1. Melissa GregoryMelissa GregoryMelissa GregoryMelissa Gregory----SimonSimonSimonSimon
1 Manchester Ct.
Madison, WI 53710
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e-mail: mgregsim@gmail.com
ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Bring Classical Music and audiences together.
StrengthsStrengthsStrengthsStrengths SkillsSkillsSkillsSkills
• Superb organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Remarkable people skills
• Superlative problem-solving abilities including “on-
the-fly”
• Creative multi-tasking
• Strongly self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Finale
• Internet Research
• Google Tools
• Strong computer skills, able to learn new
programs quickly
Current Work ExperienceCurrent Work ExperienceCurrent Work ExperienceCurrent Work Experience
Private Music InstructorPrivate Music InstructorPrivate Music InstructorPrivate Music Instructor
1986 to
present
Evaluate students’ potential and needs to custom design an education program that will span
years creating a strong, independent musician. Write and manage schedule, billing, recitals,
advertising, website, supplies and all the other baroque details necessary to grow a small
business during a recession.
Strings Director, EAGLE SchoolStrings Director, EAGLE SchoolStrings Director, EAGLE SchoolStrings Director, EAGLE School
2008-2015 Took a strings program with 3 half-trained violinists and over the course of 7 years created an
Intermediate Strings group of 14, a Beginning Strings Group of 10 and a third preparatory
group of 12 in a school of 180 students. Worked with students to program and prepared two
concerts annually for each group. Prepared students for WSMA Orchestras and WYSO
auditions.
Viola Coach, WYSO (Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra)Viola Coach, WYSO (Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra)Viola Coach, WYSO (Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra)Viola Coach, WYSO (Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra)
2001 to 2010 Took 40 remarkably talented students each week through the learning process of preparing
and performing large amounts of music in an orchestral setting.
Substitute Orchestral ViolistSubstitute Orchestral ViolistSubstitute Orchestral ViolistSubstitute Orchestral Violist Madison Symphony Orchestra
2001- present Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Arrive at orchestral rehearsals having evaluated, researched and prepared the viola portion of
concert repertoire, ready to apply the conductor’s artistic interpretations for performance.
Usually on short notice.

2. Other Work ExperienceOther Work ExperienceOther Work ExperienceOther Work Experience
Treasurer, Chicago Viola SocietyTreasurer, Chicago Viola SocietyTreasurer, Chicago Viola SocietyTreasurer, Chicago Viola Society
1998-2004 • Created and maintained database of members
• Commissioned and partially designed custom database program for member and event
management
• Managed all facets of finance including membership payments, expense reimbursements
and annual reports
• Go-to person for “on-the-fly” event management
During my tenure CVS was regularly and publicly acknowledged by the American Viola SocietyDuring my tenure CVS was regularly and publicly acknowledged by the American Viola SocietyDuring my tenure CVS was regularly and publicly acknowledged by the American Viola SocietyDuring my tenure CVS was regularly and publicly acknowledged by the American Viola Society
as the most successful chapter in North America.as the most successful chapter in North America.as the most successful chapter in North America.as the most successful chapter in North America.
Violist, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoViolist, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoViolist, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoViolist, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
1983-1994 Spent some of the most joyous years of my life working with and learning from the most
amazing musicians of a generation. Learned the majority of the standard orchestral repertoire
working with members of the Chicago Symphony. Worked with guest conductors such as Sir
George Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, and Leonard Bernstein. Worked closely
over four years with Michael Morgan and Kenneth Jean.
General Clerk, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoGeneral Clerk, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoGeneral Clerk, Civic Orchestra of ChicagoGeneral Clerk, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
1986-1989 Handled all sorts of general paperwork, copying, music marking, and general dogsbody for
visiting artists.
EducationEducationEducationEducation
Master of MusicMaster of MusicMaster of MusicMaster of Music
2000200020002000
Roosevelt University
(With emphasis on pedagogy/education)
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of MusicBachelor of MusicBachelor of MusicBachelor of Music
1994199419941994
DePaul University Chicago, IL
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