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Neil Hicks received a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University with high distinction and a 3.99 GPA. He has extensive teaching experience in both school and camp settings, instructing bands, jazz ensembles, and private lessons from middle school through college levels. Hicks held leadership roles in several honor societies and organizations during his education.

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Neil Hicks received a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University with high distinction and a 3.99 GPA. He has extensive teaching experience in both school and camp settings, instructing bands, jazz ensembles, and private lessons from middle school through college levels. Hicks held leadership roles in several honor societies and organizations during his education.

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NEIL A.

HICKS
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Music Education with High Distinction, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Bloomington, IN
Band & Orchestra Dual Degree
Jazz Studies & Conducting Minors
Member of Hutton Honors College

2015
3.99 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, North Central High School Indianapolis, IN

Spring 2015

Taught four concert bands and two jazz bands of varying ability levels. Assisted with administrative aspects of program
management, performances, and ISSMA event hosting. Taught sectionals in all instrument groups, and established a
weekly after-school jazz improvisation program.
Marching Band Staff, Paoli Senior High School Paoli, IN
Band Camp Staff, Chesterton High School Chesterton, IN

Summer & Fall 2014


Summer 2014

Taught music sectionals in all instrument groups and conducted full ensemble rehearsals. Led marching basics block
and supervised visual technique during field rehearsals. Planned and ran evening activities. Accompanied Paoli to all
competitions and assisted with travel logistics.
Young Winds Instructor, Indiana University Bloomington, IN

Spring 2014

Taught in 10-week IU program for middle school band students in the local community. Led saxophone sectionals
each week as well as taught the full rehearsal cycle of a piece in a large ensemble setting.
President &Treasurer, National Association for Music Education IU Collegiate Chapter

2013 2014 & 2012 2013

As President: Created a weekly meeting agenda and facilitated the division of tasks among board members. Organized
professional development lectures, initiated freshmen mentorship program, and created an online resource database.
As Treasurer: Directed the chapter recruitment drive, kept up-to-date financial records of all chapter deposits and
withdrawals, and organized and advertised chapter fundraisers.
Unit Director & Unit Counselor, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI

Summer 2013 & Summer 2012

As Unit Director: Oversaw 200+ campers aged 1114 in a residential camp setting and supervised eight collegiate staff
members. Planned daily activities, communicated directly with parents to accommodate special needs.
As Unit Counselor: Implemented activities, resolved disputes, assisted with instruction of concert and jazz ensembles.
Private Lesson Instructor, Self-employed Valparaiso, IN & Bloomington, IN

2009 Present

Taught a wide range of ability levels in both classical and jazz styles.
Counselor, IU Summer Music Clinic Bloomington, IN

Summers 2011, 2012, & 2014

Supervised ~50 residential students, helped with leadership and trumpet technique classes, and assisted clinic logistics.

HONORS & AWARDS


Outstanding Future Music Educator Award, Indiana Music Education Association
Founders Scholar, Indiana University
2012 MTNA Indiana Chamber Music Competition Alternates, Nexus Saxophone Quartet
Outstanding First Year Rank Member, Indiana University Marching Hundred
John Phillip Sousa Award, Chesterton High School
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scout Troop 908

2015
2010 2015
Fall 2012
2010
2010
2008

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