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Hello! I’m Shannon Small, a dedicated professional with a background in music performance and technical writing. For over two decades, I’ve combined my passion for music with content creation and project management, bringing creativity and strategic communication to each endeavor. I’m passionate about fostering inspiration and engagement, whether through captivating feature articles, managing orchestra operations, or teaching applied woodwind instruction.
With expertise in content writing, editing, music instruction, and event coordination, I strive to deliver high-quality output while nurturing strong connections with audiences and students alike. From leading symphony projects to crafting compelling marketing materials, I enjoy taking on diverse roles that challenge me to grow and contribute meaningfully to every project.
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Language
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Work Experience
Editor/Content Writer, Project Manager, Founder, and Executive Director Emeritus at Texas Chamber Symphony
December 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025Direct all facets of orchestra operations, spanning administration, project management, and web development. Spearhead diverse content creation initiatives, crafting persuasive marketing materials, impactful press releases, and captivating event posters and programs. Diligently manage grant applications and uphold the integrity of written content through meticulous content writing, proofreading, and editing. Lead strategic social media management and webpage development to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Provide supervision and guidance to staff members, ensuring the successful completion of projects and tasks.
Editor/Content Writer, Project Manager, Founder, and Executive Director Emeritus at Texas Chamber Symphony
December 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025Direct all facets of orchestra operations, spanning administration, project management, and web development. Spearhead diverse content creation initiatives, crafting persuasive marketing materials, impactful press releases, and captivating event posters and programs. Diligently manage grant applications and uphold the integrity of written content through meticulous content writing, proofreading, and editing. Lead strategic social media management and webpage development to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Provide supervision and guidance to staff members, ensuring the successful completion of projects and tasks.
Editor/Content Writer, Project Manager, Founder, and Executive Director Emeritus at Texas Chamber Symphony
January 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025Direct all facets of orchestra operations, spanning administration, project management, and web development. Spearhead diverse content creation initiatives, crafting persuasive marketing materials, impactful press releases, and captivating event posters and programs. Diligently manage grant applications and uphold the integrity of written content through meticulous content writing, proofreading, and editing. Lead strategic social media management and webpage development to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Provide supervision and guidance to staff members, ensuring the successful completion of projects and tasks.
Content Writer – freelance/contract at Integrity Multi-sport
January 1, 2023 - PresentCraft captivating feature articles spotlighting sponsors and athlete participants, creating inspiration, engagement, and brand recognition. Produce high-quality post-race recaps and undertake other writing and editing projects with precision and creativity, ensuring impactful communication and fostering a strong connection with the audience.
Content Writer at Integrity Multi-sport
January 1, 2023 - PresentCraft captivating feature articles spotlighting sponsors and athlete participants, creating inspiration, engagement, and brand recognition. Produce high-quality post-race recaps and undertake other writing and editing projects with precision and creativity, ensuring impactful communication and fostering a strong connection with the audience.
Content Writer at Integrity Multi-sport
January 1, 2023 - PresentCraft captivating feature articles spotlighting sponsors and athlete participants, creating inspiration, engagement, and brand recognition. Produce high-quality post-race recaps and undertake other writing and editing projects with precision and creativity, ensuring impactful communication and fostering a strong connection with the audience.
Assistant Editor at Moon City Review
January 1, 2021 - PresentConduct thorough article reviews for submission to the Moon City Journal, utilizing discerning judgment to collaboratively determine acceptance or rejection, enhancing editorial standards and publication quality through team collaboration. Proofreading/editing for the production process.
Assistant Editor at Moon City Review
January 1, 2021 - PresentConduct thorough article reviews for submission to the Moon City Journal, utilizing discerning judgment to collaboratively determine acceptance or rejection, enhancing editorial standards and publication quality through team collaboration. Proofreading/editing for the production process.
Assistant Editor at Moon City Review
January 1, 2021 - PresentConduct thorough article reviews for submission to the Moon City Journal, utilizing discerning judgment to collaboratively determine acceptance or rejection, enhancing editorial standards and publication quality through team collaboration. Proofreading/editing for the production process.
