Gitzel Cherf
gitzel.cherf@gmail.com | (826) 066-1548 | 1234 Anywhere Street
Summary
Experience
Band Director at St. Louis Public Schools, MOMar 2022 - Present
- Led band through successful marching season, with 0 accidents and injuries.
- Composed new song for school's annual musical production, which was well-received by students and faculty.
- Increased student enrollment in band program by 20%.
- Negotiated a raise for assistant band director.
- Successfully fundraised $10,000 to replace outdated equipment.
- Chaperoned 10+ out-of-state competitions.
Assistant Band Director at Kansas City Public Schools, MOAug 2019 - Jan 2022
- Led the band to a first place finish at the state competition.
- Gave private lessons to students who needed extra help and saw an improvement in their playing.
- Taught beginners how to play various instruments and helped them develop their skills.
- Wrote new arrangements for songs that were well-received by the band members.
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- Assistant Band Director with real numbers and details: accomplishments are written in past tense.
- Led the band to a first place finish at the state competition.
- Gave private lessons to 30 students who needed extra help and saw an average 5% increase in grades.
- Taught 100 beginners how to play various instruments.
- Wrote 10 new arrangements for songs that were well-received bythebandmembers.
Associate Band Director at Springfield Public Schools, MOAug 2015 - Jul 2019
- Led the band to win first place in the state competition.
- Grew the band program from 30 students to over 100 students.
- Successfully fundraised $10,000 for new uniforms.
- Organized and led successful marching band camp for 200+ students.
- Choreographed award-winning halftime shows for football games.
- Led school's pep band to play at professional basketball game.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Band Direction at Missouri State University, MOSep 2010 - May 2015
I have learned to play multiple instruments, read music, and conduct.
Skills
- Music theory
- Conducting
- Score reading
- Instrumentation
- Rehearsal techniques
- Performance skills
- Music history
Aesa Miiller
aesa.miiller@gmail.com | (778) 704-0055 | Jackson, MS
Summary
Experience
Band Director at Ole Miss Band, MSApr 2022 - Present
- Led band to a state championship.
- Grew the band program by 30%.
- Developed new curriculum for beginners that increased retention rates by 20%.
- Organized and led successful fundraising campaign that raised $10,000 for new instruments.
- Negotiated with school district to get additional resources for the band program.
Assistant Band Director at Mississippi State University Band, MSJul 2019 - Mar 2022
- Led the band to their first competition in 10 years and won 1st place.
- Gave private lessons to 30 students each week.
- Taught weekly sectionals for woodwind, brass, and percussion players.
- Wrote drill for the marching band's field show.
- Arranged music for the school's annual holiday concert.
- Coordinated logistics for 3 out-of-state performances.
Associate Band Director at University of Southern Mississippi Band, MSAug 2015 - May 2019
- Led a marching band of 150 students.
- Taught weekly sectionals to woodwind, brass, and percussion players.
- Wrote drill for the field show.
- Arranged music for the pep band.
- Coordinated logistics for performances and competitions.
- Choreographed flag routines.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Band Direction at Mississippi State University, MSAug 2011 - May 2015
I learned how to teach and direct bands, how to play various band instruments, and how to read and write music.
Skills
- Music Theory
- Conducting
- Score Reading
- Instrumentation/Orchestration
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Performance Practices
- Music History