Teaching Experience

I have worked with the Hamilton High School Marching Band for three years now, working individually with students, with groups in sectionals, and even leading full brass at times. I built a rapport with the students over the years through continued support, and compassion. Before I left for home, a student pulled me aside and said:
"Mr. Stegman, I was going to quit this year. You were the reason I came back."

Conducting

Conducting is a subject of great interest to me. There's so much non-verbal education that can be communicated through conducting. In future, I plan to attend several conducting symposia to hone my skills on the podium to better lead and collaborate with my class of young musicians.

Conducting of the Holst 1st Suite in Eb (Mvmt. I), performed by the Miami University Wind Ensemble.

Brief rehearsal and run of excerpt of Aegean Festival Overture by Makris. Performed by Lab Band course.

Pictured above is myself helping a 5th grade student make her first ever sound on a saxophone during Talawanda's try-it day.

Sample Lesson Plans / Materials

I have worked with Talawanda, Fairfield, and Mason on all of their instrument try it fairs. I fitted trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes, and clarinets.

Instructional Unit
Sample Unit for Grade Level 3.5 Band Piece
Funding Flyer
Sample Parent Flyer About Fundraiser Participation
Sample Elementary Rhythm Practice / Learning Exercise
Rhythm Activity

Teaching Experience

Through coursework at Miami, I have gotten field experience at Garfield Middle School, Creekside Middle School, Winton Woods Middle School, Franklin County Middle / High School, and Sycamore High School. From one on one flute lessons, to small group cello and bass instruction, to full band ensemble conducting, I have had a variety of quality teaching practice in unique environments.

I play -> you play warm up with a Franklin County Middle School band class.

Class teach with beginner strings on an original arrangement of Davy Jones - Hanz Zimmer.

YouTube video tutorial on beginner euphonium articulation. This is something I could send out to my students for some additional individual help.

Montage from my flute student from the woodwind methods course, working on embouchure, fingerings, and characteristic tone throughout the semester.

Certificates

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