Ashley Shamhart

2496 N 500th Street

Newton, Illinois, 62448
(217) 994-4403
ashleynshamhart@gmail.com

Education:
Eastern Illinois University August 2014- May 2019
Bachelor of Music- Teacher Licensure: Instrumental Concentration
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology
GPA- 3.67

Teaching experience:
Student Teacher- Evans Junior High School Spring 2019
 Conducted large ensembles rehearsals for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
 Taught 5th grade sectionals for each instrument family
 Led low brass and low reed sectionals for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Student Teacher- Fisher Jr/Sr High School Spring 2019
 Conducted large ensembles for 5 , 6 -8 , and High School Band
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 Conducted High School Choir

 Prepared students for solo and ensemble
 Led 5th-8th grade sectionals for each instrument family
 Instructed general music lessons for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes
Practicum- Sullivan Junior High and High School Fall 2019
 Oversaw large ensemble rehearsals High School rehearsals
 Taught high school clarinet sectionals
 Coordinated large ensemble rehearsals for 5th and 6th grade
 Led 5th and 6th grade sectionals for each instrument family
Panther Marching Band Section Leader- Eastern Illinois University 2016, 2018
 Instructed low brass and tenor saxophone sectionals
 Oversaw music sectionals
 Assisted marching techniques
Marching Band Staff Member- Jasper County Junior High 2016
 Instructed the low brass and low reeds
 prepared music for fall parade and Veteran’s Day music
Peer teaching- Eastern Illinois University 2014-2018
 Taught lessons in university methods courses
 Guided experiences in woodwind, percussion, brass, strings, introduction to music
education, and general music classes
 Designed lesson plans using new national standards

Professional Development:
Presented Undergraduate Research 2016-2018
National Conference for Undergraduate Research (University of Memphis, University of
Oklahoma)
 Student Research and Creative Activity Conference (EIU)
 Presented research project that focused on techniques to alleviate frustration musicians
feel while practicing
Illinois Music Educators Conference (IMEC)- Participant 2014-2019
 As the collegiate sponsor of IMEC, we helped organize clinics for other collegiate
members of National Association for Music Educators
Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic- Participant 2017
 Participated in professional development clinics regarding band, jazz, orchestra, choir,
organization, budgeting, classroom management, and other educational topics
National Association for Music Education: Collegiate Chapter 130- Member 2015-2019
 Participated in professional development clinics pertaining to band, jazz, orchestra, choir,
instrument repair, becoming a new teacher, and other educational topics
Tau Beta Sigma- Vice President: Chapter Zeta Gamma 2015-2018

A.L.I.C.E Active Shooter Training 2018

Performance Experiences:
Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony- Tenor Trombone 2017-2019
Eastern Illinois University Orchestra- Tenor Trombone 2017-2019
Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band- Tenor Trombone 2014-2016,& 2018
St. Charles Catholic Church (Arcola, IL) Christmas Eve Mass- Tenor Trombone 2018
Eastern Illinois University Chamber Ensembles- Tenor Trombone 2017-2018
Newton Community High School Musical Pit- Tenor Trombone 2018
Eastern Illinois University Mixed Choir- Soprano 2014-2017
St John’s Lutheran Church (Mattoon, IL) Brass Choir- Tenor Trombone 2017

Past Job Experiences:

Doudna Fine Arts Center- Assistant Production Manager 2017-2019
 Set up and managed the stage for recitals, concerts, dance shows, and lectures
 Prepared large spaces for events such as receptions and award recognitions
 Oversaw monthly break downs of spending and events
 Trained new employees
 Troubleshot and repaired audio and visual systems
Eastern Music Camp- Logistics Crew Manager 2018
 Organized rooms for different classes and sessions
 Organized events and performances
 Stage managed events and concerts
 Installed audio/ visual accommodations
 Troubleshot audio and visual problems
 Transported drum sets to and from venues
Eastern Music Cam Logistics Crew 2017
 Organized events and performances venues
 Stage managed events and concerts
 Installed audio/ visual accommodations
References:
Krista Beddigs
Band Teacher
Evans Junior High (Bloomington, IL)
beddigskl@unit5.org
(309) 530-6323
Relationship: Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher

Dennis Malak
Instructor of Trombone
Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL)
wdporter@eiu.edu
(608) 422-2535
Relationship: College Professor

Shaun Schaefers
Band Teacher
Sullivan High School and Jr. High (Sullivan, IL)
schaeferss@sullivan.k12.il.us
(630) 373-3381
Relationship: Practicum Cooperation Teacher

Danelle Larson
Instrumental Music Education, Music Education Division Director
Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, IL)
dllarson@eiu.edu
(217) 254-5165
Relationship: College Professor