Andrew Sowatzke

4211 University Ave, Apt 4

Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: 262-844-7468
Andrew.sowatzke@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Music Education with a Jazz Studies Concentration
Anticipated 2015
Bachelor of Music Performance Trumpet
Anticipated 2015
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Student Teaching Experience

5-6 Instrumental Music, West Des Moines, IA
May 2015
Supervising Teacher: Tony Garmoe
- Will lead individual lessons
- Plan and lead large ensemble lessons
- Teach fundamentals of both ensemble and solo playing

March

10-12 Instrumental Music, West Des Moines, IA

January
March 2015
Supervising Teacher: Greg Simmons
- Instructed individual lessons
- Led large ensemble rehearsals in both Concert Band and Jazz settings
- Differentiated education to the level of the learner present

Work Experience
Marching Technician
July
November 2014
Valley High Marchmasters, West Des Moines, IA
- Responsible for proper technique of both the marching form and brass
performance
- Actively engaged students daily in rehearsals and performances
- Led sectionals on both music and physical marching
Marching Technician
July August
2012 & 2013
Wauwatosa West High School, Wauwatosa, WI
- Helped restart a marching program, with emphasis on beginning
learning
- Was responsible for individualized attention to marching and sound
basics

Rehearsed full ensemble in both music and visual rehearsals

Camp Counselor Intermediate Boys

June August
2012 & 2013
Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI
- Instructed learners age 8-13 in daily musical and social learning
- Was responsible for 10-12 campers for 6 continuous weeks
- Held a position in division office, responsible for daily communication
with parents

Practicum Experience
10-12th Grade Band, Johnston, IA
Fall 2014
9-12 Marching Band
Fall 2013
th
5 Grade Band, West Des Moines, IA
Spring 2013
th
9 Grade Band, West Des Moines, IA
Spring 2013
th
7-8 Grade Band, Des Moines, IA
Spring 2013
K-6 General Music, Des Moines, IA
Fall 2012
K-12 Vocal Music, Des Moines, IA
Fall 2012
5-6th Special Education, Des Moines, IA
Fall 2011
7-8th Grade Band, Des Moines, IA
Spring 2011

Mr. Jeff Robilliard

Ankeny, IA and Bondurant, IA
Mrs. Jane Eklof
Mr. Chris Strohmaier
Mr. Dana Andrews
Mrs. Patty Trump
Various Teachers
Ms. Laura Stanborough
Mr. Dana Andrews

Activities and Involvement

National Association for Music Educators
2010-2015
Student Music Advisory Committee at Drake
2010-2014
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
2010-2015
- Fraternity Education Officer
2011-2014
International Performances with large and small ensembles
2011, 2014

2007,

Member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps

2011
Drake Jazz 1
2011-2015
Drake University Wind Symphony
2013-2015
Private Studio Teacher
Present

2009-

Skills
Extensive knowledge of marching and jazz pedagogy and performance
Extensive knowledge of Brass pedagogy, literature, and performance
Knowledge of Woodwind and Percussion pedagogy, literature, and
performance
Knowledge of grade appropriate repertoire, with an open attitude to new
works
Personable, reliable, and responsible

References
References are available upon request