Peter M.

Manzi
petermmanzi@gmail.com


Purpose To obtain a full time teaching position in instrumental music at the High School level


Education VanderCook College of Music- Chicago, Illinois
Masters of Music in Instrumental Music Education (Expected Graduation Summer 2014)
Honor Designation on Masters Project
Current GPA 4.01 (33/36 Credits Completed)

Millikin University- Decatur, Illinois
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
GPA-3.74

Lincoln-Way Central High School- New Lenox, Illinois
High School Diploma


Experience Carlsbad High School- June 2014-present
Carlsbad, CA

Effingham High School Band Director- June 2013-May 2014
Effingham, IL
Rehearsed, selected literature, and conducted the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band,
Percussion Ensemble & Pep Band
Directed full marching season including: summer marching band camp/full fall season of marching
competitions/area parades/football games/evening rehearsals
Organized and ran Effingham Marching Invitational for 26 participating Bands
Work with Band Booster Organization
Planned/Fundraised New York City Trip (April 2014)
Coached students in IMEA District/All-State Audition and Honor Band Preparation
Hosted and organized Apollo Conference Band
Accompanist for Solo/Ensemble

Central A&M High School Band Director, August 2007-May 2013
Moweaqua, Illinois
Rehearsed, selected literature, and conducted the Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band,
Percussion Ensemble & Pep Band
Arranged and wrote drill for Competitive Marching Band Field Show (Class Champions, Outstanding
Music, Marching, and General Effect Awards)
Designed and purchased new Marching Band Uniforms
Planned/Fundraised Walt Disney World Performance Trip (March 2012)
Division I Rating (Concert Band) IHSA Organization Competition (2011,2012,2013)
IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest Site Manager (26 Schools attended)
Coached students in IMEA District/All-State Audition and Honor Band Preparation
Directed Annual Variety Show
Conducted Orchestra Pit for musical
Accompanist for High School Chorus

Central A&M Middle School Band Director & Music Appreciation, August 2007-May 2013
Assumption, Illinois
Rehearsed, selected literature, and conducted 7
th
& 8
th
Grade Concert Band, 6
th
Grade Concert Band and
5
th
Grade Concert Band
Created Middle School Jazz Program
Prepared 7
th
/8
th
Grade Marching Band for Area Parades
Asst. Director of Musical
Accompanist for Middle School Chorus
Created 6th grade Music Appreciation Course


Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Conductor, September 2008-2011
Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Assistant Conductor , September 2005-May 2007
Decatur, Illinois
Ran rehearsals, selected instrumentation & mallets, and conducted in performances
Conducted ensemble at the IMEA all-state convention (January 25, 2007)

Mt. Zion High School Marching Band Tech/Drumline Instructor (Summer 2009-2012, Summer 2004- 2006)
Ran music, marching basics, and drill rehearsals
Ran drumline sectionals
Best Drumline Awards/1st Place Finishes in Class

Greater Decatur Youth Bands Conductor (Summer 2008-2010 & Summer 2005-2006)
Decatur, Illinois
Rehearsed, selected literature, taught percussion sectionals, & conducted 5
th
& 6
th
Grade Band and 7
th
, 8
th
,
and 9
th
Grade Band.
Rehearsed Parade Marching Band, Drumline, and composed drum cadence

Millikin University Big Blue Pep Band Conductor (December 2005 February 2007)
Decatur, Illinois
Created this ensemble on request from the President of Millikin University, Director of the School of
Music and Big Blue Spirit Club (Athletic Booster Club)
Recruited members, purchased start-up equipment, selected repertoire, rehearsed, and conducted the
ensemble at all Mens and Womens home conference basketball games.

Millikin University Office of Student Programs Orientation Leader Intern (Summer 2006)
Decatur, Illinois
Collaborated with others to create and facilitate a five day leadership training program for 62 student
orientation leaders
Networked with campus administration and community leaders
Collaborated with Millikin Administration to organize and run Freshman Registration and Orientation
Gave speeches at Freshman Welcoming Assembly, Allerton Park, and 2006 Fall Opening Convocation.

Delta Sigma Phi New Member Educator & Alumni Chair (Sept 2004- May 2007)
Created and implemented an 8 week program teaching the history and traditions of the fraternity
Mentor to 17 new members of the fraternity
Created a monthly newsletter sent to the alumni and parents of the chapter.
Organized a Brotherhood Dinner fundraiser for 150 members, alumni, and parents of the chapter which
raised over $1,400 for the chapter.


Other IMEA Emerging Leadership Conference Attendee
Experience &
Honors IMEA District 5 Jr. Percussion Judge (October 2009-present)

Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Finalist (February 2006)

Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra Principal Percussionist (September 2006-May 2007)

Millikin University Wind Ensemble Principal Percussionist (September 2005-May 2006)


References Mr. Jason Fox
Principal- Effingham High School
foxj@effingham.k12.il.us

Courtney Leach
Effingham Jr. High Band Director
leachc@effingham.k12.il.us

Mr. Brian Justison
Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Percussion Studies, Millikin University
bjustison@millikin.edu