Kristin Monroe

Kristin Monroe, Trombone

Education:
Shepherd University 2014: Bachelor of Music, Trombone Emphasis
Bachelor of Music Education, Certification: Pre-k—Adult , Instrumental/Choral

Performance Experience:

-Baltimore Ravens Marching Band: 2006 – present
-Assistant Music Director: Collaborates with the Music Director to plan rehearsals, select and arrange music, identify strengths and weaknesses of each section of the ensemble, and address the musical needs of the ensemble.
-Musician: Plays trombone at all home games and Baltimore Ravens events.

Shepherd University Ensembles:
Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Ram Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Jazz Combo, Brass Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Pit Orchestra for Candide and Sweeney Todd, Preparatory Orchestra, Masterworks Orchestra, Masterworks Choir

Pit Orchestra:
Shenandoah Summer Music Theater: Chicago, Crazy for You, Shrek; Old Opera House: City of Angels, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Apollo Civic Theater: Les Miserables, Two from Gallilei, Local Productions: The Music Man, Seussical, Honk, Cinderella, Bye Bye Birdie, Shrek

Teaching Experience:
-Substitute Teacher: Berkeley County Schools: Kindergarten—12th grade, all subjects
-Student Teaching:
Wright Denny Intermediate: 3rd—5th grade general music and 5th grade choir
Shepherdstown Middle School: 6th—8th grade band, jazz band, 7th—8th grade general music
-Marching Band Instruction:
Instruct high school students to assist in improving musical and technical abilities during the marching band season Tuscarora High School 2012 – present; Hedgesville High School 2012 – 2013; GTJHS 2011 – 2012
-Jazz Instruction:
Teaches middle and high school level students about proper jazz articulation, technique, and improvisation Tuscarora High School 2015 – present; Hedgesville High School 2015; Shepherdstown Middle 2014 – present
Private Lessons:
Teaches trombone students through the Shepherd Prep Department and the Tuscarora Lessons Program

Leadership Positions:
Masterworks Orchestra Manager, Shepherd University Honor Band Student Assistant, Eastern Regional Jazz Festival Student Coordinator, Shepherd University Jazz Band Camp Counselor, Section Leader for Shepherd Universities Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Marching Band

Awards:
-Chosen to perform at the U.S. Air Force Collegiate Symposium
-Outstanding Freshman as chosen by the Music Department faculty in the spring of 2011
-Honor’s Recital participant, 2011 Friend’s Fellow, 2011/2014
-Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship, 2012
-Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois Scholarship, 2012
-Boyle Family Scholarship, 2013