Hi, I'm Bruce Becker, a Music Teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina.

 "SEL in Music" at the NCMEA 2023 Music Convention in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Thoughts from Participants

"I have been to two of Bruce's music teacher workshops, and I can say they were both absolutely amazing, engaging, and packed full of songs and strategies I could use in my classroom right away.  His recent presentation at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference  was just another example of the impact Bruce can make on music educators.  This session in particular was not what many attendees were expecting, as most SEL-related trainings are lecture based.  Bruce had us on the floor, singing, dancing, interacting with each other - all the things we want our students to do.  I would highly recommend Bruce to come work with you and your colleagues!" - Joseph Girgenti, MM, Chair, NCMEA Elementary Section, jsgirgenti@gmail.com

"I've Been attending music PD sessions for 25 years and have planned them for local and state events.  Mr. Becker's session at NCMEA was not what I was expecting regarding SEL; very engaging, fun, and activities I can use in my classroom the next day.  Highly recommend!" - Dawn Wilson, Past Chair, NCMEA Elementary Section

"Mr. Becker did an amazing job at presenting SEL methods with engaging and fun movement and singing activities!  The lessons showcased are positively going to impact my students' learning experience in a fun and exciting way." - Maurissa Kish, Music Teacher, King Elementary School, 6 Years Teaching

Union County Public Schools PD with Food, Fun, and Freebies

 Workshop Details...References...Resume

Bruce Becker – Music Workshops and Direct Help in Classrooms

Charlotte, NC

704-491-4713 (cell)

brucebecker@live.com

Social Media:

YouTube @MrBeckerMusic

TicTok:  @mrbeckermusic

Workshops – what I offer:

1. Workshops range from 2 to 12-hour sessions, and can be divided into two days.

2. All workshops focus on participation; therefore, repetition and active participation are essential to remembering these activities and songs.

3. All workshops will focus on best practices for music learning and implementing social emotional learning (SEL).

a. New Music Teacher or New-To-Your District Workshops (Focus on successfully starting the school year)

b. Movement Songs & Games Workshop (songs may include but on limited to: Shoo Fly, Oats Peas Beans, Global Greetings, I Let Her Go-Go, etc.)

c. Folk Dancing Workshop (Tzadik Katamar, Highland Gate, Alabama Gal, Sasha, Virginia Reel, Sashey the Donut, etc.)

d. Combine all three or we can discuss what else your teachers may need like Clapping Games, CUPS, Recorders, Ukulele’s, etc.

4. Space Needed:  Flat room big enough to make a circle with the participates.

Direct help in your classroom

I can come to your classroom to watch you teach or take over and teach you some new songs and games for your students or a combination of both.

Workshop and Professional Development Fee

Price will vary depending on travel, time/days, and how many teachers served.

Serving 1-30 teachers

2 hours = $200 + travel

4 hours = $300 + travel

8 hours = $500 + travel

Serving 31-39 teachers add $100

Serving over 40 teachers - PLEASE EMAIL FOR PRICE

Sample:  Workshop for 25 teachers from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM would cost $300 + travel expenses

References available upon request

CERTIFICATION

Music K-12

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of Florida, December 1992

OBJECTIVE

To help future and new music teachers or teachers wanting to learn some new and old techniques and songs emphasizing Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 to Present

Lawrence Orr Elementary School (K-5) Title 1 School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg teaching General Music to K-5th grade students

2018 to 2023

Weddington Elementary School (K-5) in Union County, North Carolina teaching General Music to K-5th grade students

Help other music teachers in UCPS with new ideas, computer help, Canvas ideas

Modifying music for our Exceptional Children (EC) catering to their individual needs

Workshop for K-5 General Music Teachers of Union County Public Schools

2007 to 2018

Queen’s Grant Community School (K-8) in Mint Hill, North Carolina taught General Music to K-5th grade students, Orchestra and Band to 4th-8th Grade, and Choir to 6th-8th Grade.  Lead Teacher for National Heritage Academies NC Charter Schools from 2014-2017.  New Teacher Trainer in 2014-2016 for music teachers new to National Heritage Academies.

2002 to 2007    

Z. B. Vance High School (now Julius L. Chambers HS) and James Martin Middle School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools taught Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass to 6th-12th Graders

1993 to 2002           

5th/6th Grade Elementary Orchestra Teacher for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools taught Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass to 5th Grades at 6 to 7 different schools every year.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019 to Present

Blumenthal Performing Arts Volunteer Usher

2015 to 2017

Spotlight Players (spotlightplayers.weebly.com) an afterschool program musical theater program for grades 2nd-12th

Attended Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta 2016, 2017 - Excellence in Ensemble Award.

1994 to 2010     

Executive Director & Conductor & Founder of Sizzling Strings, Inc. a Youth Orchestra and Band dedicated to helping students have fun while playing music together.  Created a high school assistant teacher program.  Performed at Universal Studios, EPCOT, U.S. Capitol and many more places.

1990 to present

Private Studio teaching beginning to advanced double bass, beginning ukulele, violin, viola, cello and guitar.

ENSEMBLES

Double Bass

Lake Norman Philharmonic, Queen City Community Orchestra, Charlotte Flute Ensemble, Union Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra, Charlotte Repertory Orchestra

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

NAfME (National Association for Music Education

North Carolina Music Educators Association

Get in touch at brucebecker@live.com