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 JOHN LAWSON 824 COURT S T , A P T 3 , AUBURN , ME   J OHN . L AWSON207@GMA I L . COM

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Mission: The study of music plays many important roles in the development of a child. From a very young age,

when exposure to music helps to wire the brain for learning, to older students who develop character, poise, self-

confidence, and personal responsibility through their study of it. Music is a uniquely human endeavor that

enriches our lives at every stage of development. My goal is to make music accessible to all of my students by

tailoring my methods to their unique needs.  

University of Louisville, Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance, 2002

Private teachers: Jim Bates, Sidney King, Dr. Jack Ashworth 

Sept. 2008-present: Director of Instrumental Music at Hebron Academy . Duties include directing school

orchestra, jazz band, and middle school band. Teaching music theory, digital recording, conducting pit orchestra

for the school musical, coaching the school’s string quartet, student advising, and overseeing the after school

music program.

Sept. 2004-2010: Private string teaching studio of approximately 15-20 students. Taught weekly private lessons

as well as coached small ensembles.

Spring Semester 2007: Substitute double bass instructor for University of Southern Maine. Taught both classical

and jazz technique to the double bass students at the university.

May 2006- June 2007: String Instructor for Portland Conservatory of Music . Private instrumental instruction.

Sept. 2001- May 2003: String instructor for University of Louisville Preparatory Dept . Individual instrumental

instruction for high school students in a university setting focusing on preparing students for the transition to

music study at the college level.

Nov. 2007- Nov. 2011: Orchestra Manager for Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Responsibilities included hiring

personnel for concerts, scheduling auditions, arranging for musician accommodations, and payroll management.

Sept. 2004-May 2005: American Music Inc. Educational Sales Representative. Worked with musical instrument

sales, rentals, instrument repair in local public schools.

EDUCATION

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

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  Frequent sectional coach for Portland Youth Orchestras, Bangor Youth Symphony, and Maine All State

Orchestra.  Guest conductor for the ASTA Statewide String Festival

  Guest bassist and section coach for Colby College Orchestra.

  Guest bassist for Bates College Orchestra.

  Currently maintain a small studio of private students.

  Guest artist at Portland Arts and Technology High School. Taught workshops on songwriting and

performance techniques.

Sept. 2005-present: Double Bassist for Bangor Symphony Orchestra.

Dec. 2012-present: Principal Double Bassist for Maine Pro Musica Orchestra

Dec. 2007- present: Substitute Double Bassist for Portland Symphony Orchestra.

June 2005-present: Musician in musical theater productions at Maine State Music Theater, Ogunquit Playhouse,

Waterville Opera House, and Good Theater Portland. Instruments include bass, violin, guitar, mandolin, cello,

and banjo.

Sept. 2003-present: Freelance musician in central and southern Maine area performing classical, pop, and jazz

arrangements.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

RECENT PERFORMANCES

Live Sound Engineering

Skilled with music software

including: ProTools, Garage

Band, Finale, Sibelius, and

Musescore

OTHER SKILLS

National Association for Music

Education

Maine Music Educators Association

American String Teachers Association

PROFESSION L FFILI TIONS