Audrey R.
Hoffman
814.533.1260 | audhoff20@[Link]
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Education The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
Bachelor of Music Education
May 2023 | GPA: 3.89
Primary Instrument: Clarinet
Certification Area: Music PK-12
IES Study Abroad - Vienna, Austria | Summer 2022
Studied clarinet performance and music history for 6 weeks
Attended private clarinet lessons with Stefan Neubauer
Studied under Ulrike Anton and Gerold Gruber
Conemaugh Township Area High School, Davidsville, PA
June 2019 | GPA: 4.0
Student Teaching Huntingdon Area Middle School | January - April 2023
Huntingdon, PA | Mrs. Emily Canner
- Led 7/8th grade concert band and choir rehearsals, 6th grade concert band and
choir rehearsals, and 6-8th grade jazz band after-school rehearsals
- Taught general music classes including 7/8th grade guitar and 6th grade bucket
drumming
- Utilized various secondary instruments (trumpet, sax, trombone, tuba) and piano
to assist students during rehearsals
- Worked with online/hybrid students using Bearcat Institue of Learning and
Development (BILD)
- Attended all-staff and department curricular planning meetings with fellow
music educators
- Assissted with the high school musical, Wizard of Oz, via playing in the pit
orchestra
- Collaborated with high school music teachers during band and choir rehearsals
- Utilized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to establish a
positive school culture, improve safety, and decrease problem behavior
Teaching Related Band Camp Assistant | Summer 2021 - 2022
Experience Conemaugh Township High School, Davidsville, PA
Facilitated clarinet sectionals for high school band camp to prepare students for
upcoming performances
Private Lessons Teacher | Summer 2021
Conemaugh Township Elementary School, Davidsville, PA
Taught 10 students weekly lessons and facilitated group rehearsals for elementary
band students
Blue Band Clarinet Music Section Leader | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Facilitated warm-ups, sectionals, and prepared the section for performances
Clarinet Club Treasurer | Spring 2022 - Spring 2023
Managed around $1,000 and maintained all financial responsibilities for the
organization
Performing Symphonic Wind Ensemble | Fall 2022
Experience Studied with Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin and Dr. Elizabeth Peterson
Recorded “Hardscrabble” by Steven Rice
Senior Degree Recital | November 2022
Clarinet Quartet | Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
Master Classes | April 2021 & October 2022
Laura Ardan, Atlanta Symphony principal clarinet
Katie Repka, teacher at George Mason University
Symphonic Band | Fall 2019 - Spring 2022
Studied with Prof. Dennis Glocke and Dr. Gregory Drane
Marching Blue Band | Fall 2019 - Fall 2022
Clarinet Choir | Fall 2019 - Fall 2022
Studied with Dr. Anthony Costa and Dr. Anthony Poehailos
Additional Server | May 2021 - August 2021
Experience Asiago’s Tuscan Italian, Johnstown, PA
Serviced guests with food and beverage requests in a timely, professional, and
friendly manner
Server | April 2019 - February 2021
Mimo’s Pizza Company, Windber, PA
Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
Clerical | November 2017 - August 2019
Shaffer’s Bottled Gas, Hooversville, PA
Computerized work documents and organized files
Honors/Awards Dean’s List | Fall 2019 - Fall 2022
Semester GPA of 3.50 or higher
Music Activities Fund | Fall 2019 - Spring 2023
Scholarship for $4,500 per school year based on performance audition
Prutzman Blue Band Scholarship | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Scholarship for $210 based on Blue Band membership, outstanding academic
success, and extraordinary musical talent
Skills Ability to adjust and rework lessons
Utilizes different band instruments (piano, guitar, etc.) to model musical
concepts
Incorporates multiple learning strategies
Knowledgeable in music programs such as GarageBand, MuseScore, and
Soundtrap
