SUSAN FRYE PORR
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PROFESSIONAL
Music teacher with experience teaching individual and group lessons both online an in-person. Skilled in curriculum
development, teaching principles of music performance and audition preparation. Holds current Florida Teacher’s Certification
Eligibility.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Music Instructor
Virtual Music Lessons On-line Mar 2020 - Present
Music Man West Palm Beach, FL Sep 2018 – Present
The Winsor School Boston, MA 2012 – 2018
● Teach students ages 8 to adult the fundamentals of playing a wind instrument
● Teach technique and ear training
● Develop individualized curriculum
● Provide performance opportunities
Palm Beach County Public Schools
Palm Beach Central High School – Artist in Residence Wellington, FL Feb ‘18– May ‘19
L. C. Swain Middle School – Artist in Residence Greenacres, FL Feb 18- June 21
● Taught instrumental group sectionals for 6-12 grade band students
● Conducted fundamentals drills and tuning/ear training exercises
● Prepared students for concerts and competitions
● Provided solo and ensemble repertoire
The Winsor School - Wind Ensemble Director Boston, MA 2012 – 2018
● Developed curriculum for instrumental students grade 6-8
● Facilitated instrumental rental and maintenance
● Planned and conducted concerts as requested by the Department Head
PERFORMANCE
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches Aug 2018 - Present
Lowell House Opera Orchestra, Harvard University 2007 - 2017
Mercury Orchestra, Boston, MA 2008 – 2018
Newton Symphony Orchestra, Newton, MA 2005 - 2011
Principal Clarinetist, Personnel Manager, Librarian
Boston Civic Symphony, Boston, MA 2006 - 2009
The United States Army Band (Pershing's Own) – Washington, D.C. 1979 - 1982
EDUCATION
Master of Music - The Catholic University of America - Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education - George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Susan Porr – Resume