Kathryn Crossing - Classical Violin Player

Kathryn Crossing Resume

PROFESSIONAL RESUME Contact Information ________________________________________________________________ Name: Kathryn Elaine Crossing D.O.B: 10th March 1984 Address: 5/31 Lismore Avenue Dee Why 2099 Mobile: 0403 727 123 Work: 9977 5111 Email: Kathryn_Crossing@hotmail.com Qualifications ________________________________________________________________ • Bachelor of Music – Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney (2005) Major: Music Education Minor: Violin performance • University of Sydney Music Education Scholarship recipient • Associate of Music (A.MusA) – Australian Music Examination Board (2006) • Associate Trinity College London – ATCL (2000) Teaching Experience ________________________________________________________________ Job Title School Date Violin Teacher Wollongong Conservatorium of Music 03/08 - Current Description • Teaching violin to beginners – Grade 6 • Liase with parents on a weekly basis • Prepare students for AMEB exams • Prepare students for Eisteddfods Job Title School Date Music Teacher St Paul's Catholic College 02/06 - current Description • Teaching classroom music in stages 4, 5 & 6 • HSC Music 2 and extension • The organization and coordination of the music for all liturgical services. • Conductor for the vocal ensemble. • Conductor for the Big band. • Liaise with staff, students and parents on a regular basis. • Cater for mixed ability students including Gifted and Talented, special needs and life skills. Pedagogy: • Advocate for Kodaly and Dalcroze methods of music education. • Strong conducting skills (achieved distinction average for the 4 semesters at university with Henrik Pisarak.) Job Title School Date Violin and Viola Tutor Stella Maris College 2/02 – 12/05 Description • Tutored students at various levels 7 – 12 individually and in small groups. • Assisted music director in string ensemble rehearsals and performances. • Chose appropriate repertoire for HSC students. • Prepared students for AMEB exams on a yearly basis. Pedagogy: I am proficient with the follow methods of instrumental pedagogy: • AMEB syllabus • Trinity College London • Suzuki method OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Mosman Orchestra Conducted and tutored string sectionals • TIGS – Tutored sectionals for Tour to Beijing • Blue Scope Steel Youth Orchestra Tutored and partially lead the orchestra on their tour to Indonesia. • Monty Sant Angelo – Tutored violin on my practicum for their annual band camp • Pan Pacific Camp (2005) Tutored 2nd violins • Private teaching Performance Experience ________________________________________________________________ Orchestras Chair Date 1. Mosman Community Orchestra Concert Master and 2004 –present Frequent soloist 2. Bourbaki Ensemble Leader of 2nd Violin section 2006 – present 3. Orchestra 143 Assistant Concert Master 2005 – present 4. Sydney Conservatorium 2nd Violins 2005 Symphony orchestra 5. SBS Youth Orchestra 1st Violins 2002 – 2005 6. Sydney Youth Orchestra 1st Violins 1995 – 2000 String Quartet 2006 - present Member of the Clear Strings Quartet Musical Theatre The Producers Rockdale Musical Society 2007 Anything Goes Rockdale Musical Society 2006 Opera Mozart and Salieri Sydney Youth Opera Co. 2006 Corporate String Divas SMA productions 2004 -2005 International Tours ________________________________________________________________ Orchestra Destination SBS Italy (2002) SBS Russia (2004) Blue Scope Steel Indonesia (2005)

Updated: September 15, 2008