Meghan L. Johnson

Meghan L. Johnson

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Wilmington, DE 19806

abqq69@r.postjobfree.com

717-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Position as a music educator in a K-12 school system.

EDUCATION:

- Master of Arts in Music Education - Stephen F. Austin State University (in progress)

- Bachelor of Science in Music Education - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - December 2009

Robert E. Cook Honors College student

GPA: 3.83/4.0

Summa Cum Laude

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Thomas A. Edison Charter School: K-8 General Music Teacher - August 2010-present

Teaching general music to K-8 students in a urban school district. Principal: Salome Thomas-EL

Mount Pleasant High School Marching Band: Pit Instructor - August 2010-present

Instructor for Mount Pleasant's front ensemble. Responsible for composing parts as well as running

rehearsals. Band Director: Brian Drumbore

Substitute Teacher Service: Substitute Teacher - May 2010-present

Substitute teacher for all academic areas in several Southeastern Pennsylvania schools.

Marion Center School District: Substitute Teacher - February 2010-May 2010

Substitute teacher for all academic areas.

Indiana Area School District: Substitute Teacher - January 2010-May 2010

Substitute teacher for all academic areas.

Indiana Area Junior High School, Indiana Area School District: Student Teacher - October 2009-

December 2009

Taught private lessons on all instruments, assisted with marching band, spirit band, and jazz band,

conducted band rehearsals and 12 percussion masterclasses, and conducted 3 pieces on their final

concert. Cooperating Teacher: Nevin Saylor

East Pike & Horace Mann Elementary Schools, Indiana Area School District: Student Teacher - August

2009-October 2009

Taught private lessons on all instruments and 3rd grade violin class, conducted band rehearsals, and

accompanied elementary jazz ensemble. Cooperating Teacher: Jason Rummel

Elizabeth, Greenock, and Mt. Vernon Elementary Schools, Elizabeth Forward School District: Pre-

Student Teacher - December 2008

Observed classroom activities, played piano for each elementary school's annual Christmas carol sing, and

sang with fifth grade chorus during a combined after-school rehearsal. Cooperating Teacher: Karla Kvam

Instrumental Lesson Internship, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Spring 2008-Fall 2008

Gave private percussion lessons to two elementary students. Advisors: Jason Rummel & Dr. John Kuehn

Belle Vernon Area Marching Band, Belle Vernon Area School District: Pit Instructor - Summer 2008

Instructed BVA front ensemble and collaborated with director to do some writing for them. Also wrote for the

cymbal line and created visual elements to add to their show. Band Director: Mark Surovchak

South Park High School Marching Band, South Park School District: Drumline Instructor - June 2007-

November 2008

Composed warm-ups and a cadence for the high school drumline. Rehearsed music with them. Band

Director: William Rossetti

Mt. Lebanon Senior High School, Mt. Lebanon School District: Pre-Student Teacher - December 2007

Observed classroom activities, sight-read with the wind ensemble, organized and filed music, and

conducted. Cooperating Teacher: Doug Reichenfeld

Charleroi Elementary Music Camp, Charleroi School District: Percussion Coach - June 2007

Taught elementary percussionists proper technique, ensemble etiquette, and music theory. Camp

Coordinator: Ron Spang

Belle Vernon Area Marching Band, Belle Vernon Area School District: Drum Major & Percussion

Instructor - Summer 2006

Assisted three new drum majors with their conducting technique and leadership skills. Also

assisted with the drumline. Band Director: Mark Surovchak

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE AT IUP:

. Wind Ensemble (Spring 2008-Fall 2008) Symphony Band (Spring 2007-Fall 2007)

Percussion Ensemble (Fall 2005-Fall 2008) Pit Orchestra, Guys & Dolls (Spring 2007)

Chamber Percussion Ensemble (Spring 2007-Fall 2008) Concert Band (Fall 2005-Spring 2006)

Marching Band, IUP Drumline, Cymbals (Fall 2006, Fall 2007) Brass Ensemble (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)

