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Kelly A. Miller?Music DepartmentAssistant Professor of Choral Music Education????????? CURRICULUM VITAEEDUCATION?2010??Doctor of Musical Arts (Choral Conducting), Michigan State University,East Lansing, Michigan. Dissertation: “David Brunner’s Music for Women’s Choirs”?1998???Master of Music (Music Education), University of Nebraska-Omaha,Omaha, Nebraska.?1993???Bachelor of Arts (Music Education), Cum Laude, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska. Endorsement in K-12 vocal and instrumental music with additional coursework in vocal performance.TEACHING EXPERIENCE2010-presentAssistant Professor of Choral Music Education, Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IllinoisConductor for MUS 105: Concert Choir (mixed choir of 85 non-auditioned, music and non-music majors)Conductor for MUS 107: Vocal Jazz Ensemble (select group of 8 to 12 singers who perform a wide variety of jazz and popular styles)Instructor of Record for MUS 335: Choral MethodsInstructor of Record for MUS 138: Vocal TechniquesInstructor of Record for MUS 195: American Popular MusicMUS 550: Graduate Summer Classes (Associate Professor of Choral Music Education)AdvisingStudent Teacher Observations2007-2010Graduate Teaching Assistant, Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MichiganConductor (Instructor of Record) for MUS 125: Women’s Glee Club (choir of 120 non-auditioned, non-music majors)Coordinator of MSU Choral InvitationalCoordinator of MSU Choral Leadership WorkshopInstructor of Record for MUS 145: Class Instruction in Voice IIInstructed MUS 468: Teaching Choral MusicCoordinator of MSU Spartan Choral Camp2009Choir Director, Haslett High SchoolHaslett, MichiganConducted Treble Choir?2001-2007??Founding Director of Choral/Vocal Activities, Timber Creek High School Orlando, FloridaAdministered choral/vocal program consisting of over 250 singers participating in eleven choirs and ensemblesConducted Concert Choir, Madrigal, Freshmen Women’s Chorus, Freshmen Women’s Ensemble, Treble Choir, Treble Ensemble, Advanced Women’s Choir, Men’s Chorus, Jazz/Pop Choir, and Women’s Show Choir)Taught Voice Technique Class1999 - 2001??Director of Choirs, University High SchoolOrlando, FloridaCo-administered choral program of over 300 singers participating in seven choirs and ensemblesConducted Concert Choir, Concert Women, Women’s Chorale, ????and Jazz/Pop Choir Taught Beginning Piano Class????1998 - 1999??Director of Choirs, Grand Island Senior High School Grand Island, NebraskaCo-administered choral program of over 200 singers participating in seven choirs Conducted Singers, Sophomore Mixed Chorus, Freshmen Men’s Ensemble, Treble Choir, The Ultimate Image Show ChoirTaught Beginning and Advanced TheoryAssistant Director of BandsAssistant Conductor of Concert and Freshmen Band????1997 - 1998??Adjunct Faculty Member, Grace UniversityOmaha, NebraskaInstructor of applied voice1996 - 1998Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Nebraska-OmahaOmaha, NebraskaAssistant Conductor of Concert Choir and University ChorusCoordinator of Middle School and High School Choral Recruitment FestivalsGuest Instructor of classes in voice, music education, diction, and theory1993 - 1996??Vocal/Instrumental Music Teacher, Lexington Public SchoolsLexington, NebraskaHigh School Director of Choirs and Bands, administered choir and band program of over 200 vocalists and instrumentalistsConducted Varsity Chorus, Jazz Choir, Madrigals, and Girls Select, Conducted Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II, and Pep BandConducted 7th and 8th grade Middle School BandTaught Elementary General Music, grades 5-61993?Student Teacher, Lincoln East High School, Kahoa, and McPhee Elementary SchoolsLincoln, NebraskaAssisted with Varsity Choir, Mixed Choir, Chamber Choir, Sophomore Girls Choir, and a class for the severely and profoundly handicappedAssisted with Beginning and Advanced BandsPROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES2001-2007Founder and Director of the Timber Creek Chorale (an Intergenerational Community Choir)1998-1999Co-founder and Director of Voices of the Island (an Intergenerational Community Choir)PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTOR1990 - present?Instructor of voice lessons for adult, collegiate, and high school students ranging from beginning to advancedMUSIC MINISTRY EXPERIENCE2008 - 2010?Director of Chancel Choir, Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, Michigan?2007 - 2008??Music Staff, Central United Methodist Church, Lansing, MichiganConducted three youth choirsMezzo-soprano section leader2000 – 2007Worship Team, Orangewood Presbyterian Church, Maitland, Florida??1997 - 1998??Director of Music, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NebraskaCoordinated music program Conducted Covenant ChoirConducted adult and youth bell choirs1996 – 1997Choir Member, Christ Community Church, Omaha, NebraskaPRESENTATIONS“The Choral Director as Voice Teacher,” “Inspiring Artistry and Student Ownership,” “Reading Session I,” UNO Vocal Director’s Institute, Omaha, Nebraska, June, 2011“The Choral Toolbox.” University of Kentucky Collegiate American Choral Directors Association and National Association For Music Educators Chapters, Lexington, Kentucky, February, 2011“David Brunner’s Music for Women’s Choirs.” Florida Music Educator’s Association, Tampa, Florida, January, 2011.