About Rebecca

Education

University of Alaska Fairbanks (2020–2023). B.M. in Music Education. 

Fulbright Fellowship (1998–1999). Folkwang Hochschule für Musik, Essen Germany

Northwestern University (1994–1998). B.M. in Horn Performance. 

Teaching Experience

Galena City School District (2023–2025). Music Teacher.

  • In consultation with school administrators, develop a comprehensive, place-based music program for students in grades PreK–12
  • Provide quality, developmentally appropriate classroom music instruction to students in grades PreK–12

    Private Music Studio (1995–present). Horn, Violin and Fiddle Teacher

    • Provide quality individual and group musical instruction to students ages 5–adult

    University of Alaska Fairbanks (2017–2023). Adjunct Professor, Horn

    • Provide quality musical and technical instruction to horn students in Department of Music
    • Instruct undergraduate Music Education students in horn as a part of Brass Methods class, including developing appropriate curriculum and rubric in coordination with other instructors

    University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Music Academy (2017–2023). Horn and Fiddle Instructor

    • Provide quality musical and technical instruction to student musicians ages 12–18
    • Coordinate and rehearse small ensembles and sectionals, including selecting appropriate literature and rehearsing students to performance level

    Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (2021–2023). Substitute teacher.

    • Provide quality instruction and manage classroom environment in the absence of a regular teacher, primarily for music classes in grades 5–12

    Young Native Fiddlers (2012–2019). Fiddle Teacher (2012–2019), Instructional Coordinator (2013–2014)

    • Taught fiddle lessons to Alaska Native students ages 7–12
    • Coordinated individual music lessons to meet the needs of students, parents, teachers and schools
    • Processed invoices and ensured timely payment of instructors

    Institute of Reading Development (2002). Reading Teacher

    • Taught reading skills to classes of up to 30 students ages 4–adult from an established curriculum
    • Effectively communicated classroom expectations to parents and students

    Seattle Youth Symphony, Marrowstone in the City (1999–2001). Horn Instructor

    Provided quality musical and technical instruction to horn students ages 10–14

    Performance Experience

    Folk and traditional fiddle (2005–present)

    • Various bands and festivals in mid-Atlantic US  and Alaska

    Old-time

    Folk

    Bluegrass

    Cajun

    Gwich'in

    And more

    Horn and violin (2011–2023)

    • Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, Opera Fairbanks, various musical theatre organizations

    Horn and Wagner tube (1999–2001)

    • Oper Bonn and Stadttheater Giessen