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INGRID GROSS
EDUCATION Bachelor of Music, Teacher Licensure [ANTICIPATED FALL 2019]
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston IL
Concentration in Instrumental Music;
Major GPA: 4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.80

TEACHING Practicum Teacher [SPRING 2019]

EXPERIENCE Charleston Middle School – Charleston, IL
 Taught and worked with 7th grade general music students on keyboard and
composition through differentiated lesson plans
Guest Conductor [SPRING 2019]
Eastern Illinois University
 Conducted and rehearsed collegiate ensembles to prepare for performance
Chamber Ensemble Coach [FALL 2018]
Eastern Illinois University
 Coached a collegiate Woodwind Quintet for performance
 Created lesson plans and specific warm ups tailored to the ensemble
Peer Teacher [2017 – PRESENT]
Eastern Illinois University
 Taught sectionals, small and large ensembles, and individuals on various
instruments/voice through a variety of lesson plans
 Classes: Introduction to Music Education, Brass Methods, Woodwind Methods,
Lab Band Methods, Choral Methods, Percussion Methods, General Music
Methods, Piano Methods, Marching Band and Jazz Methods, String Methods
Guest Clinician [APRIL 2018]
Mayo Middle School – Paris, IL
 Worked with middle school band students in sectionals and full band
 Planned, executed, and adapted lesson plans through rehearsal
Guest Clinician [FEBRUARY 2018]
Jefferson Elementary School – Charleston, IL
 Worked with elementary school general music students
 Co-taught lessons based on learning ukulele and singing
Guest Clinician [DECEMBER 2017]
Mattoon Middle School – Mattoon, IL
 Worked with 7th Grade band
 Problem-solved, adapted, and help guide the students through rehearsal
Private Instructor [SPRING 2017 – PRESENT]
Eastern Illinois University
 Gave private instruction of Horn and Music Theory for collegiate students
 RELATED Illinois Music Education Conference Clinic Presenter [SPRING 2019]
EXPERIENCE Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
 Presented an hour long clinic to current and future music educators entitled
Headshots, Digital Media, and Materials for Positive Promotion: Professional
Development Tips for Preservice and New Teachers

EMPLOYMENT Administrative Assistant [2018 – PRESENT]

Eastern Illinois University Department of Music
 Helped with the preparation and execution of Eastern Music Camp
 Oversaw administrative duties of the camp, performed various clerical tasks,
and advertised the camp
Student Worker [2016 – PRESENT]
Eastern Illinois University, Stevenson Hall and Thomas Hall
 Worked as the front desk assistant
 Logged data, maintained a small cash drawer, answered questions and solved
problems with the hall residents

ORGANIZATIONS National Association for Music Educators [2017 – PRESENT]

 President [SPRING 2018 – PRESENT]
 Treasurer [FALL 2017 – SPRING 2018]
 NAfME Host Chapter of Illinois Music Educator Conference ‘18/’19
o Hosted two annual Illinois-wide NAfME Collegiate Business meetings
with chapters from all over Illinois
o Presented on professional development and learning topics beyond
the classroom
 Published in an official NAfME article
 Organized and performed numerous community service projects
 Planned, executed, and oversaw monthly lectures to learn professional
development techniques outside of the classroom
KAPPA KAPPA PSI, Honors and Service Band Fraternity [2017 – PRESENT]
 Vice President [SPRING 2018 – PRESENT]
 Music Director [FALL 2017 – SPRING 2018]
 Organized and executed music rehearsals
 Participated in many service projects to better the bands and music facilities

 Wind Symphony and Tours [Principal Horn] [2017 – PRESENT]

PERFORMING
 Eastern Symphony Orchestra [Principal Horn] [2017 – PRESENT]
ENSEMBLES
 EIU Brass Ensemble [Horn] [2017 – PRESENT]
AND  EIU Jazz Lab [Horn] [2018 – PRESENT]
PERFORMANCES  Secondary Instrument Recital [Piano, Flute, Euphonium, Snare Drum, Ukulele]
AT EIU _______________________________________________________ ____[2017 – PRESENT]
 Original Composer Recitals [Horn] [2017 – PRESENT]
 EIU Brass Quintet [Horn] [Fall 2018 - PRESENT]
 EIU Woodwind Quintet [Horn] [Fall 2018 – PRESENT]
 University Mixed Choir for Choral Methods [Mezzo Soprano] [Fall 2017]
 Concert Choir [Mezzo Soprano] [Spring 2017]
 Panther Marching Band and Basketball Band [Section Leader, Mellophone, Trumpet] [2015 – 2017]
 Concert Band [Horn] [2015 – 2016]

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 REFERENCES

DR. DANELLE LARSON

Music Education Division Director
Eastern Illinois University
dlarson@eiu.edu
(217) 581 – 7201

DR. ALICIA NEAL

Director of Bands
Eastern Illinois University
amneal2@eiu.edu
(217) 581 - 6087

MS. MEGAN McDEVITT

Music and Chorus Director
Charleston Middle School
memcdevitt@charleston.k12.il.us
(217) 821 - 5797

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