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Drums with Christopher B.

Bellingham, Massachusetts

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, French
Teaching since 2013
B.A. in Music

    About Christopher B.

    Hello! My name is Chris B. and I'm excited for the opportunity to work with you! I have extensive teaching and performance experience throughout New England, and I'm excited to use my skills and experience to help you learn and achieve. I've recently graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Music from Rhode Island College, and am continuing pursuit of a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. I've studied Classical Percussion with Michael DeQuattro at Rhode Island College, as well as drum set with Michael Odabashian, drummer for Zander Bleck and Kicking Harold. I've performed solo and with many groups in New England and abroad, including, but not limited to: the New England Intercollegiate Band, the Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra, the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, and American Music Abroad's 2013 Liberty Tour of Europe.

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    Shirley Road Bellingham
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    Teaching Hours

    Friday
    3 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM-6 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $50
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    Experience

    Choir Director

    Jan, 2019 - Present

    Keith Middle School - New Bedford, MA

    Lessons Instructor

    Jan, 2018 - Present

    Guitar 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 - Present

    North 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 - Present

    Bellingham 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 - Present

    Bryant 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, 2013

    Bellingham High School

    B.A. in Music

    Aug, 2013

    Rhode Island College

    Certifications

    MA Teaching Certification: Instrumental/Vocal/General K-12

    Dec, 2018

    Massachusetts Department of Education

    Awards

    New England Intercollegiate Band 2017 Solo Competition Winner

    Jan, 2017

    New England College Band Association (NECBA)

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2014

    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

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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