Jacque Bratcher

605-591-9725
PO Box 303, Woonsocket, SD, 57385
jacque.bratcher@k12.sd.us
Objective
To obtain a position as a band director that will allow me to use my skills to teach the
importance of music.
Education
● Bachelor of Music Education and History Minor, Northern State University,
Aberdeen SD (May, 2017).
● High School Diploma, Lead-Deadwood High School, Lead, SD (2013).
Teaching Experiences
● 5-12 Band director at Woonsocket and Sanborn Central High School (Current)
● Student Teaching Experience (Spring of 2017)
o CC Lee Elementary, Joy Schweitzer
o Aberdeen Central High School, Jeremy Schutter
● Junior Field Experience (Fall of 2016)
o Lincoln Elementary, Aberdeen, Richard Wilson
● Junior Field Experience (March, 2016)
o Belle Fourche Middle School, Paula Speidel
● Sophomore Field Experience (February 2015)
o Lead Deadwood High School, Mick Dragoo
● Other experiences:
o Rushmore Music Camp Counselor and Teacher (2015-2016)
o Aberdeen Recreational Cultural Center Music Teacher
▪ Teaching experiences included giving private lessons for:
● Percussion
● Trumpet
● Clarinet
● Saxophone
● Flute
Collegiate Membership and Honors
● Northern State University Music Performance Scholarship
● National Association for Music Education (NAfME, formerly MENC) (2013-
present)
● Treasurer of American Association for University Women
● Intercollegiate Band (2015-2016)
● MTNA Midwest Wind Ensemble Finalist(2017)

Ensemble Participation
● Northern State University:
 o Symphonic Band(2013-2017)
o Marching Band (2013-2016)
o Jazz Band (2013-2016)
o Clarinet Choir(2016-2017)
o Clarinet Quartet(2016-2017)
o Aberdeen University Civic Symphony (2014-2016)
o Christmas Story Pit Orchestra (2015)
o Concert Choir (2013-2014, 2016)
● Other experiences:
o Black Hills Municipal Band(2010-2014)
o Aberdeen Municipal Band (2015-2016)

References by Permission
● Dr. Wendy van Gent, Assistant Professor of Music Education, School of Fine Arts,
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD, (517)-410-3658,
wendy.vangent@northern.edu
● Dr. Audrey Millier, Clarinet Professor, School of Fine Arts, Northern State
University, Aberdeen, SD, (206)491-6806, audrey.miller@northern.edu
● Dr. Alan LaFave, Provost and Vice President, Northern State University, Aberdeen,
SD, (605)626-7786, alan.lafave@northern.edu