Kelsey Nicholson

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Brandon University Concurrent Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (AD) Instrumental Stream, Applied Concentration in Drum Set Second Teachable Area in English May 2013

Additional Qualifications and Skills Extensive experience with classical and jazz percussion Additional course work in Improvisation, Creative Activities, and Community Music Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 9 Harp Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 8 Piano Basic electric and acoustic guitar skills Experience playing in rock, pop, blues, polka, funk, and ska bands Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR Certification Comfortable using technology in the classroom Effective communication skills Flexible and able to work well in teams Organized and dependable PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School, Lord Selkirk Division, Selkirk, MB (Upcoming) Spring 2013 Grades 10-12 Band, Jazz Band, and Music Fundamentals Co-operating Teacher: Michael Brandon Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School Brandon School Division, Brandon, MB Fall 2012 Grades 10-12 ELA, Modified ELA, and English as an Additional Language Co-operating Teachers: Jeanie Hofer and Thiaya Brazeau H.C. Avery Middle School 7 Oaks Division, Winnipeg MB Spring 2012 Grades 6-8 Band, Jazz Band, and Choir Co-operating Teacher: Donna Jay Oakes-Munro Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute Winnipeg 1 School Division, Winnipeg, MB Spring 2010 Grades 10-12 Band, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, and Guitar Co-operating Teacher: Graham Dion Work Experience Lighthouse After School Program Leader City of Brandon 2011 Present Responsibilities include planning activities and supervising middle years students at the Lighthouse After School Program. Freelance Musician

2009 Present Responsibilities include performing as a solo artist or within a band for weddings, parties, and other events. Percussion Clinician Brandon and Surrounding Area School Divisions 2009 Present Responsibilities include leading percussion sectionals and masterclasses for beginning and intermediate band students. Music Instructor Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre 2012, summer position Responsibilities include teaching private percussion lessons, leading small ensemble rehearsals and sectionals, teaching aural skills classes, and supervising cadet activities. Youth Activity Leader City of Brandon 2011, summer position Responsibilities include planning and engaging youth in activities, preparing and serving food, and supervising youth. Drum Set Instructor Surridges Music Centre 2007 2011 Responsibilities include planning and implementing weekly drum lessons for private students. Instructor Mini University 2009, summer position Responsibilities include planning and teaching lessons for a variety of subjects, supervising students, and organizing and playing games with the students. Volunteer Experience Musician 2005-Present Providing musical performances for hospitals, care homes, church services, musical productions, and a variety of community events. Instrument Petting Zoo 2012-2013 Holding instrument trials and teaching participants how to make their first sounds on a variety of band instruments at community events. Brandon Jazz Festival Volunteer 2009-2012 Setting up the stage for each band, working in the canteen, guiding groups to warm up rooms, clinic rooms, and the stage. Ensemble Participation Brandon University Symphonic Band Brandon University Percussion Ensemble Brandon University Small Jazz Ensemble The Music Studio Harp Ensemble Brandon University Jazz Ensemble Brandon University Concert Choir Brandon University New Music Ensemble 2009-2012 2009-2012 2008-2012 2007-2012 2008-2011 2008-2009 2008-2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AFFILIATIONS Professional Affiliations Canadian Band Association Manitoba Music Educators Association Manitoba Band Association Brandon University Student Music Educators Association Manitoba Teachers Society Saskatchewan Band Association 2009-present 2009-present 2009-present 2009-present 2009-present 2013

Professional Development Da Capo Conference (2010-2013) Da Capo is a day-long music education conference held annually by the Brandon University Student Music Educators Association. There are six sessions held in addition to a keynote address. Manitoba Music Educators Association Conference (2009-2012) The MMEA Tempo Conference is a day-long music education conference held annually in Winnipeg which includes four sessions and a keynote address. Brandon University Student Music Educators Association Workshops (2009-2013) Attended several workshops on a variety of topics such as unit planning, teaching clinics, the Suzuki method, organizing a musical production, and more. Percussive Arts Society International Conference (2010) PASIC is a four day conference held annually in Indianapolis, IN with attendees from all around the world. There are many opportunities each day to attend performances and clinics on drums and percussion. Attendees can also demo nearly every percussion instrument and accessory that exists on the current market. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Academic Awards Shirley Craig Scholarship in Music Park West School Division MacPhail Memorial Bursary Brandon University Honours List Brandon University Presidents Honour Society Park West School Division Lauman Fund Bursary Brandon University Centennial Bursary Koop and Thiessen Families Scholarship Edythe Hamilton Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Brandon University Presidents Jazz Festival Scholarship Brandon University Board of Governors Entrance Scholarship Brandon University Board of Governors Advanced Early Admission Scholarship Additional Achievements Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal Award in Grade 8 Harp Brandon Festival of the Arts Scholarship in Harp Performance CancerCare Manitoba Challenge for Life Participant 2010-2012 2010-2012 2009-2012 2009-2012 2009, 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008

2011 2010-2011 2009