Blake Panting
Abuja, FCT,FC
Summary
Artistic Music/Band Director with 15+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in program growth and community engagement. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
American International School Of Abuja
08.2016 - Current
- Teach grades 6-12 Concert Bands
- Enhanced the band's performance quality by implementing rigorous practice schedules and personalized coaching for individual members.
- Raised student enthusiasm for music by incorporating engaging activities and interdisciplinary connections in rehearsals.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve musicianship and technical skills among band members.
- Spearheaded collaborations with visiting artists and guest conductors to provide unique learning experiences for students in the program.
Band Director/Department Head
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Taught grades 5-12 band.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and school administrators to foster a supportive musical community.
- Coordinated dynamic performances at various school events, showcasing the talent of each ensemble member.
- Maintained high standards of behavior by enforcing discipline policies consistently among all ensemble members.
- Incorporated guest musicians into regular rehearsals, exposing students to professional-level performance expectations and techniques.
Band Director
Los Lunas Public Schools
08.2005 - 01.2008
- Taught 6-8 band. Assistant HS Director. Drum line coordinator.
- Raised student enthusiasm for music by incorporating engaging activities and interdisciplinary connections in rehearsals.
- Maintained high standards of behavior by enforcing discipline policies consistently among all ensemble members.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
Education
Master of Arts - Percussion Performance
Arizona State University
Tempe, ArizonaBachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Montana
Missoula, MontanaSkills
- Performance Planning
- Instrument Maintenance Proficiency
- Student motivation
- Differentiation
Timeline
Band Director
American International School Of Abuja
08.2016 - Current
Band Director/Department Head
Santa Cruz Cooperative School
08.2011 - 06.2016
Band Director
Los Lunas Public Schools
08.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Percussion Performance
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Montana
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