Music Education Major, University of Miami
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
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- Trumpet Section Leader at University of Miami Band of the Hour
- Band Captain at University of Miami Band of the Hour
- Staff Writer at MusicEdMagic
- President-Elect, Univeristy of Miami Chapter at Florida Collegiate Music Educator's National Conference
- Past
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- Personnell Organizer-UM Honor Band Festival at Univeristy of Miami Honor Band Festival
- Assistant for “American Bandmaster’s Association” Convention at University of Miami Bands
- Administrator/Internal Coordinator at Battle for Europe Tournament
- Administrative Assistant at Retro GameSpot
- Employee at Leonard's Bakery
- Education
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- University of Miami
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Andrew Zweibel’s Summary
Aspiring High School Band Director and Music Education major at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Experience working with middle and high school concert bands (full band and/or sectionals) as well as jazz groups and high school orchestras. Other interests include technology, marching band, blogging, and social networking.
Andrew Zweibel’s Specialties:
concert band, jazz band, marching band, full ensemble rehearsal, sectional rehearsal, music technology, social networking, blogging
Andrew Zweibel’s Experience
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Trumpet Section Leader
University of Miami Band of the Hour
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Responsibilities Include:
-Lead trumpet section in preparation of music during band camp
-Lead sectional rehearsals during the season to ensure music is performed to the highest standards by the section
-Demonstrate leadership skills in full-band field rehearsals by being a positive role model and being pro-active in fixing any problems that arise -
Band Captain
University of Miami Band of the Hour
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Responsibilities Include:
-Assist the director of the Band of the Hour with any logistical jobs that need to be accomplished
-Facilitate smooth organization with student leaders and student staff, so that no problems arise during rehearsal and game days
-Communicate any pertinent announcements to the band at the end of rehearsal each day
-Act as the "voice of the band' in communicating concerns to the director of the "Band of the Hour" -
Staff Writer
MusicEdMagic
(Music industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
I write articles for MusicEdMagic, a website with resources for music educators. I also have my own blog category on the site, where I post personal thoughts about the field of Music Education.
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President-Elect, Univeristy of Miami Chapter
Florida Collegiate Music Educator's National Conference
(Music industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Responsibilities include:
-Assisting the chapter president in any organizational aspects of the chapter
-Preside as chapter parliamentarian
-Oversee outreach committee; organize outreach and service events
-Prepare to take over as chapter president in January 2010 -
Personnell Organizer-UM Honor Band Festival
Univeristy of Miami Honor Band Festival
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2009 — February 2009 (2 months)
Coordinated the student volunteer help for a High School Honor Band festival hosted by the University of Miami. Other Responsibilities included:
-Organizing the logistics of the festival, including making announcements to the students regarding afternoon/evening logistics
-Providing support for guest conductor Kevin Sedatole (Michigan State University) as well as other UM Professors who conducted
-Ensure a smooth audition process for the nearly-150 students who auditioned -
Assistant for “American Bandmaster’s Association” Convention
University of Miami Bands
(Music industry)
March 2008 — March 2008 (1 month)
Assistant for ABA convention in March 2008. Responsibilities included assisting members of ABA in registration and sign-in process for Convention, keeping track of records from each member, including payment information, working with specific members of ABA to assist them in any way possible, and working with Senior Staff Assistant from Miami Bands to organize events
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Administrator/Internal Coordinator
Battle for Europe Tournament
(Music industry)
2006 — 2008 (2 years )
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Administrative Assistant
Retro GameSpot
(Retail industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Online video game memorabilia store. Responsibilities included photography and photo editing of products to be sold, safely packaging products for shipment, maintenance of wireless network
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Employee
Leonard's Bakery
(Food & Beverages industry)
April 2005 — April 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Sales assistant. Responsibilities included helping customers, keeping display cases stocked, packaging orders for wholesale customers. Left due to scheduling conflict with a musical commitment which took priority.
Andrew Zweibel’s Education
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University of Miami
Bachelor of Music , Music Education , 2007 — 2011 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority, University of Miami Band of the Hour-Section Leader, UM FCMENC-President-Elect, Frost Symphonic Winds-Principal Trumpet, Member of Frost Wind Ensemble
Additional Information
Andrew Zweibel’s Websites:
Andrew Zweibel’s Interests:
Music, Band, Education, Technology, Computer Games, Meeting People
Andrew Zweibel’s Groups:
University of Miami Band of the Hour (Band Captain and Trumpet Section Leader),
UMiami FCMENC Chapter (President-Elect), Collegiate Member-MENC, Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Service Sorority
Andrew Zweibel’s Honors:
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award-Glenbrook North HS, Spring 2007
Oustanding Rookie Brass Player-University of Miami "Band of the Hour," Fall 2007
Recipient of Mann/Parente Scholarship for Band, Spring 2008
Section Leader for "Best Section" of University of Miami "Band of the Hour," Fall 2008
Andrew Zweibel’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
