwind Instructor 2012-Present
High School Marching Band Music and Visual Technician
2010-present
Emily Cox, supervisor
MARSHALL MUSIC COMPANY
Flute Instructor 2012-Present
Bobbi Lukowski, supervisor
WARREN-MOTT HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Flute Instructor and Visual Technician 2012
Erik Miller, supervisor
HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Drill Writer and Woodwind Instructor 2012
Jessica Williams, supervisor
ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Flute Instructor and Visual Technician 2012
Roy Davis, supervisor
BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Flute Instructor and Visual Technician 2009-Present
Cory Meggit, supervisor
PORTAGE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Flute Instructor 2011
Dennis Kozian, supervisor
NEWAYGO HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Flute and Clarinet Instructor 2011
Daniel Barnett, supervisor

MONROE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND

Woodwind Instructor and Visual Technician 2010
James Nuechterlein, supervisor
Performance Experience
WESTERN NEBRASKA WINDS
Principal Flute
Spring 2015
Western Nebraska Community College
EFQ FLUTE QUARTET
Spring 2013
Western Michigan University
Select Chamber Ensemble
WIND ADVISORY WIND QUINTET
2010-2012
Western Michigan University
Select Chamber Ensemble
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Principal Flute
2011-2012
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SYMPHONIC BAND
Section Leader, fall 2011
2009-2011
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY PEP BAND
2010-2011
ST. FRANCIS CABRINI THEATRE TROUPE
Pit Orchestra Performer
spring 2010 and spring 2011
Brad Lieto, supervisor
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND
Spring 2010
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FLUTE CHOIR
Spring 2010

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BRONCO MARCHING BAND

2009-2010
THREE WAYS OF EXISTENCE FLUTE TRIO
Western Michigan University
2009-2010
Select Chamber Ensemble
RIVER RAISIN CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Pit Orchestra Performer, spring 2009
Paul DeVee, supervisor
MASTER CLASS PERFORMANCE
Donna Shin University of Washington Seattle
At Western Michigan University, spring 2013
Mihoko Watanabe Ball State University
At Western Michigan University, fall 2012
Leone Buyse Rice School of Music
At Western Michigan University Flute Fest, spring 2012
Jill Felber University of California Santa Barbara
At Western Michigan University Flute Fest, spring 2011
Dr. Lisa Jelle Capital University Conservatory
At Western Michigan University, fall 2010
Service
INTERNATIONAL
Music without Borders 2012
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Invited student teaching and performing artist
Dr. Martha Councell-Vargas, supervisor
NATIONAL
National Association for Music Educators, Collegiate Division
Treasurer 2010-2011
Dr. John Lychner, supervisor

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Service Fraternity

Chapter Chaplain 2011-2012
Assistant Membership Educator 2011-2012
Alumni Secretary fall 2013
Dr. David Montgomery, supervisor
Awards
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Flute Studio
Annual School of Music Scholarship 2009-2013
MASTER CLASS COMPETITION WINNER
Indiana Flute Festival
Tadeu Coelho, University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Spring 2010
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL HONORABLE MENTION
At Western Michigan University
EFQ Flute Quartet