Kevin J.

Sonntag
B.M. Music Education, 2024
Swanzey, NH, 03446 ◆ (603) 400-7321 ◆ kjsonntag817@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

- Multi-Saxophonist with 11 years of instrumental experience

- Doubles Flute, Clarinet, English Horn, Oboe, Brass, and Strings
- Varied Skill Set, including Music Technology and Instrument Repair
- Student leader in all collegiate ensembles
- Experienced in classroom settings of all age groups

Professional Experience

Student Teaching
- Fall Mountain Regional High School, Glen D'Eon (2024)
- High School Band
- Band Lab (Music Literacy and individual lessons)
- History of Rock and Roll, Music History
- Guitar Class
- Keene Middle School, Sue Hahs (2024)
- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands
- 7th and 8th Grade General Music (Piano, Garage Band)
- 6th Grade Strings

Student Teaching Practicum

- Conant High School, Karie Swift (2022)
- High School Band, Middle School Choir, High School Choir, Steel Drum Ensemble
- Keene Middle School, Katheryn Butterfield (2022)
- Middle School Choir
- Chesterfield School, Sharon Nelson (2023)
- Elementary General Music, Elementary Band

Lights and Sound, Keene State College (2020-Present)

- Light Design
- Live Streaming
- Audio Engineering and Live Recording
- Editing, Mastering, and Distributing Recordings
Volunteer, Monadnock Regional High School Band (2022-Present)
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- Saxophone Instructor - sectional and small ensemble

- Parade Staff
- Organizing student preparation and formation
- Distributing water as needed to prevent heat stroke
- Caring for students experiencing heat stroke
- Repair Technician
- Repairing student instruments that were reported as malfunctioning
- Woodwind and Brass families
- Music Tech Staff
- Lights and Sound, 2022 Christmas Show

Ensemble Experience
- Sonntag Trio (2023 - Present)
- Responsible for Repertoire Selection, Ensemble Rehearsal, Artistic Direction

- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (The New London Barn Playhouse, 2023)
- Reed (Alto, Tenor, and Bari Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet)

- Fun Home (Keene State College, 2023)

- Reed (Flute, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)

- Keene State College Jazz Ensemble (2018, 2021 - 2024)

- Alto 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone), Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari

- Keene State College Concert Band (2020 - 2023)

- Principal Alto Saxophone (2020 - 2023)
- Soprano Saxophone (2021 - 2023)

- Keene State College Jazz Combos (2020 - 2023)

- Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Piano (2020 - 2024)

- Keene State Saxophone Ensemble

- Alto Saxophone (2020 - 2022)
- Soprano Saxophone (2022 - 2023)

- Keene Jazz Orchestra

- Substitute Alto, Tenor, Bari Saxophones (2018 - 2022)
- Alto 2 (2022 - Present)

- Winchendon Winds Concert Band

- Alto 2 (2022 - Present)

Individual Study
- Scott Mullett (2017 - 2018)
- Jason Koerber (2018 - 2019)
- Nick Pelton (2020), James Pecsok (2020)
- Dr. Craig Sylvern (2021 - Present)
- Steve Cady (2022 - 2023)