I hold a Master of Music Education degree. I am an ASCAP-affiliated Award-winning Songwriter. I have close to 40 published works.…

James McDunn

I hold a Master of Music Education degree. I am an ASCAP-affiliated Award-winning Songwriter. I have close to 40 published works.…

Available to hire

I hold a Master of Music Education degree. I am an ASCAP-affiliated Award-winning Songwriter. I have close to 40 published works.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at First Congregational Church of Des Plaines
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Directed church choirs and music for Sunday worship; managed music selection and supported church broadcasts
Educator / Camp Director at Art Reach Educational Theater Camp
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created and executed educational experiences in voice and music theory
Vocal Instructor at Roselle Park District
January 1, 2024 - Present
Instruct students on proper vocal technique and prepare for potential auditions
Director of Choirs at Lombard Elementary School (Lombard, IL)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Directed 4th and 5th Grade Choir; coordinated concerts and field trips
Director of Choirs at Community Presbyterian Church of Lombard
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Directed choir; oversaw music including Praise Team, Bell Choir, and Children's Music Program
Assistant Choir Director (Volunteer) at Unitarian Universalist Church of Palatine
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Assisted in directing church choir and music programs
Private Piano Instructor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created and executed private piano lessons for students of various ages; scheduled and administered duties
Music Teacher at Cicero Public Schools
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Taught general music and directed school choir; created and directed school performances
Technology Integration Specialist at Antone Dvork Technology Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Created and implemented technology curriculum for students from Kindergarten to 8th Grade

Education

Master of Music Education at VanderCook College of Music (Chicago)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Type 09 Teaching Certificate Endorsements at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Doctoral Program in Instructional Technology (completed 48 credit hours) at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Master of Arts, Speech / Media Emphasis in Media at Northern Illinois University (Chicago)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Television Production at Columbia College (Chicago)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Certificate in Computer Information Systems at Harper College (Palatine)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Type 09 Teaching Certificate Endorsements (English, Speech, and Computer Applications)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education

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Experience Level