Chris Pickering

Chris Pickering

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  • About me

    Musician, Instructor, and Owner at CP Music, LLC

  • Education

    • Downingtown High School

      1997 - 2000
    • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

      2000 - 2004
      BM.ME Music Education - Voice

      Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Mansfield University Concert Choir, Mansfieldians, Pride of Pennsylvania Marching Band Graduated cum laude

    • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

      2007 - 2011
      MA: Music Music Specialist in Education 4.0 GPA
  • Experience

    • Northern Tioga School District

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2008
      Music Teacher

      5-12 Choir director

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2005 - Aug 2008
      Voice & Guitar Instructor

      Instructed elementary, middle school and high school students in technique, music reading skills, and stage presence through individual lessons

    • Avon Grove School District

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2013

      Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to examine instructional practices, design district level professional development sessions and promote best practices in the classroom. Served as the high school's representative on the Music Curriculum Committee Director of the High School Choral Program - Concert Choir, Bel Canto, Chorale, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Perfect 4th Women's Quartet, and Avon Groove Vocal Jazz EnsembleFounded the Vocal Jazz program at AGHS in 2011AGHS Tri-M Honors Music Society Faculty AdvisorStage Tech Faculty Advisor

      • Leaders of Integrated Instruction

        Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
      • Lead Music Teacher - Curriculum Design

        Aug 2009 - Aug 2013
      • Music Teacher

        Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
    • CP Music, LLC

      Aug 2013 - now
      Musician, Instructor, and Owner

      Parent entity for CP Music Instruction and Flying Blind PGH. Incorporated 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Music Education

      Pennsylvania Department of Education
      Jun 2004