Erik S. Donough
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Instrumental Music Teacher
Livingston Public Schools, Livingston, NJ
2016 - present
Director of eighth grade band program at Heritage Middle School. Teach group instrumental lessons to students in grade eight. Lead full ensemble rehearsals and the select jazz band.
Marching Band Arranger, Instructor
Morristown High School, Morristown, NJ
2004 - present
Musical Arranger (2017-present), Woodwind Instructor (2004-2007, 2015-present), Assistant Director in charge of ensemble music (2012-2014), and Auxiliary Percussion Instructor (2008-2010).
Marching Band Instructor, Arranger
Livingston High School, Livingston, NJ
2013-present
Arrange field show and stand music. Lead students in grades nine through twelve in marching technique, drill, and musical performance throughout fall season.
Private Woodwind Studio
Morristown, NJ
2003 - present
Plan lessons and teach students ages nine to sixteen in a one-on-one setting, beginner through high-school and college audition preparation level. Published work, Super Solutions for Successful Saxophone Playing.
Freelance Performer
Morristown, NJ
2002 - present
Perform on woodwind instruments and drum set throughout northern and central New Jersey and Manhattan. Professional performances at Broadway, regional, community, college, and high school theater levels.
Educational Services Representative, Assistant Sales Manager
The Music Den, Ledgewood, NJ
2006 - present
Assist customers and local music teachers with rental program and purchasing. Keep computer-based store inventory and lesson database current. Train new employees on use of database and on store policies.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Wyckoff Eisenhower Middle School (6-8)
Madison Junior School (7/8)
Morris Plains Borough School (4-8)
2002 - 2016
Mr. David Gallagher
Marching Band Director
Morristown High School
50 Early Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
(973) 292-2000 ext. 2169
Mr. James Hegedus
Marching Band Director
Livingston High School
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000 ext. 8059
jhegedus@livingston.org
Professional Memberships
M. A. Music Performance, saxophone
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
2008-2010
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Two year degree program
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Second and Fourth semester solo recitals
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Choose music for, organize, and conduct M. S. U. Saxophone Ensemble
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Cumulative G. P. A.: 3.918
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Inducted into Alpha Epsilon Lambda, national graduate school honor society
B. M. Music Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
1998-2002
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Four year program culminating in degree and New Jersey State certification, K – 12 music education
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Senior student teaching, Southern Cayuga High School, 2002
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Junior student teaching, Newfield Middle School, 2000 – 2001
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Praxis Music Content Knowledge test score: 181/200
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Cumulative G. P. A.: 3.28
TEACHING RESUME
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Education
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“His organization, communication, and positive attitude could serve as models for every band director in the state.” – John Leister, Supervisor of Music, Madison Public Schools
2013-2014
Superior Rating, Eisenhower Middle School 8th Grade Band,
Jazz Band, High Note Festival, Allentown, PA
2010 Inductee, Alpha Epsilon Lambda, National Graduate School
Honor Society
2009 Honorable Mention, Outstanding Performance by an
Orchestra (Erik Donough, conductor), Morristown High School,
Papermill Playhouse Rising Star Awards
2008 Best Percussion, Morristown Marching Band, Marching Band
Competition, Randolph, NJ
2006 Best Music, Morristown Marching Band, USSBA Competitions,
Pequannock & Mount Olive, NJ
2006 Superior Rating, Madison Junior School Bands, Trills and
Thrills Music Festival, Allentown, PA
2006 Best Music, Morristown Marching Band, USSBA Competitions,
Pequannock & Mount Olive, NJ
Honors & Awards
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Videos
Happy @ Eisenhower M. S., 2014
6-8 Jazz Band