1. Michael Grippo
403 S. Main St. Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
E-Mail: mgrippo@iwu.edu | Phone: (608) 718-1659
Objective
To inspire musical growth, instill a lifelong love of music, and impart knowledge on musical performance skills.
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL
Bachelor of Music Education degree May 1, 2016; Cumulative GPA: 3.17/4.00
Professional Certification
Illinois State Initial Certification in Music, Pre-K – 12 May 11, 2016
Teaching Experience
Lakeview Junior High School & Prairieview School Downers Grove, IL
Student Teacher Spring, 2016
• Assisted in curriculum development for pull-out lessons and ensembles, including repertoire selection, and designed
evaluation techniques, including individual and group evaluation rubrics
• Designed lesson plans for warm-ups to improve students’ instrumental technique, implementing their knowledge of
music theory and chords
• Enhanced students abilities to play in an ensemble, improve individual technique, and to play with musicality.
• Implemented state-based and national music standards as well as imbedded assessment, as part of a comprehensive
music curriculum
• Rehearsed concert repertoire, which characterized a variety of genres, styles, and languages
• Taught group and individual lessons for junior high and elementary grade band students; enhancing abilities
associated with woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments and focusing on overall technique and musicality,
including facility, breath, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation
Prospect Marching Knights Mount Prospect, IL
Assistant Camp Instructor Summer, 2015
• Assisted in teaching marching fundamentals, drill for the show, and music techniques, including but not limited to:
marching, movement, drill, field techniques, balance, blend, timing, intonation, expression, and phrasing
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective marching band principles, practices, and trends
Illinois Chamber Music Festival Bloomington, IL
Camp Counselor, Coach Summer, 2014, 2015
• Experienced teaching youth music in a group setting
• Demonstrated strong classroom management skills, self-motivation and ability to structure a week-long group class
• Displayed excellent communication and organizational skills
• Dedicated to increasing students’ access to music education and enthusiasm about ICMF’s mission
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School Mount Prospect, IL
Teacher’s Assistant at Summer Band Camp Summer, 2008, 2012-15
• Discussed lesson plans and student development with the teacher
• Enforced school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
• Helped teachers with record-keeping, such as tracking attendance and students’ progress
• Reinforced lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
First United Methodist Church of Palatine Palatine, IL
Choral Director Fall, 2016-current
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School Mount Prospect, IL
Choral Director, Drama Teacher Fall, 2016-current
Music Education Services Elk Grove Village, IL
Director of Bands Fall, 2016-current
Professional Experience
Illinois Wesleyan University Symphonic Winds Bloomington, IL
General Manager Fall/Spring 2012-2016
• Coordinated all the issues related to the band’s musicians and facilities, including preparing schedules and rosters for mu-
sicians
• Maintained library of music holdings, records of repertoire and performance data, and assessed long-range acquisition

2. needs
• Took control of stage activities for rehearsals and performances, monitoring conditions and creating the best possible per-
formance environment
• Responsible for ensuring that the scheduling and production of the bands concerts and rehearsals ran smoothly, and effec-
tively
Performance Experience
Principal Bass Clarinetist: Reflections Evanston, IL
NorthShore Concert Band, featured soloist: Gene Pokorny November 6, 2016
Substitute Clarinetist: The Nutcracker Peru, IL
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra December 12 & 13 2015
Substitute Clarinetist: World Artist Audra McDonald Peoria, IL
Peoria Symphony Orchestra October 17, 2015
Featured Soloist: “Concertino in Eb Major, Op. 26” by C.M. v. Weber Mount Prospect, IL
Mt. Prospect Community Band June 30, 2012
Senior Soloist: “Concertino in Eb Major, Op. 26” by C.M. v. Weber Mount Prospect, IL
Prospect High School Symphonic Band May 16, 2012
Recitalist Arlington Heights, IL
Clarinet Studio of Judy Morrison June 26, 2011 & June 23, 2012
Amahl in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlos Menotti Chicago, IL
The Chamber Opera of Chicago, Director: Francis Mennoti December 2, 2007
Children’s Chorus – “Die Frau Ohne Schatten” by Richard Strauss Chicago, IL
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Nov. 16, 20, 26, & 30; Dec. 4, 8, 12, 16, & 20, 2007
Leadership and Volunteer
Abundant Life Association, Mt. Prospect, IL, Volunteer (2008-present)
Feed My Starving Children, Mt. Prospect IL, Volunteer (2006-2012)
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, Mt. Prospect, IL, Junior Leader, Vacation Bible School (Summer, 2006-2011)
Christian Life Church & College, Mt. Prospect, IL, Junior Leader, Vacation Bible School (Summer, 2006-2008)
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Chicago, IL, Check-In Volunteer (2005-2009)
Professional Affiliations:
Member, National Association for Music Education, Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Music, Bloomington, IL; [2012-2016].
Member, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Music Fraternity, Alpha Lambda Chapter; [2012-2016].
Music Ambassador, Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Music, Bloomington, IL; [2012–2015].
Honors & Awards
The Frank B. & Alice Y. Jordan Endowed Scholarship (2015)
Spring Band Concert: Senior Soloist, John Phillip Sousa Award, & Class Medallion in Music (2012)
District 214 Honor Band (2011-2012)
Drum Major of the Prospect High School Marching Band (2011-2012)
IMEA District & All State Honor Bands (2010-2012)
Related Skills/Interests
Management: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
Musical Notation: Sibelius, Finale, and Noteflight
Music Sequencing: iLife; GarageBand
Teacher Aids: Prezi, iMovie, Smartmusic, Smartboard
References
Roger Garrett
Clarinet Professor
Director, Symphonic Winds, IWU
309.556.3268
Tom Tedeschi
Director of Bands Lake-
view Jr. High School
630.783.5124
Brian Ohlsen
Prairieview Beginning Band Lake-
view Symphonic & Jazz Bands
630.783.5064
Andrew Dahan
Head of Music Education
Director of IWU Vocal Jazz
309.556.3015