Middle/High School Director
Resume:
Christopher Michael Mark
***** *. ******** ***. *******, MI 48150 734-***-**** *********@*****.***
“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-***-**** *********@*****.***
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
10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** *********@*****.***
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-***-**** *********@*****.***
References
Helen Cha-Pyo 518-***-**** *******@*****.***
Conductor, Empire State Youth Orchestra
Cathy DePentu 734-***-**** *****.*******@********.***
Director of Orchestras, Plymouth-Canton
Jed Fritzemeier 734-***-**** ************@*******.***.**.**
Director of Orchestras, Chelsea
Dan Foster 734-***-**** ***.******@*****.***
Professor of Violin, Eastern Michigan University
Ashley Nelson 313-***-**** **************@*****.***
Orchestra Assistant, Winans Academy
Diane Platte 734-***-**** *******@*****.***
Former Co-Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Harry Sargous 734-***-**** ********@*****.***
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
10044 E. Clements Cir. Livonia, MI 48150 734-***-**** *********@*****.***
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-***-**** *********@*****.***
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-***-**** *********@*****.***
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