Lori Morgan
Garland
Summary
DevotedBand Director with commitment to long-term band success and creating an inviting culture for any student. Adept at planning dynamic concerts and supporting individual musician growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Sampson County Schools - Union District
Clinton
11.2007 - Current
- Prepared students for auditions or competitions.
- Provided individual instruction to students on instrument technique and performance skills.
- Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events.
- Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with each band to prepare for performances.
- Directed musical ensembles in concerts, festivals, competitions, and other public events.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress within the band program.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support the band program.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on current trends in instrumental education.
- Selected appropriate musical selections for concert programming based on student abilities and interests.
- Instructed performers on the history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Band Director
Public Schools Of Robeson County
Lumberton
09.2001 - 11.2007
- Prepared students for auditions or competitions by providing guidance on repertoire selection.
- Provided individual instruction to students on instrument technique and performance skills.
- Created and taught courses in music theory and music history.
- Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events.
- Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with high school bands to prepare for performances.
- Directed musical ensembles in concerts, festivals, competitions, and other public events.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on current trends in instrumental education.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2000
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
Fayetteville, NC 06-1996
Skills
- Instrument instruction
- Music theory instruction
- Fundraising activities
- Performance coaching
- Rehearsal organization
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Parent communication
- Event planning
- Inventory management
- Concert etiquette
- Recruitment efforts
Affiliations
- Mother to 9yr old sports enthusiast
- Member of Riverside Baptist Church
Accomplishments
- North Carolina Teaching Fellow
- Sampson County Arts Leadership Team
Timeline
Band Director
Sampson County Schools - Union District
11.2007 - Current
Band Director
Public Schools Of Robeson County
09.2001 - 11.2007
Associate of Arts - Music Education
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear High School
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