ALLISON BASSETT

MUSIC EDUCATOR-CHORAL CONDUCTOR-VOCALIST

email allison.marie.bassett@gmail.com phone 541.297.6047 website allisonmbassett.weebly.com

edicated and accomplished music educator & choral conductor with

EXPERTISE

Choral Conducting
D diverse educational and work experience. Strong leadership skills and
a commitment to artistry & innovation within choral music education.
Music Education
Vocal Technique
Program Building EXPERIENCE
Musical Theatre
GRADUATE TEACHER ASS ISTANT
CERTIFICATIONS Portland State University / Portland OR / 2016-Present
Preliminary Teaching  Fulfills 10+ hrs a week of teaching music education classes and conducting
License ensembles as per Choral and Music Education Graduate Teacher Assistant
Music PK-12, Drama PK-12 assignment
MIDLV PK-12
 Co-conducts the PSU Man Choir and University choir, selects all
Effective: May 1, 2017
literature, responsible for rehearsal process and concerts
EDUCATION  Designs and implements course curriculum for Music Fundamentals for

Master of Music – Conducting elementary teachers and Vocal Pedagogy for music majors
Portland State University  Traveled to Bali to compete in the International Choral Festival as a

2016-2018 - GPA : 4.0 member of the PSU Chamber Choir

Master of Arts in Teaching

DIRECTOR OF CHORAL & THEATRE ARTS
Marshfield High School / Coos Bay OR / 2013-Present
Eastern Oregon University
2009-2010 - GPA : 4.0  Director of a comprehensive choral program encompassing four choral
Masters in Teaching Student of ensembles: Men’s, Women’s, Jazz/ A cappella, and large mixed
the Year Award ensemble. Overall student growth from 70 to 160 students. Founded and
maintained a thriving parent & community organization
Bachelor of Music  Hired as Fine & Performing Arts Department Chair my second year of
Major: Vocal/Choral teaching
Conducting
 Taught two periods of theatre (acting, history, design), directed and
Eastern Oregon University
produced three plays a year, raised over $15,000 for theatre space
2005-2009 - GPA: 3.82
renovations
University Music Student of
 Voted “Teacher of the Year” in 2013 by CBD9 district-wide teachers
the Year Award
and staff
AWARDS
Teacher of the Year - 2014
Marshfield High School, Coos
Bay
Masters in Teaching Student of
the Year - 2010
Eastern Oregon University
Music Student of the Year - 2009
Eastern Oregon University
Winner – May 2009, May 2008
Grande Ronde Symphony
Orchestra Concerto & Aria
Competition
Sole Recipient – 2008, 2009
Lanetta Paul Outstanding
Musician Annual Scholarship
University Scholar 2005-2009
Academic achievement award
Eastern Oregon University
MEMBERSHIPS
 American Director Choral
Assoc.
 Oregon Music Educators
Assoc.
 National Association for
Music Education
 Chorus America
 National Education Assoc.
 Oregon Education Assoc.
E X P E R I E N C E continued
MUSIC SPECIALIST
The International School / Portland, OR / Aug 2010-June 2011
 Designed and implemented pre-k/K general music curriculum in
collaboration with the 1 st-5th co-teacher.
 Founded and directed the first before - school 1st-5th grade choir
 Implemented Kodaly, Orff & Dalcroze techniques
 Familiarized myself with world music traditions from China, Japan
and Spain in accordance with school-wide curriculum
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Beaverton SD & Trillium Charter School / Portland OR / 2010-2013
 Maintained positive classroom management while implementing
provided lesson plans in diverse settings
 Requested for return work within Choral and Theatre classrooms by
multiple teachers
STUDENT TEACHER
La Grande High School / La Grande / September – January 2010
 Selected repertoire for and conducted Chamber Choir, Symphonic
Choir and Beginning Choir full time, organized & conducted Fall
Concert
 Conducted instrumental ensembles within daily rehearsals
STUDENT TEACHER
Cove School / Cove OR / January - June 2010
 Under my direction, Cove’s choir qualified for and competed at
OSAA State Choir Competition for the first time in the group’s
history
 Prepared all k-12 students for school-wide Musical Performance
CHURCH CHOIR DIRECTOR
