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Ensembles earn consistently high ratings at festivals.History of growth in size and qualityWorked with Boosters / admin to purchase marching and concert uniforms, twice.Raised $75k in 18 months to purchase unis Use a multi-faceted information system: newsletters, handouts, web sites, Google calendars, Twitter, and e-mail.Manage $500k+ instrument, uniform, music inventory.Clinician for other directors/band programs, Honors Band conductorNotable Performances2010 Hosted Boston Brass with our Northern Winds2012 Hosted USAF Band of Flight with our Northern Winds2014 Hosted USAF Band of Mid-America with our Northern Winds2014 Marching Band Performed in UofM Invitational2006, 2010, 2014*, 2018*+, 2022* America's Thanksgiving Day Parade * 2014, 2018 Fan-selected favorite: Detroit Parade - online vote + 2018 Detroit Parade 1st Band to win Adjudicated Best + Fan Favorite in same year2010-2015 Participant: Cedar Point's Halloweekends - perform as "zombie band"2015 Hosted Alma College Percussion Studio Clinic/Performance2015-18 Various performances @ North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)Hosted many guest artists of national and international standing2014-2017 Student finalists/performers for MMEA Michigan Young Composers RecitalPersonal and Professional Awards / Acknowledgments2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025 Session presenter, Michigan Music Conference2016 St. Clair County Assoc. of School Boards "Mentor" Award2016 (March) SC4 Teacher of the month2016 (February) PHASD Acknowledged on "Tribute Tuesday" 2015 Selected as Finale Band for Wash., D.C. International Cherry Blossom Festival Parade2014 Elected to ASBDA2014 Michigan Music Conference performer: Northern Winds and Percussion2014 WMU clinic Performance2014 Local Nominee "Lifechanger of the Year"​ 2012-13 Michigan Teacher of Year recipient - American Legion; 1 of 52007 area WalMart “Teacher of the Year”PHN “Principal’s Award” Oct 2011, May 2013, Oct 2014

Direct a band of community members and college students in 5 yearly performances. Ages range from early teens to 65+.http://sc4bands.org

Solo/Ensemble, Band and Orchestra Festival AdjudicatorDistrict and State Band Festival HostDistrict and State Solo and Ensemble Festival HostDistrict XVI and VIII Vice President for Solo and Ensemble FestivalState Jazz Festival Host Band and Orchestra Adjudication Training Host

Mentored 10 student teachers from Michigan State, Central Michigan, and Oakland University.Student teachers:conducted on every performanceconducted at festivalsassisted with planning and implementation of both academic and non-academic projectswere each guided through the process of literature selection and acquisition

Round-table forum guest, CMENC fall conference, Michigan State University, 2008 CMU CMENC guest speaker, 2021Presenter, "Technology for Music Educators," RESA County-wide Inservice, 2008 Presenter, "Rethinking the 'Literate Musician,'" RESA County-wide Inservice, 2008 Presenter, "Education for a Literate Musician," Blue Water Curriculum Conference, 2006 College-class presentations, "Woodwind Choir in the High School Ensemble," "Leveraging Technology for Effective Communication,"Guest Speaker, College Music Education Classes, 1997-2009Session presenter, Michigan Music Conference 2016-2020, 2023

Session IV Color Band conductor for BLFAC.Programming and instruction of a 11-day session with students from around the world.

Arts integration for general education teachers.I have taught the course repeatedly since 2007.

Select and rehearse literature for an adult community band that performs five times yearly.Great musicians and great people. Had to leave because of changes in my family schedule.

Maintained a lesson studio of up to 15 concurrent studentsStudent ability ranged from beginners to college audition-prepAges ranged from 9 years old to several 65+

Implemented a successful plan of growth and development for a Class A band program. Grades 5-8 enrollment increased by over 25%.Collaborated with a district music staff to coordinate programs, schedules and resources. Managed a Booster project to purchase $10,000 in concert uniforms. Helped establish the Boosters as an independent 501(c)3 organization. Collaborated in the design of a new music wing for the high school.Wrote all marching drill and most marching band arrangements. “President’s Club” member of Waverly Education Foundation. Organized music inservices. Created and maintained band web site.

Instrumental Music MethodsTechnology for Music Educators

Nearly doubled 6-12 enrollment in 3 years. Raised performance level to get middle school and high school qualifying for state festivals. Wrote all marching drill and most marching band arrangements.Organized a 12-hour community-wide interdisciplinary “Day of Arts” incorporating performances of both school and community-based groups. Launched and administered plan of action that resulted in the design and purchase of uniforms for the marching band.

Responsible for all band instruction in a grades 5-12 band program. Rehearsed a community band and started Band Booster group.Wrote all marching drill and all marching band arrangementsLaunched a plan of action that resulted in the design and purchase of uniforms for the marching band.