Brett T. Hosterman
Education Bachelor of Music, Music Education, May 2006
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
GPA: 3.20/4.00
Teaching High School Band Director, July 1, 2006 – present
Experience Milton Area School District, Milton, PA
· Direct marching band, concert band, jazz band, pit orchestra
· Director of Middle School Band Program
· Program and prepare three concerts per year
· Teach individual/small group lessons/music theory
Instrumental Music Student Teacher, October – December 2005
Lewisburg Middle School, Lewisburg, PA – Mr. Dale Orris
· Taught individual instrumental lessons (beginner – 8th grade)
· Prepared, rehearsed and conducted several pieces with bands
· Assisted with string lessons and ensemble rehearsals
Choral Music Student Teacher, September – October 2005
Shikellamy High School, Sunbury, PA – Mrs. Verlaine Shaw
· Taught Music Theory and Learning Support music classes
· Conducted small and large group vocal rehearsals
· Aided students in their preparation for district chorus
· Assisted with the Shikellamy Marching Braves
Substitute Teachers Aid, 2003 – 2005
Mifflinburg Area School District, Mifflinburg, PA
· Supervised recess, lunch, and hall duties
· Instructed learning support and learning disabled students
· Taught with six elementary school teachers
Teaching Externship, May 2003
· Served as an assistant instructor with Mifflinburg Marching Wildcats
· Observed instrumental lessons and classroom teaching (40 hours)
Performance Penn Central Wind Ensemble, July 2006 – present
Experience Professional Wind Ensemble – Dr. William Kenny, Conductor
· Percussionist/pianist
Susquehanna University Concert Choir, August 2003 – May 2006
Professor Cyril M. Stretansky, Conductor
· Principal Organist/Rehearsal Accompanist
Susquehanna Valley Chorale, December 2005 – May 2006
Dr. William Payne, Conductor
· Pit Orchestra Percussionist
Professional Principal Organist / Assistant Music Director, January 2007 – present
Experience Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milton, PA
· Provide weekly organ music for worship services
· Assist the pastor in selection of appropriate music
· Function as substitute choir director and choir pianist
Drum Major and Marching Instructor, August 2002 – present
Mifflinburg Area Marching Wildcats, Mifflinburg, PA
· Administered the drum major selection process and skill development
· Conducted rehearsals in the absence of the director
· Participated in development of fall field show concept
Private Piano/Organ Instructor, January 2003 – present
· Prepare beginning students from ages eight – adult and teach the basics of piano and organ.
Music Director and Orchestra Conductor, June – July 2005
“Sugar,” Milton Area Community Theatre, Milton, PA
Prepared a 30 member cast as the rehearsal pianist
Rehearsed and conducted professional pit orchestra
Professional Pit Orchestra Pianist, April 2003 – present
Susquehanna University – “Seussical,” “In the Beginning,” “Oklahoma”
Mifflinburg Area HS – “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Sugar,” “The Music Man,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “42nd Street,” “Bells are Ringing”
Milton Area HS – “Seussical,” “Godspell,” “Carousel,” “Beauty and the Beast”
Line Mountain Area HS – “Bye-Bye Birdie,” “Oklahoma”
Guest Concert Pianist/Organist
2009 PMEA Middle School Song Fest, May 2009
Selinsgrove Area High School Concert Choir, May 2005
Mifflinburg Area High School Concert Choir, December 2003,2004, 2005
· Rehearsed and performed on piano and organ several challenging vocal works of various genres
Resident Assistant, Susquehanna University, August 2003 – present
· Manage 45 male freshman
· Enforce university policies
· Promote community development through leadership and programming
Honors and Who’s Who Among High School Students
Awards Who’s Who Among Students in America’s College and Universities
PMEA’s Award for Excellence in Student Teaching
Professional
Affiliations
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
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· District 8 Officer, High School Festival Coordinator, May 2007 – present
· 2009 Region IV Band Host, March 2009
· Leadership Development Seminar Attendee, June 2004 and 2005
Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association
· Collegiate Representative to the District 8 Executive Committee, 2006
· State Executive Officer – Technical Coordinator, 2005
· State Executive Officer – Region IV Coordinator, 2004
· PCMEA Region IV Workshop Chairman, 2004
Tournament of Bands/ National Judges Association, August 2005 - present
· Certified Judge
Member, American Guild of Organists, February 2003 – present
· Featured Recitalist, March 2004, April 2006, November 2007
Member, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
National Honorary Fraternity in Music
· Officer – Song Leader, 2005
· Officer – Alumni Secretary, 2004
