1. MARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKIMARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKIMARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKIMARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKIMARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKIMARIANNE L. GRUZWALSKI
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
1804 Federal Street • Philadelphia, PA 19146
mgruzwal@gmail.com • 248.660.4024
EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA Temple University 2014-20162014-20162014-20162014-2016
Boyer College of Music & Dance
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
· GPA: 3.89/4.0
· Recipient of Robert Page Graduate Choral Conducting Scholarship
Boyer College of Music & Dance
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
· GPA: 3.89/4.0
· Recipient of Robert Page Graduate Choral Conducting Scholarship
Boyer College of Music & Dance
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
· GPA: 3.89/4.0
· Recipient of Robert Page Graduate Choral Conducting Scholarship
Boyer College of Music & Dance
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
· GPA: 3.89/4.0
· Recipient of Robert Page Graduate Choral Conducting Scholarship
Boyer College of Music & Dance
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
· GPA: 3.89/4.0
· Recipient of Robert Page Graduate Choral Conducting Scholarship
Ann Arbor, MI University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Michigan 2009-2014
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education), Primary Instrument: Voice
· Michigan Provisional Secondary Education Endorsements in K-12 Music
Concentration in English through the School of Education
· GPA: 3.94/4.0
· University Honors, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Winter 2011, 2012, 2013
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education), Primary Instrument: Voice
· Michigan Provisional Secondary Education Endorsements in K-12 Music
Concentration in English through the School of Education
· GPA: 3.94/4.0
· University Honors, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Winter 2011, 2012, 2013
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education), Primary Instrument: Voice
· Michigan Provisional Secondary Education Endorsements in K-12 Music
Concentration in English through the School of Education
· GPA: 3.94/4.0
· University Honors, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Winter 2011, 2012, 2013
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education), Primary Instrument: Voice
· Michigan Provisional Secondary Education Endorsements in K-12 Music
Concentration in English through the School of Education
· GPA: 3.94/4.0
· University Honors, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Winter 2011, 2012, 2013
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Education), Primary Instrument: Voice
· Michigan Provisional Secondary Education Endorsements in K-12 Music
Concentration in English through the School of Education
· GPA: 3.94/4.0
· University Honors, Fall 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013; Winter 2011, 2012, 2013
PRIVATE STUDY · 12 years of private voice lessons; Prominent Teachers: Martha Sheil and Melody Racine
(University of Michigan)
· 10 years of private piano instruction
· 3 years of private conducting lessons with Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan), Paul
Rardin (Temple University)
· 12 years of private voice lessons; Prominent Teachers: Martha Sheil and Melody Racine
(University of Michigan)
· 10 years of private piano instruction
· 3 years of private conducting lessons with Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan), Paul
Rardin (Temple University)
· 12 years of private voice lessons; Prominent Teachers: Martha Sheil and Melody Racine
(University of Michigan)
· 10 years of private piano instruction
· 3 years of private conducting lessons with Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan), Paul
Rardin (Temple University)
· 12 years of private voice lessons; Prominent Teachers: Martha Sheil and Melody Racine
(University of Michigan)
· 10 years of private piano instruction
· 3 years of private conducting lessons with Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan), Paul
Rardin (Temple University)
· 12 years of private voice lessons; Prominent Teachers: Martha Sheil and Melody Racine
(University of Michigan)
· 10 years of private piano instruction
· 3 years of private conducting lessons with Eugene Rogers (University of Michigan), Paul
Rardin (Temple University)
TEACHING
Jenkintown, PA Manor College Jan 2016-PresentManor College Jan 2016-PresentManor College Jan 2016-PresentManor College Jan 2016-PresentManor College Jan 2016-Present
Choir DirectorChoir Director
· Worked with singers on building musicianship and creating ensemble sound in a new music
program
· Worked with singers on building musicianship and creating ensemble sound in a new music
program
· Worked with singers on building musicianship and creating ensemble sound in a new music
program
· Worked with singers on building musicianship and creating ensemble sound in a new music
program
· Worked with singers on building musicianship and creating ensemble sound in a new music
program
Philadelphia, PA Temple UniversityTemple University 2014-20162014-20162014-2016
Teaching AssistantTeaching Assistant
· Assisted in teaching undergraduate conducting to beginning, intermediate, and advanced
students
· Assistant conducted various ensembles
· Assisted in teaching undergraduate conducting to beginning, intermediate, and advanced
students
· Assistant conducted various ensembles