Steel Band (Spring 2008-Fall 2008)

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Performed New Literature Session as member of the IUP Percussion Ensemble at the Percussive Arts

Society International Convention in Colombus, OH for approximately 1,200 people. (November 1, 2007)

- Participated in hosting the Percussive Arts Society Pennsylvania Chapter State Day of Percussion,

Indiana University of Pennsylvania. (February 24, 2007)

- Performed Mark Ford's Stubernic in the lobby of Heinz Hall (Pittsburgh, PA) prior to the premiere of

John Corigliano's new percussion concerto performed by Evelyn Glennie and the Pittsburgh Symphony

Orchestra. (February 22, 2008)

- Participant in New York University's Broadway Percussion Seminar. (June 2008)

- Performed for Collegiate Band Directors National Association as a member of the IUP Wind Ensemble

at the United States Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. (February 29, 2008)

- Performed Senior Percussion Quartet Recital, not required for degree. (December 12, 2009).

- Performed Solo Junior Percussion Recital, not required for degree. (April 4, 2008)

- Arranged Hotel California for steel band. Premiered by the IUP Percussion Ensemble on November 19,

2009.

SCHOLARSHIPS & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Presented at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 3rd Undergraduate Scholars Conference. "Music for Deaf

and Hard-Of-Hearing Students in the Classroom: More Than Just A Listening Activity." (April 1, 2008)

- Received Remo, Inc. PASIC Scholarship to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in

Austin, TX, November 12-15, 2008.

PROFESSIONAL MUSIC AFFILIATIONS:

- Percussive Arts Society (member since 2004)

- Collegiate Percussive Arts Society, IUP Chapter (member Fall 2005-Fall 2009)

- Collegiate Orff-Schulwerk Association, IUP Chapter (member Spring 2008-Fall 2009)

- Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association, IUP Chapter (member Spring 2008-Fall 2009)

- Delaware Music Educators Association (member since September 2010)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

- Desktop publishing/graphic design skills

Have designed posters, flyers, program covers, tickets, t-shirts, etc. for various recitals and concerts.

Samples availabe upon request.

- Word-processing skills

Can use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Percussive Arts Society, PAS Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN: Intern - January 2009-June 2009

Responsibilities included clerical work,answering phones, taking care of membership issues, organizing

materials that were submitted for possible review to be published in Percussive Notes, and archiving

donations. Also assisted with the relocation of offices and the grand opening of Rhythm! Discovery Center.

Portfolio available upon request. Executive Director: Michael Kenyon

Stage Right! School for the Performing Arts & Professional Theatre Company: March 2010-April 2010

Percussionist for Guys & Dolls and Sweeney Todd: The School Edition. Orchestra Director: Sean Cogan

Delaware Steel, University of Delaware Campus, Newark, DE: August 2010-present

Musician in the ensemble. (Currently playing double guitars.) Director: Harvey Price

Girlz in Black Hats, Dawson, PA: Substitute Keyboard Player - Summer 2007

Filled in playing keyboards for a local all-girl country band while they auditioned new players. Had three

rehearsal and performed two shows.

Laurel Valley High School Pit Orchestra, New Florence, PA: Percussionist - March 2010

Percussionist for high school's production of Little Women. Orchestra Director: Kelly McNamee

Belle Vernon Area Pit Orchestra, Belle Vernon, PA: Percussionist - March 2006

Percussionist for BVA's production of Barry Manilow's Copacobana. Orchestra Director: Mark Surovchak

Aurora Huts, LLC (Pizza Hut, Inc.), Belle Vernon, PA: Team Member - August 2004-August 2008

Worked all non-managerial positions in restaurant: hostess, waitress, expeditor, dishes, food preparation, cut

table, and cook. Manager: Brett Barkell

Pizza Hut/KFC, Indiana, PA: Waitress - July 2009-May 2010

Responsible for waiting on customers, answering phones, and running the cash register. Manager: Bill

Hamilton

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