Anna Petrenko

2249 36th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519

616-481-1113 • petrenan@mail.gvsu.edu

Objective: To understand, engage, and positively influence students while student

teaching in a musical classroom setting and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in
music education.

Education:
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Expected Graduation: April 2019
Bachelor of Music Education
Major: Music, Education

Related Educational Experience(s):

Ridgeview Elementary, Sparta, MI August 2018-present

Teacher Assistant in K-2 classroom
 Co-taught and created unit plans with music teacher in K-2 setting
 Participated in cross-curricular activities geared towards physical education
and musicianship
Jenison High School, Jenison, MI 2017-present
Marching Band Instructor, 25+ hours
 Taught students fundamentals, techniques, and pedagogical concepts of
saxophone as well as providing sectionals and individual lessons for personal
growth
 Became state champions in Michigan and placed in semi-finals at Band of
America Marching Band National Championship
Quartet Outreach Tour, GVSU 2015-2018
Soprano sax player and quartet tour coordinator, 25+ hours
 Conducted clinics of chamber ensemble performances, techniques, and
rehearsal tips for wide range of students: elementary through high school
 Tour for three weeks in May, visiting over twelve public school districts on
east and west side of Michigan
Grandville High School, Grandville, MI 2015-2017
Marching Band Instructor, 25+ hours
 Consistently placed in the top ten bands in Michigan in the MCBA State
Championships
 Designed and implemented warm-up routines specifically geared toward
developing tone and sound for the saxophone
Hudsonville High School, Hudsonville, MI 2015-2016
Marching Band Instructor, 25+ hours
 Worked and ran musical, full-band rehearsals on a regular basis
 Ran full-woodwind sectionals with music and drill
 Taught saxophones that had recently switched from clarinet or other
instruments; implemented fundamentals, tone, embouchure, and posture
with beginners
Anna Petrenko
2249 36th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
616-481-1113 • petrenan@mail.gvsu.edu

Awards and Activities:

New Music Ensemble Tour Summer 2018

 Travelled across America and performed commissioned works
 Performed in 5 National Parks
Excellence in Discipline Award, GVSU Winter 2018
 Department and university award
Concerto Competition Winner, GVSU Winter 2016
 Winner of Grand Valley Concerto Competition
 Performed Jennifer Higdon’s “Soprano Sax Concerto” as a featured soloist
with Grand Valley’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Dedication Ceremony, GVSU Fall 2017
 Spoke at the dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Thomas J. and
Marcia J. Haas Center for the Performing Arts
Academic Achievement, GVSU Fall 2014-present
 Academic Achievement through placement on President’s List consecutively
since Fall of 2014
 Scholarships from GVSU due to outstanding academic success
Student Successes Fall 2017-present
 Numerous private students achieving first division ratings at district and
state solo/ensemble festival
 Numerous saxophone quartets achieving first division ratings at district and
state solo/ensemble festival
Personal and Quartet Recitals, GVSU Fall 2016-present
 Performed multiple personal recitals since sophomore year of college
 Successfully performed with Jubilee Quartet at NASA Region 5 conference
and performed commissioned saxophone duet “wicked problems” by fellow
GVSU student in spring 2017

Memberships:

Collegiate NAfME, GVSU Winter 2018-present

Kappa Kappa Psi, GVSU Winter 2015-2016

Employment:

Private Lessons Instructor, Grandville, MI September 2015–present

Marching Band Instructor, MI September 2015-present
Writing Consultant, Allendale, MI August 2015–August 2016

References:
Anna Petrenko
2249 36th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
616-481-1113 • petrenan@mail.gvsu.edu

Kevin Tutt (616) 901-9592 tuttk@gvsu.edu

Dan Graser (616) 331-2943 graserd@gvsu.edu
Dave Zamborsky (616) 890-2483 dzambors@jpsonline.org