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Hi there! I’m Udoh Opiotennione, a dedicated music educator and performer with over 30 years of experience in teaching, performing, and creating within diverse communities. I believe in the transformative power of music to foster collaboration, discipline, and creativity, and I strive to connect with students of all ages through dynamic ensembles, inclusive lessons, and hands-on exploration.
Whether directing a band, building a school music program, or offering private instruction, my goal is to spark curiosity, develop technical skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of music in every learner I work with.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Band / Orchestra Director at Oxon Hill Middle School
August 1, 2022 - PresentInstrumental instruction for middle school bands and orchestras (grades 6-8); organized fundraising, budgeting, planning, performances, and off-site events.
Owner/Operator at MusicEnrichmentCenter-MEC, LLC & MusicEnrichmentCenterCulturalAssociation, Inc. (501(c)3)
July 1, 2020 - PresentProviding instrumental music instruction to all levels and ages, in-person and virtual; programs for after-school, private, public, and home-school communities.
Instrumental Music Teacher at The MusicianShip
January 1, 2020 - PresentDelivering instrumental and general music instruction; curriculum development; both virtual and in-person formats; after-school and summer programs.
Instrumental Music Teacher at District of Columbia Public Schools, Malcolm X E.S.
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022Taught Pre-K to 5th grade; created innovative lessons; instructed students with disabilities; prepared parent progress reports; tracked milestones.
Private Music Instructor at Music & Arts
September 1, 2017 - April 30, 2021Private music lessons across woodwind instruments; repertoire selection, technique development, theory, and student recitals.
Music Instructor, Woodwinds, Brass at St. Mary’s ES, Band For Today, Inc
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020Instrumental instruction for 3rd-5th grade; woodwinds, brass, piano; curriculum, practice materials, and student performances.
Music Instructor / Band Director at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science PCS
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2019Daily instruction for 6th-8th grades; integrated math/science concepts with music; program development; performance duties.
Music Instructor at Oak Hill Academy (DC Public Schools)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006General and instrumental music for youth-incarceration facility; music history, theory, composition and recording.
Music Instructor / Band Director at John F. Kennedy Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Daily instruction for 6th-8th grades; developed instrumental program; directed concert, jazz, and pep bands; managed budgets.
Vice President Southeast Region at KELLEE Communications Group Inc
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2001Oversaw day-to-day operations of national communications company; managed staff, payphone installations, vendor relationships, and reporting.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at Howard University
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992Bachelor's Degree at University of Missouri Columbia
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987Qualifications
Maryland Department of Education - Teaching Certification Instrumental Music K-12
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2027OSSE DC Teaching License
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015Instrumental Music K-12 Professional Educator License
January 11, 2030 - December 14, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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