Lucas Hobson

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Date: 20 July 2012 Mr. Scott Cooksey Director of Bands Jeffersonville High School

Dear Mr. Cooksey: During the fall of 2013 I will be doing my student teaching, and my goal is to work with a program which hones my musical and pedagogical skills and where I can develop a rewarding and lifelong relationship with my mentor teacher. I would be honored to have the opportunity to student teach at Jeffersonville High School under your guidance. Your program has a reputation for having the highest standards in the area. I know that you maintain a high level of personal professionalism, an excellent rapport with your students, a strong curriculum, and that your ensembles have a strong sense of musicality. I would like to emulate these traits in my career, and I believe I could learn a lot from working in your program. I have attached my resume and a list of references. I would appreciate your consideration of my request. Sincerely,

Lucas Hobson Music Education Student Ball State University

Teaching Experiences:

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Low Brass Specialist, Springs Valley High School (French Lick, IN)
gave private lessons to all instruments, taught low brass sectionals, drill, marching fundamentals, and full band rehearsals

April 2010

Swag Team member, Music for All summer camp

escorted students to activities, performed hall duties at night and conducted evening hall meetings, taught leadership small groups, taught music sectionals, performed logistical tasks such as moving chairs, stands, and other equipment

June 2012

Additional Teaching Experiences

Fall 2008

1,500+ hours teaching and observing instrumental music teachers in Southern Indiana middle and high public schools, during school days and summer programs

Performance Opportunities:
Ball State University Concert Band Program August 2010

Principal, Symphony Band, 2 year Wind Ensemble, 2 years Both groups perform literature of the highest quality regionally and nationally, including at national CBDNA and ABA conferences and the IMEA conferences

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

performance of classical literature, including Stravinskys Rite of Spring

Ball State University Marching Band (sousaphone section leader)

taught music, drill, and fundamentals, ensured high standards for instrument and uniform conditions, and created social opportunities for increasing cohesion of the section and the band

August 2010May 2011 August 2009December 2011 January 2009

Small Ensemble Experience

participated in several brass quintets, quartets, and trios, BSU tuba-euphonium ensemble (including as conductor), regularly accept gigs on tuba

Corydon United Methodist Church

regularly accompanied services with trombone and other instruments

Summer 2010

Recital Experience
performed a senior recital on October 17, 2012, which included a varied repertoire spanning all major classical periods, on tuba

Work Experiences:
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Ball State Christian Student Foundation

collaborated with worship team, taught piano, voice lessons, auditioned prospective students organized worship retreats, collaborated to organize mens ministry events

January 2013 May 2013 May 2010 August 2013 October 2007August 2010

Conrad Music Services

conducted office work, custodial duties, and rental instrument preparations; moved and assembled equipment, performed repairs on tubas and percussion equipment,

Blue River Industries

engaged in mowing, part inspections, assembly line work

Awards and Academia:

Ball State Deans List
Cumulative GPA is currently 3.862, with 115 credit hours earned over six semesters, have been on the list every semester I have been enrolled at Ball State

Ball State Presidential Scholar and Presidential Scholar in the Arts

These scholarships are awarded for high levels of academic and musical merit, providing full tuition and fees over four years.

Ball State Young Artist Award

Each year the School of Music selects a limited number of exceptional young musicians for these prestigious awards signifying outstanding merit. Qualifications are musical excellence demonstrated by dedication to music and promise of future artistic development, leadership potential evidenced by the ability to set and achieve goals at a high level, and academic distinction.... This award totaled $14,000 over four years.

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