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Hannah Parker

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40208

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hparke23 AT gmail DOT com

OBJECTIVE

SKILLS

Extremely proficient in piano performance and sight reading
Great patience and communication skills which are useful in dealing with many diverse students and varying needs
Genuine passion for music
Ability to work independently and plan ahead for lessons and students' individual direction
Young, energetic, and in a thriving college setting learning the most recent methods in teaching music
Solid knowledge of music theory and techniques needed for teaching successful students
Experience in explaining musical concepts to all age groups

EXPERIENCE

Hannah Parker Piano Studio,
Private Piano Teacher, January, 2007- Current

I have started my own private piano studio, teaching at my church and also going to student's homes for lessons. My studio has grown from two to twelve students currently.
I teach classical piano from a beginner level through very proficient students. They age from 8 years old to adults.
I also have incorporated jazz and contemporary students into my studio who study music theory in depth as well
I plan various types of lessons for students with vary diverse interests
All of my students learn major and minor scales, chord theory, exercises, and practice sight reading
One of my students does not speak english but is a very distinguished young pianist, through working with him it has challenged my communication skills greatly but have found a way to make music cross language and cultural boundaries successfully

Resurrection United Methodist Church, 16320 Eastwood Cut Off Road, Louisville, KY
Worship Team Planner and Leader, August, 2005- August, 2009

Planning the Sunday morning service each week
Accompanying the choir and teaching
Playing piano during Sunday services and also leading the singing
Planning Easter and Christmas/ candlelight services
During the summer, I taught the music for the kids camp, and they put on a musical at the end of the week

Bebe, Louisville, KY
Style Consultant, December, 2009- January 2010

Sonic, Louisville, KY
Car Hop, June, 2009- September, 2009

Martini Italian Bistro, 4021 Summit Plaza Drive Louisville, KY
Hostess, August, 2006- May 2008

EDUCATION

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Music Education, May, 2012

I am majoring in Music Education with Choral emphasis. My primary instrument of study is classical piano and my secondary instrument is voice. I am continuing my study with Dr. Cherrix in piano, and have studied with him privately before attending UofL.

MUSIC EXPERIENCE

I studied flute and piccolo for eight years with Dr. J. Hoover, and led flute ensemble at Christian Academy for two years
I have played jazz piano with multiple jazz bands, ranging from my high school honors jazz band to small ensembles at receptions and parties
I won an outstanding soloist award at the prestigious North Texas Annual Jazz Festival during 2008
I was drum major of our marching band for two years and led many percussion and drum line sectionals and also wind sectionals
I accompanied the middle and high school choirs for each years concerts during 2006-2009
I played piano in the combined wind ensemble and orchestra concerts
I taught the 5th grade band during my senior year
I interned during 8th grade band my senior year as well and taught two days a week