EDUCATION |
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University of Missouri, Conservatory of Music, Kansas City, MO |
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Master of Music in Violin Performance |
2007 |
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University of South Carolina, School of Music, Columbia, SC |
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Certificate of Graduate Study in Violin Performance |
2005 |
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Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN |
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Bachelor of Musical Arts in Violin |
2003 |
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Minor: English Studies
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HONORS AND AWARDS |
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Pi Kappa Lambda Honor Society (Faculty nominated) University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
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2006 |
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Graduate String Quartet Assistantship
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC |
2003-2005
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Repertory Training Scholarship, Head Resident Scholarship, Teaching Assistant Scholarship
Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
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2002-2004,2006 |
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS |
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Early Strings Violin Instructor
Kansas City, MO School District
Certified Instructor (Pre-K), Group Lessons, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Private Lessons, Concerts, All-City Music Festival Performance ‘09, Professional Development Committee Member, Coordinating and organizing events with school Principals and Teachers.
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2007-2009 |
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Suzuki/Traditional Violin Instructor
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO – UMKC Academy of Music and Dance
Private Studio (Ages 3-50), Began Group Lesson Program ‘07, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Studio Recitals. Selected students have Participated in Local Youth Orchestras and the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Festival.
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2006-2009
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Graduate Intern
Kansas City String Quartet Program, Kansas City, MO
Chamber Music Assistant, Coached Student Groups, Organized Parent Meetings, Parent Volunteers, Receptions, Music Copy Librarian, Accounting, Flyers, Copying, Filling, Emailing, Running Errands.
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2008 |
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Orchestral Teaching Assistant
Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
Led sectional rehearsals for High School students and served as performance coach/stand-partner in orchestra rehearsals and concerts.
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2006
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Office Assistant
University of Missouri, Kansas City – UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
Front desk assistant to relieve Head Secretary. Duties: Phone, Copying, Mailboxes, Closing the office, Key Management, Opening Rooms.
Conservatory Building Duties: Assistant to Fundraising Manager, Phone Calls to Patrons, Address Filing with Microsoft Excel, Mailing.
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2005-2006 |
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Building Manager
University of Missouri, Kansas City – UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
Student building manager on duty in 3 music building facilities. Duties: Phone, Opening/Closing Building, Key Management, Opening Rooms, Assisting Visitors to the University.
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2005-2006 |
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Concert Usher
University of Missouri, Kansas City – UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
Opening/Closing Concert Hall, Ticket Management, Key Management, Dispersing Programs, Greeting Audience, Communicating with Stage Crew.
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2005-2006 |
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USC Graduate String Quartet
Paid assistantship, recitals given each semester, including recital with the Terwilliger/Cooperstock Duo with guest artist Andres Diaz. Also includes participation in the USC Graduate Conducting Quartet. |
2003-2005
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Suzuki Violin Instructor
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC – USC Suzuki Program
Private Studio (Beginning Suzuki). |
2004-2005
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Violin Instructor
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC – USC Community Music Program. Private Studio (Ages 7-74).
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2003-2005
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Building Monitor
Vanderbilt University – Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN
Student building manager on duty in Music School. Directions and Security.
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1999-2003 |
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Concert Usher
Vanderbilt University – Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN
Opening/Closingf Concert Hall, Ticket Management, Key Management, Dispersing Programs, Greeting Audience, Communicating with Stage Crew.
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2000-2003 |
PREVIOUS ORCHESTRAL EMPLOYERS |
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Opera East Texas, Longview, TX 2006-2009
Visiting Orchestral musician for Summer Operas.
Shreveport Summer Festival Orchestra Kansas City, MO 2005-2009
Saint Joseph Symphony, St. Joseph, MO 2005-2009
Principal 2nd Violin ‘07-‘09, Section first violin ‘05-‘07.
Lawrence Chamber Orchestra 2008-2009
Section 2nd Violin.
Liberty Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009
Substitute Musician.
UMKC Orchestra and UMKC Chamber Orchestra, Kansas City, MO 2005-2007
Musica Nova, Kansas City, MO 2005-2007
Contemporary music ensemble. Performances include US and world
premieres of new compositions.
Transylvania Symphony Orchestra, Brevard, NC 2006
Orchestral Teaching Assistant/Coach.
USC Symphony Orchestra and USC Chamber Orchestra, Columbia, SC 2003-2005
Graduate Assistant Position, Co-Concertmaster 2004-2005,
Associate Concertmaster 2003-2004
USC Opera Orchestra, Columbia, SC 2003-2005
Graduate Assistant, Concertmaster 2004-2005.
Associate Concertmaster 2003-2004.
Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Augusta, GA 2003-2005
Section 1st Violin, Section 2nd Violin.
Charlotte Philharmonic, Charlotte, NC 2004-2005
Section 1st Violin.
South Carolina Philharmonic, Columbia, SC 2003-2005
Section 1st Violin, Section 2nd Violin.
Coastal Chorale, Myrtle Beach, SC 2003-2005
Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Nashville, TN 2002-2003
Substitute Violin.
National Festival Orchestra, Manhattan, New York 1999
With conductor Lukas Foss at Carnegie Hall
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CHAMBER MUSIC EXPERIENCE |
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Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory
Advanced Chamber Music 2007
Scholarship student, Viola Quintet with Faculty member, performed music of Johannes Brahms.
University of Missouri, Conservatory of Music, Kansas City, MO |
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Musica Nova
Contemporary music ensemble. Performances include US and world premieres of new compositions. |
2005-2007 |
University of Missouri, Conservatory of Music, Kansas City, MO |
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Advanced Chamber Music
Coaches include Benny Kim, Scott Lee, Carter Enyeart, Jane Solose, Karen Kushner, Douglas Niedt. |
2005-2007 |
Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC |
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Advanced Chamber Music
Coaches include Cathy Meng, Pablo Mahave-Veglia, William Terwilliger. |
2004 |
University of South Carolina, School of Music, Columbia, SC |
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USC Graduate String Quartet
Paid assistantship, recitals given each semester, including recital with the Terwilliger/Cooperstock Duo with guest artist Andres Diaz. Also includes participation in the USC Graduate Conducting Quartet.
Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN
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2003-2005
2002-2003
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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Suzuki Association of the Americas
· Registered for Suzuki Books 1 and 2 (Carol Smith, Vanderbilt University, 2002)
· Completed Teacher Training for Suzuki Books 3 and 4 (Beth Titterington, UMKC, 2007)
· Advanced Teacher Training (Brian Lewis and Nancy Lokken, Ottawa Suzuki Institute, Ottawa, KS, 2008)
American Federation of Musicians Kansas City Chapter, 2005-2009
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QUALIFICATIONS |
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· Office Skills: Copying, Filing, Organizational Projects, Errands, Phone/Switchboard, Fast Typing, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Data Entry, Front Desk Public Relations, Mailboxes.
· Public Relations: Experience in dealing with Parents, Teachers, Principals, Program Supervisors, Retail Managers, Office Executives, Deans of Universities and University Office Workers, and many Customers and University Visitors.
· Teaching Skills: Taught one-on-one, small groups, large groups, ages 3-74, Dealt with many superiors on a daily basis.
· Language Skills: In my school district job, I learned a lot of Spanish and frequently conversed with students and parents in Spanish.
· Applicable Training Courses: Typing Course in High School, Graduate-Level Research and Bibliography Course, Online Microsoft Instructional Courses, as well as 197.0 Undergraduate and Graduate College Hours, research papers, and other courses.
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