United Methodist & Zion Lutheran Church / La Grande OR / 2007-2010
 Coordinator for the church music program. Planned & conducted
music for Sunday services each week. Coordinated with
administration on annual budget
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VOLUNTEER WORK
 OMEA TB Choir Co-manager
2018 Conference
 OMEA Secretary District 7
2014-Present
 Zonta Club Advisor
2013 – Present; Marshfield
High School
 Habitat for Humanity Build
2013; Portland
 Collegiate Chaperone
ACDA/OMEA
Jan/March 2010
REFERENCES
Kevin Durfee; Student Teacher
mentor
La Grande High School
Director of Choirs
208.949.8362
kevin.durfee@langrandesd.org
Doug Holland; Ed.D.
Marshfield High School
Retired educator & administrator
520.907.8179
dougholland44@gmail.com
Jelena Simonovic Schiff; Phd.
Music History Professor
Portland State University
503.725.3195
jes@pdx.edu
ACADEMIC CONDUCTING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER
ASSISTANT/TUTOR
Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
 Assistant Teacher for Music Appreciation, Music Theory 1, Aural
Skills and Basic Conducting as well as a paid tutor for all Freshman
and Sophomore music courses
EASTERN OPERA CLUB
Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
 As Founder and President, I maintained a student operated Opera
Club that brought the Portland Opera ToGo workshop each year
 Organized quarterly performance opportunities for members
 Facilitated master class sessions with guest artists & clinicians
EASTERN A CAPPELLA S INGERS
Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2009
 Established and conducted an auditioned ensemble with fellow music
students, performed regularly at concerts and events
CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIR ECTOR
Eastern Oregon University / La Grande OR / 2007-2008
 Assistant Director of Grande Ronde Children’s Choir, duties included
music selection, conducting weekly rehearsal and organization of
performances throughout the school year
OTHER EXPERIENCES
 Bali International Choir Competition – Soprano, PSU Chamber Choir – 2017
 ORS Spain Choral Tour – Soprano, Oregon Repertory Singers - 2017
 China International Choral Exchange – Soprano, EOU Chamber Choir - 2007
 Choralography Workshop; Yvonne Farrow – EOU Chamber Choir - 2009
 Djembe – EOU African Drumming Ensemble member – 2007-2009
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TEACHERS
Voice
 Jamie Jacobson – 2009-2013
 Peter Wordelman – 2005-2009
 Elaine Bessey – 2003-2005
Conducting
 Ethan Sperry
 Peter Wordelman
 J. Michael Frasier
Coaches
 Alexis Hamilton – Portland
Opera Workshops
 Beverly Rinaldi – Interlochen
TRAINING
 IPA, French, German, Italian,
Spanish
 Piano Proficiency Completed
 Alexander Technique
 Laban Workshop
 Kodaly Workshop
 African Drumming
 Musical Theatre
 Acting/Directing Courses
 Acting for Singers – American
College Theatre Festival 2007
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
O R E G O N R E P E R T O R Y S I N G E R S - Portland OR / 4 years
 Professional-caliber adult choir performing three annual programs under
the direction of Dr. Ethan Sperry
E O U C H A M B E R C H O I R – La Grande, OR / 2005-2009
 Soprano Section Leader, directed by Dr. Peter Wordelman
G R A N D E R O N D E S Y M P H O N Y – La Grande, OR / 2008,2009
 Soprano Soloist performing arias from Lakmé, La Boheme, Linda di
Chamounix, & The Tender Land
P O R T L A N D O P E R A W O R K S H O P S – La Grande, OR /
2006-2010
 Roles studied and performed in EOU/PO productions - Susanna, Constanza,
Fasquita, Giulietta, & Lakmé
G U E S T S O L O I S T – Eugene, OR / 2008
 Soprano Soloist for Jesse Jones Senior Composition Recital,
performing “Drink Deeply” and the role of Jane in “Love Is” an
original opera
M U S I C A L T H E A T R E R O L E S – La Grande, OR / 2005-2009
 Jo March; Little Women – 2009
 Glinda; Wicked - 2009
 Mouse, Bird, Little Frog; A Year with Frog and Toad – 2008
 Berthe/Chorus; Pippin – 2007
 Edith; The Pirates of Penzance – 2006
 Penelope Pennywise; Urinetown – 2006
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