About Christopher B.
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Choir Director
Jan, 2019 - PresentKeith Middle School - New Bedford, MA
Lessons Instructor
Jan, 2018 - PresentGuitar Center
At Guitar Center, I've had the opportunity to work with a large variety of students, ranging from beginners to professionals and young children to adults. Working with the other instructors has given me even greater insights into how students learn, and has provided me with a wider variety of teaching methods to help my students improve and succeed.
Marching Band Percussion Coach
Sep, 2016 - PresentNorth Attleboro Public Schools
-Directed percussion during rehearsals and before performances -Prepared students to perform a competitive field show -Coached, motivated, and monitored progress and behavior of students -Collaborated with other music teachers to produce best results from students Led percussion students to a Four Star performance at MICCA State Marching Band Finals (Oct. 2016 and Oct. 2018)
Percussion Coach, Private Lesson Teacher
Aug, 2015 - PresentBellingham Public Schools
-Directed drumline and percussion ensembles during rehearsals -Provided individualized instruction to several students, ranging from 6th grade to 12th grade with a wide range of abilities, preparing some students for various music auditions -Coached, motivated, and monitored progress and behavior of students -Collaborated with other music teachers to produce best results from students
Musician, Percussion Tech
Jan, 2014 - PresentBryant University Pep Band
-Performed in pep band at Bryant University sporting events -Conducted pep band when director was absent -Maintained percussion equipment -Assisted director with percussion during rehearsals
Education
High School Diploma
Aug, 2009 - Jun, 2013Bellingham High School
B.A. in Music
Aug, 2013Rhode Island College
Certifications
MA Teaching Certification: Instrumental/Vocal/General K-12
Dec, 2018Massachusetts Department of Education
Awards
New England Intercollegiate Band 2017 Solo Competition Winner
Jan, 2017New England College Band Association (NECBA)
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
Aug, 2014Founded 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
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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