Doctor of Musical Arts

Kevin Burns, ** West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085, 413-***-****

EDUCATION

• B.M., Music Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA May, 1989

• M.M., Saxophone Performance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. May, 1991

• D.M.A., Saxophone Performance, Minor in Music Theory, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA August, 2000

EXPERIENCE

Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher (August 2004-January 2014) Westfield Public Schools, Westfield, MA.

• Teach and conduct winds, brass, and percussion to 5th grade students Private Instructor (January 2003 - 2006)

Brattleboro Music Center, Brattleboro, VT

• Teach private saxophone and clarinet lessons, piano accompanist, grades 4 - adult. Private Instructor (January 2000 - June 2004)

Chestnut Hill Community School, Belchertown, MA

• Teach private saxophone and clarinet lessons, elementary - high school. Adjunct Faculty (January 2003 - May 2004)

Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA

• Teach saxophone; piano accompanist

Adjunct Faculty (Fall 2000)

Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA

• Teach Introduction to Classical Music

Bass Section Leader and Music Teacher (September 2003 - June 2004) Cathedral of Saint Michael, Springfield, MA.

• Sing in choir and as cantor; perform on saxophone; substitute organist

• Teach music theory to members of the boys choir

Music Director (May 2001 August 2001)

First Church of Christ, Ludlow, MA

• Direct and Accompany Choir, piano/organ

Independent Music Professional (1984 - present)

• Keyboards, vocals, woodwinds, solo and with various bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles REFERENCES

Dr. Griffin Campbell, Professor, Louisiana State University, 225-***-**** Dr. Jeffrey Perry, Professor, Louisiana State University, 225-***-**** Mr. Lynn Klock, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 413-***-****

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