“Inspiring Artistry and Student Ownership,” University of Central Florida Choral Methods Class, Orlando, Florida, January, 2011“Preparing for Your Career in Music.” Western Illinois Choral Music Workshop, Macomb, Illinois, October, 2010“The Choral Toolbox.” Michigan School Vocal Music Association Summer Music Conference, East Lansing, Michigan, August, 2010“Leadership and Team Building.” District Chairs. Michigan School Vocal Music Association Summer Music Conference, East Lansing, Michigan, August, 2010 “The Choral Director as Voice Teacher,” Michigan Music Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 2010“The Necessity of a Choral Handbook in the High School Program,” MSU American Choral Director’s Association Collegiate Chapter, Michigan State University, January 2009“My Experience as a Secondary Band and Choir Director,” Guest Instructor, MUS 277: Foundations of Music Education, Michigan State University, October 2008 “Why I Love Teaching High School Band and Choir,” Guest Instructor, MUS 177: Introduction into Music Education, Michigan State University, February 2008“How to Build a High School Choral Program from Scratch,” MSU American Choral Director’s Association Collegiate Chapter, Michigan State University, January 2008“How I Have Applied My Undergraduate K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Degree,” Guest Instructor, MUS 177: Introduction into Music Education, Michigan State University, October 2007PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTING EXPERIENCESGuest Conductor, Junior High Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, Michigan, July-August, 2011Guest Conductor, Mid-state Music Festival High School Honor Choir, Peoria, Illinois, February, 2011Guest Clinician, Winter Park First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, Florida, January, 2011Guest Conductor, Masterworks Festival, Holt, Michigan, February, 2010Guest Clinician, Haslett High School, Haslett, Michigan, 2007-2010Guest Conductor, Michigan State University Choral Leadership Workshop, East Lansing, Michigan, June, 2009Guest Clinician, Brighton High School, Brighton, Michigan, 2009Guest Conductor and Clinician, Farmington Public Schools Honor Choir, Farmington Michigan, 2009Guest Conductor, University of Florida High School Invitational, Gainesville, Florida, 2003Guest Clinician, Apopka Middle School, Apopka, Florida, 2000-2004Guest Conductor, Orange County Elementary Honor Choir, Orlando, Florida, 2000Guest Conductor, University of Nebraska High School Invitational, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1999Assistant Conductor, Nebraska Choral Arts Society, Masterworks Chorale, Omaha, Nebraska, 1996-1998Assistant Conductor, University of Nebraska Concert Choir, MENC State Convention, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1998Guest Conductor, University of Nebraska-Kearney High School Honor Choir, Kearney, Nebraska, 1998Student Conductor, Nebraska Choral Directors Association Conducting Lecture, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1992Director, University of Nebraska-Kearney Pep Band, 1991Drum Major, University of Nebraska-Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band, 1989-1992CHORAL ADJUDICATIONIllinois Grade School Music Association Choral Festival, Macomb, Illinois (4/30/11)Illinois High School Association Choral Festival, Macomb, Illinois (4/16/11) Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo & Ensemble Festival, Macomb, Illinois (2/19/11)State Festival, Michigan School Vocal Music Association, 2010State Music Performance Assessment, Florida Vocal Association, 2009Michigan Tour and Travel Company, Haslett, Michigan, 2009District Music Performance Assessments, Florida Vocal Association?????High School and Middle School Choirs, 2004-2007Solo and Ensemble, 2004-2007Heritage Music Festivals, 2004, 2007District Contest, Large Vocal Ensembles and Show Choirs, Nebraska, 1998, 1999University of Nebraska-Kearney “Band Day” Drum Major and Colorguard, 1992, 1994ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE?Clinician for Leadership and Team BuildingUniversity of Kentucky Women’s Glee Club, Lexington, Kentucky, February, 2011Haslett High School, Haslett, Michigan, 