Laura M.

Grems
lgrems@umich.edu 1915 Pointe Ln, Apt 102
(703) 868 4433 Ann Arbor, MI 48105
EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education April 2017
Music Education Scholarship
University Honors 2014 2017
UM Alumni Outstanding Band Award Recipient 2016

CERTIFICATION
K-12 Teaching Certificate Expected May 2017
CPR & First Aid Training February 2017

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Saline Area Schools, Saline, MI Winter 2017
Rehearsed and conducted 5th-12th grade band students on a daily basis at elementary, middle and
high schools, including beginning brass and percussion classes and full bands.
Developed lesson plans, conducted concerts, and assisted with all aspects of the band program
Substitute Teaching
Saline Area Schools, Saline, MI
Spent full days as a substitute teacher in many different subject areas. Executed lesson plans and
classroom management skills.

Pre Student Teaching Work

Michigan Youth Ensemble (MYE) Percussion Manager, Ann Arbor, Michigan Fall 2015-present
Led sectionals, mentored high school percussionists, determined part assignments, and established set
up diagrams for weekly Sunday rehearsals
Selected to rehearse Band and Orchestra on occasion as a substitute for regular UM conductors
Percussion Instructor, Langley High School, McLean, VA Summer 2015-present
Responsible for teaching music, technique, and logistics to the marching bands front ensemble
percussionists, including non-percussionist wind players, for marching band shows
Washtenaw Community Band, Whitmore Lake, Michigan Winter 2015-present
Rehearsed percussion sectionals for area community band and performed when necessary
Angell and Burns Park Elementary Schools, Ann Arbor, Michigan Fall 2016
Developed and executed lesson plans for 4th grade classrooms through song, dance, Orff instruments,
and books.
Saline Middle School, Saline, Michigan Winter 2016
Coached middle school percussion ensemble and sectionals for several weeks in preparation for
concert
Saline High School, Saline, Michigan Winter 2016
Developed and executed lesson plans for full band rehearsals; led large and small group sectional for
9th-12th grade students
University of Michigan Campus Bands, Ann Arbor, Michigan Winter 2016
Rehearsed sectionals on secondary instruments; conducted full band rehearsals with university
students
Heritage Elementary School, Saline, Michigan Fall 2015
Taught one-on-one lessons for brass and woodwind students; led small and large group ensembles,
and developed lesson plans for a full 5th grade brass class.
 Laura M. Grems
lgrems@umich.edu 1915 Pointe Ln, Apt 102
(703) 868 4433 Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Parker Middle School, Howell, Michigan Fall 2015
Taught weekly one-on-one lessons in woodwind/brass; developed lesson plans for and led small
group sectionals, large group sectionals, and full band for 7th and 8th grades
Vienna Band Camp, Vienna, Virginia Summer 2014
Assisted with 4-week percussion technique class for students ranging from beginning to advanced
middle school levels

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Percussion Performance Experience
University of Michigan Symphony Band, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2014-2017
Performed in the percussion section of the top wind ensemble at the University of Michigan
for 4 semesters
Solo Percussion Recitals, UM, Ann Arbor, Michigan Summer 2016, Winter 2016
Performed two public full-length solo percussion recitals at the University of Michigan,
exceeding degree requirements for graduation
Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2014-present
Percussionist for pit orchestra for several seasons with the University of Michigan Gilbert
and Sullivan Society (UMGASS)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
NAfME Board Vice President, University of Michigan Chapter 2015-present
Organized and attended the annual overnight trip to the Michigan Music Conference (MMC)
for more than 40 music students, including planning of hotel arrangements/ transportation and
providing on-call accessibility for Michigan student chapter
Assisted in leading and organizing several NAfME Chapter events, planned and worked on several
projects benefitting the music community
Attended the Michigan Music Conference for three years; attended several professional development
lectures

REFERENCES

Dr. Colleen Conway Professor Michael Haithcock

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Professor of Music Education Director of Bands
conwaycm@umich.edu mlhaith@umich.edu

Professor Joseph Gramley Doug Martin

University of Michigan Langley High School, McLean, Virginia
Professor of Percussion Director of Bands
jgramley@umich.edu dbmartin1@fcps.edu

Ben Reed John Pasquale

Saline Area Schools University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Band Teacher Director of Michigan Marching Band
reedb@salineschools.org jdpas@umich.edu