Jon - Intro & CV Music Aug 2016
- 1. Jon Hartlage, BS, MA, AEA 69 Summit Dr Sussex, NJ 07461 [email protected] (201)-704-2737 Statement of Introduction I am a lifelong educator with a highly diverse educational and professional background, possessing higher degrees in both Biology and Music and a 20-year professional career as a Wine Sommelier, Classical Tenor and Conductor. I discovered my personal Common Denominator for these diverse endeavors in my passion for inspiring others to learn more about the amazing world of culture and beauty that surrounds them…in a word, Teaching. I would love to be considered for a position as an educator in your district. All Certificate of Eligibility Requirements for New Jersey Are Now Complete And On File With NJDOE (Estimated Receipt of Certificate of Eligibility: February 10, 2017) Degrees / Content Knowledge / Certifications 1991 MA Music, Voice & Percussion, The Ohio State University … Overall GPA: 3.25 1986 BS Biology & Music, Conducting, Voice & Percussion, The University of Notre Dame … Music Coursework GPA: 3.4 Academic Music Studies Completed: • Music Theory / Analysis / Composition … 4 Semesters & 3 Quarters • Music History, Appreciation, and Literature … 2 Semesters & 1 Quarter • Vocal Pedagogy / Physiology / Phonetics … 4 Quarters • Vocal Disorders (Speech & Hearing Dept) … 1 Quarter • Individual Voice Studies … 3 Semesters & 6 Quarters • Conducting Studies … 2 Semesters • Applied Ensemble, both Vocal and Instrumental … 8 Semesters & 9 Quarters • Keyboard Studies … 1 Quarter • Alexander Posture Technique … 1 Quarter • Graduate Recital … May 1988 August 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Music Content Knowledge … Score: NJ Passed…172/200 October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content English – Reading … Score: NJ Passed…198/200 October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content English – Writing … Score: NJ Passed…178/200 October 2015 Praxis Exam - Standardized Core Content – Math … Score: NJ Passed…156/200 1993-1998 Completed Professional Vocal Studies in NYC Private Studio of Renowned Voice Teacher Maria Farnworth 1997-1999 Studied Acting in the NYC Ensemble Studio of Acting Teacher George Kakatsakis 1999-Present Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) Conductor/Musical Director/Educator • 2001 – Present Professional Resident Conductor & Musical Director for The Highland Stage Theatre Company, an educational venture focused on Youth Arts which mounts full Broadway-scored & styled productions. • Fall 2011 Through Spring 2013 Mus Dir & Pit Orchestra Conductor for the Milford Twp HS Spring Musicals, which included NYC Professional Pit Orchestra Musicians • Full Show Scores Conducted: Wizard of Oz, She Loves Me, Anything Goes, Grease, Thoroughly Modern Millie (twice), 42nd Street, Guys & Dolls, Gypsy, Hairspray, Oklahoma, Drowsy Chaperone, Beauty and the Beast (twice), Footloose, A Little Night, Damn Yankees - All of the shows typically utilized a 20-30pc Orchestra with musicians aged 15 to 25 yrs. old - For the productions of Grease and Hairspray, I conducted and accompanied the production from a drum kit - Teach and Rehearse Voice Parts for Individual Cast Members and Larger Ensemble Chorus - Provide Individual Coaching on Musicality, Characterization, and Vocal Production to Cast Members - Assign Parts and Rehearse Musical Score with Available Instrumentalists, Coordinating a Rehearsal Schedule that Maximizes Productivity and Quality…including Individual Coaching if necessary - Arrange and Create Extra Parts to Provide Greatest Level of Participation for Youth Players
