Andrew Robinson

Experience

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  Valparaiso University

  Aug 2007 - May 2010

  -Chose and rehearsed pieces of varying difficulty with intermediate- and advanced-level choirs-Held one concert each semester for general public, as well as occasional performances for church functions and off-campus events-Taught technique, maintenance, bell care to choir members -Performed bell repairs-Directed, performed at Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) state convention in January 2010 Various duties included:-Morning Prayer Worship Leader-Morning Prayer Music Planner-Matins Choir Director-Candlelight Worship Service Coordinator-Candlelight Worship Service Accompanist-Assistant Candlelight Worship Service Coordinator

  • Handbell Choir Director

    Aug 2008 - May 2010

  • Student Chapel Staff Member

    Aug 2007 - May 2010
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  Lutheran Music Program, Home of Lutheran Summer Music

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Handbell Choir Intern

  -Assisted directors with all logistic, maintenance, and musical needs of two handbell choirs-Acted as liaison between choirs and directors, and directors and Lutheran Summer Music staff-Rang in both choirs

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  Wakeman Congregational Church

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Music Director

  -Played organ, piano during worship services, weddings-Directed adult vocal, handbell choirs

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  First Church in Oberlin United Church of Christ

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Director, Celebration Bells

  -Led weekly rehearsals-Performed bell maintenance-Coordinated performances with Minister of Music

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  Freelance

  Jan 2011 - now

  Freelance Composer

  Writing and arranging music for you or your ensemble! Commissioned works for schools, churches, community groups. Composed theme song for YouTube video producer. Received First Prize in national composition competition sponsored by a semi-professional choir in Washington, DC.Most skilled in choral, vocal, and handbell music. Also written for organ, piano, brass ensemble, full orchestra, and various woodwind and brass solos (either as accompaniment to existing music or as independent lines in an original composition). Background on multiple instruments, and willing to write for most any medium.For questions or commissions, email arobinsonmusic11@gmail.com. Show less

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  Avon Lake High School

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  Voice Instructor

  -Assisted Director of Choral Activities with sectionals, rehearsals, warm-ups, administrative and logistical needs of choral music department

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  Columbia High School

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Vocal Music Director

  -Taught all vocals for "Beauty and the Beast"-Served as pit orchestra pianist

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  Algona Community School District

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Vocal Music Teacher

  -Taught 3rd-6th Grade general music, 6th-8th Grade choir, extracurricular Jazz Choir

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  First Lutheran Church, Algona

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  Contemporary Worship Director

  -Led, rehearsed volunteer contemporary praise band; scheduled band member rotation-Planned all music for contemporary worship (twice per month)

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  North Union High School

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Vocal Music Director

  -Directed North Union High School Concert Choir, Show Choir-Taught Music Theory, Music Appreciation classes; co-taught Drama I and II classes-Taught individual, small group voice lessons-Director, Music Director for fall musical production - "110 in the Shade"-Directed National Anthem performance at Minnesota Twins game - April 2014-Junior class sponsor

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  La Porte Community School Corporation

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Elementary Music Teacher

  -Taught K-5 general music at two elementary schools

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  Crown Point School Corporation

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  High School Choral Assistant

  -Assisted Choral Director with Monday evening extracurricular ensemble rehearsals

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  Tri-Creek School Corporation

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2020

  Various Theatrical Positions

  Pianist: "Clue," Fall 2020 -Played incidental music during fall play productionMusic Director: "Big Fish," Spring 2016 -Oversaw all music aspects (vocals, music direction, performance tracks via ROCS software)Technical Director: "The Matchmaker," Fall 2014 -Oversaw all technical aspects, including student crew (30-40 individuals)

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  Christ Lutheran Church

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Director of Youth and Children's Music

  -Oversaw all children's and youth music at Christ Lutheran Church (CLC): Children's Bell Choir, Children's Choir, and Middle School/High School Instrumentals-Co-Interim Organist/Accompanist for Sunday morning worship services (June-December 2017)-Interim Adult Choir and Adult Bell Choir Director (October-December 2017)