· Assisted in teaching undergraduate conducting to beginning, intermediate, and advanced
students
· Assistant conducted various ensembles
· Assisted in teaching undergraduate conducting to beginning, intermediate, and advanced
students
· Assistant conducted various ensembles
· Assisted in teaching undergraduate conducting to beginning, intermediate, and advanced
students
· Assistant conducted various ensembles
Northville, MI Northville High SchoolNorthville High School March-April 2014March-April 2014March-April 2014
Student TeacherStudent Teacher
· Led sectionals, warm ups and rehearsals and worked with after school a cappella groups on
arranging and rehearsing
· Led sectionals, warm ups and rehearsals and worked with after school a cappella groups on
arranging and rehearsing
· Led sectionals, warm ups and rehearsals and worked with after school a cappella groups on
arranging and rehearsing
· Led sectionals, warm ups and rehearsals and worked with after school a cappella groups on
arranging and rehearsing
· Led sectionals, warm ups and rehearsals and worked with after school a cappella groups on
arranging and rehearsing
Ann Arbor, MI Emerson Elementary SchoolEmerson Elementary SchoolEmerson Elementary SchoolEmerson Elementary School Jan-Feb 2014
Student TeacherStudent TeacherStudent TeacherStudent TeacherStudent Teacher
· Gained experience in creative lesson planning in lieu of rhythm, beat, improvisation,
composition, recorder, solfège, Orff instruments, etc. and applied to relationships with young
ones through music
· Gained experience in creative lesson planning in lieu of rhythm, beat, improvisation,
composition, recorder, solfège, Orff instruments, etc. and applied to relationships with young
ones through music
· Gained experience in creative lesson planning in lieu of rhythm, beat, improvisation,
composition, recorder, solfège, Orff instruments, etc. and applied to relationships with young
ones through music
· Gained experience in creative lesson planning in lieu of rhythm, beat, improvisation,
composition, recorder, solfège, Orff instruments, etc. and applied to relationships with young
ones through music
· Gained experience in creative lesson planning in lieu of rhythm, beat, improvisation,
composition, recorder, solfège, Orff instruments, etc. and applied to relationships with young
ones through music
PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
Philadelphia, PA Temple University Recital Chorus
Conductor
Temple University Recital Chorus
Conductor
Temple University Recital Chorus
Conductor
Temple University Recital Chorus
Conductor
April 18th, 2016
· Conducted works by JS Bach, Michael Praetorius, Sydney Guillame, and Irving Fine· Conducted works by JS Bach, Michael Praetorius, Sydney Guillame, and Irving Fine· Conducted works by JS Bach, Michael Praetorius, Sydney Guillame, and Irving Fine· Conducted works by JS Bach, Michael Praetorius, Sydney Guillame, and Irving Fine· Conducted works by JS Bach, Michael Praetorius, Sydney Guillame, and Irving Fine
Philadelphia, PA Temple University Graduate Conductor’s Chorus RecitalTemple University Graduate Conductor’s Chorus RecitalTemple University Graduate Conductor’s Chorus RecitalTemple University Graduate Conductor’s Chorus Recital October 5, 2015
ConductorConductorConductorConductor
· Conducted works by Brahms, Gesualdo, Palestrina, MacMillan, Messiaen, and Sharpe· Conducted works by Brahms, Gesualdo, Palestrina, MacMillan, Messiaen, and Sharpe· Conducted works by Brahms, Gesualdo, Palestrina, MacMillan, Messiaen, and Sharpe· Conducted works by Brahms, Gesualdo, Palestrina, MacMillan, Messiaen, and Sharpe· Conducted works by Brahms, Gesualdo, Palestrina, MacMillan, Messiaen, and Sharpe
Ann Arbor, MI Senior Conducting RecitalSenior Conducting RecitalSenior Conducting Recital November 2013November 2013
ConductorConductorConductor
· Conducted works by Vivaldi, Shaw, Brahms· Conducted works by Vivaldi, Shaw, Brahms· Conducted works by Vivaldi, Shaw, Brahms· Conducted works by Vivaldi, Shaw, Brahms· Conducted works by Vivaldi, Shaw, Brahms
Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Production of L’elisir d’amore Sept-Nov 2010
Opera Chorus MemberOpera Chorus MemberOpera Chorus MemberOpera Chorus MemberOpera Chorus Member

2. PERFORMANCE, continuedPERFORMANCE, continuedPERFORMANCE, continued
Rochester, MI Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
Pianist
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
Pianist
May 2009-Aug 2011
· Accompanied singers in both traditional hymns and contemporary
worship
· Improvised and sight-read hymns and other music
· Accompanied singers in both traditional hymns and contemporary
worship
· Improvised and sight-read hymns and other music
MASTER CLASSMASTER CLASSMASTER CLASS
Philadelphia, PA Choral Conducting Master Classes with Helmuth RillingChoral Conducting Master Classes with Helmuth Rilling April 12, 2016
Portland, OR National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference, Conducting
Master Class with Simon Carrington
National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference, Conducting
Master Class with Simon Carrington
November 14, 2015
Philadelphia, PA Temple University Orchestral Conducting Master ClassesTemple University Orchestral Conducting Master Classes Feb-March 2015
LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP
Philadelphia, PA Temple University Masters in Music Education Online Program
Gordon Music Learning Theory Video Demonstration Contributor
Temple University Masters in Music Education Online Program
Gordon Music Learning Theory Video Demonstration Contributor
May 2016
· Participated as main presenter of some skill learning sequence
demonstrations to students at Cheltenham High School in order to
