Stephen Mattson

Experience

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  Homestead Spartan Alliance Band

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Music/Visual Instructor

  The Homestead Spartan Alliance Band is a nationally-acclaimed high school marching band of 280+ members, having been a finalist at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. • Taught clarinet and low brass music sectionals, as well as visual skills to all wind performers• Utilized pedagogical techniques learned from experienced educators in the pageantry arts

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  Bluecoats

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Performer

  The Bluecoats are an elite world-class drum and bugle corps from Canton, OH, and are perennial finalists at the annual Drum Corps International World Championships. • Developed advanced musical and visual proficiency as a tuba performer• Learned innovative performance practices related to choreography, design, and brass musicianship

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  Hilliard Bradley High School Marching Band

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Visual Director

  The Hilliard Bradley High School Marching Band is a competitive marching ensemble comprised of over 150 students.• Directed instruction of movement fundamentals and drill cleaning• Choreographed modern visual maneuvers to be used in field productions• Arranged additional lessons with individuals and small groups to facilitate broad achievement

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  Sprinly

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Startup Operations Intern

  Sprinly is a rapidly growing, mission-driven, plant-based meal delivery service based in northeast Ohio.• Contributed to long-term sustainability-related projects related to composting and equipment • Executed normal business responsibilities including inventory management, website updates, etc.

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  School District of Waukesha

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Assistant Band Director (Waukesha West HS)

  The Waukesha West HS band program is a comprehensive band program with four concert bands, two jazz ensembles, and a competitive marching band which regularly ranks among the top five in the state of Wisconsin. • Directed 2nd highest concert band and top jazz ensemble; co-directing marching band• Taught individual and small group lessons with 6th grade bands at Les Paul MS• Served as co-advisor for HS environmental club, supporting various sustainability projects• Facilitated modernization of marching band through choreography and show design• Leveraged technology to offer robust music-making opportunities during pandemic• Organized novel golf outing fundraiser, raising over $6,500 in its 1st year Show less

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  Food for Climate League

  Nov 2021 - now

  Business Development Associate

  The Food for Climate League is a 501(c)3 non-profit working to make climate-smart eating the norm.• Developing strategic outreach for new and existing business leads and research partners• Contributing to research projects for large foodservice organizations• Assisting with general tasks such as reviewing reports and organizing communications

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  Phantom Regiment

  Feb 2022 - now

  Brass Instructor

  Phantom Regiment is an elite world-class drum and bugle corps from Rockford, IL, and are perennial finalists at the annual Drum Corps International World Championships.• Leading tuba sectionals and assisting with full ensemble low brass instruction for world class drum corps• Helping to oversee offseason virtual learning program to develop performers’ instrumental proficiency

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  Cobb County School District

  Jul 2022 - now

  HS Band Director

  The Hillgrove High School band program is a comprehensive band program of close to 300 students, with four concert bands, two jazz ensembles, a competitive marching band, an indoor percussion/guard ensemble, and a competitive marching band. • Directing 2nd and 3rd concert bands, assisting with two other concert bands• Co-directing competitive marching band• Leading 2nd jazz ensemble (all-instrumentation)• Assisting with 6th-8th grade instruction at Lovinggood and Lost Mountain Middle School Show less