Emeric Viani
203.913.6190  [email protected]
MUSIC EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Master of Arts, Music Education
Master of Arts, Ethnomusicology
Bachelor of Music, Music Education (with Distinction)
Certificate in World Music
2012
2012
2008
2008
Massachusetts Initial Certification: Pre-K – 12 Music
New York State Initial Certification: Pre-K – 12 Music
2013
2008
GENERAL MUSIC, INSTRUMENTAL, & CHORAL INSTRUCTION
Lower and Middle School Music Teacher, Pike School, Andover, MA
2014-present
Instruct general music classes for students in Pre-K to Grade 5. Curriculum focuses on development of
musicianship skills through singing, movement, instrument play, composition, and improvisation. Program
emphasizes learning in formal and informal instructional settings, including small-group student-driven learning
activities. Curriculum embraces folk and world musics as a means of help students learn about and understand
cultural viewpoints within and outside of the United States. Progress is assessed through individual and group
performances, student compositions, and written reflections.
Teaching Fellow, Boston Children’s Chorus, Boston, MA
2013-present
Assist the Director of the Premier Chorus, Young Men’s Ensemble, and Choral Union by leading rehearsals,
sectionals, and leading RAP (Rapid Achievement Protocol) sessions on targeted music theory concepts. Conduct
rehearsals and performances as needed
Music Teacher, Walsh Middle School, Framingham, MA
2013-2014
Directed Grade 6 – 8 mixed choirs and general music classes. Choral curriculum focused on developing ear training
and music literacy skills through vocal exercises and a variety of choral repertoire. General music curriculum focused
on developing basic musicianship skills through world music drumming, bucket drumming, beginner guitar, music
literacy, and music history.
Elementary General Music Instructor, Genesee Community Charter School, Rochester, NY
2012-2013
Designed lessons and instructed general music classes following the expeditionary learning model. Instruction
focused on community building, blues, jazz, bucket drumming, recorder playing, audio recording, composition, and
beginner guitar skills. Progress was assessed through individual/group performance, one-on-one interviews, and
written responses.
Balinese Gamelan Instructor, The Harley School, Pittsford, NY
2010-2013
Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Harley Gamelan Ensemble, a community Balinese gamelan ensemble at
The Harley School, open to students and community members. Proposed and designed in-residence program that
focused on performance of traditional Balinese gamelan music.
Private Piano Instructor, Multiple locations
2009-present
Early Childhood Music Instructor, Eastman Community Music School, Rochester, NY
2007-2013
Designed curriculum and instructed weekly early childhood music classes to children (ages 2-3 ½) and their parents.
Classes focused on development of steady beat, creative movement, early singing skills, and pitch awareness.
Early Childhood Music Specialist, Children’s Center of Brighton, Brighton, NY
2009-2010
Designed curriculum and instructed weekly early childhood music classes to children (ages 2-5). Classes focused on
development of steady beat, basic rhythm skills, creative movement, early singing skills, and pitch awareness.
Youth Choir Director, Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, Rochester, NY
Directed the youth choir (grades 6-12) in weekly rehearsals and Sunday church services.
2009-2010
PRESENTATIONS
Rogue Music Education Conference, Rochester, NY
“Bucket Drumming in Your Classroom”
April 2015
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PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)
New York State School Music Association Annual Winter Conference, Rochester, NY
“Cak! Explore the Balinese Monkey Dance Drama”
“Buckets + Sticks = A Whole Lotta Fun!”
Massachusetts Music Educators Association, Boston, MA
“A Festivus for the Rest of Us”
New York State School Music Association Annual Winter Conference, Rochester, NY
“Balinese Gamelan in Your Classroom”
December 2014
March 2014
December 2013
Popular Cultural Association of Canada, Niagara Falls, CA
“Locating the Lost Borough: Understanding Space and Place in Rochester Hip-Hop.”
May 2013
Rogue Music Education Conference, Rochester, NY
“Balinese Gamelan in Your Classroom.”
April 2013
NAfME Eastern Division Conference, Hartford, CT
“Teacher Motivations to Direct Non-Traditional Instrumental Ensembles in Secondary Schools.”
April 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS
Music Teacher National Association
2014-present
National Association for Music Education
2012-present
Co-Organizer, Play On Music Festival, Lowell, MA
2014-present
Co-Organizer for music festival at UMass Lowell that focuses on non-standard and student-centered performing
ensembles. Responsibilities include planning, website maintenance, and social media promotion.
Co-Director, Rogue Music Education Conference, Rochester, NY
2012-present
Co-Director for annual music education conference that focuses on non-standard teaching practices in school music
programs. Responsibilities include planning, contacting prospective presenters, media design, and advertising.
President of NAfME (formerly MENC) Chapter 50, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
2010-2012
Graduate Student Academic Integrity Committee, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
2010-2012
Society for Ethnomusicology
2010-2011
Society for Ethnomusicology National Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2010
New York State Music Association Annual Winter Conference, Rochester, NY
2004-present
Collegiate National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC), Rochester, NY
2004-present
VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
National Association for Music Education Student Chapter 50 Instrument Drive
2012
Organized two-month long instrument and collected used instruments to benefit the Rochester City School District.
Tour De Cure, Diabetes 100-mile Benefit Bike Ride, North Haven, CT
2010
Harmony for Haiti, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Organized benefit concert to raise relief funds for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
2010
Red Ribbon Ride, AIDS Rochester Benefit Bike Ride, Rochester, NY
2009
COMPUTER & CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Windows and Apple Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Apple
Productivity Suites (Garageband, iMovie, iPhoto, Pages, Numbers, Keynote), iPad Integration and Applications, Aperture,
Adobe Photoshop, Sibelius, Audacity, Apple Logic Pro, Sony Vegas Platinum, SMART Board Systems, Audio/Video
Recording.