Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Robert Thomas Freeland

Simpsonville

Summary

Dynamic Band Director with a proven track record at GCSD Hillcrest High School, excelling in performance planning and relationship building. Spearheaded 4 annual concerts, enhancing student engagement and public attendance. Demonstrated expertise in rehearsal coordination and performance assessment, ensuring top-notch productions. Skilled in managing logistics for 117 musicians, showcasing exceptional problem-solving aptitude.

Energetic Band Director with 39 years of experience. Successful at teaching ,planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Adept at fundraising and working on strict budgets while cultivating an inspiring workspace for students.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Band Director

GCSD Hillcrest High School
08.1996 - Current
  • Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
  • Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
  • Planned 4 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
  • Traveled with band to 7 shows and planned transportation and lodging for 117 musicians.
  • Inventoried, maintained, repaired, and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Furman University
Travelers Rest, SC
06-1986

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05-1983

Skills

  • Performance planning
  • Audition preparation
  • Performance assessment
  • Relationship building
  • Goal setting
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Extensive performance background
  • Rehearsal coordination

Timeline

Band Director

GCSD Hillcrest High School
08.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Furman University

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Anderson University
Robert Thomas Freeland