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2018 DR
2018 DR
2018 DR
B O G A N, D M A
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Claremont Graduate University
DMA in Vocal Performance 2014
Research Project: “The Gospel Sound Technic: An Academic Approach to the Evaluation of
Gospel Vocal Music Education and Performance”
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Preliminary – Arts, Media, & Entertainment: Music
Provisional Internship Permit
30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Music Teacher
El Monte City School District November 2018 – Present
Providing general music education to grades T/K-6. Coordinating and
developing the Beginning Band; preparing students for performance events.
Music Teacher
Education Through Music, Los Angeles. CA July 2018 - November 2018
Providing general music education to grades T/K-6.
Composing music curriculum for performance practice.
Music Teacher
Prepa Tec Middle School, Huntington Park, CA January 2018 – July 2018
Coordinating and composing music education curriculum for all 7 th grade
students. Providing individualized instruction plans within IB format; teaching
the fundamentals of notation, rhythm, performance and expression.
Music Teacher
Otay Ranch Academy for the Arts July 2016 – December 2017
Creating General Music Education curriculum for students grades K – 8th;
offering instruction in music theory, appreciation, history, rhythm dictation, etc.
Choir Director
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA December 2014 – September 2015
Developed and coordinated temporary gospel ensembles with band
instrumentation; providing musical leadership and compositional arrangement.
Choral Director
Don Benito Fundamental Elementary School, Pasadena, CA August 2013 – May 2015
Established and implemented music course structure; providing overall
leadership and administration of the choral music program.
Substitute Voice Professor
Cal Baptist University, Riverside, CA September 2013 – May 2014
Assisted in providing vocal pedagogy to facilitate student
learning outcomes and program administration.
Voice & Piano Teacher
Manhattan School of Dance and Music, Manhattan Beach, CA October 2013 – April 2014
Provided vocal instruction and foundational piano methods
training; preparing students for juries and recital performances.
Assistant Choir Director
Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA January 2012 – December 2014
Collaborated with choral curriculum development for effective
student learning outcomes to facilitate musical advancement.
Graduate Assistant
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA August 2006 – May 2008
Contributed academic support in providing students with music theory
learning experiences; teaching aural skills, counterpoint, composition, etc.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, Guest Soloist 2014 – 2017
Central Florida Lyric Opera, Resident Artist August 2011 – May 2012
Lyric Opera Studio Weimar, Resident Artist May 2008 – August 2008
“The Sound of Worship: The life, practice, and service of the faithful worship leader” September 2017
▪ Presenter, Good Shepherd Lutheran Worship Arts Retreat, Claremont, CA
“The Art of Appropriate Vocal Methods in Everyday Singing” July 2015
▪ Presenter, Master Class Good Shepherd Lutheran Vocal Forum, Claremont, CA
“The Gospel Sound Technic: A comprehensive study of gospel singing methods…” June 2014
▪ Doctoral Publication
“The Anatomy of Singing” March 2013
▪ Co-Presenter, The Integrated Perspectives STEAM Journal Conference, Claremont, CA
AWARDS
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
Frank Fetta, Culver City Symphony, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Bowl | (323) 255-7884
Adan Alejandro Fernandez, Holy Family Catholic Community Glendale | adan.fernandez@yahoo.com | (626) 512-9109