David Papenhagen
London,UK
Summary
Over 30 years of wind band conducting experience including over a decade of teaching AP Music Theory. A strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and Intercultural Competency. Demonstrates exceptional communication and organizational skills, and fosters inclusive, student-centered large ensemble experiences. Committed to mentoring and promoting diversity within educational settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band Director and AP Music Theory Teacher
The American School in London
London
08.2011 - Current
- Conduct the Concert Band
- Teach Advanced Placement Music Theory
- Assist with middle school instrumental music classes
- Co-Head of Department: Performing Arts Operations
- Created and developed like-instrument ensembles within the Concert Band: Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, and Percussion Ensemble
- Coached various chamber ensembles
- Increased Concert Band enrollment from 47 members in 2011 to over 80 members in three years
- Adapted teaching methods and created bespoke arrangements to accommodate each student's unique skill level, promoting improved musicianship overall.
- Guest conducted the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS) Asian Middle School Honor Band in 2014 (Puxi, Shanghai)
- Prepared students annually for AMIS honor band festival auditions
- Designed and implemented the annual Music Tour. Four-day, international concert tour
- Search committee member for high school principal, choir director, and band directors.
- Managed inventory of all musical instruments and sheet music, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Upheld rigorous rehearsal schedules to maintain high standards of performance matching audience/community expectations.
- Invited several guest artists to campus to perform with and/or speak with our students: e.g. Brandon Ridenour (trumpet) and Valery Gergiev (conductor)
Band Director
East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick, New Jersey
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Conducted the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble
- Directed the EBHS Marching Band
- Attended regional band festivals
- Fostered a renewed emphasis on the orchestral wind and brass section
- Enhanced ensemble placement procedure by implementing "blind" auditions creating increased equity among all players
- Engaged in several community celebrations and ceremonies
- Coached students on instrument maintenance, ensuring longevity of equipment use.
- Maintained an engaging learning environment by introducing innovative teaching techniques.
- Recruited heavily in the middle school and on the Freshman Campus bolstering high school band enrollment by an average increase of 20 students per year
Director of Bands
Portage Northern High School
Portage, Michigan
08.1994 - 08.2008
- Two-year hiatus for graduate school (2000-2002)
- Conducted the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
- Commissioned and premiered two pieces for wind band by composers John Mackey (“Turbine”) and Lloyd Conley (“Andante”)
- Gave the midwest premiere of “Recoil” by Joseph Schwantner
- Wind Ensemble performed twice via invitation at the Michigan Music Educators' Conference
- Wind Ensemble performed three times at the National Band Festival in Carnegie Hall
- Performed via invitation at the Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion at Western Michigan University
- Band program enrollment increased from approximately 70 students to over 140 in four years
- Assisted with middle school bands on West and North Campuses
- K-12 Music Department Head and Curriculum Instruction Council Member
Interim Director of Bands
Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Conducted the Adrian College Band
- Performed with guest soloist, Professor Donald Sinta, saxophone from University of Michigan
- Focused on characteristic tone development and ensemble precision
Band Director
Farwell Area Schools
Farwell, Michigan
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Taught band in grades 5-12
- High school band earned its first ever superior rating at state band festival in 1994
- Maintained an engaging learning environment by introducing innovative teaching techniques.
- Developed individual musicians' skills through focused, one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Conducted the pit orchestra for two school musicals
- Facilitated fundraising events for new uniforms and instruments purchase.
Education
Master of Band/Wind Ensemble Conducting -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor USA 08.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo USA 09.1986 - 04.1991
Grand Diplôme de Cuisine -
French Culinary Institute
New York USA 09.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
- Dynamic teacher with excellent conducting skills
- LGBTQ advocate and mentor
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proponent of inclusive, student-centered large ensemble experiences
- Over a decade of AP Music Theory teaching experience
Timeline
Band Director and AP Music Theory Teacher
The American School in London
08.2011 - Current
Band Director
East Brunswick High School
08.2009 - 07.2011
Grand Diplôme de Cuisine -
French Culinary Institute
09.2008 - 04.2009
Interim Director of Bands
Adrian College
01.2002 - 05.2002
Master of Band/Wind Ensemble Conducting -
University of Michigan
08.2000 - 04.2002
Director of Bands
Portage Northern High School
08.1994 - 08.2008
Band Director
Farwell Area Schools
08.1992 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education -
Western Michigan University
09.1986 - 04.1991
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