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    Maxwell Kestner is a music educator seeking a position teaching 5th through 12th grade band. He has a Bachelor's degree in music education from Eastern Illinois University and is licensed to teach K-12 music, band, choir, and orchestra. During his time at EIU, he gained experience teaching instrumental lessons and conducting ensembles. He is now looking to apply his skills and training in a full-time teaching position.

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    Maxwell Kestner is a music educator seeking a position teaching 5th through 12th grade band. He has a Bachelor's degree in music education from Eastern Illinois University and is licensed to teach K-12 music, band, choir, and orchestra. During his time at EIU, he gained experience teaching instrumental lessons and conducting ensembles. He is now looking to apply his skills and training in a full-time teaching position.

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    Maxwell Kestner is a music educator seeking a position teaching 5th through 12th grade band. He has a Bachelor's degree in music education from Eastern Illinois University and is licensed to teach K-12 music, band, choir, and orchestra. During his time at EIU, he gained experience teaching instrumental lessons and conducting ensembles. He is now looking to apply his skills and training in a full-time teaching position.

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    Maxwell James Kestner

    Phone: 1 (217) 671-5900| Email: [email protected] | Website: maxwellkestner.weebly.com


    Address: 650 North County Road 1760 East, Tuscola, IL 61953

    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

    I am a music educator with an emphasis on instrumental music. I am seeking a position primarily in 5th 12th grade band. I am also
    qualified to teach general music, choir, and orchestra.

    EDUCATION

    EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES Charleston, IL


    Bachelor of Music, Teacher Education, Instrumental Emphasis August 2013 May 2017

    Licensed to teach K-12th grade music, band, choir, and orchestra.


    Major GPA: 3.43/4, Overall GPA: 3.43/4

    VILLA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Villa Grove, IL


    High School Diploma August 2009 May 2013

    GPA: 4.98/5

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    STUDENT TEACHING January 2017 May 2017


    Lead rehearsals of junior high & high school concert band, and pep band. Taught lessons to students from 5 th grade to
    12th grade. Conducted performances with the 5-6th grade, junior high & high school concert band, and pep band.
    PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING October 2016 December 2016
    Lead rehearsals of junior high & high school concert band, jazz band, and pep band. Taught lessons to students from 5 th
    grade to 12th grade. Conducted performances with the junior high & high school concert band, jazz band, and pep band.
    PRIVATE LESSONS September 2015 - Present
    Teaching trumpet and trombone lessons to students ranging in age from 7 years old to 18 years old.
    EIU MUSIC METHODS January 2014 December 2016
    Taught lessons and demonstrations in methods courses including strings, woodwinds, percussion, brass, choral, general
    music, instrumental music, and band methods.
    PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    PRACTICUM STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCES


    Veterans Day Concert Director November 2016
    Christmas Concert Director December 2016
    SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
    Danville Symphony Orchestra Performance Bass Trombone October 2016
    EIU Wind Symphony IMEC Performance Bass Trombone January 2016
    EIU Trombone Choir IMEC Performance Bass Trombone January 2015
    Woodwinds Secondary Instrument Recital Bassoon/Piano December 2015
    Brass Secondary Instrumental Recital Tuba/Horn/Piano December 2016
    Eastern Crossbones Studio Performance Bass Trombone (Soloist) February 2016
    Emerging Performers MTEC Performance Bass Trombone October 2016
    EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ENSEMBLES
    Eastern Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombone January 2015 December 2016
    Wind Symphony Bass Trombone August 2015 May 2016
    Jazz Ensemble Bass Trombone August 2015 May 2016
    Panther Marching Band 1st and 2nd Trombone August 2013 December 2014
    Concert Band 1st and 2nd Trombone August 2013 December 2014
    Jazz Lab Band Bass Trombone August 2013 May 2015
    EIU Trombone Choir Bass Trombone August 2013 December 2016
    EIU MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCES
    For Alex Iles, L.A. Recording Artist Bass Trombone October 2014
    For Demondrae Thurman, Performing Artist Bass Trombone October 2014
    For Randy Hawes, Detroit Symphony Bass Trombone October 2015
    For Chris Davis, Northwestern University Bass Trombone October 2016

    HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

    PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA FRATERNITY OF AMERICA August 2013 May 2017


    Xi Upsilon Chapter, Province 5
    Vice President (August 2014 December 2016) Aided the president in management of the chapter
    Fraternity Education Officer (August 2014 January 2016) Designed semester-length curriculum; organized
    province-wide events
    Music Director (May 2014 December 2014) Ran mens choir rehearsals consisting of all members of the chapter
    Warden (December 2013 May 2014) In charge of supply room, and keeper of secrets
    Historian (December 2013 May 2014) Managed historical artifacts, and added current events to the ledger
    Life Member (Since May 2017)

    NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDICATION Member for 2 Years


    EIU Chapter .

    COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2013-2017


    Tier I

    GEORGE WESTCOTT BAND SCHOLARSHIP 2016


    Recipient

    JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD 2013


    Recipient

    VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP 2013


    Recipient

    REFERENCES

    MR. RICHARD MOMA


    Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Band Director
    [email protected]
    (217) 972-5934

    MRS. HEATHER SETZER


    Marshall High School Band Director
    [email protected]
    (217) 826-2395

    DR. DANELLE LARSON


    Director of Music Education
    [email protected]
    (217) 581-7201

    DR. JEMMIE ROBERTSON


    Professor of Trombone and Euphonium
    [email protected]
    (217) 581-6118

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