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Harp Director
Nov, 2008 - PresentHillsborough County Public Schools
I teach harp classes at two elementary, two middle schools and one high school. We have approximately 50 students countywide enrolled in harp. Two of the county harp students have received full tuition college scholarships with harp being at least one of the reasons they got the scholarship.
Instrumentalist
Jan, 2005 - PresentChristian Central Presbyterian Church
I play flute and harp for weekly services at Seminole Presbyterian Church. I also invite students to play for prelude at the church as a performing opportunity - they are not required to stay for the service unless they choose to do so.
Freelance harpist and flutist
Jan, 1995 - PresentDolce Flute and Harp
I have been a freelance harpist and flutist, performing for weddings and special occasions for 15+ years. This summer I will be partnering with a teacher friend of mine to form Dolce Flute and Harp which will continue to offer music for weddings and special events,.
Music teacher
Feb, 1994 - May, 1997Tampa Music Company
I taught flute, piano and harp for Tampa Music Co. (No longer in existence).
Private flute instructor
Jan, 1994 - PresentPam Irwin's Music Studio
I teach beginning, intermediate and advanced levels on flute. I also work on the staff of a local church playing flute for weekly services. I use the Suzuki method for all levels and the Blocki Flute Method and Rubank Method for all students. I encourage students to participate in band and other musical groups and their music with that group is part of my lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Perfirmance
Aug, 1980 - May, 1985University of South Florida
Music performance - MM
Aug, 1995 - May, 1998Bowling Green State University
Certifications
K-12 Music
Jun, 2008State of Florida
K-12 Music
Jan, 2010State of Florida
Awards
Volunteer service award 2015
Feb, 2015Straz Center, Tampa,FL
Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)
May, 1990Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
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English
Native Proficiency
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