Rebecca Warfel

536 N 3450 East Rd | 217-994-3735 | rdwarfel@eiu.edu

Education
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Music, Teacher Licensure, Instrumental Concentration Anticipated May 2018
GPA: 3.93/4.0

Lake Land College Mattoon, IL

Associate of Fine Arts, English Dec. 2013
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Teaching Experience
Rock University Neoga, IL
Private Flute Instructor Aug. 2016 - Present
Taught individual flute lessons
Designed and implemented lesson plans

Washington Middle School Band Workshop Charleston, IL

Woodwind Clinician Mar. 3, 2017
Conducted band warmups
Directed woodwind sectional for flutes, oboes, and clarinets
Collaborated with fellow clinicians to create and implement lesson plans

Panther Marching Band Charleston, IL

Flute Section Leader Aug. Dec. 2016
Conducted sectional rehearsals
Directed section warm ups at each class meeting
Made musical and marching corrections while on the rehearsal field
Taught marching basics during band camp

National Association for Music Education Workshop New Holland, IL

Flute Clinician Oct. 15, 2016
Directed beginning band sectional rehearsals
Collaborated with music teachers
Performed instrument repair and maintenance
Gave a presentation about flute to fifth and sixth graders

Related Experience
Blue Point Baptist Church Effingham, IL
Interim Pianist Sept. 2016 Jan. 2017
Accompanied congregational singing
Organized and prepared repertoire for services
Performed at special services and celebrations

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Employment Experience
Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Mackinac Island, MI
Tour Driver May 2017 Aug. 2017
Narrated guided tours of state park during summer season
Drove a horse drawn carriage pulled by three draft horses
Groomed and harnessed pulling teams
Staples Mattoon, IL
Copy Center Associate Sept. 2013 Oct. 2016
Consulted with customers and assisted with finding appropriate marketing solutions for
their businesses
Created professional prints and operated printing, cutting, and binding machinery in the
copy center
Performed cash office duties

Educational Experience
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Undergraduate Research Aug. 2016 May 2017
Selecting Instruments Based on Physical Facial Characteristics: Illinois Band Directors Beliefs
Investigated Illinois band directors beliefs on matching students to instruments based on
physical facial characteristics
Designed and distributed survey to Illinois band directors
Created and conducted surveys for instrumentalists about embouchure types
Presented at Illinois Music Educators Conference, National Conference for Undergraduate
Research, and Eastern Illinois University Student Research and Creative Discovery Day

Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

Undergraduate Research Aug. 2015 May 2016
Effects of Instruction in Gordons Theory of Audiation on Beginner Flute Students Learning
Evaluated the effects of instruction in Gordons Theory of Audiation in beginner flute
students learning
Developed and implemented lesson plans for beginner flute students
Presented at IMEC, NCUR, and Eastern Illinois University Student Research and Creative
Discover Conference

Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL

Undergraduate Research Aug. 2014 May 2015
The Benefits of Teaching Fife to Beginner Flute Students
Studied and evaluated the benefits of using fife in beginner flute lessons
Developed and implemented lessons for beginner flute students
Presented at NCUR and Eastern Illinois University Research Showcase

Organizations and Activities

Panther Marching Band 2015 - 2016
Departmental Honors Member Present
National Association for Music Education Member Present
Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony Present
Eastern Illinois University Concert Band 2014 - 2017
Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Organization) 2013 Present
Eastern Symphonic Band 2014

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 References
Dr. Danelle Larson 217-254-5165
Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor and Director of Music Education dlarson@eiu.edu
Doudna Fine Arts Center 0341 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920

Dr. Rebecca Johnson 217-418-8872

Professor of Flute rrjohnson2@eiu.edu
Doudna Fine Arts Center 2415 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920

Joe Herscher 815-370-7663

Supervisor and Trainer at Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
P.O. Box 400 Mackinac Island, MI 49757-0400

Richie Croy 217-246-0383

Former General Manager at Staples
Staples 1201 Charleston Ave East Mattoon, IL 61938