Brandon Burgess 

Music Educator 
21 State Street, Middleport, New York 14105 
716-799-7535, brandontburgess@gmail.com 
 

Education  SUNY Potsdam, Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude 

  Music Education, May 2016, GPA: 3.71 
SUNY Potsdam, Master’s Degree with Distinction  
Music Performance, May 2018, GPA: 3.91 

Teaching Experience  Medina Central School District​/ ​Choral Director 

  August 2019 - Present, Medina, NY 
4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Choruses, 4-7 General Music 
Alexander Central School District​/ I​ nstrumental Music Teacher 
June 2018 - August 2019, Alexander, NY 
4-12 Percussion Lessons, All 5th Grade Lessons, 4th Grade Band, 5th Grade 
Band, 3rd Grade Recorder Class 
 

Lancaster Central School District​ / ​Woodwind Technician 

May 2018 - Present, Lancaster, NY 
Direct woodwind students of the marching band to ensure technical facility 
and coherent musical ideas within the section. 
 

Williamsville Central School District​/ ​Instrumental Lessons Teacher 

September 2016 - January 2017, Williamsville, NY 
5-8 Percussion Lessons, Heim Middle School  
7/8 Percussion, Clarinet, Saxophone Lessons, Casey Middle School 
 

Crane Youth Music​ / ​Assistant Dorm Resident Director 

June 2014 - Present, SUNY Potsdam 
Oversee counselor and camper safety during the duration of the two week 
camp, and ensure all activities run smoothly. 

Leadership  SUNY Potsdam Teaching Assistant; Music Education, Conducting ​(2017-2018) 

Music Theory and Aural Skills Tutor ​(2017-2018) 
Crane Wind Ensemble; Principal Clarinet (​ 2016-2018) 
Crane Symphony Orchestra; Principal Clarinet (​ 2016-2018) 
The Potsdam Pitches; President, Assistant Music Director (​ 2017-2018) 

Musical Experience  Pit Orchestra Experience; reeds and percussion ​(2009-2020) 

Orchestra of Northern New York; second clarinet ​(2017-2018)   
Northern Symphonic Winds; clarinet and percussion ​(2015-2019) 
The Potsdam Pitches; A Cappella ​(2013-2018)   

Honors  Honorable Mention; Crane Chamber Music Competition 

The Domino Effect: Woodwind Quartet ​(2016) 
Rocque F. Dominick Memorial Award 
Given to the outstanding clarinetist at the Crane School of Music ​(2016) 
Certificate in clarinet performance (​ 2016) 
International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella   
Finalist: The Potsdam Pitches (​ 2018) 

Organizations  New York State School Music Association ​(2012-2020) 

National Association for Music Education ​(2012-2020) 
New York State Band Directors Association ​(2016-2020)