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About Sean S.
Experience
Band Leader
Mar, 2015 - PresentUnderground River Music
I write original songs for my band,and compose instrumental accompaniment parts and vocal harmonies that I teach to my fellow bandmates. I lead rehearsal sessions and coach band members on performance skills.
Elementary School Music Teacher
Sep, 2018 - Jun, 2021Roseburg School District
Teach music, including voice and multiple instruments, to Elementary school classes (K-5); design age-appropriate lesson plans to meet state curriculum goals.
Elementary School Music Teacher
Feb, 2018 - Jun, 2018Winston-Dillard School District
Teach music to Elementary school classes (K-6); design age-appropriate lesson plans to meet state curriculum goals.
Music Teacher
Jul, 2014 - PresentUmpqua Valley Music Lessons
Teach individual guitar, ukulele, voice and percussion lessons for ages 5-adult, with specialty in fingerstyle guitar
Music Director
Jan, 1988 - Apr, 2014Lighthouse Center Oregon
Led community weekly music program for guests and staff at spiritual retreat center; Arranged and conducted music program for regional gatherings and special events; Taught group classes and individual lessons in Indian Classical music: voice, harmonium, and tabla
Education
Music major
Sep, 1977 - Jun, 1981Dartmouth College
BA, Human Development
Sep, 1985 - Aug, 1986Pacific Oaks College
Traditional African Drumming
Sep, 1982 - May, 1983Wesleyan University
Indian Classical Music
Apr, 1979 - May, 1992Private instruction with music teachers in Delhi, India; Eugene, Oregon; and Hanover, NH
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
Aug, 1986Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College - BA in Human Development August 1986
Elementary School Music Teacher
Aug, 2018Roseburg School District
Affiliations
National Honors Society
Sep, 1976The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
American Composers Forum
Aug, 2021The American Composers Forum enriches lives by nurturing the creative spirit of composers and communities. We provide new opportunities for composers and their music to flourish, and engage communities in the creation, performance and enjoyment of new music.
D'Adarrio Education Collective
Aug, 2021a global community of music educators who are committed to inspiring the next generation of lifelong musicians. Our program provides music teachers with access to resources and other tools to help support their role in education. The Education Collective will grow to include opportunities to network with other teachers, share your knowledge and content, and attend special educational events. Our goal is to support those that support the future of music.
SoundExchange
Apr, 2020SoundExchange helps the music and creative community thrive in the digital age. SoundExchange is the independent nonprofit collective management organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties to featured artists and copyright holders. We represent recording artists – from unsigned a cappella to acid rock to multi-platinum stars and master rights owners including major and independent record labels. It’s our job to ensure that these artists and copyright holders are compensated when their work is broadcast by non-interactive digital radio.
National Education Association
May, 2019The 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.
Portland Orff-Schulwerk Association
Oct, 2018The Portland Orff Schulwerk Association serves music educators in Oregon and Southwest Washington, promoting and supporting the teaching and enjoyment of music for the whole individual. Join us! Membership in POSA comes with benefits: reduced admission to workshops, use of our instrumentarium, and the knowledge that you are doing your part to spread the word about Orff Schulwerk in the Pacific Northwest. POSA is a chapter of AOSA, the American Orff Schulwerk Association.
Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Association
Apr, 2015The Oldtime Fiddlers Association is a nonprofit organization with representation across the nation. As our motto states, the organization is dedicated to the perpetuation and promotion of oldtime music. Oldtime music is loosely defined as that played on traditional instruments dating from the first half of the 20th century and earlier. Many of the tunes we play date from the 18th century and even earlier.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
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