Music Education
Head of Music Education at Illinois Wesleyan University
Scott currently serves at the Head of Music Education at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. He course load includes:
- Foundations and Principles of Music Education
- Elementary General Music Methods
- Instrumental Ensemble Methods
- Practicum
- Student Teaching Seminar
As a private, Liberal Arts school, IWU offers many great performance opportunities for both music majors and non-music degree seeking students. If you'd like to have Scott out to talk to your high school music students about the music opportunities available at IWU, just reach out!
More can be found at www.iwu.edu/music/
Music Education Graduate Assistant at Illinois State University
While pursing his Masters in Music Education, Scott served as the Music Education Graduate Assistant from August 2021 through June 2023. Duties included aiding with grading and instruction for MUS 274 (Primary Ensemble Methods) and MUS 261 (Secondary Band Methods) courses and supervising the clinical teaching components of those classes. https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/music/
Director of Bands at Roanoke-Benson District 60
From 2015-2021 Scott served as the Director of Bands at Roanoke-Benson School District. He directed their 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7th/8th grade band, and the high school band as well as teaching sectional lessons and 4th grade general music. The bands were very active performing in marching band, pep band, and concert band roles throughout the year and participating in solo & ensemble contest and organizational contest through the IHSA each Spring. Scott was also the coach for the junior high scholastic bowl team, winning regionals several times and even taking the team to state one year. Taking the high school band and choir to perform at Disney World in Florida with choir colleague Jake Behrens was also a highlight.
Director of Bands at Central Intermediate School
For the 2014-2015 Scott served as the Director of Bands at Central Intermediate as a long-term substitute teacher filling a maternity-leave position. He directed their 5th grade band, 6th grade band, 7th/8th grade band, and extra-curricular jazz band as well as co-teaching 4th grade general music.