James Conroy

Experience

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  Notre Dame High School - Sherman Oaks, CA

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2021

  Marching Band Instructor

  • Oversaw all music students and marching band instruction during band camp to for SCSBOA competitions• Educated high school students as the assistant flute clinician to improve their overall musical development

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  TRI-NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION CORPORATION

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Woodwind Instructor

  • Motivated middle school students as flute associate instructor and clinician by promoting proper articulation and musical balance of sound• Conducted grade 2 music through rehearsal for middle school band ensembles

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Indiana Young Winds Instructor

  • Organized the band piece, "Gently Touch the Sky" by Robert Sheldon with a 7th and 8th grade ensemble, conducted in concert• Led flute sectionals with 7th and 8th grade students through musical exercises involving scales and proper intonation

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  Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Student Teacher

  • Selected repertoire and lead instruction for Intermediate Middle School Band and Advanced High School Band to prepare for performances and work on fundamentals• Coached sectionals for Intermediate and Advanced Band to work on instrument-specific problems• Evaluated and assisted in general music guitar to prepare student’s base knowledge of music education

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  Our Lady of Lourdes Church & School - Indianapolis

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  General Music/Band Director PreK-8th Grade

  • Managing PK - 5th general music class and teaching basic music fundamentals using SAVVAS online music program• Conducting and developing 6th - 8th band instrumental program• Coordinating, singing, and performing choral music for Catholic school masses with 1st - 8th grade levels• Recorder teacher for 5th grade general music• Overseeing theater preparation • Planning and implementing instrument trials for 6th grade students• Attending Professional Development training programs• PK-8th Winter and Spring Concert planning, rehearsal preparation, and leading performance Show less

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  IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH INDIANAPOLIS INC

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Band Director

  • Conducting and developing 5th - 8th band after school instrumental program• PK-8th Winter and Spring Concert planning, rehearsal preparation, and leading performance• Developing Beginner Band and Advanced Band

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  St. James School

  May 2023 - now

  Band Director