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EDUCATION
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS In progress - Spring 2022
Bachelor of Music Education
Instrumental K-12 Emphasis

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Andover Central High School and Sunflower Elementary, Andover, KS Spring 2022
Student Teacher, K-12
• Conducted and designed lessons for K-5 music students in class.
• Assisted with the Sunflower Singers Children’s Choir and the 5th Grade Spring Musical
• Conducted and designed lessons for bands grades 5-12 for concerts and festival performances

USD 260 Derby School District, Derby, KS Spring 2018

Early Field Experience, 5 -12 Grade
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• Assisted all 5 -12 grade band and orchestra students with musicianship and diagnosing musical needs
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Private Saxophone Teacher, Manhattan & Wichita, KS 2019-2021

Instructor
• Taught private and group saxophone lessons to students of the community both in-person and virtually

Kansas State University Band, Manhattan, KS Spring 2020

Student Conductor
• Conducted and designed lessons for beginning band rehearsals through score study and analysis
• Organized a program and logistics plan for a formal concert

STAFF EXPERIENCE

Kansas State University Marching Band Staff, Manhattan, KS 2020-2021

Head of Undergraduate Student Staff
• Assisted directors, graduate staff, section leaders, and managers
• Directed sectionals, judged auditions, made heavy-impact decisions with officials and directors
• Delegated and created logistics for other staff and band members

Manhattan Municipal Band Staff, Manhattan, KS Summer 2021

Undergraduate Student Staff
• Delegated and created logistics for the summer ensemble
• Created music folders and set-up equipment

Kansas State University Summer Music Camp, Manhattan, KS June 2021

Saxophone Instructor
• Directed mass woodwind and saxophone sectionals
• Camp counselor for female participants

Kansas State University STEM Camp, Manhattan, KS June 2019 – July 2019
Student Instructor
• Co-taught music and technology classes for 5th-8th grade students
Summer Band Camp Staff, Circle HS, Buhler HS Summer Months
Saxophone Staff
• Directed mass woodwind and saxophone sectionals, assisted in classroom management
Woodwind Staff
• Directed mass woodwind and saxophone sectionals, assisted directors and students
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association for Music Education-Collegiate, Kansas State University Chapter Fall 2017-Present
Vice President, Secretary, Social Media Chair, Member

National Association for Music Education-Collegiate, State of Kansas Fall 2017-Present

Vice President, Social Media Chair, Member

Kansas Music Educators Association, State of Kansas Fall 2017-Present

C-NAfME Vice President, Member

Kansas Bandmasters Association, State of Kansas Spring 2020-Present

Member

Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Delta Kappa Chapter of Kansas State Spring 2019-Present
Secretary, Pride Store Assistant, Committee Chair, Member

Kansas National Education Association Aspiring Educators, State of Kansas Fall 2021-Present
Member

SPECIAL AWARDS & INVOLVEMENT

Member, Kansas State University Wind Ensemble Fall 2021
Member, Kansas State University Lab A Jazz Ensemble Fall 2021
Recipient, Marching Pride Award Fall 2021
Recipient, Dick Mason Music Education Memorial Scholarship Spring 2021
Member, Kansas State University Choir Spring 2020
Recipient, Fight Like a Band Girl Award Fall 2019
Member and Staff, Manhattan Municipal Band Summer 2019-2021
Saxophone Section Leader, Kansas State University Wind Symphony Fall 2018-Fall 2021
Band Ambassador, K-State Bands Fall 2018-Spring 2020
Member and Conductor, Kansas State University, University Band Spring 2018-Spring 2021
Member, Kansas State University Saxophone Quartet Program Fall 2017-Fall 2021
Member, Kansas State University Woodwind Ensemble Fall 2017-Spring 2020
Member, Kansas State University Concert Band Fall 2017-Spring 2018
Member and Staff, Kansas State University Athletic Bands Fall 2017-Fall 2021
Member, El Dorado Municipal Band Summer 2016- 2020

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REFERENCES

Dr. Frank Tracz

Director of Bands at Kansas State University
785-532-3816 - Office
785-770-7873 - Cell
ftracz@ksu.edu

Mr. Bryan Kirk

Head Director of Bands at Andover Central – Andover USD 385
Cooperating Teacher
316.640.5164
kirkb@usd385.org

Mr. Paden Town

Music Specialist at Sunflower Elementary – Andover USD 385
Cooperating Teacher
913.271.9956
townp@usd385.org

Dr. Alex Wimmer

Assistant Director of Bands at Kansas State University
785-532-3819
amwimmer@ksu.edu

Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim

Professor of Music;
Co-Director of Choral Studies at Kansas State University
785-532-3815
julieyu@ksu.edu

Phillip D. Payne, PhD

Lead Advisor, Music Education
(785) 532-5764 (office)
(785) 532-6899 (fax)
ppayne@ksu.edu

Mr. Jordan Northerns

Director of Bands at Circle USD 375
620.309.8001
jnortherns@usd375.org