About Alec B.
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Brass Instructor
Jan, 2017 - PresentPendleton Heights Middle School
I teach sectionals, brass fundamentals classes, and private lessons to the brass students at Pendleton Heights Middle School. My goal is to help the students make healthy, informed musical decisions and foster lifelong habits in appreciating and expressing music in a positive way.
Low Brass Music and Visual Instructor
May, 2016 - Jul, 2016Mt. Vernon HS Marching Wildcats
I served as the low brass music instructor, and assisted with large ensemble music, visual, and marching instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Apr, 2016 - PresentFort Wayne Community Schools
Lead Trumpet
Jan, 2016 - PresentNorwell High School Show Choirs
I perform as the lead trumpet player for the award-winning Norwell HS Show Choirs. I work with their professional band members, instructors, and the students to create high-caliber shows for entertainment, education, and local and national competitions.
Trumpet Instructor and Staff Musician
Jul, 2015 - PresentMusic for the Sake of Music
MFSOM's goal is to provide NE Wisconsin with diverse opportunities for the creation and enjoyment of music at a high level. I teach a studio of beginning through advanced musicians how to further develop their craft, interests, and endeavors through music. I work with the staff, students, and volunteers not only to enrich the musical experiences of the applicants, but to give back to the community through music and music performances.
Trumpet Ringer
May, 2015 - Dec, 2015Indianapolis Youth Wind Symphony
I provided my talents to support the students and community members of the Indianapolis Youth Wind Symphony during their rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
High Brass Counselor
Jul, 2013 - PresentStrings and Jazzy Things
Teaching classical and jazz repertoire and improvisation techniques to students and mentoring them on how to become better musicians and better people. We teach students how to work with others, manage and develop life skills, and develop personal responsibility.
Private Instruction and Freelance Trumpet
Aug, 2010 - PresentSelf-employed
My responsibilities include personal marketing strategies, maintaining a website, and practicing and performing my craft on a regular basis. I also work one-on-one and in small group settings with musicians to help them further develop and refine their skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - P-12 Instrumental/General Music Education
Aug, 2010 - Dec, 2015Ball State University
Certifications
Professional Educator's License
Feb, 2015State of Indiana
Affiliations
National Organization of Women
Aug, 2010As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
International Trumpet Guild
Aug, 2013The International Trumpet Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.
National Band Association
Aug, 2012The 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.
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