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Piano with Ben B.

Greenfield, Indiana

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Teaches Beginner
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2012
Bachelor of Science in Music Education

    About Ben B.

    I am a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. While at IWU, I served as the principal saxophonist of the Wind Ensemble, the leader of the Saxophone Quartet, and the principal alto saxophonist of the Jazz Ensemble. I have also performed with the Indiana Music Education Association's Intercollegiate Honor Band as the principal 2nd alto saxophonist, and have performed the back up band with the Indiana All-State Honor Choir. I have performed pieces by: Jascha Gurewick, Henri Eccles, Eugene Bozza, Robert Muczynski, Bernhard Heiden, Paul Creston, Jacques Ibert, Mozart, and David Maslanka. I currently perform at various churches and with the Indianapolis Symphonic Band as the band's baritone saxophonist. I currently teach at Mt. Comfort Elementary School, where I serve as the K-5 grade music teacher. In addition, I have also served the Mt. Vernon High School marching band as a woodwind instructor. I also have taught private lessons with saxophone and clarinet students. My students have received gold metals at the Indiana Music Education Association's Solo and Ensemble Contest. Lessons will focus on improving tone production, technique, artist, musicianship, and confidence! Whether you wish to move up in your instrument section, improve at your instrument, have fun performing music, or all three. Private lessons are for you!

    Instructor details

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    W N, Greenfield, IN

    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    11:30 AM-12:30 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM-1:30 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM-1:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    60 minutes
    $30
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    Experience

    Elementary Music Teacher

    Aug, 2015 - Present

    Mt. Vernon School Corporation

    I teach general music to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. I also direct the school choir.

    Woodwind Instructor

    Jul, 2015 - Present

    Mt. Vernon High School

    Provide woodwind and visual instruction to 9th through 12th grade students involved with the Mt. Vernon High School Marching Band.

    Saxophone Instructor

    Jul, 2014 - Present

    Cathedral High School

    Provide saxophone and visual instruction to 9th through 12th grade saxophone students involved with the Cathedral High School Band Marching Band.

    PreK-12 Music Teacher

    Aug, 2013 - Jul, 2015

    Horizon Christian School

    I taught general music to students in Prekindergarten through 5th grade. I also directed the beginning band, middle school band, high school band, and the school choir. My students have participated in the Circle the State with Song and All State Honor Choirs, as well as the Indiana State School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble contests.

    Elementary Music Teacher

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2013

    Frontier School Corporation

    I taught general music to students in Kindergarten through 6th grade.I also directed the 5th grade beginning band, 6th grade band, the Select Choir, and the Festival Honor Choir.

    Education

    Bachelor of Science in Music Education

    Sep, 2007 - Dec, 2011

    Indiana Wesleyan University

    Certifications

    Orff Schulwerk Level II Certification

    Jul, 2014

    Anderson University

    Orff Schulwerk is an approach to teaching music that centers on children's creativity and active involvement within the music classroom. Within a given lesson, students experience music through the venues of speech, singing, movement, dance, and instrument playing. Students are given the opportunity to create music through composition and improvisation that is centered to their unique creativity.

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Sep, 2007

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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