CEO at the finest music production company in DC
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Co-Founder/Director at Collaboration Productions
- CEO at Collaboration Productions
- Past
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- Assistant Principal/Instrumental Music Instructor at WILSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Instrumental Music Instructor/Music Department Chair at WILSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Music Instructor at DOUGLAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Music Instructor, Master Classes in Percussion Studies at Arch Bishop Carroll High Wchool
- Music Instructor, Jazz Drumming at University of the District of Columbia
- Music Instructor, Advanced Level Percussion at Nobel Jolly School of Music
- Substitute Teacher at Prince George's County Public Schools
- Education
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- The George Washington University
- George Mason University
- University of the District of Columbia
- Connections
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- Industry
- Education Management
- Websites
Kenneth Dickerson’s Summary
Over 24 years of professional experience as a musician, music producer and music educator with consistently increasing responsibilities focusing on educational administration, music instruction, and composition and arrangement. Adept in the use of music technology (computer composition), promotional photography, leadership development and youth empowerment through the use of music.
Kenneth Dickerson’s Specialties:
Versed in ProTools, Studiovision Pro, Cakewalk Pro, and Freestyle By Mark of the Unicorn. Also, knowledgeable in the use of Windows ’05, associated Microsoft applications and various Internet search engines.
Kenneth Dickerson’s Experience
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Co-Founder/Director
Collaboration Productions
(Music industry)
1978 — Present (31 years)
Collaboration Productions is the business arm of the jazz group Collaboration which has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry from Peabo Bryson, The Manhattans, Pieces of a Dream, Betty Carter, Lee Ritenour, Stanley Turrentine, War, Layla Hathaway, and Norman Brown to the late great Phyllis Hyman. The group has played for the Democratic National Convention, The Capitol City Jazz Festival, The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars and at The Jazz Company at Walt Disney World Downtown Disney.
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CEO
Collaboration Productions
(Entertainment industry)
1977 — Present (32 years)
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Assistant Principal/Instrumental Music Instructor
WILSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(Education Management industry)
September 1996 — 2008 (12 years)
Responsible for student discipline and the development, implementation and evaluation of Diversity Special Programs. Provided beginning to advanced music instruction. Served Music Department Chair, provided leadership for music faculty, managed production of live performances and handled composition and arrangement projects for broadcast television. Taught master percussion studies and jazz history class along with beginning to advanced level essentials of jazz drum. Instructed students on different styles of jazz drum including early jazz, bebop, swing, cool jazz, fusion and contemporary jazz. Served as the Peaceable School Representative and Liaison.
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Instrumental Music Instructor/Music Department Chair
WILSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(Education Management industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
Taught master classes focusing on the elements of percussion studies and jazz history
Taught beginning to advanced level essentials of jazz drum
Instructed students on different styles of jazz drum including early jazz, bebop, swing, cool jazz, fusion and contemporary jazz
Taught a course in business music to teens and adults
Revitalized a defunct music department and created a 1st Place Marching Band Program -
Music Instructor
DOUGLAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(Education Management industry)
1993 — 1996 (3 years)
Taught instrumental music developed marching band program and music technology program.
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Music Instructor, Master Classes in Percussion Studies
Arch Bishop Carroll High Wchool
(Education Management industry)
April 1993 — June 1993 (3 months)
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Music Instructor, Jazz Drumming
University of the District of Columbia
(Education Management industry)
1988 — 1989 (1 year)
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Music Instructor, Advanced Level Percussion
Nobel Jolly School of Music
(Music industry)
1985 — 1987 (2 years)
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Substitute Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1981 — 1983 (2 years)
Kenneth Dickerson’s Education
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The George Washington University
Ed.D. Candidate , Human Resources/Executive Leadership , 2001 — 2009
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George Mason University
Ed.M. , Educational Leadership , 1998 — 2000
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University of the District of Columbia
BaMed , Music Education , 1986 — 1993
Additional Information
Kenneth Dickerson’s Websites:
Kenneth Dickerson’s Interests:
Versed in ProTools, Studiovision Pro, Cakewalk Pro, and Freestyle By Mark of the Unicorn. Also, knowledgeable in the use of Windows ’05, associated Microsoft applications and various Internet search engines. Photography credits include: Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billly Joel, Miles Davis, Hew Lewis and the News, Anita Baker, and Patti LaBelle
Kenneth Dickerson’s Groups:
Member of Phi Delta Kappa 2004
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Music and Entertainment Professionals
Kenneth Dickerson’s Honors:
Fulbright Teacher Recipient, Toured Ghana, Senegal and the Gambia 2001
Principals Award for Outstanding Service, 1996
Parents United Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, 1995
Recipient, $30,000 private donation for Computer Programs in Music, Douglas Junior High School, 1995
Mayors Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Education, Granted $25,000 from Barbara Streisand and $25,000 in music equipment from Sony Music, 1994
Kenneth Dickerson’s Contact Settings
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