Sarah McMahon

23 Sergeant Street Princeton, N.J. 08540 (609) 455-0710

sarmc@comcast.net
http://sarmc1.wix.com/sarahmcmahonmusic
Education __________________________________________________________________________
WESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE
Princeton, N.J.
Music Education: Voice Concentration
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, anticipated May 2015
Accumulative GPA 3.7
Academic Honors:
Deans List all semesters
Music Generativity
J. McCallum Scholarship

Performance Experience _________________________________________________________

2014-2015
2013-2015
summers)

Westminster Symphonic Choir, conducted by Dr. Joe Miller

Westminster Williamson Voices, conducted by Dr. James Jordan
Choir in Residence - Choral Music Institute, Oxford University, U.K. (2 weeks -

2012-2013

Westminster Schola Cantorum, conducted by Dr. James Jordan

2011-2012

Westminster Chapel Choir, conducted by Dr. Amanda Quist

2006-2011
Cantor)

St. John the Evangelist Choir, Morrisville, P.A. (member and featured

Teaching Experience ______________________________________________________________

2015
Student Teaching
Millstone Township Primary,
Millstone, N.J.
Taught pre-K through fifth grade curriculum focused on music literacy and
mastery of music notation. Adapted lessons for with students with special
needs. Worked with teacher to initiate a coding club in which first grade
students learn to create and de-bug computer programs.
2014
Elementary Praxis in Music Education
Manor Elementary,
Levittown, P.A.
Taught K and fifth grade students a wide variety of songs and dances
designed to create a pathway to learning music notation and mastering
music literacy.
2013
Secondary Praxis in Music Education
Timberlane
MS, Pennington, N.J.
Taught sixth through eighth grade students in choir, general music and
vocal sectionals. Studied conducting gesture and its effects on student
vocal production.

Work Experience __________________________________________________________________

2012

St. George's Episcopal Church

Maplewood, N.J.

Sarah McMahon
Present

Choir Section Leader

Responsibilities: Served as one of four section leaders, singing both with
the full choir and as a member of the featured quartet for church services
each Sunday. Coached choir members in vocal performance during weekly
rehearsals.

Work Experience __________________________________________________________________

Summer 2013
Macys Quaker Bridge
Lawrenceville, N.J.
Commission Sales Specialist Womens Shoes
Responsibilities: Leveraged professional selling skills to satisfy customer
needs and maximize personal income in a draw vs. commission
compensation plan.
Summer 2012
Macys Oxford Valley
Langhorne, P.A.
Sales Associate
Responsibilities: Assisted customers in a variety of departments
throughout the store. Consistently delivered a superior scorecard,
earning the distinction Extreme Seller.
2007 2009The Camp at Oak Lane Day School
Blue Bell, P.A.
Junior Camp Counselor
Responsibilities: Served as a summer camp counselor for a specific bunk
consisting of 12-18 campers. Individual responsibility for a special needs
campers in 2008 and 2009. Assisted in running pre and post camp
programs for early drop off / late pick up campers.

Activities __________________________________________________________________________
Chinese Music Ensemble (2012) Learned Chinese music notation and played
the Chinese Erhu instrument, performing with the Chinese Music Ensemble Youth
Orchestra.
Vitamin D Drum Circle (2013) - Notated by ear complex African drum
rhythms. Learned how to notate rhythms and play rhythms in an ensemble.
Learned basics of O Passo within a drum circle setting. Performed on bongos
during end of semester concert.
Kemp Symposium (2012-2013) Attended lecture series by Mrs. Helen Kemp
on elementary education and church musicianship.

REFERENCES ______________________________________________________________________
Dr. Janet Cape
Professor of Music Education

Mr. John Ayer

Organist and Choirmaster

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Sarah McMahon
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
St. George's Episcopal Church
(609)-921-7100 ext. 8240
(609)-439-7590

jcape@rider.edu
Jamus5352@gmail.com
Mrs. Doreen Laskiewicz
Cooperating teacher
Millstone Township Elementary School
(732) 786-0950
laskied@millstone.k12.nj.us

Mrs. Julia Kemp

Private voice teacher
Westminster Choir College
(215)-694-1916
kemprothfuss@rider.edu

23 Sergeant Street Princeton, N.J. 08540 (609) 455-0710 sarmc@comcast.net

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