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Desmond A. Armentrout University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center 273 East 151 Presidents Dr., Ofc. 1 Amherst, MA 01003-9330 Cell: (712) 249-0774 darmentr@music.umass.

1 Desmond A. Armentrout University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center 273 East 151 Presidents Dr., Ofc. 1 Amherst, MA Cell: (712) darmentr@music.umass.edu ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education Candidate University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Amherst, MA Anticipated September 2016 Cognate Area: Music Education Technology & Creativity Master of Arts in Music Education University of South Florida, Tampa, FL May 2009 Cognate Area: Music Education & Technology Bachelor of Music Education Morningside College, Sioux City, IA May 2002 Major: Trumpet Minor Area: Piano & Voice Iowa K-12 Standard Teaching License in Music ( ) ACADEMIC POSITIONS Adjunct Instructor Des Moines Area Community College Newton Campus, Newton, IA January Present Provide expertise in the content area. Respond to student inquiries about content, course of study, learning resource, or assessment. Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area in order to bring examples and ideas to students. Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for the content in an effort to motivate a diverse group of students. Coach students to competency development by asking open-ended questions, brainstorming next steps, and maintaining accountability. Provide additional resources to students based on content expertise, while maintaining the students responsibility for task competency. Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject. Provide relevant information on student tasks based on feedback from graders. Armentrout CV, Page 1 of 6

2 Orchestra Director/Band & Orchestra Associate Pella Community School District Pella, IA August 2013 May 2014 Directed 6 th grade orchestra. Prepared and distributed course material and content instruction. Co-directed high school & 5 th grade orchestra. Assisted with high school marching band. Provided guidance in 5 th 8 th grade band & orchestra lessons. Prepared students for auditions, concerts, and honor bands. Maintained academic records and grades for 6 th 8 th instrumental students. Graduate Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA September 2010 June 2013 Transcribed data collected through interviews. Gathered data through internet research, phone calls, and correspondence. Gathered resources for literature review. Conducted field work for research studies. Oversaw technology maintenance and implementation for classroom lectures. Graded online student work for exams, quizzes, and discussion posts. Substitute lecturer in music appreciation for approximately 200 students. Maintained office hours to assist students in course work for music appreciation. Director of Bands Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District Elk Horn, IA August 2003 May 2010 Responsibilities for Grades 5 12: Prepared and led marching band rehearsals for performances Wrote/arranged drill and music for marching band performances Prepared and led jazz ensemble rehearsals for performances Prepared and led concert band rehearsals for performances Instructed instrumental lessons Instructed beginning instrumental classes Prepared students for auditions, concerts, and honor bands Maintained yearly instrumental music budget Oversaw purchases for instrumental music program Maintained school owned instruments Maintained academic records and grades for 5 th, 6 th, junior high, and high school instrumental students Designed and implemented 5-12 instrumental music curriculum Produced and distributed information and materials for auditions, performances, and festivals Armentrout CV, Page 2 of 6

3 WORK EXPERIENCE Pearson Project Reliability Scorer Pearson Scoring Division April 2015 Present ACT Aspire Grade 8 Reading Project Validity Scorer. Score student responses to 4 national assessment exams. Maintain confidentiality on student responses scored. Maintain validity score rating above 85%. Communicate with Scoring Directors on content validity. Co-Technology Coordinator Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District Elk Horn, IA August 2007 May 2010 Oversaw maintenance of school district technology. Maintained computer system network. Assisted with implementation of new software/hardware. Designed and maintain district website. Instructed 5 th and 6 th grade technology courses. Advised administration on district technology needs. Collaborated with faculty implementation and integration of technology. Troubleshot hardware and software issues for faculty, staff, and students. PUBLICATIONS (Book Chapter Review) Martin, F. D. & Jacobus, L. A. (2015). The humanities through the arts 9 th edition smart book. New York: McGraw-Hill. UNDER REVIEW OR IN PROGRESS Armentrout, D. A. Creative learning experiences in K-12 music education: A literature review. Journal article in progress. Armentrout, D. A. Surviving the data deluge: Strategic use of technology in the music classroom. Journal article in progress. Armentrout, D. A. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) themes and topics in music education. Journal article in progress. PRESENTATIONS Armentrout, D. A. Using Adobe Audition in music education. Workshop presented at the International Society for Music Education 30 th Annual World Conference, Thessolaniki, Greece (2012, July). Armentrout, D. A. From the airwaves to the classroom: Creating enlivening podcasts! Workshop presented at the Massachusetts Music Educators All-State Conference, Boston, Massachusetts (2012, March). Armentrout, D. A. Using Adobe Audition in music education. Interactive workshop presented at the College Music Society/Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Joint Conference, Richmond, Virginia (2011, October). Armentrout CV, Page 3 of 6

