About Darrell M.
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Chorus member
Oct, 2015 - PresentCentral Standard Chorus, Kansas City, MO
This is a not a paid position. I currently volunteer as a bass singer in this acapella/barbershop chorus. We have placed as high as second place in International competition and we were invited as the guest chorus in England and Sweden in 2018.
Elementary Music Teacher
Aug, 2005 - Jun, 2020Unified School District 287, Pomona, KS
Elementary music teacher Pre-K through 5 (two years K-8) General music, vocal music, band
Associate Director
Jan, 1996 - Dec, 2001Heart of America Chorus (Barbershop Chorus), Kansas City, MO
Associate director for this organization. Was also a member of the chorus from 1985-2015.
Director
Jan, 1983 - Dec, 1985Lawrence/Ottawa Barberhawks (Barbershop Chorus), Ottawa, KS
Directed a barbershop chorus after previously singing with the organization.
Minister of Music
Aug, 1982 - PresentFirst United Methodist Church, Ottawa, KS
In charge of the music ministry at the church, including directing a children's choir, a men's choir, a mixed men's and women's choir. I have directed Christmas musicals for most of the years.
Elementary Music Teacher
Aug, 1973 - Jul, 2005Unified School District 288, Richmond, KS
Taught elementary music K-6, general music, vocal music and band.
Instructor and owner
Aug, 1973 - PresentMusic Studio
Private music studio, teaching piano, voice, guitar and band instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Aug, 1969 - May, 1973Bethany College
Masters of Music Education
Sep, 1978 - Dec, 1981University of Kansas
Certifications
Music Teaching License K-12
May, 1973State of Kansas
Currently hold a valid teaching license in the State of Kansas for teaching music in Grades K-12
Awards
Barbershopper of the Year
Jan, 1983Lawrence/Ottawa Barberhawks (Barbershop Chorus)
Barbershopper of the Year
Jan, 1996Heart of America Chorus (Barbershop Chorus)
Affiliations
National Education Association
Aug, 1985The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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