2007-2011MSVMA Choral District Chairs, Lansing, Michigan, 2010MSU Children’s Choir, East Lansing, Michigan, 2009Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 2007-2009DeWitt High School, DeWitt, Michigan, 2008Michigan State University, Spartan Choral Camp, East Lansing, Michigan, 2006-2007Glenridge Middle School, Orlando, Florida, 2006-2007Freedom High School, Orlando, Florida, 2005-2007Apopka High School, Apopka, Florida, 2001-2007Olympia High School, Orlando, Florida, 2004-2006Winter Park High School, Winter Park, Florida, 1999-2006Orange County Public Schools, Middle and High School Vocal Directors, Orlando, Florida, 2005Florida Vocal Association Board of Directors, Orlando, Florida, 2002Liberty Middle School, Orlando, Florida, 2002Southwest Middle School, Orlando, Florida, 2001Orlando Children’s Chorus, Orlando, Florida, 2001Oakridge High School, Orlando, Florida, 2000?VoiceVoice Technician, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, Michigan, 2011Staff Member, Western Illinois University Junior High Choral Camp, Macomb, Illinois, 2011Staff Member, Michigan State University Choral Camp, East Lansing, Michigan, 2006, 2007Vocal Instructor, Intermezzo High School Vocal Camp, West Palm Beach, Florida, 2006Member, Hastings Symphonic Chorus, Hastings, Nebraska, 1999Mezzo-soprano Soloist, Bach Magnificat, Omaha Symphonic Chamber Orchestra, Omaha, Nebraska, 1998 Member, Opera Omaha Chorus, Omaha, Nebraska, 1998Mezzo-soprano Section Leader, Masterworks Chorale, Nebraska Choral Arts Society, Omaha, Nebraska, 1997-1998Member, Omaha Symphonic Chorus, 1997Winner, Kearney Area Symphony Concerto/Aria Competition, Kearney, Nebraska, 1992Mezzo-soprano Soloist, Mozart Requiem, University of Nebraska-Kearney Symphonic Orchestra and Chorus, Kearney, Nebraska, 1992Choral Performance ExperienceMezzo-soprano, Michigan State University Women’s Chamber EnsembleACDA Central Division Convention, 2008ACDA National Convention, 2009Mezzo-soprano, Michigan State University ChoraleMezzo-soprano, Michigan State University Chamber ChoirMezzo-soprano, University of Nebraska-Omaha Concert ChoirMENC State Convention, 1998Mezzo-soprano, University of Nebraska-Omaha University ChoirMezzo-soprano, University of Nebraska-Kearney Collegium MusicumMusic for All (Bands of America)Coordinator and Administrator of SWAG team, Normal, Illinois, 1995-1997SWAG team personnel (70-member team of volunteer collegiate students and adult staff that assist clinicians, oversee rehearsals, and serve as resident assistants), Whitewater, Wisconsin, and Normal, Illinois, 1989-1997Volunteer Event Staff for the Grand National High School Marching Band Competition, Indianapolis, IndianaVolunteer Event Staff for Regional High School Marching Band Competitions, St. Petersburg, Florida, 2000, 2001, and Ypsilanti, Michigan, 2008HONORS/AWARDSCertified Teacher, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2006Big Wolf Award, Timber Creek High School, Orlando, Florida, 2006“Most Influential Teacher,” National Honor Roll, 2005Winner, Orange County Public Schools/Grand Bohemian Hotel Scholarship Fund, “Excellence in Teaching Fine Arts Award,” Orlando, Florida, 2004Disney HAND Teacher Award, Honoring Creativity in Teaching, Walt Disney World, 2004Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments and Leadership, Timber Creek High School, Orlando, Florida, 2004Recognition of Valuable Contributions, Timber Creek High School, Orlando, Florida, 2003Teacher of the Year, sponsored by SAM’S CLUB/WAL-MART, 2003Finalist, Orange County Public Schools/Grand Bohemian Hotel, Scholarship Fund, “Excellence in Teaching Fine Arts Award,” Orlando, Florida, 2003Extraordinary Service Award for composition of school’s Alma Mater, Timber Creek High School, Orlando, Florida, 2001Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Music Department, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, 1998Champion for Children, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Lexington, Nebraska, 1996Outstanding Senior Award, Department of Music and Dance, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska, 1993Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska, 1988-1993PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS????American Choral Director’s AssociationNational Association for Music Education (formally MENC)Illinois Music Educator AssociationMichigan School Vocal Music AssociationFlorida Music Educator’s AssociationFlorida Vocal AssociationDistrict 8 Chair, Florida Vocal Association, 2003-2005District 8 Chair-Elect, Florida Vocal Association, 2001-2003Coordinator, All-County Honor Choir, Orlando, Florida, 2001-2002Hosted Florida Vocal Association High School/Middle School All-State Auditions, 2001, 2002??? ................
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