About Cheryl S.
Instructor details
Experience
Band Director
Aug, 2016 - PresentHigh School in Northwest Indiana
Orchestra Director
Sep, 2012 - Apr, 2014Elementary School in Orange County, CA
Band and Orchestra Director
Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2010Elementary and Middle School in Orange County, CA
Instrumental Music Teacher - Private Lessons and Classes
Sep, 2005 - PresentCheryl's Instrumental Music Lessons
I teach private lessons, orchestra classes, and early childhood family classes to students of almost any age. Lessons and classes are designed around the students' ages, ability levels, goals, and curricular needs. Students learn about performance, music theory, composition, and music history, world music.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis, Clarinet Major
Aug, 1998 - May, 2002VanderCook College of Music
Master of Music Education
Jun, 2003 - Jul, 2006VanderCook College of Music
Certifications
Indiana Professional Educator's License, Instrumental, General, and Vocal Music
Nov, 2016State of Indiana
This license enables me to teach K-12 music in IN public and private schools.
Awards
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
Jun, 2005Who's Who Among America's Teachers Publishers
My teaching philosophy and music studio were used as an example in the book "The Savvy Music Teacher"
Jan, 2015by David Cutler, pub. Oxford University Press
Rancho Santa Margarita Patch Whiz Biz
Jan, 2012Rancho Santa Margarita Patch
Affiliations
National Band Association
Apr, 2019The National Band Association, founded on September 11, 1960, is the largest professional organization for bands in the world. It was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music. NBA is an organization open to anyone and everyone interested in bands, regardless of the length of experience, type of position held, or the specific level at which one works. The membership roster includes men and women from every facet of the band world. NBA is today’s professional organization for band directors, and it stands ready to serve all members of the association through a variety of projects and initiatives.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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