ELIZABETH KARNEY

Music Performer and Educator

248-804-8638 eakarney@aol.com
1218 Lakeview Dr, Rochester Hills, MI, 48306

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Music in Music Education expected May 2017
Michigan K-12 Music Certification (JQ) expected May 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MacDonald Middle School, student teaching placement, 2017-
MacDonald Middle School, assistant classroom teacher Jan-Dec 2016
Self Employed and Okemos Public Schools, Private Lesson Instructor, Jan 2016-
Parker Middle School, Winter Band Camp Percussion Instructor, Jan 2016 & Jan 2017
Utica High School, Drumline Instructor, May 2014-
REACH Studio Art Center, Volunteer Instructor and Supervisor, Jan-May 2015
Everett High School, Tutor for ESL Students, Jan-May 2014
SpringHill Camps, Camp Counselor and Craft Class Instructor, Summer 2012 & 2013

PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
Michigan State University Dept. of Theater, Pit Orchestra Percussionist, March-July 2015
University of South Florida, McCormick Marimba Festival Performer, Jan 2015
Michigan State University, Senior Recital for Mental Illness Awareness, April 2016
Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Concert Band (Section
Leader- Spring 2014), Salsa Verde (MSU Salsa Band, Singer), Percussion Ensemble, Opera
Theater, Percussion Ensemble, Musique 21 (New Music Ensemble)

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Medie, Ghana, Africa
Study Abroad in Traditional Music and Culture, June 2016
Michigan State University Drumline Technician, Sept 2013-Jan 2014

HONORS AND AWARDS

Deans List 2012-2016
Music Performance Scholarship Recipient, 2012-2017

AFFILIATIONS
Michigan State University Honors College Member and expected graduate
Percussive Arts Society

References Available Upon Request