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Projects

During my time at Western Michigan University, I’ve had the opportunity to engage in a wide range of teaching-focused projects that reflect my growth as both a musician and an educator. This page highlights some of the work I’m most proud of—from research papers to teaching resources! Each project represents a meaningful step in my journey, and I invite you to explore and learn more about what I’ve been up to at WMU!

Curating Repertoire for a Modern Classroom Project

This project focused on creating concert seasons and teaching strategies that promote equity and representation in the music classroom through inclusive repertoire and intentional, bias-free instruction.

Handbook Project

In this project, I analyzed student handbooks from strong high school music programs to better understand how structure, expectations, and values support a successful ensemble. This research will guide me in creating my own future program handbook.

Companion Pack Project

This project involved creating a companion pack for Soon Hee Newbold's Warrior Legacy. The pack included scale studies, rhythm exercises, unison themes, and challenging phrases designed to support student success with the selected piece.

I selected and analyzed 24 orchestral works (grades 1–6), focusing on form, challenges, rehearsal strategies, and expressive qualities to support future repertoire planning.

For this project, I designed a 30-minute fall concert for a fictional Class C high school orchestra, selecting repertoire that aligned with the ensemble’s imagined strengths and challenges. The project included rationale for each piece, ensemble suitability analysis, an eight-week rehearsal plan, and a detailed daily plan for a mid-cycle rehearsal.

Retention and Recruitment Project

For this project, I developed a district-specific recruiting timeline, instrument testing and placement procedure, student and family engagement strategies, equipment acquisition plans, and a promotional video designed to inspire fifth-grade students to join the orchestra program.

Literature and Listening Assignment 

Programming Assignment

Policies and Procedures Project

For this project, I designed a handbook that outlines classroom operations, instrument care and assembly, student behavior, financial procedures, and ensemble culture, while also providing visual resources such as posters and flyers to reinforce expectations and foster a supportive musical community.

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