- 2. - Accompany Rehearsals on Piano when staff accompanist not available • 2015 Studio Conductor for Pop Christian Album Face the Light, produced at PonderRosa Studios of NJ - Manage recording takes with the sound engineer, composer, and music arranger to maximize production time efficiency and conduct all recording takes over the course of 2 days in studio for 11 orchestrated musical pieces ... performed by studio/concert professionals. • Summer-Fall 2011 & Summer-Fall 2012 Percussion / Drumline Instructor for Vernon Twp HS - Teach students of vastly diverse musical experience an original score and marching drill to be performed throughout the Fall marching season - Maintain my own personal musical skills to properly demonstrate performance techniques - Conduct individual teaching sessions and facilitate large ensemble rehearsals - Obtain Certification as a Substitute Teacher for Vernon Twp School District • 2011-2012 / 2012-2013 Certified Substitute Teacher for 3 School Districts in Passaic and Sussex Counties - Attained eligibility by presenting transcripts from all college degree work - Worked as a substitute teacher for primarily grades 7 – 12 in W. Milford Twp Schools, High Point Regional High School, and Vernon Twp Schools - Submitted to a finger printing and background check - Obtained State Required Health Screening - Received training in HIB harassment, intimidation, and bullying awareness • 2000-2006 Voice and Percussion Private Teacher - Teach proper vocal production technique and rudimental coordination - Select musical repertoire to foster learning and growth in all aspects of musical proficiency Special Event/Theatre/Concert Performer/Church Musician – Professional Work Experience • 2003-Present Performed as Singer and Wine Sommelier - Created, Hosted, and Performed Distinct Wine Events during which I paired Music with Wine by way of common threads in History, Culture, and Country of Origin - Trademarked and produced the “Info-tainment” product The Singing Wineguy - Crafted special events for private, commercial, and corporate entertainment and community fundraising • 2014 / 2016 Guest Tenor with Sussex County Youth Orchestra • 2013 Summer Interim Organist/Choir Director for Presbyterian Church of Succasunna, NJ • 2013 Spring Interim Organist/Choir Director for Plainfield Christian Science Church Independent of S Plainfield, NJ • 2012 Substitute Organist/Music Director for First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, NJ • 2012-Present Substitute Organist for Holy Counselor Lutheran Church of Vernon, NJ • 2012-2014 Guest Tenor with Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and Sussex County Youth Orchestra • 2005-2009 Featured Tenor / Musical Director / Producer in the Original Touring Production of The Magic of Mario Lanza • 2004-2006 Portrayed Character Michael & Produced a touring production of I Do! I Do! • 1999-2008 Lead Tenor for High Holy days at Temple Shari-Tefilo Israel, S Orange, NJ (1 full year as paid lead singer) • 1999-2001 Portrayed Alex Mayer in the Touring Educational production of Wow! What a Century with Pushcart Players, NJ • 1998 Performed w/ Susie Speidel & Faith Anderson in the Original Production Singing Lessons at The Bickford Theatre, NJ • 1998 Portrayed Don Jose in production of Carmen at Off-Broadway House, The Castillo Theatre, NYC • 1996-2004 Regional Opera roles, Concerts, and Workshops, having worked w/Jerome Hines, Licia Albanese, & NYC Conductor Will Crutchfield Professional References Heather Burns, Prod Director, The Highland Stage / Theatre Teacher, W Milford Twp HS 973-271-7853 [email protected] Jess Van Dyk-Cohen, Producer, W Milford Twp HS Theater 973-271-8847 [email protected] Gerald Tedesco, Conductor, Sussex County Youth Orchestra / NJDOE Teaching Mentor 201-906-9229 [email protected] Peter Candela, Broadway Accompanist (Disney’s The Lion King) / Professional Arranger 973-698-4026 [email protected] Max Taylor, Dir of Bands & Instrumental Music, Vernon Twp HS 973-764-2960 Ext 6232 [email protected] Brian McLaughlin, Ph D. Director of Bands, W Milford Twp HS 973-697-1701 [email protected] June Tarantino, Mus Dir, Holy Counselor Lutheran, Vernon / Music Teacher, Hamburg MS 973-670-8898 [email protected] Barbara Smith-Davis, Private Voice Teaching Colleague, Lake Wallkill, Sussex, NJ 201-230-4276 [email protected] Related Links & Internet Search References
- 3. • Links: www.thesingingwineguy.com ... www.thehighlandstage.org • Google Search Key Words: “Jon Hartlage” ... “Jon Darios” ... “Jon Hartlage Conductor” ... “Jon Darios Singer”