Matthew Nix
Metro Detroit, Michigan
EMAIL: [email protected]
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Michigan State University, College of Music, East Lansing, MI
Dates Attended: August 2007 – May 2012
Degrees Earned:
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Bachelor of Music, Music Education, with Honor
o Intern Teaching Placement: East Lansing Public Schools
Mr. David Rosin, Cooperating Teacher, Jan. – May 2012
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Bachelor of Music, Music Performance – Cello, with Honor
Specializations:
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Orchestral teaching and conducting; Beginning through advanced string instrument technique and
performance; Elementary and Secondary general music instruction; Music Learning Theory.
Professional Experience – Group Teaching
Farmington Public Schools, Farmington Hills, MI
Orchestra Director, North Farmington High School, August 2013 – Present
Courses Taught:
o Concert Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestras, Symphony Orchestra (string and full)
o Class Guitar
o Assistant for 7/8th Grade Mixed Orchestra at Dunckel Middle School
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Instruct three string orchestras, tiered by age and ability, and one full symphony orchestra
Instruct one trimester of Class Guitar
Assist middle school orchestra classes
Music/Pit Orchestra Director for annual musical
Represent orchestra interests for the NFHS Band/Orchestra Booster Association
Full performance calendar, including District functions by invitation
Teach and organize chamber music as part of orchestra curriculum
Organize and implement Grades 5-12 combined orchestra events
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Matthew Nix
Metro Detroit, Michigan
EMAIL: [email protected]
Liverpool Central School District, Liverpool, NY
Orchestra Director, Liverpool High School
General Music Instructor, Soule Road Middle School, August 2012 – July 2013
Courses Taught:
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Concert Orchestra (grades 10 – 12)
Assisted String Orchestra (grade 9), and Symphonic Orchestra (grades 10 – 12)
Group String Instrument Lessons, grades 9 – 12 (violin/viola/cello/double bass, homogenous groups)
8th Grade General Music
Responsibilities:
o Full performance calendar, and organization of performance calendar
o Prepare students one-on-one for New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) events: Solo
and Ensemble, All-County, and All-State auditions.
o Represent Liverpool Central School District at the NYSSMA Fall Conference
o Design and implement new 8th Grade General Music Curriculum
o Organize and implement district-wide orchestra events, grades 5 – 12
o Solo and Ensemble judge for NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble
Flint Institute of Music, Flint, MI
Beginning Strings Instructor, Flint School of Performing Arts, August 2010 – May 2012
Courses Taught:
o Beginning Strings Class, Ages 5 – 7
o Beginning String Class, Ages 7 – 12
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Provide beginning strings instruction in a heterogeneous setting for the Super Saturdays program
Use Music Learning Theory and Suzuki pedagogy
Part of team to redesign the Beginning Strings Curriculum at the Flint Institute of Music
Teach beginning violin, viola, cello, and double bass
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Matthew Nix
Metro Detroit, Michigan
EMAIL: [email protected]
Michigan American String Teachers Association (MASTA) Orchestra Camp, Howell, MI
Cello Instructor and Chamber Music Coach, June 2011 and 2012
Responsibilities:
o Provide small group and one-one-one cello instruction for students grades 7 – 9
o Coach heterogeneous chamber music groups for students grades 7 – 9
Professional Experience – Private Teaching
Private Studio, Syracuse, NY, September 2012 – June 2013
o Cello technique and literature
o Prepare students for NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble festivals
o Students grades 7 – 8
Michigan State University Community Music School, East Lansing, MI, September 2010 – May 2012
Cello Instructor
o Cello technique and literature for beginning and intermediate cellists
o Students ages 10 - adult
Honors
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2014 Recipient, George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship, National ASTA
Virginia and Douglas Jewell Scholarship, MSU College of Music
Emil G. and Doris Ellis Family Scholarship, MSU College of Music
Stansell Award in Music Education, MSU College of Music
Michigan State University Dean’s List, All semesters enrolled
Activities and Select Performance Experience
o Current Member: MSBOA and ASTA
o Chair, MSU College of Music Student Advisory Council
o President, American String Teachers’ Association (ASTA),
Michigan State University Chapter
August 2009 – May 2012
August 2009 – January 2012
o Cellist of Trio Arvo, 2010 Michigan MTNA Chamber Music Competition Award Winners
o Orchestral experience: performances with the Flint, Lansing and Marquette Symphony Orchestras
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