Brian Collins Email & Phone Number

East Lansing, MI, US

Washtenaw Community College

The Michigan College Access Network mobilizes state and local leaders toincrease college readiness, enrollment, and completion rates. MCAN iscommitted to expanding the quantity and quality of college access professionalsserving in Michigan colleges. Starting in December 2020, the CollegeCompletion Corps program has embedded well-trained, dedicated.

Michigan, United States

• Critique marching fundamentals and facilitate improvement of student motor skills
• Identify weaknesses in playing ability and focus instruction to improve musical skills
• Advise student leadership in techniques to lead their band effectively and confidently

Michigan, United States

• Perform a wide range of musical genres in a variety of music ensembles
• Experienced performer on multiple instruments including trombone, euphonium, and tuba
• Use effective rehearsal and practice strategies to perform music accurately

• Support student learning by guiding them through the pre-planned lesson materials
• Maintain order in the classroom by using effective classroom management strategies
• Develop positive and professional relationships with students

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

Graduate student internship to provide various career services to EMU students and alumni, while additionally engaging in other related fieldwork within the University Advising and Career Development Center.

Jackson, Michigan, United States

• Co-taught the high school marching band, two high school concert bands, one high school piano class, and one 6th grade beginning brass class
• Formed positive professional connections with the students in each class
• Rehearsed with students throughout the semester and lead students in their end of semester performance of the music

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

• Alphabetized then labeled the physical music library with a new organization system
• Digitized CDs and LPs to start the formation of a digital library for the radio hosts to use
• Collaborated with supervisors and employees to make crucial decisions as a team

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

• Prepared music to be rehearsed as a band and performed at all home basketball games
• Collaborated with section and band members to execute exciting horn moves as a visual aid for the music
• Assisted the Cheer and Dance Teams lead the stadium audience in cheers to pump up the basketball team

Saginaw, Michigan, United States

• Implement effective rehearsal and practice strategies to perform music accurately
• Listened actively to ensure my own sound blended in with the rest of the ensemble
• Accepted all constructive criticism to improve the overall sound of the ensemble

Interlochen, Michigan, United States

• Monitored the well-being of about 2,800 students from around the world
• Guided students in developing social and life skills to apply inside and outside of their art
• Documented class attendance and updated student attendance records

Jackson, Michigan, United States

• Created a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to catalog new sheet music
• Distributed flyers for ongoing Jackson Symphony Orchestra events
• Granted building access to students, employees, and authorized community members

Master Of Arts, Educational Leadership: Higher Education/Student Affairs, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: The National Society for Leadership and Success In progress of obtaining a Master of Arts in Educational.

Bachelor Of Music Education, K-12 Music Education, 3.48 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi, Delta Omicron, Mortar Board, National Association for Music Education, Chippewa Marching Band.