MICHAEL WILLIAM CHAMIS



MR. MIKE CHAMISmwchamis@wsfcs.k12.nc.us CAREER OBJECTIVESI seek to bring enrichment and enjoyment to a diverse population by creating and promoting: music education individualized for each learner; live performances that celebrate a range of styles and cultures; participatory arts experiences for everyone; and entrepreneurial organizations that offer resources and support for innovative arts activities.EDUCATIONNorth Carolina Teaching Certification, Music K-12, renewed 2012University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC: Master of Music in Guitar Performance, student of Joseph Pecoraro. December 12, 2010Winston-Salem State University, Winston Salem, NC: Teacher Education Program, North Carolina Certification (Music K-12) May 5, 2007Guilford College, Greensboro, NC: Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance/Classical Guitar, student of Dr. Kami Rowan and Dr. Alan Hirsh. May 7, 2005University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. December 30, 1985R. J. Reynolds High School, Winston Salem, NC: June 7, 1982TEACHING EXPERIENCEAugust 2013—present: Classroom Teacher, instructor of guitar, beginning and intermediate R. J. Reynolds High School, Winston Salem, NCFebruary 2012—March 2012: Event Organizer and Teacher, Triad Student Guitar Orchestra performs the concerto, “Shiki” (Fantasia after Japanese songs) by Shingo Fujii, conductor, with featured performers, Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Final concert, 90 guitarists, March 16, 2012. Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro, NCAugust 2011—June 2013: Classroom Teacher, instructor of Guitar I, Intermediate Guitar II, IIIBishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Kernersville, NCAugust 2011—May 2012: Adjunct Faculty, instructor of class guitar for beginning and intermediate levels, private guitar lessons (MUS 1291)High Point University, High Point, NCJune 2011–December 2012: Music Fellow, guitar and percussion, lessons and activities for patients, ages 3 to 18, and their familiesArts For Life of North Carolina, Brenner Children’s Hospital, Winston Salem, NCSeptember 2009–December 2010: Teaching Assistantship in Classical Guitar Program, UNCSA providing supplemental weekly lessons for high-school students, performance class sessions, sight-reading class, and backstage management at rehearsals and performances University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NCAugust 2009–May 2013: Private Instructor of Guitar, classical and popular styles, all ages and experience levels, including Suzuki instruction (Suzuki Association of the Americas Member and registered Book 1 Guitar Teacher)Community Music School of UNCSA, Winston Salem, NCAugust 2006–June 2007: Public School Classroom Teacher, classical guitar, grades 9-12 Southwest Guilford High School, High Point, NC (Guilford County Schools, lateral entry)August 2005–May 2012: Part-time Lecturer, MUS 273: Performance Studies in GuitarGuilford College, Greensboro, NCAugust 2005–June 2006: Public School Classroom Teacher, classical guitar, grades 4-8 The Academy at Lincoln, Greensboro, NC (Guilford County Schools, lateral entry)April 2005—May 2005: Full-time Substitute Classroom Teacher, classical guitar, grades 9-12Weaver Academy for Performing/Visual Arts, Greensboro, NC (Guilford County Schools)January 1987–February 2002: Private Instructor, guitar and electric bass, maintained a weekly roster of students throughout this period Music Loft of Winston Salem, retail music equipment store, Winston Salem, NCInnerstage 301, performing & teaching facility of Wheel Theatre Company, Winston Salem, NCJohn’s Guitar Shop, retail musical instrument store, Winston Salem, NCPERFORMING EXPERIENCEOctober 1997–present: Freelance Guitarist (classical and popular styles)June 2013: Winston Salem Centennial Celebration, Hanesbrands Theatre, Winston Salem. Electric guitarist/vocalist performing two original songsSeptember 2012: Opening Mass/Liturgy, North Carolina Catholic Schools Education Conference, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC. Classical guitarist with student/teacher orchestra and choir January 2012: Faculty Recital, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, High Point University, High Point, NC. Duet with head guitar instructor, Mark MazzatentaMay 2011: Piedmont Classic Guitar Society Community Concert, Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC Guest guitarist with the Piedmont Guitar OrchestraMarch 2011: Piedmont Classic Guitar Society Play-In at Community Music School of UNCSA, Winston Salem, NC. Organizer, host, and performer for the eventDecember 2010: Christmas Eve Communion Service, First Baptist Church, Kernersville, NCDecember 2010: West End Tour of Homes, sponsored by West End Association, Winston Salem, NCDecember 2010: Students of Gerald Klickstein and Joseph Pecoraro, Watson Chamber Music Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NCDecember 2010: Mike Chamis, solo guitarist and with guitar quartet, Watson Chamber Music Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NCDecember 2010: Piedmont Classic Guitar Society Community Concert, Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC (also performed for this event in May 2010, December 2009, May 2009, December 2007, and December 2003)May 2010: Reception to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, solo guitarist, Deacon Tower at Groves Stadium, Winston Salem, NC (also performed for this event in May 2008)May 2010: Emerging Artists Concert, Music of Leo Brouwer, solo and ensemble guitarist, Watson Chamber Music Hall, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NCFebruary 2010: The Arts Council of the Twin Counties presents A Guitar Recital—Students of Joseph Pecoraro, 1908 Courthouse, Independence, VAFebruary 2010: The Shallowford Series presents A Guitar Recital—Students of Joseph Pecoraro, Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Lewisville, NCDecember 2009: Emerging Artists Concert, Guitar Class Recital, Students of Gerald Klickstein & Joseph Pecoraro, Watson Chamber Music Hall, UNCSA, Winston Salem, NCOctober 2009: Triangle Music Club, combo guitarist, High Point, NCOctober 2009: Camel City Showcase at the Dixie Classic Fair, combo