Maxwell James Kestner

Phone: 1 (217) 671-5900| Email: mjk.eoa@gmail.com | Website: maxwellkestner.weebly.com

Address: 650 North County Road 1760 East, Tuscola, IL 61953

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a music educator with an emphasis on instrumental music. I am seeking a position primarily in 5th 12th grade band. I am also
qualified to teach general music, choir, and orchestra.

EDUCATION

EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Charleston, IL

Bachelor of Music, Teacher Education, Instrumental Emphasis August 2013 May 2017

Licensed to teach K-12th grade music, band, choir, and orchestra.

Major GPA: 3.43/4, Overall GPA: 3.43/4

VILLA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Villa Grove, IL

High School Diploma August 2009 May 2013

GPA: 4.98/5

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHING January 2017 May 2017

Lead rehearsals of junior high & high school concert band, and pep band. Taught lessons to students from 5 th grade to
12th grade. Conducted performances with the 5-6th grade, junior high & high school concert band, and pep band.
PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING October 2016 December 2016
Lead rehearsals of junior high & high school concert band, jazz band, and pep band. Taught lessons to students from 5 th
grade to 12th grade. Conducted performances with the junior high & high school concert band, jazz band, and pep band.
PRIVATE LESSONS September 2015 - Present
Teaching trumpet and trombone lessons to students ranging in age from 7 years old to 18 years old.
EIU MUSIC METHODS January 2014 December 2016
Taught lessons and demonstrations in methods courses including strings, woodwinds, percussion, brass, choral, general
music, instrumental music, and band methods.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCES

Veterans Day Concert Director November 2016
Christmas Concert Director December 2016
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Danville Symphony Orchestra Performance Bass Trombone October 2016
EIU Wind Symphony IMEC Performance Bass Trombone January 2016
EIU Trombone Choir IMEC Performance Bass Trombone January 2015
Woodwinds Secondary Instrument Recital Bassoon/Piano December 2015
Brass Secondary Instrumental Recital Tuba/Horn/Piano December 2016
Eastern Crossbones Studio Performance Bass Trombone (Soloist) February 2016
Emerging Performers MTEC Performance Bass Trombone October 2016
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLES
Eastern Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombone January 2015 December 2016
Wind Symphony Bass Trombone August 2015 May 2016
Jazz Ensemble Bass Trombone August 2015 May 2016
Panther Marching Band 1st and 2nd Trombone August 2013 December 2014
Concert Band 1st and 2nd Trombone August 2013 December 2014
Jazz Lab Band Bass Trombone August 2013 May 2015
EIU Trombone Choir Bass Trombone August 2013 December 2016
EIU MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCES
For Alex Iles, L.A. Recording Artist Bass Trombone October 2014
For Demondrae Thurman, Performing Artist Bass Trombone October 2014
For Randy Hawes, Detroit Symphony Bass Trombone October 2015
For Chris Davis, Northwestern University Bass Trombone October 2016

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA FRATERNITY OF AMERICA August 2013 May 2017

Xi Upsilon Chapter, Province 5
Vice President (August 2014 December 2016) Aided the president in management of the chapter
Fraternity Education Officer (August 2014 January 2016) Designed semester-length curriculum; organized
province-wide events
Music Director (May 2014 December 2014) Ran mens choir rehearsals consisting of all members of the chapter
Warden (December 2013 May 2014) In charge of supply room, and keeper of secrets
Historian (December 2013 May 2014) Managed historical artifacts, and added current events to the ledger
Life Member (Since May 2017)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDICATION Member for 2 Years

EIU Chapter .

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2013-2017

Tier I

GEORGE WESTCOTT BAND SCHOLARSHIP 2016

Recipient

JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD 2013

Recipient

VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP 2013

Recipient

REFERENCES

MR. RICHARD MOMA

Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Band Director
rick.moma56@gmail.com
(217) 972-5934

MRS. HEATHER SETZER

Marshall High School Band Director
hsetzer@marshall.k12.il.us
(217) 826-2395

DR. DANELLE LARSON

Director of Music Education
dlarson@eiu.edu
(217) 581-7201

DR. JEMMIE ROBERTSON

Professor of Trombone and Euphonium
jrobertson@eiu.edu
(217) 581-6118