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Conducting and Instrumental Teaching
I've been captivated by the art of conducting throughout my post-secondary degrees and beyond. I designed a Directed Studies course in undergrad with my mentor, Dr. Karem Simon, attended numerous workshops, took private lessons from master educators, and observed incredible conductors. I have over 15 years of experience running a high school band program, and most recently, I've been teaching conducting at the University of Prince Edward Island.
I love the challenge of inspiring and communicating with an ensemble through conducting and find a beautiful symmetry between the physicality of percussion and conducting.
My deep dive into conducting led me to develop my own systems for score study, repertoire selection, curriculum programming, and rehearsal planning, blending the best from my mentors and my own practices to create effective and authentic strategies for any ensemble.
Want to get nerdy about conducting, score study, rehearsal pedagogy, or any other related topic?! Contact me set up a consultation for coaching.
More detailed information on my teaching and musical leadership below.
Public School Teaching
2009 - Present
Music Director/Teacher
Three Oaks Senior High School (Summerside, PE)
Teaching Instrumental Music (band), History of Popular Music, Popular Music Performance (curriculum co-writer), along with several non-music classes over the years, most notably Career Explorations and Opportunities. 2024-2025 School year, teaching Popular Music Performance and History of Popular Music.
Director of Wind Ensemble, R&B Band, Symphonic Band (Grade 10), Vocal Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble *italics indicate ensembles that are not currently offered. 2024-2025 directing the R&B Band only.
2008-2009
Assistant Director, Mount Vernon Intermediate and Mount Vernon High School (Fortville, IN)
Taught Instrumental Music (grades 4-5, 9-12), Advanced Music Theory (9-12)
Assistant Director of 9-12 Concert Band, 5-6 Concert Band, 9-12 Competitive Marching Band, 9-12 Competitive Indoor Drumline
Director of High School Steel Drum Ensemble
Musical and Educational Leadership
2022 - 2024
Director of the Summerside Community Choir (Summerside, PE)
Conduct weekly rehearsals for an SATB choir (60 members) with diverse musical and personal backgrounds; select repertoire and concert themes for 2-4 concerts per season, secure guest artists, contribute to grant applications; collaborate with arts organizations; communicate regularly executive and membership
2024 - Present
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Anti-Oppression Committee - Canadian Music Educators Association
Member of a committee responsible for leading EDI work for the Canadian Music Educator’s Association, which serves music educators across the country.
2015 - Present
Curriculum Development Committee - K-12 Music with the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning (Summerside, PE)
Senior high representative on a committee tasked with re-imagining the framework of K-12 music in Prince Edward Island.
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Co-wrote curriculum for Instrumental Music 10-12, Vocal Music 10-12, including support doc, and list of materials/resources.
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Co-wrote curriculum for a brand new stream of music performance courses titled Popular Music Performance (10-12) and successfully field testing this with the students at Three Oaks Senior High School over the last 2.5 years
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Responsible for providing leadership and in-service professional development on the new Instrumental and Popular Music Performance curriculum for 10-12
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Provide information regarding budget planning, including tenders, and developing management plan submissions for Instrumental Music and Popular Music Performance support materials
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Collaborated throughout this process with arts organizations and education stakeholders