4 PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Trumpet Performance (Ensemble) Popcorn Button Big Band, Atlantic, IA. Atlantic Eight Jazz Combo, Atlantic, IA. Cass County Community Band, Atlantic, IA. Atlantic Community Dance Band, Atlantic, IA. Glenn Miller Tribute Band, Clarinda, IA. Wailing Big Band, Harlan, IA. Route 48 Jazz Ensemble, Griswold, IA. Solo Work Atlantic High School Concert Band, Atlantic, IA. Cass County Area Church (soloist) Imperial Court of Iowa Coronation Celebration Blazing Saddle 30 th Anniversary Celebration Morningside College, Sioux City, IA World Music Ensemble 6 bass & triple cello steel drum Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Trumpet Jazz Ensemble - Trumpet Singing Men Bass/Baritone PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS Iowa Bandmaster s Conference (annual attendance) Western Iowa School Conference ( ) Southwest Iowa Bandmaster s Sight-reading Clinic ( ) College Music Society/Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Conference (2010) Music for All/Bands of America Summer Symposium (2007) University of South Dakota s Band Directors Clinic ( ) Curriculum Writing Workshop for the Arts (2004) Music Education and Instrumental Music Alumnus Advisor ( ) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS College Music Society ( ) Association for Technology in Music Instruction ( ) International Society for Music Education ( ) National Association for Music Education ( , ) Iowa Music Educators Association ( , ) Iowa Schools Education Association ( ) National Education Association ( ) Iowa Bandmasters Association (2000 present) South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association ( ) Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association ( ) Armentrout CV, Page 4 of 6

5 SERVICE ACTIVITIES State Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Chair of Research and Development ( ) Commissioning Works Committee ( ) Editor of the Southwest Iowa Bandmaster s Operation Manual ( ) Judge for SWIBA high school honor band auditions ( ) Judge for SWIBA middle school honor band auditions ( ) Judge for Atlantic Solo/Ensemble Festival ( , 2007, ) Iowa High School Music Association Large Group Festival Site Manager & Coordinator ( ) University and Public School University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA Moodle Community Luncheon Workshop (2012) Moodle Preview Workshop (2011) Adobe Workshop (2011) Moodle Pilot Focus Group (2011) Learning Management Research Focus Group (2010) Oversee UMass Fine Arts & Dance Booth at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association All-State Conference ( ) Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District, Elk Horn, IA Co-Technology Coordinator ( ) Co-Technology Committee Chair ( ) Website designer, webmaster ( ) Rolling Hills Conference Honor Band Chair (2010) TECHNICAL SKILLS Website design and maintenance Instrument maintenance Current professional sound engineering equipment Working knowledge of the following software/hardware iclicker Personal Response System einstruction Classroom Response System Blackboard learning management system Moodle learning management system Adobe Creative Suite CC (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, Premier Pro, & Acrobat XI) Finale composition writing Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Pyware s Java 3D drill writing Smart Music accompaniment software SPSS Quantitative Analytical software Google Apps Armentrout CV, Page 5 of 6

6 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Percussion and trumpet instruction for Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 Beginning band lessons for Atlantic High School, Atlantic, IA, 2006 Marching band clinician for Atlantic High School, Atlantic, IA, 2005 Website designer & manager for Capital City Pride in Des Moines, IA OTHER EMPLOYMENT Radio Personality, Board Operator, Technical Producer, and Technical Engineer for KSOM and KS95, Meredith Communications, Atlantic, IA, Co-Owner, General Manager, Assistant Bookkeeper, and Assistant Marketing Representative for Dave s Greenhouse, Atlantic, IA, Armentrout CV, Page 6 of 6

College of MUSIC. James Forger, DEAN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. Admission as a Junior to the College of Music

College of MUSIC. James Forger, DEAN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. Admission as a Junior to the College of Music College of MUSIC James Forger, DEAN The College of Music offers undergraduate programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts, and graduate programs leading to the degrees of