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EDUCATION
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey
Bachelor of Music/Master in the Art of Teaching, May 2016 (anticipated)
Major: Bachelor's in Music Education and Master's in the Art of Teaching
GPA: 3.996
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Group Founder and Facilitator of "Satyagraha;" Spring 2014-present
Arrange and select music for the ensemble
Teach the selected music to the ensemble
Facilitate rehearsals
Schedule and/or organize performances for the ensemble
Communicate deadlines, scheduling, and performance details
Communicate the pedagogical ideals and approaches associated with ethnofusion music
Music Education Lab: Multicultural Fusion Ensemble; Fall 2013
Select music and program for the ensemble
Teach the selected music to the ensemble
Create lesson plans
Manage rehearsals
Communicate deadlines, scheduling, and performance details
Private Vocal Instructor; Summer 2013, Summer 2014
Provide bi-weekly and weekly instruction to young vocalists in vocal technique and
musicianship
Prepare and implement lesson plans that include a physical warm-up, breathing
exercises, vocalizes, sight-singing exercises, and repertoire
Provide students with an engaging, candid, and supportive learning environment
Communicate and manage scheduling with parents on a regular basis
RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Center for Critical Pedagogy of Westminster Choir College; Princeton, NJ
Assistant Editor 09/2014-present
Job Duties:
Edit and review articles for Visions of Research in Music Education
Manage correspondence
Coordinate meetings
General clerical work
Princeton Girlchoir
Administrative Intern 09/2014-present
Job Duties:
Edit and update the official website
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
ENSEMBLE EXPERIENCE:
Jubilee Singers (spring 2014-present) *section leader
Satyagraha (Founder; spring 2014-present)
Williamson Voices (fall 2013-present) *section leader
Symphonic Choir of Westminster Choir College (fall 2014-present)
Schola Cantorum of Westminster Choir College (fall 2013-spring 2014)
Canticum Novum Women's Choir (spring 2013)
Chapel Choir of Westminster Choir College (fall 2012-spring 2013)
New York State Summer School of the Arts, School of Choral Studies: Mixed Choir
and Womens Choir (summer 2010, summer 2011, summer 2012)
SOLO EXPERIENCE:
Featured Soloist for spring tour of the Schola Cantorum of Westminster Choir College (March 2014)
Featured Soloist at Historical Society of Lewis County Winter Benefit Concert (winter 2013)
Performed the National Anthem at Syracuse University sporting events (2011-2012)
Featured Soloist at the Honors Recital of the New York State Summer School of the Arts (2012)
Featured Soloist at Historical Society of Lewis County Winter Benefit Concert (winter 2012)
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Internet, E-mail, Picasa,
Windows Movie Maker, Finale, SABO Seat Adviser, MyJudicial, SchoolTool, Charms Office Assistant
Other: Strong communication, interaction and relationship-building skills acquired
through experience as a secretary in a public school district and as a Resident Advisor,
and through participation in extracurricular activities and community service.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Multicultural studies
Creative writing
Songwriting
Can play guitar and trumpet
History
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the American Choral Directors' Association (fall 2012-present)
Member of the National Association for Music Education (fall 2012-present)
REFERENCES
Ms. Erica Washburn, Director of Choral Activities, New England Conservatory,
290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Dr. Arlene Wilner, Professor of English at Rider University,
2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Mr. Dennis Pucci, Adjunct Music Faculty, Jefferson Community College
121 North Clinton Street, Carthage, NY 13619.
Mr. Daniel Cushing, High School Principal at Lowville Academy and Central School,
7668 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.
Ms. Penny Jay, Head of Music Faculty, Lowville Academy and Central School,
7668 State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.
WEBSITE
http://allisongriffithsportfolio.weebly.com/