Cheyney T.

Allen
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, certified early childhood-12th Grade, Texas A&M University-Commerce Elementary music emphasis Flute, primary instrument Undergraduate Honors Thesis: The Outcries: An Analysis of Four Traditional Irish Tunes

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD June-Dec 2013 -Dale B. Davis Elementary: planned and taught sequenced lessons (including original lessons), for grades K-5. Also assisted with rehearsing and conducting the fourth and fifth grade choir program and participated in all faculty activities: cafeteria duty, car duty, and meetings. -Dewitt Perry Middle School: planned and taught sequenced lessons on Region music and technique for woodwind sectionals. -R.L. Turner High School: planned and taught sequenced lessons for all three ensembles, assisted as a marching band tech, ran sectionals, and taught private lessons of various instruments. Also participated in all faculty activities, including meetings and trainings. Region 24 Middle & High School TMEA 4A & 5A Flute Judge Private Flute lesson instructor -Rockwall-Heath High School, Rockwall ISD TAMU-C Summer Music Camps counselor TAMU-C Symphonic Band section leader TAMU-C Concert Band section leader Pride Marching Band section leader TAMU-C Writing Center tutor TAMU-C Academic Success Center supplemental instructor Dance Instructor and Choreographer -CheerNastics Dance Studio, Pittsburg, TX Oct-Dec 2013 May 2012-May 2013

June 2010-2013 Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Fall 2010, Spring 2011, 2012 Fall 2011 Jan. 2010- Oct. 2011 Aug. 2010- May 2011 Jul 2007- May 2009

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Recital:

Joint Senior Recital, Flute & Tin Whistle

May 4, 2012

Ensembles: Concert and Symphonic Band Flute Choir Brazilian Ensemble Steel Pan Band Assorted Chamber Groups

Flute Flute and Bass Flute Caixa and Cuica Lead, Guitar, Cello, and Bass Pans

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Private Lessons: Dr. Julie Walker, Flute Jocelyn Goranson, Flute Jennifer Chen, Flute Cecille Lagarenne, Oboe Masterclasses Attended: Lisa Bost-Sandberg, Flute Carmen Lemoine, Flute Yang Jing, Pipa & Improvsation Ian Clarke, Flute Jan Gippo, Piccolo Nicole Esposito, Flute Connor Nelson, Flute Symposiums & Conferences: Texas Music Educators Association Texas Summer Flute Symposium Texas Bandmasters Association Texas Flute Society Festival Workshops: Everyone, Everyday, Play, Play, Play! OFlaherty Irish Music Retreat Engaging the Older Student What Sounds Are Coming from Your Music Room? Sing, Say, Dance, and Play Aug. 2012-May 2013 Aug. 2009-May 2012 May-Aug. 2011 Fall 2010

March 2013 April 2013 April 2012 Oct. 2012 July 2012 July 2011 July 2011

Feb. 2010-2013 July 2011, 2012 June 2010 May 2010

Kristin Moore Chris Judah-Lauder Kristin Moore Ben Torres

Nov. 2013 Oct. 2013 Sep. 2013 Oct. 2012 April 2012

ORGANIZATIONS

Texas Music Educators Association Texas Flute Society Percussive Arts Society North Texas Chapter of American Orff Schulwerk Association Founding member of the TAMU-C Petitioning Colony of Sigma Alpha Iota President Vice President of Membership Historian Secretary

2009-present 2010-present 2012-present 2012-present 2009- present 2013 2012 2011 2010

REFERENCES
Jocelyn Goranson, Former Instructor of Flute Present Instructor of Flute Darla Meek, Music Education Coordinator Karen Ambrose, Music Specialist Student teaching mentor Dr. Julie Walker, Instructor of Flute Chris D. White, Former Department Head, Retired Texas A&M University-Commerce Messiah College, Pennslyvania 972-896-8059 JGoranson@Messiah.edu 214-236-8071 darla.meek@tamuc.edu

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Davis Elementary School

972-983-1346 ambrosek@cfbisd.edu 940-595-0378 juleewalker@tamuc.edu

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce

903-513-9256