Resume
BRIAN ROURKE
bmny23@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: TEACHING POSITION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals, classes, and performances
- Developed class plans and established clear objectives
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Observed and evaluated students' performance and development
- Taught beginning instrument technique and theory to children
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations
- Positioned member within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal groups
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group
- Trained in instrument performance for ballet, opera, and orchestra
- Received music teaching credential
- Bilingual in French and English
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Musician
The Mad Maggies Band, Sebastopol, CA
Performing in an eclectic Celtic band. Duties include assisting with bookings,
scouting locations, promotions, and performance.
11/08 to present
Music Tutor/Instructor
Brian Rourke, Geneve, Switzerland and Sebastopol, CA
Provided private lessons to children ranging in age from 3 to 13. Developed
lesson plans, set objectives, gave instruction, and evaluated and monitored
progress.
10/99 to present
Musician
L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Geneve, Switzerland
Sinfonietta de Lausanne, Switzerland
Nouvelle Orchestre de Geneve, Switzerland
Performed as a member of orchestras that toured throughout Europe.
EDUCATION
Diplome de Orchestre, Diplome de Rensiegement (Teaching)
Conservatoire de Musique de Geneve, Geneve, Switzerland
Masters of Music, Double Bass Performance
University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelors of Music
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA