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JERALD D. HOOPER II

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly organized, analytical Band/Orchestra Director with superior goal setting, decision-making, and problem solving skills. To design and encourage music culture in the schools and help students develop music skills. I want to work for a continuous musical growth in the schools and community while teaching the students the importance a winner’s attitude, self discipline, desire, dedication, and determination.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

December 2013 – Grambling State University – Grambling, LA

Student Director

Train the team of musicians on playing the music efficiently.

Assist the musicians in learning the notes quickly and playing it perfectly.

Conduct trails and auditions to select the best ones for marching competitions, field shows.

Lead the team of musicians and provide directions during the music recitals.

Keep updated about the recent trends and advancements in the field of music.

Oversaw five annual musical events of the organization.

Consult with band students concerning, requests for additional assistance with certain musical literature.

As the GSU World Famed Tiger Marching Band Drum major, I had to lead 300 plus students to all lead by example, correct them, and assist them by pointing them in the right direction.

Assist the head band director with tasks such as staff scheduling, managing inventory, documenting information on weekly conference calls, and providing shift coverage for emergency situations

August 2011 – November 2012 Natchitoches Central High School – Natchitoches, LA

Band Director Graduate Extern

Teach 150 students in Wind Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, etc.

Teach Extracurricular Groups: All-state Concert Band, Jazz Band I

Plan daily lessons that fit into the established curriculum supervised by the head director.

Create a variety of critical thinking assessments for students including quizzes, projects, and peer evaluations.

Along with the head band director, I organized the Festival of Great American Music for more than 100 attendees.

May 2007 – August 2009 Coulterville Elementary Jr. High – Alexandria, LA

Summer School Music Teacher

Teach the kids between the ages of 5-9 general music.

Plan daily lesson plans that where suitable for the age range that I was administering music too.

Explained to them how music is a way of life and is a universal language.

At the end of the summer session, we played to classical pieces for all the parents and siblings to enjoy.

EDUCATION

May 2014 Grambling State University Grambling, LA

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Music, Graduating with Honors

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

American Red Cross: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers - CPR and AED (2015)

MENC(2013)

National Standards for Arts Education(2013)

VOLUNTEER WORK

GSU World Famed Drum Major

Kappa Kappa Psi Music Director

Domestic Violence Week

Voter Registration

Boys & Girls Club Music Ministries

Piano player for Adult choir

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS

Boy Scouts of America (2000 – 2003)

Natchitoches Idol Jazz Instrumentalist/Vocal (2004- 2005)

Teaches vocal lessons in a high-tech home studio in Louisiana.

KKPSI National Honorary Band Fraternity Inc. Music Director (2009)

The American Legion Award (2006)

Thelma M. Jackson Community Service Award (2006)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Experience with U.S. Military Systems.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Word

Knowledge of the latest sound engineering techniques

High confidence in producing all kinds of music required by MENC and National standards fr Arts Education

Skilled in directing and scoring all types of music genres.

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