About Cheri S.
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Private Instructor, piano and guitar, for children and adults:
Nov, 2009 - PresentPrivate Studio, Osseo, MN, 2008-present
Also: Schmitt Music, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-2010. Decatur School of Music, Atlanta, GA, 1994-1997. The Music Place, Atlanta, GA 1990-1991. Also group keyboard instructor.
Piano Entertainer for Seniors
Sep, 2006 - Presentsenior housing and care facilities, freelance
Educational programs featuring solo performance of ragtime, stride, blues, and boogie-woogie.
Bandleader, arranger, keyboardist
Sep, 1998 - PresentWild Honey Band
Jazz, r&b, and gospel five-piece. Featured on KARE-11 television’s “Minnesota Showcase” and KBEM Jazz 88’s “Jazz and the Spirit” programs.
Solo pianist
Sep, 1989 - Presentfor parties, receptions, weddings; freelance
Jazz, pop, classical styles.
Music Director for Churches: organ, band-leading, choirs
Sep, 1983 - Jan, 2016Lutheran, Methodist, and Catholic Churches
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, East Bethel, MN, organist and leader of rock band, 2013-2015. Richfield United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, MN, alternative worship band, 2006-2009. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Brighton, MN, 1997-2005. Organist and director of contemporary combos for 10,000-member church. Major gospel concert featuring singer Gwen Matthews. Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, contemporary worship leader, 2005-2009.
Education
B.A., Piano
Sep, 1975 - Aug, 1979University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Masters of Sacred Music
Sep, 1991 - May, 1993Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Certifications
Master Certified
Jun, 2009Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA)
MMTA Popular Styles Syllabus Committee, helping write a ground-breaking exam curriculum; chair 2011-2013. Exam judge for comprehensive classical exams, popular styles, and contests.
Licensed Instructor
Nov, 2015KiddyKeys
Licensed Instructor for preschool group music.
Awards
2012 recipient of the Maureen Conway Award for Inspiring Teaching.
Mar, 2012Keys 4/4 Kids Foundation, St. Paul, MN
Affiliations
Minneapolis Music Teachers Association
Jan, 2007The Minnesota Music Teachers Association, founded in 1901, is a professional non-profit educational organization and is affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, founded in 1876. Our mission is to advance the profession of music teaching through education, certification, networking, and advocacy.
Music Teachers National Association
Jan, 2007The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
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