Christopher Michael Mark

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“His students admire not only his abilities as an orchestra leader but also his dedication

toward his work and his tenacity.”

Maestro Constantine Kitsopoulos, Musical Director, Queens Symphony Orchestra

“I respect and admire Chris Mark as a colleague. I strongly believe we need more teachers like

him to make positive differences in young people’s lives in this country.”

Maestra Helen Cha-Pyo, Empire State Youth Orchestra

“Chris Mark is a passionate musician, disciplined in his approach to music making, and very

positive and encouraging in his relationships with young musicians and their development. His work

with youngsters in the orchestral setting has always produced strong development of their ensembles

during the course of a season.”

Professor Harry Sargous, Oboe, University of Michigan

“Chris worked tirelessly to choose and rehearse great repertoire with his ensembles; he never

backed away from a challenge nor took the easy route. Students loved being in his classroom. It was a

place where the power of great orchestral music was realized. It was also a place where students felt

they belonged.”

Diane Platte, Former Music Faculty, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“I consider Chris Mark to be an exceptional musical, pedagogical, and personal resource for

students of any age and any playing level. I know few people with such a pronounced drive to make the

world a better place, matched with the ability to make it so, through music.”

Professor Daniel Foster, Violin, Eastern Michigan University

“Chris possesses the talent, perseverance, people-skills and natural musicality that

distinguishes the most successful musicians and teachers.”

Dr. Anthony Iannaccone, Retired Composer-in-Residence, Eastern Michigan University

“The background and wealth of skills Chris brings to the educational table are outstanding.

He has the ability to work with every level of student providing incredible instruction with humor and

dignity.”

Jed Fritzemeier, Director of Orchestras, Chelsea Public Schools

“Chris Mark is a Master Teacher. What a pleasure it was for me to watch him conduct. His

intense love for music shows at every moment. His ability to instruct from the podium, to keep every

student engaged, to use humor and still demand their best work kept me on the edge of my seat the

entire class. He is collaborative, insightful and a consummate professional. He will be a huge asset to

any district fortunate enough to hire him.”

Cathy DePentu, Director of Orchestras, Plymouth-Canton Schools

Christopher Michael Mark

10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a position as an orchestra teacher.

Summary of Qualifications

I am a highly motivated, experienced, passionate string specialist and conductor who

inspires students through my love of music and believes that the world, and humanity, can be

made better through the arts.

Education

6/06 - 4/10 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Mi.

Graduate Studies, 18 credits toward Master of Music

9/96 - 12/01 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Mi.

Bachelor of Music Education, Magnum Cum Laude

*Concertmaster of EMUSO & Collegium Musicum

1/92 - 4/94 Henry Ford Comm. College Dearborn, Mi.

Art and English Major

1/89 - 9/90 Recording Institute of Detroit Roseville, Mi.

State Certified Audio Engineer

9/83 - 12/84 Wayne State University Detroit, Mi.

Violin performance - Jazz Studies

9/80 - 6/83 Dearborn High School Dearborn, Mi.

Diploma

Christopher Michael Mark

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Employment

4/13 – 8/14 Winans Academy for the Performing Arts, Detroit, Mi

Orchestra Director

11/12 – 4/13 Axis Music Academy, Canton, Mi

Private Lesson Instructor in Violin, Voice, & Piano

9/12 - 5/13 Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, Royal Oak, Mi

Interim Director

9/12 - 4/13 P.E.S.G Substitute Teacher, Plymouth Canton & Northville, Mi

Preferred Music Substitute

9/02 - 3/12 Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, Mi

Director of Orchestras, Huron High School

9/08 - 12/08 Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mi

Guest Director/Soloist, Collegium Musicum

9/97 - 6/07 Freelance Musician

Adrian Symphony, Croswell Opera House, Huron String Quartet, Washtenaw

Community College, Musical Theater, Sienna Heights Musical Theater

9/97 - 6/05 Private Violin/Viola Tutor

Ypsilanti, Munith, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Tecumseh, Adrian, Round Lake, Addison

9/85 - 12/01 Various R&B, Funk, Pop/Rock Bands

Sterling, Moon and the City, Romeo Valentine, Firehouse, O’Jays, Marvin Hamlisch,

Temptations

Professional Memberships

• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

• ASTA

• MSBOA

• MEA

Christopher Michael Mark

10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

References

Helen Cha-Pyo 518-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Conductor, Empire State Youth Orchestra

Cathy DePentu 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Orchestras, Plymouth-Canton

Jed Fritzemeier 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Orchestras, Chelsea

Dan Foster 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Professor of Violin, Eastern Michigan University

Ashley Nelson 313-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Orchestra Assistant, Winans Academy

Diane Platte 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Former Co-Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools

Harry Sargous 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Professor of Oboe, University of Michigan

Conducting Mentors

Constantine Kitsopoulos

http://imgartists.com/artist/constantine_kitsopoulos

Helen Cha-Pyo

http://esyo.org/index.php/artistic-staff/helen-cha-pyo/

Professor Kevin Miller

https://emich.edu/music/faculty/profile.php?lastname=Miller&firstname=Kevin

Dr. Steven Errante

http://uncw.edu/music/faculty/errantes/index.html

Allen Tinkham

http://www.allentinkham.com

Chelsea Tipton

http://chelseatipton.com/?page_id=2

Christopher Michael Mark

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Violin/Chamber Music Mentors

Adam Stepniewski

Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Principal Second Violin

Professor Gustave Rosseels

Retired Department Chair, Professor of Violin, University of Michigan

Paganini Quartet, Second Violin

Professor Dan Foster

Professor of Violin, Eastern Michigan University

Mark Lakirovitch

New England Conservatory

Dr. Anthony Iannaccone

Retired Composer in Residence, Eastern Michigan University

Arianna String Quartet

Retired Artists in Residence, Eastern Michigan University

Professor Joe Gurt

Prof. of Piano, Eastern Michigan University

Verdehr Trio

Master Classes, Eastern Michigan University

John Corigliano, Joan Tower

Music Now Festival, Eastern Michigan University

Matt Michaels

Jazz Studies Co-Founder, Wayne State University

Christopher Michael Mark

10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

Awards/Honors

* MSBOA District 12 Orchestra Teacher of the Year, Runner-up

* Opening Evening Gala Concert, MMC, Grand Rapids, Mi.

* 1st Place Orchestra, Music Masters Festival, Chicago, Ill.

* Celebration of Excellence in the Ann Arbor Schools

* Honorable Mention, National B&O Festival, Carnegie Hall, NY

* 4 Grammy Awards, Huron Music Department

* Straight “Superior” Ratings, MSBOA District 12 Festival

* Performances in Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Salzburg, Vienna & Berchtesgaden

Huron Orchestra YouTube Links

Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3, Op. 78 (Hill 2/09) (Musical tribute to a slain member of our group)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqhjnVawTPg

Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35 (Chicago 4/10)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtW1WrePP6o&feature=related

Dvorak Symphony No. 8, Op. 88 (Huron 11/09)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfu14Au1EPA

Shostakovich Festive Overture Rehearsal (Huron 11/07)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=101**********&set=t.128*******&type=3&theater

Orchestra Night Guest Conductors

Maestro Constantine Kitsopoulos (Hill 2/08)

Stravinsky Firebird Suite, 1919 ver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USMEXrErm2U

Maestra Helen Cha-Pyo (Hill 2/10)

Shostakovitch Symphony No. 5, Op. 47

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRqiLBKiYNU

Christopher Michael Mark

10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** acf087@r.postjobfree.com

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