JUSTIN SNYDER

2060 PEELER ROAD

SALISBURY, NC 28146

E-MAIL: JPSNYDER1324@GMAIL.COM
CELL: (704) 793-7652

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer NC
Major in Music with applied study in piano and voice.
Minor in Secondary Education
Graduated summa cum laude with a cumulative GPA of 3.9

May 2011

MUSIC EDUCATION
MUSIC DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE
High School Choral Director West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, NC
Fall 2011-Present
Taught a range of repertoire Grade II VI according to the NCMEA standards
Coordinated concert events and collaborated with community groups
Grand Champions in 2014 Fiestival Competition- 5 Categories
Prepared and performed a minimum of six concert programs a year
Created Broadway Revue program incorporating WRMS and SEMS, Drama and Visual Art
Music Director Forest Hill United Methodist Church, Concord, NC
March 2014-Present
Led 30 member Adult Choir, 15 member Handbell Choir, and Praise Band
Selected music, coordinated rehearsals, collaborated with community partners
Concord/Kannapolis Ecumenical Choir Forest Hill UMC, Concord, NC
September-December 2014
Created 80 member choir formed from multiple church, community, and school choirs
Conducted 3 weekly rehearsals and performed a concert in December
Included West Rowan Band and Chorus students in program
Choir Director and Praise Band Leader Neel Road Baptist Church, Salisbury NC
Fall 2011-June 2013
Planned music for worship services including traditional and contemporary
Directed and Accompanied choir rehearsals and church services
Collaborated with the pastor for weekly church services
Handbell Choir Director Neel Road Baptist Church, Salisbury, NC
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Selected appropriate literature for a handbell choir of 9 individuals
Conducted once-a-week rehearsals with a goal of performing 6-8 times a year
Choir Director Intern St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Salisbury, NC
August 2009-May 2010
Prepared and rehearsed one piece weekly for monthly performance
Assisted and facilitated weekly choir warm-ups
Selected appropriate literature to align with topical subject of the performance

S CHOOL AND C OMMUNITY C ONCERT O PPORTUNITIES

Music Performance Adjudications WRHS choirs, Monroe, NC
Students in Honors Choir participated in state judging
Students received scores of excellent and superior from judges in grades IV-VI
Rowan Concert Choir Accompanist Rowan Concert Choir, Salisbury, NC
Accompanied weekly rehearsals and biannual concert performances
Accompanied for performances at Oak Park and Waterworks
Lead sectionals and rehearsals in the directors absence
All County Chorus Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Mount Ulla, NC
Prepared students for audition
Grew accepted WRHS student participants from 4 in 2012 to 16 in 2014
Mars Hill Choral Festival WRHS accepted students, Mars Hill, NC
Prepared students for auditions
Had students be admitted in and participate in the Choral Festival
North Carolina All State Chorus WRHS allotted students, Greensboro, NC
Prepared students for 3 choral groups
Students participated in weekend choral clinics

Spring 2012-Present
Spring 2011-Present

Spring 2012-Present
Winter 2012-Present
Winter 2011-2014

North Rowan Middle Accompanist North Rowan Middle School, Spencer, NC

Accompanied 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in their Winter Concert
Assisted rehearsals
United Way Campaign WRHS Honors students, Salisbury, NC
Students prepared piece to sing at fund drive celebration at YMCA
Catawba College Honor Choir Festival WRHS Honors students, Salisbury, NC
Enrolled 15 students for admission in Honor Choirs
Participated in weekend choir workshop
Assisted Living Center Concerts WRHS students, Salisbury NC
VA Hospital: Veterans Day
Caroling at Oak Park and Trinity Oaks
Famous Chorus Concert WRHS Honors Chorus, Salisbury, NC
Honors chorus prepared music and sang with:
Rowan Concert Choir, Choral Society, East Rowan, and South Rowan
East Rowan High School, Salisbury, NC
Chaperoned ERHS Honors Chorus on their competition trip
Accompanied choir for festival competition
Pops at the Post WRHS students, Salisbury, NC
Prepared piece to perform with Salisbury Symphony

December 2014
Spring 2013
January 2013
Spring 2012-Present
Sprint 2013
April 2013
Spring 2012

ADDITIONAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Music Leader Piedmont Emmaus Community
Prepared and lead music for a mens spiritual retreat and training sessions
Coordinated with other musicians and the Lay Director of the retreat
Choir Member/Assistant Ecumenical Choir, Salisbury, NC
Learned music for 2-3 concerts a year including choirs from Rowan County
Accompanied various repertoire for performances
Lead rehearsal when the director was absent
Student Teacher East Rowan High School, Salisbury, NC
Taught AP Music Theory, Honors Chorus, and Chorus II
Assisted with Broadway revue show rehearsals and performances
Adjudicated All County auditions
Middle School Chorus Southeast Rowan Middle School, Salisbury, NC
Taught warm-up portion of class
Elementary Music Volunteer Richfield Elementary, Richfield, NC
Taught Recorder lessons to 4th and 5th grade classes
Provided logistical support for lessons

Spring 2013
Fall 2009-Present

Spring 2011

Fall 2009
January 2008-December 2008

LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Auditorium Renovation Project West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, NC
Submitted 2 Grant proposals
Created and had funded one Donors Choose project
Upgraded Sound Booth and Stage backdrops
PLC Department Chair West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, NC
Coordinated meetings for Arts and Languages
Development collaborative Google Docs
Marketing Team West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, NC
Coordinated Music/Arts related activities for Community Day
All County Chorus Planning Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Mount Ulla, NC
Planned All County Chorus Auditions
Created scoring rubrics and generated data for analysis
Hosted 2013 All County Chorus concert

Fall 2014-Present

Fall 2014-Present
Spring 2015
Spring 2013-Present

TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Weebly www.westrowanchorus.weebly.com
Class assignments, audition signups, social media links, class updates
Youtube www.youtube.com/westrowanchorus
Performance videos
Twitter www.twitter.com/westrowanchorus
Class updates, pictures, video links, recruitment
Vine https://vine.co/u/984451436270530560
Clips from class, concerts, programs, etc.

Fall 2014-Present
Spring 2014-Present
Fall 2013-Present
Fall 2013-Present

RELATED LEADERSHIP & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Second Blessings Consignment
Forest Hill UMC, Concord, NC
Fall 2014
Helped sort and prepare for event
Weekly Hot Dog Fundraiser
Forest Hill UMC, Concord, NC
Summer 2014
Volunteered weekly
Francis Scholar Francis Center For Servant Leadership, Misenheimer, NC
August 2007-May 2011
Completed 120 hours of community service a year for four years
Board of Directors Piedmont Chrysalis Community, NC
July 2008-July 2010
Attended monthly board meetings
Collected Newsletter information and coordinated reunion groups (1 year)
Coordinated luggage and transportation for 4 youth retreats
Assistant Lay Director Piedmont Chrysalis Community, NC
February 2008-February 2010
Helped facilitate and manage youth retreats
Bonner Leader Americorps, Misenheimer, NC
September 2007-September 2009
Completed 900 hours of community service in two years
Volunteered at sites including: Asheboro Zoo, Richfield Elementary;
Carolina Cross Connection; Past Christian, MS: Gulf Hurricane Relief
Youth Table Leader Piedmont Chrysalis Community, NC
February 2007-November 2008
Led a table of 5-8 youth during youth retreats
Promoted group discussion