I've been a college professor for almost 30 years. Between classroom lecturing, my career as a vocalist in bands of every genre, and my attention to grammar and pronunciation both live in the classroom and in grading assignments, I feel eminently qualified for voiceover work. That is the kind of work I'm seeking in my retirement

Hal Melia

I've been a college professor for almost 30 years. Between classroom lecturing, my career as a vocalist in bands of every genre, and my attention to grammar and pronunciation both live in the classroom and in grading assignments, I feel eminently qualified for voiceover work. That is the kind of work I'm seeking in my retirement

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I’ve been a college professor for almost 30 years. Between classroom lecturing, my career as a vocalist in bands of every genre, and my attention to grammar and pronunciation both live in the classroom and in grading assignments, I feel eminently qualified for voiceover work. That is the kind of work I’m seeking in my retirement

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor of Music, Director of Jazz Studies at Central State University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2026
Duties include classroom teaching of Jazz History and Advanced Jazz improvisation, directing Jazz Ensembles, private instruction in all Woodwind Instruments and Jazz Voice, and woodwind Methods classes for Music Education; active in directing Jazz Studies programs and community outreach while maintaining a healthy performance schedule.
Assistant Professor of Saxophone / Director of Jazz Studies at Northern Kentucky University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Taught a full saxophone studio, directed the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos, led the Saxophone Quartet, taught Jazz Improv, and arranged for jazz ensembles; involved in budgeting, guest artist bookings, recruitment, advising, and program development for a new Jazz Studies Degree.
Home School Band Director at Lebanon Home School Band
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Direct intermediate and advanced concert bands; plan, prepare, and direct concert performances; teach private lessons.
Home School Band Director at Lebanon, OH
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Direct Intermediate and Advanced Concert Bands, plan, prepare, and direct concert performances, teach private lessons.
Home School Band Director at Lebanon
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Direct Intermediate and Advanced Concert Bands, plan, prepare, and direct concert performances, teach private lessons.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Wright State University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Directed the Wright State University Jazz Band.
Worship Team Musician at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church
January 1, 2004 - Present
Planning and preparation of music and media for weekend worship, instrumental and vocal performance, rehearsal of ensembles.
Adjunct Saxophone Instructor at Stivers School for the Arts
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Taught saxophone lessons to Arts Magnet School students, coached ensemble sectional rehearsals, writing and arranging music for student exercises, performances, and jazz solos.
Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies at The Ohio State University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006
Classroom teaching of Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Keyboard, Jazz History, and Jazz Styles; performed evaluations and recruitment.
Assistant Professor of Music and Interim Director of Jazz Studies at University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2004
Direction of Jazz Studies program; direction and rehearsal of 4 jazz combos and 1 big band; teaching Advanced Jazz Improvisation; teaching independent study jazz theory and improvisation; budget management; library/purchasing; residency activities; student mentoring; advising and tutoring.
Assistant Professor of Music and Interim Director of Jazz Studies at University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2004
Directed Jazz Studies program, rehearsal of four jazz combos and one big band, taught Advanced Jazz Improvisation, jazz theory and improv, budgeting, purchasing, and coordinating guest artists and performances; advised and tutored jazz students.
Jazz Clinician at Richland Academy of the Arts
January 1, 1994 - Present
Founding clinician in the summer jazz camp; participated as one of the founding clinicians in the summer jazz camp, as well as other clinics, performances, and school appearances throughout the year.
Founder and Director at Miami Valley Jazz Labs
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Led a big band and combo jazz program for area high school students.
Director, Jazz Combo Program at Sinclair Community College
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1998
Taught jazz history, theory and improvisation in a combo setting.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Dayton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Dayton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Dayton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

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