Elizabeth M.

Phillips

2777Northtowne Ln. #2074, Reno, NV 89512

emphillips10@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
BM in Piano Performance
BA in English (Language and Linguistics Specialization)
Douglas High School, Minden, NV

GPA: 4.2/4.0; Honors Diploma

cell: 775-781-3632

expected May 2018

May 2014

HONORS/AWARDS
National Merit Scholar, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
Spring 2014
Honors Program Member, University of Nevada, Reno
Fall 2014
AP Scholar with Distinction, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
Spring 2014
Outstanding Musician, awarded four times
2011-2014

Best overall musician; received twice from Dolores High School, twice from Douglas High School
Rotary Club Music Competition
Spring 2014

District competition 1st place, Regional competition 2nd place

Stars of Tomorrow Performer, Minden, NV
Spring 2014

Performed in a performing arts variety show as a soloist and accompanist

Young Artists Recital Finalist
Fall 2012

Music competition at San Juan College, in which eighteen soloists and three ensembles were chosen
from a large audition group to participate in a final concert; I was chosen both as a soloist and duettist
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
National Honor Society, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
2012-2014
Psi Mu Sigma AP Psychology Club, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
2013-2014

Raised suicide awareness and supported suicide prevention efforts in the community and school
Student Government, Dolores High School, Dolores, CO
2010-2012

Freshman Class President

2010-2011

Student Government Vice President

2011-2012
Marching Band, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
2012-2014

Drum Major, First Chair Clarinet

Concert Band
2010-2014

Honor Band Clarinetist

2012-2014

Honor Jazz Band Pianist

2013
High School Leadership Montezuma, Dolores, CO
2011-2012

Participated in leadership activities throughout the year, culminating in a county-wide community

service project to raise awareness about Healthy Eating in the public schools
Knowledge Bowl (Academic Team), Dolores High School, Dolores, CO
2007-2012

JV Co-Captain
2010-2012

Regional Knowledge Bowl Finalists

2010-2012
Campus Cycling Coalition, UNR
2014

Promoting a cycling-friendly university with bike lanes, bike racks, maintenance, and a bike sharing program
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Recycling, Douglas High School, Minden, NV
1 hour a week, 2012-2014
Church Organist, Dolores, CO
2 hours per Sunday, 2011-2014
Service Learning Project, Dolores High School, Dolores, CO
2009-2010

Designed, researched, created and installed informative posters for the towns main kiosk
WORK ACTIVITIES:

Babysitting, Dolores, CO

Cared for two girls aged five and three

Gardening, Dolores, CO

Designed, built, and planted an elderly couples garden

House sitting and Pet care, Dolores, CO

2010-2012
2008-2009
2009-2012


Cleaned, managed, and cared for the neighbors house and pets
Mancos Valley Chorus, Mancos, CO

Assisted the pianist with set-up and page-turning

2010-2012

SKILLS
Musical: Advanced piano ability, intermediate clarinet ability, intermediate vocal ability, beginner saxophone ability

Classically trained in piano for twelve years, currently studying under Dr. James Winn for two years; self-taught in jazz
piano
Computer: Microsoft Office suite proficiency, beginner HTML and CSS coding ability, beginner flash animation ability,
beginner Photoshop ability, 80+ wpm typing speed
Languages: Basic French ability
Dave Hopcia

REFERENCES

Biology Teacher and Volleyball Coach, Dolores High School, Dolores, CO

Dr. James Winn
Keyboard and Composition Professor, UNR, Reno, NV
Anne Goldy
Choir and Music Director, St. Galls Catholic Church, Gardnerville, NV

(775)-527-7786