guitarist, Winston Salem, NC (also performed for this event in October 2008)July 2009: Ensemble guitarist, Guitar Workshop Final Performance, Watson Chamber Music Hall, UNCSA, Winston Salem, NCMay 2009: Emerging Artists Concert, Canción y Danza, Students of Joseph Pecoraro, Watson Chamber Music Hall, UNCSA, Winston Salem, NCSeptember 2008: Blind Tiger Music Club, combo guitarist, Greensboro, NCMay 2008: Quaker Wedding Ceremony at Castle McCullough, solo guitarist, Jamestown, NCMay 2008: Millennium Center, combo guitarist, Winston Salem, NC (also performed in this venue in February 2002) October 2007: Tailgate Entertainment for Wake Forest University Football Game, combo guitarist, Groves Stadium, Winston Salem, NCApril 2005: Dana Auditorium Choir Room, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, solo recital (also performed in this venue in April 2004)January 2003–April 2005: Ensemble Guitarist, Guilford College Guitar Ensemble (directed by Dr. Kami Rowan)December 2004: A Holiday Offering, Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro, NCApril 2004: Goodson Recital Hall, Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VAMarch 2004: Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro, NCJune 1998–September 2001: Guitarist/Vocalist, Stream (popular music group)June 2001: The Garage, Winston-Salem, NCOctober 2000: Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee, NCMay 2000: Popfest, Winston Salem, NCJuly 1999: Special Olympics, Raleigh, NCJuly–September 1998: Tour to support release of original music CD (entitled Broadcast) with performances at music clubs in Winston Salem, NC; Charlotte, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Columbia, SC; and Augusta, GAFebruary 1992–March 1999: Music Director, Wheel Theatre Company, working under director Felix Ivanov to write, record, and perform music for original theatre works incorporating choreography, martial arts, and costumesJune 1997: Jumping Mouse, Gene Frankel Theatre, East Village, New York, NYAugust 1995: Where is the Message? Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NCFebruary 1995: The Nightingale, Augsburg Community Center, Winston Salem, NCMarch 1994: Three Kings, Weymouth Center, Southern Pines, NCMarch 1993: Magical Chair and Other Vignettes, The Green Door, Asheville, NCJune 1992: Taoist’s Vision, Performance Place, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NCDecember 1988–May 1994: Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter, The Gathering (popular music group)May 1994: Event organizer and performer at multi-band show to support release of original music sampler CD (entitled After These Messages) at Ziggy’s, Winston Salem, NC March 1993: The Green Door, Asheville, NCOctober 1992: The Cellar, Blacksburg, VA (also performed in this venue in November 1990) June 1992: In-store performances to support release of original music CD (entitled As It Was), Record Exchange, Norfolk, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; and Raleigh, NCMay 1991: Hanes Student Commons, North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC May 1990: Event organizer and performer at Rock for the Rainforest concert to benefit Rainforest Action Network at Ziggy’s, Winston Salem, NCNovember 1989: Hardback Café, Chapel Hill, NCAugust 1989: Friar Tuck’s, Norfolk, VA May 1981–December 1988: Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter, The Vanguard (popular music group)May 1988: Ziggy’s, Winston Salem, NC (also performed for every summer season of this venue between 1983 and 1986)May 1986–July 1988: Appeared as opening act for The Producers, Gregg Allman Band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Rare Earth, Foghat, John Entwistle of The Who, Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones, and Blue Oyster Cult at Baity’s Music Garden, Winston Salem, NCSeptember 1988: Serendipity, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC (also performed for this event in March 1988, March 1985, September 1984, and March 1984) October 1984: Event organizer and performer at Rockin’ Autumn, on campus at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC (also organized and performed for this event in October 1983)March 1983: Thirsty’s, Cullowhee, NC (also performed at this venue in October 1982, March 1982, and October, 1981 SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCESJanuary 2013—present: Co-owner/ManagerLucky Strike Vintage Boutique, Winston Salem & Raleigh, NCSeptember 2012 and September 2011: Talent Competition Judge for Rock This!, annual youth talent competitionRock The Block Festival, Winston Salem, NCAugust 2007–December 2012: Board member Piedmont Classic Guitar Society, Winston Salem/Greensboro, NC June 2007–September 2009: Manager of Live Music Venue in charge of patron check-in (memberships, cover charge), sound reinforcement, stage and musician management, door receipt accountingLuna Lounge Entertainment d/b/a/ Elliott’s Revue, Winston Salem, NCMarch 2005—April 2005: Selection judge and project volunteer assisting with rehearsals and final performance All-Regional/All-County High School Guitar Festival, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NCJanuary 2005—March 2005: Scholarly Observer in classical guitar programs, 72 classroom hours, Guilford College MUS 290, 2 credit hours: field journal and final paper available upon request. Penn-Griffin Middle School, Southwest Guilford High School (High Point, NC), Weaver Academy for Performing/Visual Arts (Greensboro, NC) May 2004—December 2004: Sound technician for live music The Garage, Winston Salem, NCNovember 1986–March 1996: Retail Sales Associate, sales and service of instruments and live sound equipment. Assisted in planning, promoting, and hosting in-store clinics with musicians including Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Chester Thompson (Genesis, Frank Zappa), Ed Shaughnessy (Tonight Show Band), John Petrucci (Dream Theatre)Music Loft, Winston Salem, NCREFERENCES Richard Emmett, Chief Operations Officer, Arts Council of Winston SalemBetsey McLawhorn, Program Director, Arts For Life (Winston Salem)Latonya Wright, Office Support, Community Music School of UNCSA ................
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