Andrew

Sowatzke
4211 University Ave, Apt 4
Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: 262-844-7468
Andrew.sowatzke@gmail.com

Education
Bachelor of Music Education with a Jazz Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Music Performance Trumpet



Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Anticipated 2015
Anticipated 2015

5-6 Instrumental Music, West Des Moines, IA

Supervising Teacher: Tony Garmoe
- Taught and instructed individual lessons
- Plan and lead large ensemble lessons
- Taught fundamentals of both ensemble and solo playing

March May 2015

Student Teaching Experience

10-12 Instrumental Music, West Des Moines, IA

January March 2015
Supervising Teacher: Greg Simmons
- Instructed individual lessons
- Led large ensemble rehearsals in both Concert Band and Jazz settings
- Differentiated education to the level of the learner present

Work Experience
Marching Technician





July November 2014
Valley High Marchmasters, West Des Moines, IA
- Responsible for proper technique of both the marching form and brass performance
- Actively engaged students daily in rehearsals and performances
- Led sectionals on both music and physical marching

Marching Technician





July August 2012 & 2013
Wauwatosa West High School, Wauwatosa, WI
- Helped restart a marching program, with emphasis on beginning learning
- Was responsible for individualized attention to marching and sound basics
- Rehearsed full ensemble in both music and visual rehearsals

Camp Counselor Intermediate Boys

June August 2012 & 2013
Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI
- Instructed learners age 8-13 in daily musical and social learning
- Was responsible for 10-12 campers for 6 continuous weeks
- Held a position in division office, responsible for daily communication with parents

Practicum Experience

10-12th Grade Band, Johnston, IA

Mr. Jeff Robilliard


Fall 2014

Johnston High School
9-12 Marching Band


Ankeny, IA and Bondurant, IA
Fall 2013

Ankeny High School, Ankeny Centennial High, and Bondurant Community High School
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5 Grade Band, West Des Moines, IA
Mrs. Jane Eklof


Spring 2013

Jordan Creek Elementary
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9 Grade Band, West Des Moines, IA
Mr. Chris Strohmaier

Spring 2013

Valley Southwoods
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7-8 Grade Band, Des Moines, IA
Mr. Dana Andrews

Spring 2013

Callanan Middle School
K-6 General Music, Des Moines, IA
Mrs. Patty Trump


Fall 2012

Olmsted Elementary
K-12 Vocal Music, Des Moines, IA
Various Teachers


Fall 2012

Various Schools
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5-6 Special Education, Des Moines, IA
Ms. Laura Stanborough

Fall 2011

Smouse Elementary
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7-8 Grade Band, Des Moines, IA
Mr. Dana Andrews

Spring 2011

Callanan Middle School

Activities and Involvement

National Association for Music Educators


Student Music Advisory Committee at Drake


Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia





- Fraternity Education Officer



International Performances with large and small ensembles
Member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps


Drake Jazz 1






Drake University Wind Symphony



Private Studio Teacher

2010-2015
2010-2014
2010-2015

2011-2014
2007, 2011, 2014


2011
2011-2015
2013-2015

2009-Present

Skills
Extensive knowledge of marching and jazz pedagogy and performance
Extensive knowledge of Brass pedagogy, literature, and performance
Knowledge of Woodwind and Percussion pedagogy, literature, and performance
Knowledge of grade appropriate repertoire, with an open attitude to new works
Personable, reliable, and responsible

References
References are available upon request