j kemp

The position entailed teaching 2 middle school choirs, 2 high school music appreciation classes, assisting with the high school concert band and marching band, and primary director of an after school Jazz band. Piano accompaniment of high school choir, vocal small ensembles, vocal soloists, instrumental small ensembles, and instrumental soloists were also duties I assumed while in this position.

The position entails rehearsing and performing music for military ceremonies, military social functions, and military public relations. My position is currently as a clarinet player in the concert band and guitar player in the Fire for Effect Dance Band.

This position entailed responsibilities for duties regarding a band program of approximately 300 students between grades 6-12. The band program included 2 high school concert bands, 1 high school jazz band, and 3 middle school bands. Moberly High School also annually hosted the Northeast Missouri All-District Concert Band Auditions and Concert. For three years I assisted with coordinating logistics for this large music festival.

The position entailed duties regarding a band program for the entire school district grades 6-12. The position also entailed teaching a high school advisory class and a character education class. During my time at Bayless enrollment in the band program grew from 22 students to over 150 students. Bayless Bands participated in Concert Band Festivals, Marching Band Competitions, and Local Community performances. I also initiated the Bayless Fine Arts Department becoming part of the Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative. The Des Lee Fine Arts Collaborative offered Bayless students studying the arts opportunities through partnerships with UMSL (University Missouri St. Louis) and other St. Louis Area fine arts organizations.

The position entailed teaching music in grades K-6 at South Point Elementary. The building had over 500 students. I integrated Instrumental, vocal, and general music education into the curriculum for all grade levels while in this position.

The Ritenour School District Band Program serves approximately 400 students grades 6-12 in Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Small Ensemble settings. This year we are working to begin participation in solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble festivals with our middle school groups. We also are raising funds for a combined band, choir, and orchestra trip to Orlando, Florida this year with our high school groups.

Activities and Societies: Band, Junior Class President, Choir, Baseball, Basketball, Science Olympiad, and Spanish Club.

During my studies at Lindenwood I had great leadership. My primary instrument throughout college was the clarinet, however I did play piano in the LU Jazz Band for 4 year and studied the guitar independently. I received both instrumental and vocal certification with a Music Education endorsement upon graduation in 2005. I am currently working toward my Master's Degree in Music Education also from Lindenwood University. Dean’s List – Awarded to students that have maintained at or above a 3.5 grade point average for a semester. (Awarded 10 semesters consecutive) Conover Award - I was named the outstanding music department student during my junior year in 2003.