Thomas Vieira

3242 Birchcreek Court, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360

Phone: (248)-410-9817 E-Mail: thomas.vieira.13@gmail.com

Education

Michigan State University September 2013-

- Bachelors degree in Music Education- with honor expected, May 2017
- State of Michigan K-12 Music Certification (JQ) expected, June 2017
- Member of MSU Symphony Band, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra

Lake Orion High School September 2009- June 2013

Teaching Experience

Charlotte High School Bands Jan 2016-

- Student Teaching placement- Charlotte High School
- Assisted with two concert bands, jazz band, AP music theory, and 6th grade beginning instrumental classes.
- Logistical support for MSBOA Solo and Ensemble and Band Festival

Lamphere High School Bands August 2013-November 2016

- Brass and Visual Caption Head, 2014-2016.

- Responsible for implementing fundamental technique programs and facilitating rehearsals
- Assistant Marching Band Director, 2016.
- Responsible for designing choreography and effects for both winds and full ensemble.
- Planned and led weekly rehearsals in visual, music, and ensemble contexts.
- Helped locate and hire other qualified instructors.
- Private lesson teacher and ensemble coach.

Related Experience

MSU College of Music Dec 2016-

- Position title: Event Communications Intern

- Updated and maintained Upcoming Events section of MSU College of Music website using web-based
software.
- Coordinated with MSU Faculty/Guest Artists and various news outlets in the Greater Lansing area to promote
MSU College of Music events.

Drum Corps International November 2011-August 2016

- Member, Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps (2012)
- Selected as Brass Rookie of the Year
- Featured Trumpet Soloist
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- Member, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (2013, 2014, 2016)
- Winner, Jim Ott Best Brass Performance (2013, 2016), John Brazale Best Visual Performance (2013,
2016), and DCI World Championship (2013).

Awards and Honors

- Graduation from Michigan State with honor

- Deans List, all semesters in attendance
- Recipient of Ellis Family Endowed Scholarship in Music Education
- Two-year drum major, Lake Orion High School marching band

Other Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

- Proficient in MuseScore and Finale notation software
- Proficient in Expression Engine, a web-based website management program

References

-Gerald Rose, Director of Bands, Charlotte High School (MI)

Phone: (269)-317-9339
Email: rosej@charlottenet.org

- Michael Garvey, Director of Bands, Lamphere High School (MI)

Phone: (248)-252-8240
Email: garveym@lamphereschools.org

- John Madden, Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan State University
(MI)
Phone: (517)-353-6493
Email: madden@msu.edu