1. Jon Hartlage, BS, MA, AEA
69 Summit Dr
Sussex, NJ 07461
jonhartlage@yahoo.com
(201)-704-2737
Statement of Introduction
I am a lifelong educator with a highly diverse educational and professional background, possessing higher
degrees in both Biology and Music and a 20-year professional career as a Wine Sommelier, Classical Tenor
and Conductor. I discovered my personal Common Denominator for these diverse endeavors in my passion
for inspiring others to learn more about the amazing world of culture and beauty that surrounds them…in a
word, Teaching. I would love to be considered for a position as an educator in your district.
All Certificate of Eligibility Requirements for New Jersey Are Now Complete And On File With NJDOE
(Estimated Receipt of Certificate of Eligibility: February 10, 2017)
Degrees / Content Knowledge / Certifications
1991 MA Music, Voice & Percussion, The Ohio State University … Overall GPA: 3.25
1986 BS Biology & Music, Conducting, Voice & Percussion, The University of Notre Dame … Music Coursework GPA: 3.4
Academic Music Studies Completed:
• Music Theory / Analysis / Composition … 4 Semesters & 3 Quarters
• Music History, Appreciation, and Literature … 2 Semesters & 1 Quarter
• Vocal Pedagogy / Physiology / Phonetics … 4 Quarters
• Vocal Disorders (Speech & Hearing Dept) … 1 Quarter
• Individual Voice Studies … 3 Semesters & 6 Quarters
• Conducting Studies … 2 Semesters
• Applied Ensemble, both Vocal and Instrumental … 8 Semesters & 9 Quarters
• Keyboard Studies … 1 Quarter
• Alexander Posture Technique … 1 Quarter
• Graduate Recital … May 1988
August 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Music Content Knowledge … Score: NJ Passed…172/200
October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content English – Reading … Score: NJ Passed…198/200
October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content English – Writing … Score: NJ Passed…178/200
October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content – Math … Score: NJ Passed…156/200
1993-1998 Completed Professional Vocal Studies in NYC Private Studio of Renowned Voice Teacher Maria Farnworth
1997-1999 Studied Acting in the NYC Ensemble Studio of Acting Teacher George Kakatsakis
1999-Present Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA)
Conductor/Musical Director/Educator
• 2001 – Present Professional Resident Conductor & Musical Director for The Highland Stage Theatre Company, an
educational venture focused on Youth Arts which mounts full Broadway-scored & styled productions.
• Fall 2011 Through Spring 2013 Mus Dir & Pit Orchestra Conductor for the Milford Twp HS Spring Musicals, which
included NYC Professional Pit Orchestra Musicians
• Full Show Scores Conducted: Wizard of Oz, She Loves Me, Anything Goes, Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie (twice), 42nd
Street, Guys & Dolls, Gypsy, Hairspray, Oklahoma, Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast (twice), Footloose, A Little
Night, Damn Yankees
- All of the shows typically utilized a 20-30pc Orchestra with musicians aged 15 to 25 yrs. old
- For the productions of Grease and Hairspray, I conducted and accompanied the production from a drum kit
- Teach and Rehearse Voice Parts for Individual Cast Members and Larger Ensemble Chorus
- Provide Individual Coaching on Musicality, Characterization, and Vocal Production to Cast Members
- Assign Parts and Rehearse Musical Score with Available Instrumentalists, Coordinating a Rehearsal Schedule that
Maximizes Productivity and Quality…including Individual Coaching if necessary
- Arrange and Create Extra Parts to Provide Greatest Level of Participation for Youth Players
2. - Accompany Rehearsals on Piano when staff accompanist not available
• 2015 Studio Conductor for Pop Christian Album Face the Light, produced at PonderRosa Studios of NJ
- Manage recording takes with the sound engineer, composer, and music arranger to maximize production time efficiency
and conduct all recording takes over the course of 2 days in studio for 11 orchestrated musical pieces ... performed by
studio/concert professionals.
