Liesl

J. Bryant
318 W. Prospect Rd. | Apartment 232 | Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: 303-819-0422 | Email: liesl.bryant@gmail.com

Education
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 2015-present
Acquiring Masters Degree in Music Education Choral emphasis
University of Colorado, Boulder, Fall 2014
Post-baccalaureate track for music teacher licensure
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 2009-2013
Bachelor of Music, 2013
Major: Music Education Comprehensive
Study Abroad Vienna, Austria, Spring 2012
Participated in a semester-long study abroad program through IES Abroad

Work Experience
Loveland Academy of Music
Voice and Piano Teacher
Teach half hour voice and piano lessons to students ages 8-18
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 2016-present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Assist with conducting, teaching, and attendance for Mens Chorus and Concert
Choir under Dr. Ryan Olsen
First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Boulder, 2013-present
Director of Childrens Music
Direct after-church childrens choir, perform once a month in church services,
direct a yearly musical, teach music-centered Sunday School lessons
Directed adult bell choir fall of 2015
Boulder Valley School District, 2013-2014
Substitute Teacher
Taught at multiple schools K-12 in mostly music classes
St. Vrain Valley School District, 2013-2014
Substitute Teacher
Taught at multiple schools K-12 in mostly music classes
ARTS Camp, Highlands Retreat Center, Summer 2013, 2015-2016
Music Director (2015-2016)
Audition, cast, and direct a musical over a one-week period. Lead large and small
group activities both in and out of rehearsal.

Relevant Volunteering
MADD Camp (music/art/drama/dance), La Foret, Colorado Springs, Summer 2013-2014
Counselor
Responsible for planning all camp activities, running and supervising all types of
group activities, and singing in vespers services.

Hough OBrian Youth Leadership Camp (HOBY), various Colorado locations, 2008-2016
Core Staff Leadership for Service Coordinator (2014) community service (200+ people)
Facilitator (2013-2016) small group and large group facilitation/supervision
Assistant Facilitator (2010-2011) assist facilitator with large and small group activities
Junior Staff (2008) behind the scenes work, slide show preparation, lead group cheers

Collegiate Professional and Extracurricular Experience
AI International Music Fraternity, Tacoma, WA 2010-2013 | Boulder, 2014
President (2012-2013, 2014) 32 members | 5 members
Facilitated all board and chapter meetings, managed members and chapter
activities, Official contact with University/School of Music/community
National Association for Music Education 2010-present
Chamber Choir (auditioned mixed choir CSU) 2015
University Singers (top auditioned concert choir CU, Boulder 40 members) 2014
Boulder Chorale and Chamber Singers 2013-2015
Guest conducted one piece on 2014 spring concert, lead warm ups/sectionals
Adelphian Concert Choir (top auditioned choir UPS 50 members) 2009-2013
Voci dAmici Chamber Choir (top auditioned choir UPS 16 members) 2010-2013
Wind Ensemble (top auditioned ensemble UPS 40 members) 2010-2011
Concert Band (UPS) 2009-2013

Practicum Experience
Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, Spring 2017
Teaching and observing 10th grade mixed auditioned choir
Boltz Middle School, Fort Collins, Fall 2016
Taught and observed 7th grade mixed choir class
Southern Hills Middle School, Boulder, Fall 2014
Taught and observed 7-8th grade choir class
Downing Elementary School, Tacoma, WA, Spring 2013
Taught and observed K-2nd music classes and helped lead 3rd-5th choir program
Science and Math Institute High School, Tacoma, WA, Fall 2012
Taught and observed 25 choir students | Conducted at winter concert

Scholarships/Awards/Special Recognition
Stephen E. Busch Music Education Scholarship (2016)
NATS vocal competition winner college Junior/Senior Mezzosoprano category (2013)
Jacobsen Scholarship outstanding music student (2012-2013)
IES Spirit Award contributing to the program (2012)
Puget Sound Presidents Scholarship (2009-2013)
Vocal Scholarship (2009-2013)
Clarinet Scholarship (2009-2011)
Puget Sound Grant (2009-2013)