Laura Marshall

Address:
1705 30th St Apt. 101
Phone: 412-477-9311
Greeley, CO 80631
E-portfolio: http://laurajoymarshall.weebly.com/index.html

Email: laura.joy.marshall@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a choral director, where my enthusiasm and musicianship will impart in my students knowledge and a
love for music that will grow for a lifetime. I am also interested in assisting with any drama, musical theater production, and
vocal jazz ensembles.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Enthusiastic and aspiring educator

Classically trained soprano
Accomplished pianist and accompanist
Prior involvement in musical theater and vocal jazz

EDUCATION

Colorado State University: Fort Collins, CO

Master of Music Education + Teacher Licensure
Cumulative GPA: 3.989 on a 4.0 scale
Muskingum University: New Concord, OH
Bachelor of Arts in Music with Distinction
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Cumulative GPA: 3.99 on a 4.0 scale, Summa Cum Laude

Strong collaborator
Experienced leader
Fundamental managerial and business skills
AVID trained tutor

Diploma May 2014

Diploma May 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Choral Director, General Music Teacher

Valley High School, Gilcrest Elementary School. Gilcrest, CO

August 2014 - present

Director of VHS choirs, integrating theory, music history, performance practice, and vocal technique into all performances

Helped facilitate HS Band/Choir Tour to Branson Missouri with Band Director, Tom Pederson (Summer 2015)
Teacher of all general music classes PK-5; Director of all GES grade level music programs
Music Director for the musical, The Little Mermaid (2014); Assistant Director for the play, Rosie the Riveter
(2015); Director/Music Director for the musical, Youre A Good Man Charlie Brown (2016)
Secondary Student Teaching Experience
March - May 2014
Kinard Middle School. Fort Collins, CO
Developed skills to teach middle school choir, with cooperating teacher Scott Wheeler
Assisted in preparing choirs for choir tour and festival in Chicago (Summer 2014)
Elementary Student Teaching Experience
January March 2014
Bauder Elementary School. Fort Collins, CO
Taught K-5 music classes for 10 weeks under the direction of Deanna Franklin
Selected repertoire and directed the 4th and 5th grade Bauder Pride Choir
Mens Choir Co - Director
August 2013 December 2013
Colorado State University
Co directed bi-weekly rehearsals alongside graduate student Bryan Kettlewell
Led engaging and productive rehearsals while teaching students repertoire in various genres and languages
Directed the choir during their public Fall Concert in Griffin Hall at the University Center for the Arts
High School Student Teacher Practicum
September 2013 December 2013
Rocky Mountain High School. Fort Collins, CO
Assisted collaborating teacher Paul Falk with the womens choir, Prima Voce
Developed knowledge and a working repertoire for jazz choirs
Helped prepare students for 2014 CMEA All-State auditions
Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2011 May 2013
Colorado State University, Choral and Music Education
Assistant director for Concert Choir and Mens Choir with Dr. Ryan Olsen
CSU correspondent and recruiter for Fort Collins Symphony Guilds Musical Zoo
Led a week long piano boot camp, and prepared students for their piano proficiency test
Assistant Director, McGraw McGlee Club
August 2012 January 2013
McGraw Elementary School. Fort Collins, CO
Assisted director Mallory Harrison during bi-weekly rehearsals for the 4th and 5th grade McGlee Club Choir

 Led sectionals and demonstrated proper singing techniques to teach students various choral pieces
Directed several pieces in three performances, including the 2013 CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs, CO
Middle School Student Teacher Practicum
August 2012 December 2012
Conrad Ball Middle School. Loveland, CO
Aided collaborating teacher Michelle Masseys 6th grade choir
Developed skills for teaching beginning level choral students through multiple planned rehearsals
Accompanied the singers during their Fall Concert

WORK EXPERIENCE

Section Leader
September 2012 May 2014
First United Methodist Church. Fort Collins, CO
Sang in weekly rehearsals as well as weekly church services
Available to lead sectionals, rehearse the choir, and accompany the choir as needed
Soprano
June 2012 December 2012
Colorado Bach Ensemble, Director Dr. James Kim
Hired chorus soprano for Bachs B. Minor Mass (2012), and Handels Messiah (2012)
Student marketing/administrative intern: set up calendar postings, sent Press Releases to media
Instructor
August 2010 July 2011
Mid East Career and Technology Center; Adult Basic and Literacy Education. Zanesville, OH
Assistant to the secretary in the main office; temporarily licensed instructor for Adult GED preparation classes
Company Management Summer Intern
May 2009 August 2009
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Pittsburgh, PA
Assisted the Associate Producing Director with management and assistance of all cast and crew members
Acted as the go-to person for all company questions and needs
Choral Director Assistant
August 2008 May 2010
Muskingum University Music Department. New Concord, OH
Organized the Annual High School Choral Youth Festival
Performed daily secretarial tasks for choral director Robert Owen Jones, and assisted in planning week long choir tour
Music Intern
September 2007 April 2008
College Drive Presbyterian Church. New Concord, OH
Taught weekly music classes for the Youth Club ministry
Organized and led a contemporary worship team
Camp Counselor
May 2007 August 2007
Pine Springs Camp. Jennerstown, PA
Counseled week long camps and served as a mentor for children ages K-12
Prepared recreational activities, Bible studies, and other daily activities

HONORS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Sigma Alpha Iota: Honorary Womens Music Fraternity, Muskingum University

Current member of Boulder Alumni Chapter

President (2010), Treasurer (2009)

Sword of Honor, Collegiate Honor Award, Highest GPA Award

Collegiate Music Society: Rocky Mountain Chapter Graduate Student Representative
cNAfME: Collegiate Music Educators Organization, Colorado State University

Graduate Student Representative (2012), Secretary (2013)

Phi Kappa Phi: Academic Honorary, Muskingum Universitys inaugural class
Omicron Delta Kappa: Junior/Senior Academic Honorary; 2 year member
Mary Bartlett Reynolds Award
Rivingston Vocal Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship, Muskingum University
Top 5 percent of class, Muskingum University Scholarship Day

First Year Award, Second Year Award, Third Year Award, Fourth Year Award

April 2008 present

August 2013 May 2014

August 2011 May 2014
April 2009 May 2010
April 2008 May 2010
April 2010
April 2009
2006 2010
2006 2010

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Rich Dalgliesh; Valley High School

Principal
dalglieshr@wcsdre1.org; 970-737-4223
Tad McDonald; Gilcrest Elementary
Principal
mcdonaldt@wcsdre1.org; 970-347-2244
Tom Pederson; Valley High School
High School Band Director
pedersont@wcsdre1.org; 970-481-7226

Dr. Ryan Olsen; Colorado State University

Assistant Professor of Music Education, Choral
Ryan.Olsen@colostate.edu; 970-491-3504
Dr. Bonnie Jacobi; Colorado State University
Assistant Professor of Music Education
Bonnie.Jacobi@colostate.edu; 970-491-3106
Scott Wheeler; Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Choral and Drama Director
swheeler@psdschools.org; 970-488-5488