contribute to the curriculum of the Masters in Mus Ed program at
TempleU
· Participated as main presenter of some skill learning sequence
demonstrations to students at Cheltenham High School in order to
contribute to the curriculum of the Masters in Mus Ed program at
TempleU
Interlochen, MI Pioneer High School Choir CampPioneer High School Choir Camp August 2013
Camp CounselorCamp Counselor
· Monitored high school students in a camp environment
· Gained experience leading rehearsals, warm ups, and sectionals on a regular basis and
with high efficiency
· Taught various levels of diction as well as music theory
· Monitored high school students in a camp environment
· Gained experience leading rehearsals, warm ups, and sectionals on a regular basis and
with high efficiency
· Taught various levels of diction as well as music theory
· Monitored high school students in a camp environment
· Gained experience leading rehearsals, warm ups, and sectionals on a regular basis and
with high efficiency
· Taught various levels of diction as well as music theory
Ann Arbor, MI MPulse Performing Arts InstituteMPulse Performing Arts Institute July 2012
Camp CounselorCamp Counselor
· Worked with a residence life team in order to plan activities, assist faculty, and monitor
high school students in a pre-college summer camp setting
· Worked with a residence life team in order to plan activities, assist faculty, and monitor
high school students in a pre-college summer camp setting
· Worked with a residence life team in order to plan activities, assist faculty, and monitor
high school students in a pre-college summer camp setting
Ann Arbor, MI Gimble A CappellaGimble A Cappella 2009-2014
Music Director; Jan 2011-May 2014Music Director; Jan 2011-May 2014
· Used Finale and Garage Band in order to arrange and notate a cappella music
· Organized community service and philanthropy including workshops with public schools
in the area
· Competed in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
· Used Finale and Garage Band in order to arrange and notate a cappella music
· Organized community service and philanthropy including workshops with public schools
in the area
· Competed in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
· Used Finale and Garage Band in order to arrange and notate a cappella music
· Organized community service and philanthropy including workshops with public schools
in the area
· Competed in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
Ann Arbor, MI American Choral Directors’ Association Student Chapter 2009-2014American Choral Directors’ Association Student Chapter 2009-2014American Choral Directors’ Association Student Chapter 2009-2014
Vice President; Sept 2011-Dec 2013Vice President; Sept 2011-Dec 2013
FACULTY AND MENTORSFACULTY AND MENTORSFACULTY AND MENTORSFACULTY AND MENTORS
· Dr. Paul Rardin: rardin@temple.edu - Director of Choirs, Temple University
· Dr. Mitos Andaya: mitos.andaya@temple.edu - Associate Professor of Choral Activities, Temple University
· Prof. Art McKenzie:
· Dr. Eugene Rogers: ecrogers@umich.edu - Associate Director of Choirs, University of Michigan
· Martha Sheil: mjsheil@umich.edu - Previous Associate Professor of Voice, University of Michigan
· Dr. Marie McCarthy: mfmcc@umich.edu - Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan
· Dr. Paul Rardin: rardin@temple.edu - Director of Choirs, Temple University
· Dr. Mitos Andaya: mitos.andaya@temple.edu - Associate Professor of Choral Activities, Temple University
· Prof. Art McKenzie:
· Dr. Eugene Rogers: ecrogers@umich.edu - Associate Director of Choirs, University of Michigan
· Martha Sheil: mjsheil@umich.edu - Previous Associate Professor of Voice, University of Michigan
· Dr. Marie McCarthy: mfmcc@umich.edu - Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan
· Dr. Paul Rardin: rardin@temple.edu - Director of Choirs, Temple University
· Dr. Mitos Andaya: mitos.andaya@temple.edu - Associate Professor of Choral Activities, Temple University
· Prof. Art McKenzie:
· Dr. Eugene Rogers: ecrogers@umich.edu - Associate Director of Choirs, University of Michigan
· Martha Sheil: mjsheil@umich.edu - Previous Associate Professor of Voice, University of Michigan
· Dr. Marie McCarthy: mfmcc@umich.edu - Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan
· Dr. Paul Rardin: rardin@temple.edu - Director of Choirs, Temple University
· Dr. Mitos Andaya: mitos.andaya@temple.edu - Associate Professor of Choral Activities, Temple University
· Prof. Art McKenzie:
· Dr. Eugene Rogers: ecrogers@umich.edu - Associate Director of Choirs, University of Michigan
· Martha Sheil: mjsheil@umich.edu - Previous Associate Professor of Voice, University of Michigan
· Dr. Marie McCarthy: mfmcc@umich.edu - Professor of Music Education, University of Michigan
ADDITIONALADDITIONAL · Studied vocal diction including English, Italian, German, French
· Basic knowledge of and ability to teach basic guitar and music theory
· Experienced in teaching private voice lessons to others
· Interested in jazz music and improvisation
· Interests include: reading, movies, dogs
· Working knowledge of most computer programs
· Works well with others
· Eagerness and strong desire to help others to the best of my ability
· Studied vocal diction including English, Italian, German, French
· Basic knowledge of and ability to teach basic guitar and music theory
· Experienced in teaching private voice lessons to others
· Interested in jazz music and improvisation
· Interests include: reading, movies, dogs
· Working knowledge of most computer programs
· Works well with others
· Eagerness and strong desire to help others to the best of my ability