About Annaka H.
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Woodwinds Coach
Jan, 2019 - PresentEstes Valley School District
• Work with students grades 5th - 12th • Develop fundamentals & musicianship • Lead saxophone & clarinet sectionals • Lead sectionals for the entire woodwind section, focusing on repertoire & listening skills
Continuing Education Instructor
Aug, 2017 - May, 2018University of Colorado Boulder
Teach non-major students applied clarinet lessons.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2015 - May, 2018University of Colorado Boulder
Teach applied clarinet lessons to undergraduate music majors in conjunction with major professor.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2009 - May, 2011Bowling Green State University
Teach applied clarinet lessons to undergraduate music majors.
Applied Lesson Instructor
Aug, 2009 - PresentAnnaka's Music Studio
• Teach music lessons to community members of all ages and abilities Select student achievements: • Colorado & Ohio All-State Bands • Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras • University of Colorado Boulder Honor Band • Colorado Ambassadors of Music European Tour • Detroit Civic Wind Symphony • OMEA District 1 Honors Band • BGSU Honors Reading Band • Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra • Capital University HS Honor Band • Top ratings at OMEA Solo and Ensemble
Education
BM, Clarinet Performance
Aug, 2004 - May, 2008Florida State University
DMA, Clarinet Performance & Pedagogy
Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2019University of Colorado Boulder
Artist Certificate, Clarinet Performance
Aug, 2013 - May, 2015Azusa Pacific University
MM, Clarinet Performance
Aug, 2009 - Aug, 2011Bowling Green State University
Awards
Concerto Competition Winner
Feb, 2016Azusa Pacific University
Affiliations
International Clarinet Association
Nov, 2008The International Clarinet Association is a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas, materials, and information among its members; fosters the composition, publication, recording, and distribution of music for the clarinet; encourages the research and manufacture of a more definitive clarinet; avoids commercialism in any form while encouraging communication and cooperation among clarinetists and the music industry; and encourages and promotes the performance and teaching of a wide variety of repertoire for the clarinet.
Music Teachers National Association
May, 2015The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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