Megan Alyssa Hendrix

10024 Island Fog Ct. | Bristow, VA 20136

Cell Phone: (703) 853-3468 | megan.hendrix0609@gmail.com

Education

Bachelor of Music James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

o Concentration: Music Education
Double-Applied in trombone and piano
o Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Teacher Licensure Area
o Instrumental Music PreK-12
o Vocal Music PreK-12

Online Portfolio

www.meganhendrix.weebly.com
o Contains bio, philosophy, work samples, videos, performance/repertoire list, etc.

Professional Experience
Spring 2016

Intern Teacher
o Robert E. Lee High School
Cooperating Teacher: Laura Cole
o Lylburn Downing Middle School
Cooperating Teacher: Karen Doyle

Musicianship: Improvising in Band and Orchestra

Fall 2016
o Co-author of research chapter
Colleagues and I observed band directors at Williamsville East High School
in Buffalo, New York and co-wrote a chapter about their band program,
specifically their improvisation curriculum
Anticipated publication Fall 2016

Adjudicator
November 2015, February 2016
o Valley Honor Band Middle School Trombone/Tuba Adjudicator
Augusta County, VA
o District Jazz Middle/High School Trombone Adjudicator
District 5

Freshman Orientation Speaker

August 2015
o James Madison University School of Music
Student representative to present alongside School of Music Director, Dr.
Jeffery Bush, and Assistant Director, Dr. Mary Jean Speare

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Practicum Experience
Fall 2013 Spring 2015
o Harrisonburg High School
o Spotswood High School
o Thomas Harrison Middle School
o Wilson Middle School
o Montevideo Middle School
o Mountain View Elementary School
Observed and taught isolated lessons to band/general music classrooms

JMU Instructor Summer Band Camp

July 2014, July 2015
o James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Trombone Instructor, Drum Major Instructor
Independently coached group of trombone/drum major high school
students as well as facilitated extra-curricular activities to help them
develop professionally.
Counselor duties responsible for well-being of students at all hours
during the week

Applied Trombone Instructor

Summer 2013
o Manassas, VA
Taught weekly lessons with a rising 9th grade trombone player
Assigned etudes to work on each week as well as taught general
fundamentals of trombone playing

Related Experience

Drum Major JMU Marching Royal Dukes

Fall 2015
o James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Directed the band during performances on the field and in the stands,
coordinated logistics for the band, consulted with faculty/staff, led the
student leadership team, carried out miscellaneous responsibilities

Trombone Section Leader JMU Marching Royal Dukes

Fall 2013, 2014
o James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Planned and facilitated rehearsals, prepared trombone section musically
and logistically, worked closely with leadership team/band staff, and had
many opportunities to experiment with teaching strategies

JMU Pep Band Trombonist

Fall 2012 Spring 2016
o James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Support JMU Basketball Teams, including all home games and travel
Gained an understanding of the relationship between the band and the
basketball team (when to play, for how long, etc.)

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Summer Camp Counselor

Summers 2013 2016
o Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, Manassas, VA
Lead instructor for two-week theatre camp (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Planned and facilitated games and activities for campers to enjoy during
the day. Primarily responsible for health and well-being of campers at all
times (First Aid/AED/EpiPen trained).
Assistant instructor for marshal arts, jiu jitsu, girls self defense, gymnastics,
engineering for kids, cooking, and bike/skateboard/inline skating camps

VIP Usher
April 2011 August 2014
o Live Nation (Jiffy Lube Live), Bristow, VA
Directed and assisted VIP guests, enforced restrictions, checked tickets,
changed positions if short-staffed, required to be flexible and pick up new
instructions easily

Professional Memberships/Affiliations and Honors

Recipient of the Frank and Ellen McKenzie Scholarship Endowment for Trombone
School of Music, Spring 2014
One of three finalists nominated for the Joy Hollar Costello Endowed Scholarship for
Music Education, Spring 2014
One of three finalists in the Young Composers Competition, Spring 2014
o Composition, Whales, Wales, Wails published in JMU Music Library
Presidents List Fall 2012, Deans List each semester from Spring 2013 present
o Graduating with Honors: Magna Cum Laude
National Association for Music Education, Fall 2012 present
JMU National Association for Music Education Collegiate, Spring 2013 present
o Corresponding Secretary, Spring 2014 Spring 2015
Marching Royal Dukes, Fall 2012 Fall 2015
o Section Leader, Fall 2013, Fall 2014
o Drum Major, Fall 2015
JMU Trombone Association, Fall 2012 Fall 2015
JMU Keyboard Association, Fall 2012 Fall 2015
JMU Club Orchestra, Spring 2014
o Secretary/Librarian, Spring 2014 Fall 2014
Attended Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, Fall 2013, 2014, 2015
JMU NAfMEC Conference, Spring 2013, 2014, 2015,2016
o Helped coordinate presenters and logistics, Spring 2015, 2016