This document is a resume for Jessica F. Long. It outlines her education, including expected completion of a DMA in Voice Performance from Shenandoah University in 2016. Her research interests include African-American music, American folk music, and American music. Her research experience involves an examination of Black Louisiana Creole folk songs. She has held various teaching positions and music director roles. Her additional experience includes front desk work at a hotel and banking. She is currently president of the Shenandoah University chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

1. Jessica F. Long
183 Equestrian Dr. Stephens City, VA 22655  (504) 251-6629  Jfoy11@su.edu
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EDUCATION: ShenandoahUniversityConservatory, Winchester,VA
D.M.A. Voice Performance,2016 (expected)
NorthwesternState University, Natchitoches,LA
M.M. Music Performance,2009
B.M. Vocal Performance,2006
RESEARCH
INTERESTS:
 African-AmericanMusic
 AmericanFolkMusic
 AmericanMusic
 Ethnomusicology
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE: ShenandoahUniversityConservatory,Winchester,VA
DMA Candidate,8/2012- Present
Forgotten Voices:An Examination of BlackLouisiana CreoleFolk Song through the
Arrangementsof Maud Cuney-Hareand CamilleNickerson
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE: NorthwesternState University, Creative andPerformingArts, Natchitoches,LA
Adjunct Instructor
Fine Arts,8/2011-5/2012
F.R. Jackson Sr. Technical Center,NatchitochesParish School Board, Natchitoches,LA
Special Education Tutor
Englishlanguage artsandmath, 12/2011-4/2012
LakeviewHigh School, NatchitochesParish School Board, Natchitoches,LA
FACS Teacher
Journey ThoughCareers,12/2010-1/2011
Home Economics,1/2011-5/2011
ChildDevelopment,1/2011-5/2011
NorthwesternState University,Creative andPerformingArts, Natchitoches,LA
Graduate Assistant
OperaTheatre,8/2007-5/2009
AppliedVoice,8/2007-5/2009

2. RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE: Impact ChristianChurch, Winchester,VA
Director of Music Ministries
1/2013 – 8/2014
Minor Basilica ofthe Immaculate Conception,Natchitoches,LA
Singer
8/2004- 7/2006, 8/2007-5/2009, 8/2011- 8/2012
Agape Love Center,Natchitoches,LA
Conductor/Concert Coordinator
10/2011 – 12/2011
Sigma Alpha Iota (Beta Iota Chapter),Natchitoches,LA
Coordinator/ Music Chair
4/2009
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE: Fairbrook Hotels(DBA HolidayInn), Winchester,VA
Front Desk Agent
5/2014- Present
ShenandoahUniversity,Winchester,VA
StudentBuildingManager
8/2013-5/2014
Capital One Bank, Alexandria,LA
TellerI
9/2009-12/2010
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS: Studentsof National Associationof Teachersof Singing
ShenandoahUniversity
President, 2013-2015
Sigma Alpha Iota, Beta Iota Chapter
NorthwesternState University
Member2005-present
Music Chair,2009