Daniel R. Willenberg
50345 Fairchild Rd. Chesterfield, MI 48051
(586) 219-9409
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OBJECTIVE: Interested in teaching high school instrumental music.
EDUCATION:
Master of Music, Piano Performance (Jazz Studies)
Western Michigan University School of Music, 2012
Graduate Assistant, Piano Department
Expected Graduation: December 2013
Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education, Albion College, Albion MI
Michigan Certification for K-12 Education, December 2011
Minors in Applied Music (Piano), Religious Studies
Overall GPA: 3.73/4.0
Dean’s List all semesters, graduated cum laude
L’Anse Creuse High School North, Macomb, MI
Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0
Graduated May 2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate Assistant, Western Michigan University School of Music, Kalamazoo, MI Spring 2012
- Taught several sections of undergraduate piano skills for both music and non-music majors
- Studied Jazz Performance with Dr. Steve Zegree
- Student Teacher, Western High/Middle Schools, Parma, MI, Fall 2011
- Developed and taught lesson plans for over 500 students in seven different music subject areas and grade levels 6-12 with Mr. Paul Bickel and Mrs. Kellie McInchak
- Prepared lesson plans and objectives that met Michigan Standards and Benchmarks
- Composed warm-up exercises for full band and drumline cadences
- Conducted three pieces at high school holiday concert with groups
- Student Collaborator, Albion High School, Albion, MI Spring 2011
- Developed and taught lesson plans for over 200 students in four different music subject areas and grade levels 6-12 with Mr. Bowen Wall
- Prepared lesson plans and objectives that met Michigan Standards and Benchmarks
- Designed curriculum around jazz improvisation for middle school age groups, including instruction on soloing
- International Education Practicum in Noisy-le-Roi, France, January 2011
- Spent two weeks living with host family in suburb of Paris studying educational similarities and differences between French and US public education systems
- Performed inquiry research based on similarities and differences between French and US music education systems
- Student Collaborator, Concord High School, Concord, MI Fall 2010
- Developed and taught lesson plans for over 100 students in two different music subject areas and grade levels 9-12 with Mr. Ross Bonjernoor.
- Prepared lesson plans and objectives that met Michigan Standards and Benchmarks
- Designed lesson plans around jazz improvisation and large-ensemble sight-reading
- Student Collaborator, Springport Middle School, Springport, MI Spring 2010
- Worked in middle school band program running sectionals and conducted rehearsals with 7th grade band with Mr. Bill Vliek.
- Developed lesson plans and objectives that met Michigan Standards and Benchmarks.
- Student Collaborator, Albion High School, Albion MI, Spring 2009
- Worked with special education and remedial students in special education classroom with Mrs. Ellen Brooks.
- Worked individually with students as a mentor/tutor in several subject areas
- Student Collaborator, Albion High School, Albion MI, Fall 2008
- Worked with high school marching band providing sectionals for percussion and small group work and observed classroom behavior with Mr. Bowen Wall
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Resident Producer of Life Insurance – State of Michigan, ID 0546124
- As of July 2010 - Fulfilled requirements of Public Act 218 of 1956 as amended. License granted by the Commissioner of the Office of Financial and Insurance Services of the State of Michigan to engage in Business in the capacity stated on the license, subject to all applicable laws and administrative rules.
- Manager, Father and Son Pizzeria, Chesterfield MI Oct. 2003 – Aug. 2011
- Began as a pizza cook and was promoted to a manager within two years of work.
- In charge of all kitchen and non-kitchen employees during working hours
- In charge of inventory, customer service, and opening/closing store
- Contact Gary Lepoir (586) 949-0770
ACTIVITES:
- Member, Tau Kappa Epsilon – Omega Chapter Social Fraternity, Albion College, Spring 2008 Pledge Class
- Pianist, Minor Ninth’s Trio, 2008-2009
- Pianist, Four in Trade Quartet 2010-2011
AWARDS / HONORS / RECOGNITIONS:
-Recipient, John Philips Sousa Award for Outstanding Musicianship, L’Anse Creuse High School- North
-Recipient, Helen Sue Koether Memorial Music Scholarship Albion College
-Recipient, F. DudlieghVernor Memorial Music Scholarship Albion College
-Recipient, Music Theory Departmental Award, Albion College
-Principal, Albion College British Eighth Marching Band, 2008 Percussion
-Principal, Albion College Symphonic Band, 2007-2008 Percussion
-Principal, Albion College Orchestra, 2008-2010 Percussion
-Winner, Michigan Music Association Open Division Pop 2006
-Winner, Michigan Music Association Open Division Classical 2005
-Winner, Michigan Music Association Open Division Championship 2004
-Performer with: Paul Keller Orchestra, Tecumseh Pops Orchestra, Albion College Jazz Ensemble, Western High School Pit Orchestra, Tony Lannen Trio, The Minor Ninths Trio, The Four in Trade Quartet, Soft Spoken Wallpaper Trio, Master Class with Dr. Quentin Kim
-Independent Student Researcher, summer 2011: “Modern Jazz: Composition, Arrangement, Improvisation” sponsored by FURSCA, Albion College
-Member, Fritz Schurmur Center for Teacher Development
-Directed Study of “Jazz: Harmony and Composition” with Mr. Bobby Streng