Music EducatoR
Sean Carney conducting at the ETM-LA Gala at the Novo theater, December 2018
Education:
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
2006 – 2011
Choral/General Music Education
Dean’s List: Fall 2006 – 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2011
Teaching Experience:
Education Through Music – Los Angeles (ETM-LA),
Partner Site – Ingenium Charter Elementary School
Music Teacher, 2015 - present
ETM-LA is a non-for-profit organization that partners with inner city schools with the mission to provide and promote music in disadvantaged schools as part of the core curriculum for every child to enhance students’ academic achievement, creativity and overall development.
San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus
Music Director, 2017 - present
The San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus promotes musical excellence in children, and provides children and youth of diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds in the San Fernando Valley with the opportunity for artistic and personal growth through superior choral instruction, community outreach, and choral music performance.
http://www.valleyyouthchorus.org
No Limits For Deaf Children
Music Teacher, 2014 - 2015
No Limits teaches deaf children the skills to succeed in school and in life through its national theater group and education centers.
http://www.nolimitsfordeafchildren.org/
SLAM Program
Site Coordinator, 2013 - 2014
SLAM! engages a network of passionate college student volunteers to teach after-school arts programs in underserved public high schools in the Los Angeles area.
Three Rivers High School, MI
Internship under Joel Moore, Fall 2011
Conducted, directed and taught 5 choirs daily, which included 3 high school choirs, an 8th grade and a 7th grade choir.
Conducted and performed with the Women of Aristocrats at the Michigan Fall ACDA conference, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Western Michigan University
Pre-internship/Practicum: “Music for the Classroom Teacher”. Taught adult students in a college course geared towards basic music competency under the direction of Delores Gauthier, Fall 2010
Gold Company, Men’s Section Leader, Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Collegiate Singers, Bass/Baritone Section Leader, Fall 2009 – Fall 2010
St. Monica School, MI
Pre-internship/Practicum: Elementary General Music. Taught music and musical concepts to a variety of elementary classes under the direction of Dr. Delores Gauthier, Spring 2010.
Portage North Middle School, MI
Pre-Internship/Practicum: 7th Grade Choir. Rehearsed and observed a 7th grade choir under the direction of Robert Jordan, Fall 2011