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  School Town of Munster

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2020

  Choir Director, Munster High School

  -Directed six choirs-Taught class piano-Music Director, Pit Conductor for Munster Theatre Company (MTC)-Executed 20-30 performances per year-Prepared students for Solo and Ensemble (S&E) Contest, honor choir auditions-Prepared ensembles for Organizational, State Qualification Contests-Executed fundraisers-Worked with parent volunteers-Maintained music library, performance attire, etc.Other Duties/Responsibilities:-Host Director for District S&E Contest (2018-2020)-Accompanied for S&E (2016-2020)-Teacher Evaluation Committee (2017-2018)-Co-Director, Treble Makers (Gr. 4-6) (2016-2018)MTC Musicals:-2019: Hairspray (spring); The Addams Family (fall)-2018: Tarzan-2017: The Pirates of Penzance-2016: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in KindergartenHonors, Accolades:-All-State Choir: 2017 (6 members), 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2020 (3)-ACDA National H.S. Honor Choir: 2019 (1)-ACDA National M.S. Honor Choir: 2017 (1)-NAfME All-National Honor Choir: 2017 (2)-ACDA Regional H.S. Honor Choir: 2018 (3), 2020 (2)-Performance Series Honor Choir: 2018 NYC (1), 2018 Sydney (2), 2019 NYC (1), 2020 Austria (2)-Gold-rated choirs at contest: 2017 (3), 2018 (3), 2019 (2)-Performance, vocal workshop at Disneyland: Mar. 2018MHS Chorale events:-World premiere of "Symphony No. 5: Return to Middle Earth" (de Meij): Nov. 2018-NISO Holiday Pops: Dec. 2018-"The Music of Eric Whitacre," Carnegie Hall: Apr. 2019-NISYO joint concert: May 2019-"Friendship Lasts Forever," Orchestra Hall: Sep. 2019-NWI High School Choral Festival: Oct. 2019-IMEA Professional Development Conference: Jan. 2020-Selected for 2020 Windy City Choral Festival, Orchestra Hall, Chicago: Mar. 2020 (cancelled due to pandemic) Show less

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  AR Voice Studio

  Aug 2020 - now

  Instructor, Owner

  Teaching virtual or in-person voice lessons to students ages 10 and olderWebsite: arvoicestudio.com

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  Salem-Keizer Public Schools

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Online General Music Teacher

  -Taught 3rd-5th Grade general music virtually through EDGE Online Academy (100% online public school run by Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SK))-Planned, implemented two synchronous, one asynchronous lesson per week per grade level-Utilized various technologies (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Google Sites, Google Drive, YouTube, Musicplay Online, TalentED, Synergy) to carry out classroom, other duties-Worked daily with EDGE elementary music PLC on collaboration, best practices-Worked bi-monthly with SK elementary music PLC Show less

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  Westminster Presbyterian Church

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Paid Chorister

  -Recorded tenor parts for hymns, choral anthems for weekly online worship services

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  Bethlehem Lutheran Church

  May 2021 - Feb 2023

  Music Director

  -Played piano for two weekend services, special services (Advent/Lenten midweek, Holy Week), or recorded music as needed-Played piano for weddings, funerals, as requested-Directed vocal, handbell choirs-Planned special music

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  Valparaiso University

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Adjunct Instructor of Music

  -Directed Valparaiso University Chorale for the fall 2021 semester (sabbatical replacement for Dr. Christopher Cock)-Led rehearsals, performances, church service engagements-Selected repertoire-Assisted with musically planning for Festive Christmas Vespers-Conducted music for Homecoming Weekend worship service-Maintained attendance, grades, office hours

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  Crown Point Community School Corporation

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Long-Term Music Substitute

  -Taught K-5 general music at MacArthur Elementary in Cedar Lake-Planned, implemented lessons using Conversational Solfege and First Steps in Music curricula

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  The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Professional Chorister

  -Professional member of The Bach Choir, part of The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University-Sang in rehearsals, performances-Assisted with tenor/bass sectionals as needed

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  Vocal Artists of Iowa

  Oct 2022 - now

  Baritone/Tenor 2

  Baritone/Tenor 2 in auditioned semi-professional choir

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  CHAMBER SINGERS OF IOWA CITY

  Oct 2022 - now

  -Lead rehearsals, sectionals in Conductor's absence-Chorus Master for War Requiem (Benjamin Britten): Nov. 2023-Assisted with preparations for Elijah (Felix Mendelssohn): May 2024-Assisted with preparations for Ein deutsches Requiem (Johannes Brahms): Nov. 2024-Conducted half of "Darkness to Light" program: Feb. 2025-Will assist with preparations for Creation (F. Joseph Haydn): June 2025 Tenor in auditioned community choir

  • Assistant Conductor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Tenor

    Oct 2022 - now
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  University of Iowa

  Jan 2024 - now

  -Lead sectionals, rehearsals-Perform administrative duties as assigned-TA/Logistics Coordinator, Larry G. and Ann Howard Jones Vocal Ensemble Residency Program-Head Choral Librarian-Assistant Conductor for Kantorei, flagship chamber choir at the University of Iowa, Jan. 2023-May 2024 (includes DMA recital #2)-Chorus Master: L'amico Fritz, UI fall opera production: Aug.-Oct. 2023-Social Media Coordinator: Jan.-May 2023-Conducted University Choir in full performance (DMA recital #1): Mar-May 2023 Show less

  • Instructor of Record (Director)

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Instructor of Record (Director)

    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Instructor of Record

    Jan 2024 - May 2024