To Be a Music Educator Who Encourages Musical and Social Growth

Christopher Scott Bee

10332 42nd Ave – Wexford # 8 Allendale MI. 49401 616-331-0289 [email protected] http://www2.gvsu.edu/~beec/christopher_bee.htm OBJECTIVE

To be a music educator who encourages musical and social growth of students in a healthy and creative learning environment

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University Western Michigan University Allendale, MI Kalamazoo, MI January 2004 – Present August 1994 – April 1996 Major: Music Education Major: Music Education Emphasis: Vocal/Choral

EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION

POSITION: DUTIES PERFORMED Student Teacher Under the guidance and supervision of the cooperating teacher… Allendale Public Schools Developed, and refined music pedagogy skills in the choral classroom Allendale High School and Middle School Facilitated musical learning in a secondary choral ensemble Connie Hyatt (616-892-5585) Established/maintained a dynamic, productive classroom Jan 2007 – Present Prepared a choral ensemble for public and competitive performances Student Assistant Under the guidance and supervision of the cooperating teacher… Muskegon Public Schools Observed and demonstrated music pedagogy skills Bunker/Steel Middle School (s) Facilitated musical learning in a middle school choral ensemble Kim Morden (231-861-0631) Assisted in the establishment and maintenance of dynamic, productive learning environment September 2006 – Present Assisted in preparation of the ensemble for public performance

Church Choir Director Selected repertoire for a sacred choral ensemble St. John’s Lutheran Church Facilitated vocal development of untrained singers in an ensemble Reverend Jim Metcalf Prepared choir for bi-weekly participation in worship service 616-895-7648 Complimented the church ministry aims and presentations through choral music Fall 2005 – Present Organized and maintained the church choral music library

Music Tutor Tutored undergraduate music students in the following subject areas Grand Valley ARC Tutor Center Music Theory, Music Technology, Aural Perception and Sight Singing Joyce VanBaak Tutoring Director Maintained a weekly schedule of students to be tutored 616-331-3451 Assisted students through planning, discussion, demonstration, evaluation of music coursework Jan 2006 – Present

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Arranged full chorus works performed by the Kalamazoo Singers (2001-2003)  Participated in the 59th Biennial MENC National Convention (April 2004)  Historian and Member GVSU Collegiate chapter MENC (January 2004 – Present)  Volunteer at the Michigan Music (Education) Conference (Jan 2006)  Attended GVSU Alumni Association “Music Education Round Table Discussion” (Fall 2006 and Winter 2007)

RELATED MUSICAL EXPERIENCE

Choral Ensembles: Opera Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Chorus Director: Duane Davis Director: Pearl Shangkuan Fall 2005 September 2005 - Present

GVSU University Arts Chorale Kalamazoo Singers Director Ellen Pool Director: Tom Kasdorf January 2004 - Present January 1999 – June 2003

WMU University Chorale WMU Collegiate Singers Director: Dr. Craig Arnold Director(s): Elena Sharkova & Tom Kasdorf January 1995 – April 1995 September 1994 – April 1996 (Toured Russia Spring 1995)

Musical Theatre Experience: Street Scene (An American Opera) Jesus Christ Superstar Frank Marraunt Jesus of Nazareth GVSU Opera Theatre Grand Haven Central Park Players Director: Isabel Melinski Director: Natalie Carmoli February 2005 November 2003

Jesus Christ Superstar Company Judas Iscariot David Paw Paw Village Players Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Director: Jill Ongley Director: Susanne Berman July 2002 April 2000

OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Telephone Survey Specialist Directions in Research 04/2005 – 03/2007 Customer Service/Bank Teller National City 09/2003 – 12/2003 Customer Service (Phone) Representative National City 10/2002 – 08/2003 Customer Service/ ISO 9000 Auditor Sears Product Repair 02/2002 - 09/2002 Pharmaceutical Sales / Telemarketing Howe Marketing 05/2000 – 08/2001 Advertising Sales (Yellow Pages/Internet) GTE directories 10/1998 - 09/1999 Insurance Agent/Telemarketing APAC Teleservices 07/1996 – 06/1998

REFERENCES

Dr. Charles Norris Professor of Music Education GVSU Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus 616-331-3385 [email protected] Rev. Jim Metcalf St. John’s Lutheran Church 9628 48th Ave, Jenison MI, 49428 616-895-4826 [email protected]

Prof. Tom Kasdorf Choral Studies Western Michigan University Director: Kalamazoo Singers 2907 Bronson Blvd Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2363 [email protected]