BARBARA KLEMP
EDUCATION
Rutgers University (New Brunswick, New Jersey)
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Doctor of Musical Arts (Music Education)
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Doctoral Dissertation: The effects of instrumental training on the music notation reading abilities of high school choral musicians
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Cognate area: Educational Administration
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NJ Supervisory Certification
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Master of Music (Music Education)
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Choral conducting studies with Dr. Patrick Gardner
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Bachelor of Arts (Music Education)
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NJ Teaching Certificate issued - K-12 Comprehensive (Choral/Instrumental)
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Piano studies with Kenny Barron
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Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Graduate Certification in Theological Studies
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Graduate Certification in Biblical Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Musician (Piano/Accordion/Organ)
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Musical theater productions - pit musician/conductor (various locations), 2019 -
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School choral ensemble accompanist, 2019 -
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Jazz pianist - cocktail & ensemble, 2019 -
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Substitute church choral conductor /pianist/organist, 2019 -
Adjudicator
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Trills and Thrills, Band/Chorus/Orchestra Ensemble Adjudicator, 2019 -
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Performing Arts Consultants, Band/Chorus/Orchestra Ensemble Adjudicator/Clinician, 2019 -
Teacher
Rutgers University (New Brunswick, New Jersey) 2019 - 2022
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Coadjunct Supervisor of Music Education Student Teachers, Mason Gross School of the Arts
School District of the Chathams (Chatham, NJ), 1988-2018 (retired 7/1/2018)
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District Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts and Family/Consumer Science, 2015–2018
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District Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts, 2014-2015
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District Supervisor of Performing Arts, 2011-2014
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District Music Department Coordinator, 2009-2011
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High School Choral Director, 1997-2014
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Middle School Choral Director, 1988-2000
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Teacher of Instrumental Lessons (grades 4-8 brass, woodwinds, percussion), Middle School General Music, Kindergarten Music, Music Theory/Technology, Piano, Independent Studies in Composition, 1988-2008
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Extracurricular sponsorship of students for County, Regional, All-State, All-Eastern, National, ACDA, and Carnegie Hall Honors Choral Ensembles
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Extracurricular School Musical Direction (Choral, Instrumental, Dramatic, Choreography)
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Extracurricular Marching Band Assistant Director, 1989-1992
Bartle School (Highland Park, NJ) 1986-1988
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Grades 3-7 General Music Teacher/Choral Director
AT&T Communications (Basking Ridge and Morristown, NJ) 1984-86
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Support and Training Division
Shore Regional High School (West Long Branch, NJ) 1982-84
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Curricular Band/Choir Director; Instrumental Lesson teacher
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Extracurricular Marching Band Director
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Freelance Musician (Piano/Accordion/Organ)
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Brass Tacks Jazz Orchestra (Manahawkin, NJ) pianist, 2022-
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Toms River Jazz Band (Toms River, NJ) pianist, 2019 -
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For Lew: A Trumpeter's Remembrance (Lew Soloff Tribute) - pianist , 2022
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Belmar Presbyterian Church (Belmar, NJ) summer organist/pianist, 2023
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Kiss Me, Kate - Grunin Center for the Performing Arts (keyboard/strings), 2023
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Hello, Dolly - Algonquin Theater (piano/celeste), 2023
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Mamma Mia (conductor/keyboard 1), 2023
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Spamalot (keyboard/strings), 2023
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Cabaret - Brook Arts Center (accordion), 2023
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A Christmas Story - Algonquin Theater (keyboard), 2022
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Feed the Soul: A Community Concert (Red Bank, NJ) - Creative OPERAtions (pianist/musical director), 2022
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Grunin Center for the Performing Arts (keyboard), 2022
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Something Rotten - Premier Theatre Company (keyboard), 2022
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Grease (piano/conductor), 2022
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The Sound of Music (keyboard/strings), 2022
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Clue Onstage (pianist), 2021
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The Addams Family (keyboard/accordion), 2021
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Fiddler on the Roof (accordion), 2020
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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (keyboard/multi-reed book, 2019)
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Fiddler on the Roof (accordion), 2019
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Mamma Mia - Algonquin Theatre (keyboard), 2019
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Monmouth Symphony Orchestra (Holmdel, NJ), Threepenny Suite (accordion), 2019
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Ocean Grove Great Auditorium Virtual Choir, 2020
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Garden State Philharmonic Choir (alto), 2019
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True North Presents Michael W. Smith, Honoring Freedom at the Kennedy Center (alto), 2019
