Experience

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  Lansing symphony orchestra

  Oct 2008 - May 2013

  Substitute section bass

  Substitute Section Bass in a regional orchestra.

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  Michigan state university

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  Orchestra librarian

  Responsibilities include:• Preparing music for all MSU orchestras, including ordering rental parts, marking bowings, distributing music to orchestra members in a timely manner, and collecting music after each concert cycle.• Organizing auditions for all MSU orchestras at the beginning of each semester.• Maintaining a database of library collection, including cataloguing new additions to the library.• Managing all communications to orchestra members.• Managing personnel for MSU orchestras, including the creation of seating rosters and managing absence requests.• Producing programs for each MSU orchestra concert.• Recruiting personnel and organizing rehearsals for Musique 21, the new music ensemble at Michigan State University.• Other tasks as needed. Show less

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  West michigan symphony

  Sept 2011 - May 2015

  Assistant principal bass

  Assistant Principal Bass in a regional orchestra.

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  Traverse symphony orchestra

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Associate principal bass

  Associate Principal Bass in a regional orchestra.

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  Citadel dance and music center

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  Double bass instructor

  Private double bass instruction to several middle school and high school students.

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  Chelsea school district

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Student teaching internship

  One semester student teaching internship. Experience working with beginning (5th grade) through high school level string students in a public school setting.

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  Brevard music center

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Teaching assistant

  Private and group instruction to high school-level double bass students at a summer music institute.

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  Northwestern university

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Exit/entrance desk attendant

  Maintain security of Northwestern University Library by monitoring entrance/exit desk.

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  The people's music school

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  String instructor

  Group and private instruction to beginning violin and viola students in an El-Sistema inspired program.

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  Stillwater area high school

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2020

  Orchestra teacher

  Taught curricular orchestra courses for students in grades 10-12 and extra-curricular chamber orchestra.Administrative duties for district orchestra program (6 teachers and approximately ~1000 students):-Produced eight concerts each school year-Managed audition and placement process for all orchestra students-Coordinated annual orchestra tour-Coordinated two annual concerto competitions-Managed orchestra department budget, inventory, and library.Served on several district advisory councils: building leadership team, superintendent’s advisory council, long-range facility planning committee, world’s best workforce committee. Show less

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  Brookline music school

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Director of education

  Student Placement:-Private instruction placement-Facilitation of group class enrollmentStudent Experience:-Coordination of accompanists-School-wide recitals and other events including workshop week and evaluations-Student progress reports and year-end parent conferencesFaculty Oversight-Faculty hiring in conjunction with Executive Director-Teaching observationsCurriculum Development and Program Management-Program analysis, design and implementation-Strategic plan implementationAdministration and Outreach-Management of young children and group piano coordinators-Management of chamber music coordinator-Education-related website content-Community partnerships Show less

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  Melrose public schools

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  Orchestra director

  -Teach orchestra courses for students in grades 3-12. -Conduct Melrose High School Symphony Orchestra and Melrose City-Wide Youth Orchestra.-Teach small group lessons on all string instruments.-Administrative duties for district-wide orchestra program (grades 3-12).

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  Longwood symphony orchestra

  Oct 2021 - now

  Operations manager

  Concert Production:-Coordinate logistical details for all rehearsals (including communication with rehearsal and performance venues for production needs). -Manage the music library, including arranging rentals and licensing for each concert cycle, preparing music for rehearsals, and coordinating loans to and from other local orchestras.-Assist with preparations for pre-/post-concert receptions.Personnel Management:-In consultation with the Music Director, manage the concert sign-up process and roster for members and substitutes, and contract paid musicians as needed.-Communicate announcements, venue directions, program order/timings, and other logistics to musicians in advance of each rehearsal/concert. -Organize annual auditions, including communicating with and scheduling candidates, assembling an audition committee per Membership Policy, securing appropriate venues, and tracking committee notes and decisions. Show less

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  Westford public schools

  Aug 2023 - now

  Orchestra director (westford academy)
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  Northeast massachusetts youth orchestras

  Aug 2023 - now

  Intermezzo conductor