Higher Education Adjunct Woodwind Instructor – Distance Learning at William Jessup University
August 1, 2018 - PresentInstruct applied woodwind students with dedication and expertise, ensuring comprehensive musical development. Carefully proofread and edit student event reports to maintain accuracy and professionalism. Develop detailed course descriptions, syllabi, and curricula to enhance learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Higher Education Adjunct Woodwind Instructor – Distance Learning at William Jessup University
August 1, 2018 - PresentInstruct applied woodwind students with dedication and expertise, ensuring comprehensive musical development. Carefully proofread and edit student event reports to maintain accuracy and professionalism. Develop detailed course descriptions, syllabi, and curricula to enhance learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Adjunct Woodwind Instructor – Distance Learning at William Jessup University
August 1, 2018 - PresentInstruct applied woodwind students with dedication and expertise, ensuring comprehensive musical development. Carefully proofread and edit student event reports to maintain accuracy and professionalism. Develop detailed course descriptions, syllabi, and curricula to enhance learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Brazosport College
December 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Brazosport College
December 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Brazosport College
December 31, 2014 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Lee College
December 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Lee College
December 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Lee College
December 31, 2010 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Rochester College
December 31, 2000 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Rochester College
December 31, 2000 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Adjunct Professor of Music at Rochester College
December 31, 2000 - July 18, 2025Instruct and mentor applied and community woodwind students, coach ensembles, and deliver academic courses such as Fundamentals of Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Music Literature in classroom, online, and hybrid formats. Provide comprehensive support by meticulously proofreading and editing student event reports and research projects, while also crafting course descriptions, materials, syllabi, and promotional materials for student and faculty recitals. Spearhead student recruitment initiatives for the college, department, and woodwind studio, while also pioneering and instructing a Music-Marketing course to empower students with essential industry skills.
Editor/Content Writer, Freelancer, Project Manager, Founder, Executive-Operations-Financial Director at Leigh Enterprises – Freelance/Contract Services
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide comprehensive editing and writing services, encompassing proofreading, technical and content writing, as well as crafting press releases, marketing materials, website content and development, social media posts, blog articles, and event posters and programs. Drive administrative efficiency by conducting research and development, devising and executing plans to optimize productivity, generating and analyzing reports, managing budgets, overseeing accounting tasks, leading personnel management efforts, coordinating event bookings and scheduling, developing course curriculums, directing marketing and publicity initiatives, spearheading fundraising campaigns, fostering positive public and customer relations, streamlining inventory management processes, and managing purchasing and receiving operations. Offer diverse music services including performance engagements, applied music instruction specializing in woodwinds, piano, and strings, conduct master-class sessions, provide ensemble
Editor/Content Writer, Freelancer, Project Manager, Founder, Executive-Operations-Financial Director at Leigh Enterprises – Freelance/Contract Services
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide comprehensive editing and writing services, encompassing proofreading, technical and content writing, as well as crafting press releases, marketing materials, website content and development, social media posts, blog articles, and event posters and programs. Drive administrative efficiency by conducting research and development, devising and executing plans to optimize productivity, generating and analyzing reports, managing budgets, overseeing accounting tasks, leading personnel management efforts, coordinating event bookings and scheduling, developing course curriculums, directing marketing and publicity initiatives, spearheading fundraising campaigns, fostering positive public and customer relations, streamlining inventory management processes, and managing purchasing and receiving operations. Offer diverse music services including performance engagements, applied music instruction, master-class sessions, ensemble coaching and workshops, retail sales, and founding and direct
Editor/Content Writer, Freelancer, Project Manager, Founder, Executive-Operations-Financial Director at Leigh Enterprises – Freelance/Contract Services
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide comprehensive editing and writing services, encompassing proofreading, technical and content writing, as well as crafting press releases, marketing materials, website content and development, social media posts, blog articles, and event posters and programs. Drive administrative efficiency by conducting research and development, devising and executing plans to optimize productivity, generating and analyzing reports, managing budgets, overseeing accounting tasks, leading personnel management efforts, coordinating event bookings and scheduling, developing course curriculums, directing marketing and publicity initiatives, spearheading fundraising campaigns, fostering positive public and customer relations, streamlining inventory management processes, and managing purchasing and receiving operations. Offer diverse music services including performance engagements, applied music instruction specializing in woodwinds, piano, and strings, conduct master-class sessions, provide ensemble
Education
Master of Music at University of Minnesota
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Bachelor of Science at Winona State University
January 1, 1991 - May 31, 1995Bachelor of Arts at Winona State University
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995Graduate Certificate at Missouri State University
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Master of Music at University of Minnesota
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Bachelor of Science at Winona State University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Bachelor of Arts at Winona State University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Graduate Certificate at Missouri State University
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Master of Music at University of Minnesota
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Bachelor of Science at Winona State University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Bachelor of Arts at Winona State University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Technical & Professional Writing
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Leveraging AI in Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Create & Deliver Standout Technical Presentations
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Leveraging AI in Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Create & Deliver Standout Technical Presentations
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Leveraging AI in Project Management
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Create & Deliver Standout Technical Presentations
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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