Justin Carumba

672 Hopping Rd Belford, New Jersey 07718

(848) 667-3605 justinrcarumba@gmail.com justincarumba.weebly.com
EDUCATION

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, May, 2014
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.27
Music Education with Frank Abrahams, Patrick Schmidt, Sharon Morrow, Janet Cape, and Al
Holcomb; Vocal Studies with Elem Eley; Piano with Thomas Parente and Agnes Poltorak; Wind and
Percussion Instruments with Janet Cape; String Instruments with Elizabeth Guerriero; Choral
Conducting with Amanda Quist; Music History with Eric Hung, Sharon Mirchandani and Timothy
Cochran ; Music Theory with Barton Bartle, Joel Philips, and Anthony Kosar; Music Theatre with
Art McKenzie.

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

East Amwell School, Ringoes, New Jersey Fall, 2012

Taught classroom music to children grades K 5 in a supervised practicum. Lessons emphasized
Kodly and Orff strategies that developed creativity and musical literacy skills. Created listening
lessons that engaged children in active listening. Lesson content was correlated to meet the
benchmarks of the National Standards for Music Education. Differentiated instruction to meet
individual student learning styles and special education students mainstreamed into the classroom.

Voorhees High School, Glen Gardner, New Jersey Spring, 2014

Conducted and assisted with large mixed choir, freshmen womens choir, select womens chorus,
and show choir. Developed choral warm-ups that addressed choral and vocal issues in the repertoire
while encouraging good vocal technique and strong choral habits. Developed an understanding of
Student Growth Objectives with cooperating teacher. Lesson content was correlated to meet the
benchmarks of the National Standards for Music Education and the Danielson Framework for
Teaching. Accompanied sectional rehearsals on the piano. Assisted with the musical by playing in
the pit orchestra, helping with sets, printing programs, and occasionally coached students on their
roles. Became familiar with the Understanding by Design lesson model.

Westminster Conservatory Collegiate Chorale, 2010-2012

Westminster Conservatory Princeton, New Jersey
Developed core conducting skills by participating in an ensemble that met once a week. Ensemble
members included college students and faculty along with high school students part of the
Westminster Conservatory. When leading the ensemble, became responsible for voice building,
warm-ups and sectional rehearsals. Conducting experience with baton technique in a choral program
that integrated Critical Pedagogy for Music Education (CPME) in a comprehensive select mixed
choral program.

Special Seminars with Sharon Morrow (Manipulatives for Elementary Music);

Tom Shelton and Jonathon Lakeland (Piano Skills for the Choral Conductor);
Thomas Parente (Dalcroze Eurhythmics); Rollo Dilworth (NJ ACDA Reading
Session); Janet Cape (GarageBand in the Music Classroom); Patrick Schmidt
(Critical Pedagogy for Music Education); Simon Carrington (Choral
Conducting); Andr Thomas (Singing Spirituals); Spiro Xydas (iPads in the
Classroom)
RELATED
EXPERIENCE

National Association for Music Education Student Chapter 2011 2013

Chapter Secretary Responsible for taking minutes at all meetings. Kept records of documents
handed out at special sessions.
Volunteer at the New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference 2012-2013

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity Rho Kappa Chapter 2011 2014

Chapter Secretary Responsible for taking minutes at all meetings. Kept attendance records at all
meetings. Responsible for inter-chapter communication. Created an event calendar for the entire
chapter; scheduling major chapter events was to be done via the secretary.

Resident Advisor 2012 2014

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey
Resident Advisor of Seabrook Hall, 2nd Floor (mostly freshmen males). Organized activities for the
residents in the community. Had to be available to assist students in many different capacities. Had
to be knowledgeable of the condition of the floor/house and maintain an environment conducive to

both academic endeavors and community interaction. Required to be "on duty" on a rotating basis
with other staff in their community in the evening to maintain an appropriate atmosphere and deal
with emergencies. Assisted with the opening and closing of the residence halls. Maintained all room
inventory forms and do periodic room checks to ensure the safety of the residents. Acted as a
responsible leader and as a positive role model for all students.

Student Government Association 2011

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey
Student Senator Represented a group of constituents and brought their concerns to the rest of the
Student Government.

American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter 2010 2014

Active Chapter member.
Volunteered at American Choral Directors Association National Convention 2013 in Dallas, TX.

Peer Tutor 2011-2012

Tutored fellow students in their singing diction courses.

PERFORMING
EXPERIENCE

Westminster Williamson Voices James Jordan, conductor 2012 2014

Williamson Voices was nominated for the 56th Annual GRAMMY awards for Best Choral
Performance for the recording of Annelies by James Whitbourn.

Westminster Symphonic Choir Joe Miller, conductor 2012 - 2014

Performances with New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra,
Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra
Appearance on Recording of
Andrea Bocelli: One Night in Central Park CD/DVD

Westminster Jubilee Singers Taione Martinez, conductor 2011-2012

Performed in a master class with Dr. Andr Thomas, Director of Choral Activities and Professor of
Choral Music Education at Florida State University.

CoOPERAtive Program, January 2014 Anthony Manoli, music director,

David Paul, stage director
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, New Jersey
Performed in the chorus of a benefit performance of La Fille du Rgiment.

Choral Music Institute at Oxford University July 2013/14 James Jordan

and James Whitbourn, facilitators, Westminster Williamson Voices,
Choir-in-residence
St. Stephens House at Oxford University, Oxford, UK
Traveled overseas for a unique partnership with St. Stephens House of Oxford University for the
Choral Music Institute. Experienced being part of the choir-in-residence for several conducting
students taking the course.

Inaugural Concert of the Center for Music and Liturgy: St. Thomas More
Chapel At Yale, June 2015 - Steven Layton and Richard Gard,
conductors
Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York
Joined choirs from five countries at Carnegie Hall to form a 400-voice international festival chorus.
Premiered Mass of the Divine Shepherd by Julian Revie, part of which will also be performed during
Pope Franciss Mass in Philadelphia in 2015.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Musical Theatre, Technology, A Cappella music, Team building,

Volunteer work, Stage management

AWARDS AND HONORS

Deans List, Westminster Choir College Provost Scholarship, Rider Advantage

Scholarship, Westminster Choir College Resident Advisor Grant, Westminster
Choir College Sunup Foundation Scholarship

MEMBERSHIPS

National Association for Music Education

American Choral Directors Association
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity

CERTIFICATIONS

New Jersey Special Subjects: Music K - 12 Certificate of Eligibility with

Advanced Standing

REFERENCES

Dr. Frank Abrahams

Associate Dean for the Arts; Professor of Music Education
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-921-7100 ext. 8229 abrahams@rider.edu
Dr. Janet Cape Assistant Professor of Music Education
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-921-7100 ext. 8240 jcape@rider.edu
Mrs. Mary Jacobsen - Supervisor of Student Teachers
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
609-306-0409 maryandotis@gmail.com
Mr. Michael Schmidt Vocal Music Teacher
Voorhees High School
256 County Road 513 Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826
610-360-4347 mschmidt@nhvweb.net