Graciela E.

Burroughs
(262) 334-6389 | gburroug@indiana.edu
7404 7 Avenue | Kenosha, WI | 53143
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Education
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Music Education: Instrumental (Strings) Emphasis

May 2015

George N. Tremper High School, Kenosha, WI

Diploma, GPA: 3.9 of 4.0; 5.8 of 6.0

2011

Teaching/Field Experience
Willowcreek Middle School and Portage High School, Portage, IN
Fall 2014
Student Teacher
Led string and full orchestra and sectional rehearsals for 6th through 12th grade students, taught private lessons, and
assisted with administrative duties
Crown Point Summer Orchestra Academy, Crown Point, IN
Summer 2014
Co-Director and Cello/Bass Teacher
Led orchestra and sectional rehearsals for beginning through intermediate students
Indiana University Fairview Elementary Strings Project, Bloomington, IN
2012-2014
Assistant Instructor and Lead Teacher
Led class violin instruction for 1st-4th grade students
Indiana University String Academy, Bloomington, IN
2012-2014
Helper Teacher
Taught private cello lessons and assisted with group class
Tremper High School, Kenosha, WI
2009-2014
Teacher Aide
Assisted orchestra director with organization/administrative work
St. Charles Catholic School, Bloomington, IN
Spring 2013
Guest taught and observed preschool music and 5th grade band
Batchelor Middle School, Bloomington, IN
2013
Led orchestra and sectional rehearsals and private lessons for 7th and 8th grade students
Kenosha and Racine, WI
2010-2013
Private Instructor and Quartet Coach
Taught private lessons to cello, violin, and piano students, ages 7-16 and coached string quartet
Performance
Ensembles
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music: Concert Orchestra, University Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra
Other: St. Maria Goretti Music Ministry (Dyer, IN), Lakeshore Youth Philharmonic, Girls with Bows String Quartet
(founding member), Tremper Golden Strings, various chamber ensembles
Private Study
Cello: Adriana Contino (primary instructor), Peter Stumpf, Michele Venturella, Randy Dissmore
Violin: Brendan Shea, Hyewon Kim, Nancy Nosal, Alexander Mandl, Martin Fiala
Indiana University Founders Scholar
Hutton Honors College Member, Indiana University
Indiana University Distinction Scholarship, $36,000
Indiana University Hispanic Scholarship, $4,000
National AP Scholar, College Board

Awards/Honors
National School Orchestra Award
Commended Student, National Merit Scholarships
National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, College
Board

Professional Affiliations and Development

American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
ASTA National Conference, Louisville, KY
Presented clinic for high school students about improvisation for string players
Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA) Professional Development Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra, and Music Conference, Chicago, IL
References available upon request

2014
2012, 2014
2010, 2012