James Daniel Pepper

jamesdanielpepper@gmail.com
Certificates
IL: Type-10, Special Teaching, Music K-12
IA: Master Educator License, K-8 Music/5-12 Music

Education
Master of Music, University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, IA Nov. 2014 - Dec. 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Augustana College; Rock Island, IL Nov. 2009

Work Experience
Sudlow Intermediate School, Davenport, IA Aug. 2011-Present
Vocal Music Director
· Directs and rehearses the 8 grade Choir, the 7 /8 grade Men’s Choir, and 7 /8 grade Select Choir
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· Prepares 7 and 8 grade students for the OPUS audition process

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· Prepares students for South East Iowa Choral Directors Association (SEICDA) district choir
· Prepares students for vocal solo and ensemble contest
· Led data team meetings for the music department
· Teaches 6 grade students curriculum driven general music to over 100+ students
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· Used Kickstarter to raise funds for class set of ukuleles and created Ukulele Club (“Ukes of Hazard”)
· Developed new curriculum for a songwriting class, incorporated video production and song recording
· Is CTT Guide for intermediate vocal music staff. Creates agenda and action items to implement standards based curriculum.
· Helped with implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention System by creating all promotional materials, including song and
videos
·Developed the Music Department’s web page for parents to navigate our school’s offerings. (https://sudlowmusic.weebly.com)

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Aug. 2013-Present

Youth Choir Director
· Directs and rehearses the 7th-12th grade Youth Choir
· Responsible for member acquisition.

Trinity Lutheran School, Davenport, IA Oct. 2010- May 2011

Choir Director/General Music Teacher
· Taught general music class for Pre-School - 5 Gradeth

· Prepared and conducted PK-K Choir, 1 -3 Grade Choir, 4 -5 Grade Choir, and 6 -8 Grade Choir
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· Planned and directed Advent programs for each ensemble

· Led Sunday worship music throughout the school year

East Moline School District #37; Moline School District #40; Rock Island/Milan School District #41 Feb.2010- May 2011
Substitute Teacher

Rotolo Middle School, Batavia, IL Nov.2009- Feb. 2010

Long Term Substitute
· Taught three sections of 6th grade general music class.
· Prepared and conducted the 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs. (225+ students)
· Planned and supervised three field trips to various locations for 6 , 7 , and 8 grade
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· Headed solo and ensemble contest

· Collaborated with other music faculty to discuss improvements upon the department

Community
Quad City Music Guild, Moline, IL
Board Member, Photography Chair, Marketing Committee Jan.2015- Present
· Developed 30-45 Facebook posts per musical and increased page likes by 1,750
· Shot and edited 40 videos featuring musical actors, crew, and volunteers
· Orchestrated and took publicity photos used by local media outlets
· Redesigned theater signage using brand guidelines
· Created new online process for post-show evaluations

Activities
American Choral Directors Association (2011-Present), Augustana Choir (2005-’09), Augustana’s Chamber Singers (2008-’09), Augustana College
Advisory Council (2011-Present), Boys & Girls Club Volunteer (‘09), Countryside Community Theatre (2010-’14), Orchestra Director, Phantom of the
Opera (Davenport West HS-2010) Footloose (North Scott HS-2013), Vocal Director, Happy Days (Central High School-2012), Handel Oratorio Society
(2005-’14), Iowa Choral Directors Association (2011-Present), Music Educators National Conference (MENC) (2005-’07), Quad City Choral Arts (2010-
’15), Quad City Music Guild Board Member, Social Media Chair, and Photography Chair (2015-Present)