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Clinician/Adjudicator
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Trills & Thrills (Adjudicator) 2019 -
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Performing Arts Consultants (Adjudicator), 2019 -
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Festivals at Sea
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Virginia International Music Festival (Norfolk, VA)
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Big Apple Classic Music Festival (NYC, NY)
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Elefante Music - Professional Development Programs for Teachers (clinician) 2019 -
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Collegiate Leadership Conference Clinician, 2019
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School District of the Chathams, Professional Development Leadership, 2011-2018
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Summit “Hilltopper” Choral Festival Adjudicator, 2014 and 2016
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Mason Gross School of the Arts - Presenter for Topics in Music Education classes, 2011-2016
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Board: Women’s Choirs Repertoire & Standards Chair, 2009-2011
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American Choral Directors Association SSAA Reading Session Clinician, 2009
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Teacher
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Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA) Supervisor of Student Teachers, 2019 - 2022
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MGSA Student Teaching Advisor, 2013
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Cooperating Teacher for Student Teaching Placements, MGSA Spring 2001, 2003, 2005, 2013
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National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Conference (Baltimore, MD) - Dissertation Research Presentation, 2011
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North Jersey School Music Association (NJSMA) Region I Choral Festival Host, 2002-2017
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Festivals of Music Host, 2012-2015
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Published Choral Composer/Arranger
SELECTED HONORS, AWARDS, CONDUCTING EXPERIENCES
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2014 Trinity Church (NY) Feature Choir Performance
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2014, 2011, 2008; Saint Patrick’s Cathedral (NY) Feature Choir Performances
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2013 Grammy Foundation National Music Educator Award, Quarter Finalist
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2013 Virginia Beach (VA) Music Festival; Superior Ratings
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2000-2012 Lincoln Center/Carnegie Hall annual performances; Chatham HS Choral Ensembles
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2011 Gettysburg (PA) Music Festival; Superior Ratings
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2009 Virginia Beach (VA) Music Festival; Superior Ratings
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2009 Central Jersey Music Educators Association, SSAA Chorus Guest Conductor
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2008-2009 Tim Janis Celebrate America specials for Public Television
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2007 North Jersey School Music Association, SSAA Chorus Guest Conductor
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2004-2007 Messiah Sing-In Guest Conductor (National Chorale - Lincoln Center, NY)
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1997, 2001, 2005 Disney/EPCOT performances
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2004 Masters Student Representative (faculty-selected) to Rutgers University Commencement
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2001 Commercial Concept Design Winner ($10,000 grant) from Oscar Meyer Corporation
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2001 NJ All-State Jazz Choir Guest Conductor
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2000-2014, consistent Superior ratings in Choral Festival performances
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1995 Morris-Union Jointure Commission Service Award Recipient
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1995 North Jersey School Music Association, SSA (Junior Chorus) Guest Conductor
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1994 North Jersey School Music Association, SATB (Junior Chorus) Accompanist
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1992 North Jersey School Music Association, SATB (Junior Chorus) Guest Conductor
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1990-1995 Morris-Union Jointure Commission Choral Conductor (grades 6-8)
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Several Who’s Who in American Education/Teacher nominations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
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New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA)
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American Guild of Organists (AGO)
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New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)
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New Jersey Music Administrators Association (NJMAA)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
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Dependable
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Stylistically versatile
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RMS/MainStage/KeyboardTek platforms
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Successful program development, membership recruitment & retention
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Confident, innovative, and passionate conductor/teacher
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Clever and creative concert programmer
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Tasteful choreographer for choral ensembles
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Application of American Sign Language to choral performance
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Superior organizer
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Superior written and oral communicator
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Practical knowledge and application of computer skills
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Ethical business sense
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Efficient/effective management practices
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Thrifty and responsible fiscal management of program funding
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CPR/AED/EpiPen Certified (renewed annually)
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Lifelong learner
REFERENCES provided upon request.
