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About Michael N.
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Aug, 2017 - PresentMilwaukee Area Technical College
I teach music business, film scoring and percussion classes.
UW-Milwaukee Youth Percussion Ensemble Percussion Director
Oct, 2014 - May, 2018Youth Wind Ensemble
Director of the Youth Percussion Ensemble
Cudahy Percussion Director
Jun, 2013 - Oct, 2013Cudahy High School
Marching Band Percussion Caption Head
Percussion Coach
Aug, 2011 - PresentHigh School
- Oversees teaching and coaching of the front pit ensemble for the marching season.
Music Teacher - Drumming & Guitar Class
Jun, 2007 - Aug, 2012Port Washington-Saukville School District
Created a drumming class called "Turn the Beat Around" and also taught a group guitar class
Private Music Teacher
Jan, 2007 - PresentPrivate Studio
I have taught private students for over 7 years and I continue to grow my studio skills. From 6 year old children to adults in their seventies, I can work with anyone!
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
Aug, 2001 - Dec, 2007University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Masters of Music - Instrumental Conducting
Aug, 2009 - May, 2011University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Certifications
General Music Education License
Dec, 2007State of Wisconsin
Certified to teach ages 0-21
Instrumental Education License
Dec, 2011State of Wisconsin
Certified to teach instrumental music
Orff-Schulwerk Approach to Music Education
Jul, 2010University of St. Thomas
Earned my Level I Certification for a great approach to teaching that includes saying, singing, dancing, and playing. Not to mention very cool instruments to learn with!
Awards
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
May, 2001Port Washington High School
Gunild Keetman Scholarship
Jul, 2010American Orff Schulwerk Association
Affiliations
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America
Dec, 2002Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."
College Music Society, The
Dec, 2010The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.
American Volleyball Coaches Association
Dec, 2007Our mission statement is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development.
National Organization of Women
Dec, 2007As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
National Association for Music Education
Jan, 2007Founded 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.
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