• Summer-Fall 2011 & Summer-Fall 2012 Percussion / Drumline Instructor for Vernon Twp HS
- Teach students of vastly diverse musical experience an original score and marching drill to be performed throughout the
Fall marching season
- Maintain my own personal musical skills to properly demonstrate performance techniques
- Conduct individual teaching sessions and facilitate large ensemble rehearsals
- Obtain Certification as a Substitute Teacher for Vernon Twp School District
• 2011-2012 / 2012-2013 Certified Substitute Teacher for 3 School Districts in Passaic and Sussex Counties
- Attained eligibility by presenting transcripts from all college degree work
- Worked as a substitute teacher for primarily grades 7 – 12 in W. Milford Twp Schools, High Point Regional High
School, and Vernon Twp Schools
- Submitted to a finger printing and background check
- Obtained State Required Health Screening
- Received training in HIB harassment, intimidation, and bullying awareness
• 2000-2006 Voice and Percussion Private Teacher
- Teach proper vocal production technique and rudimental coordination
- Select musical repertoire to foster learning and growth in all aspects of musical proficiency
Special Event/Theatre/Concert Performer/Church Musician – Professional Work Experience
• 2003-Present Performed as Singer and Wine Sommelier
- Created, Hosted, and Performed Distinct Wine Events during which I paired Music with Wine by way of common
threads in History, Culture, and Country of Origin
- Trademarked and produced the “Info-tainment” product The Singing Wineguy
- Crafted special events for private, commercial, and corporate entertainment and community fundraising
• 2014 / 2016 Guest Tenor with Sussex County Youth Orchestra
• 2013 Summer Interim Organist/Choir Director for Presbyterian Church of Succasunna, NJ
• 2013 Spring Interim Organist/Choir Director for Plainfield Christian Science Church Independent of S Plainfield, NJ
• 2012 Substitute Organist/Music Director for First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, NJ
• 2012-Present Substitute Organist for Holy Counselor Lutheran Church of Vernon, NJ
• 2012-2014 Guest Tenor with Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and Sussex County Youth Orchestra
• 2005-2009 Featured Tenor / Musical Director / Producer in the Original Touring Production of The Magic of Mario Lanza
• 2004-2006 Portrayed Character Michael & Produced a touring production of I Do! I Do!
• 1999-2008 Lead Tenor for High Holy days at Temple Shari-Tefilo Israel, S Orange, NJ (1 full year as paid lead singer)
• 1999-2001 Portrayed Alex Mayer in the Touring Educational production of Wow! What a Century with Pushcart Players, NJ
• 1998 Performed w/ Susie Speidel & Faith Anderson in the Original Production Singing Lessons at The Bickford Theatre, NJ
• 1998 Portrayed Don Jose in production of Carmen at Off-Broadway House, The Castillo Theatre, NYC
• 1996-2004 Regional Opera roles, Concerts, and Workshops, having worked w/Jerome Hines, Licia Albanese, &
NYC Conductor Will Crutchfield
Professional References
Heather Burns, Prod Director, The Highland Stage / Theatre Teacher, W Milford Twp HS 973-271-7853 hburns556@gmail.com
Jess Van Dyk-Cohen, Producer, W Milford Twp HS Theater 973-271-8847 jvdcal08@gmail.com
Gerald Tedesco, Conductor, Sussex County Youth Orchestra / NJDOE Teaching Mentor 201-906-9229 geraldvtedesco@gmail.com
Peter Candela, Broadway Accompanist (Disney’s The Lion King) / Professional Arranger 973-698-4026 ptrcandela@aol.com
Max Taylor, Dir of Bands & Instrumental Music, Vernon Twp HS 973-764-2960 Ext 6232 mtaylor@vtsd.com
Brian McLaughlin, Ph D. Director of Bands, W Milford Twp HS 973-697-1701 Brian.McLaughlin@wmtps.org
June Tarantino, Mus Dir, Holy Counselor Lutheran, Vernon / Music Teacher, Hamburg MS 973-670-8898 musicjt@yahoo.com
Barbara Smith-Davis, Private Voice Teaching Colleague, Lake Wallkill, Sussex, NJ 201-230-4276 bsmithdavis@yahoo.com
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