Catherine Kasun

5903 Oakhill Ct. Export, PA 15632

724-327-4422 (H) 724-691-9423 (C)
LSFV@iup.edu

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science in Music Education (B.S.Ed.)

Anticipated 2018

Franklin Regional High School, Murrysville, PA

High School Diploma

2014

Professional Organizations
Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association
Member
Membership Chair Officer
Secretary

Fall 2014 present

Spring 2015
Fall 2015 - present

Sigma Alpha Iota Member in Training

Spring 2016

National Society of Leadership and Success

2015

Rotary Interact Member

2011-2014

National Honors Society

2013-2014

Education Work History

Instruction of Private Lessons

Summer 2014, 2015

Internship with Franklin Regional Middle School Music Department

Studied with Mr. Larry Silvestri;
Band Director
Studied with Mrs. Lauren Bloomer;
Choir, Orchestra, Performing Arts Director

Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Internship with Franklin Regional Elementary School Music Department

Studied with Mrs. Jeanne Kane;
Elementary General Music Instructor

Fall 2013

Director of a Senior Citizen Choir

Seven Public Performances
This group of Senior Citizens met once a week to sing and
learn. As their director, I was able to show them of in multiple
concerts, during local celebrations, and even during a staff members
National Citizenship ceremony.

Spring 2013 - Spring 2014

Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Work History
Babysitting
McMillen Family and Makosey Family
I take care of the kids by preparing meals, driving, and I creating
interesting activities for them to do.

2011-present

Walmart
Grocery, and Bakery
This has built upon the ability to interact with people as a result of the
customer service I must provide.

2015-present

Landscaping
Mulching, Grass Cutting, Edging and Weeding
There is much to learn from such hard work, but the most important part of
this job is how it challenges you to plan effectively to tackle big projects while
maintaining a high standard for excellence.

2010-present

Services
Served as Franklin Regional High Schools Assistant Vocal Director for Musicals
Crazy for You
Guys and Dolls
This was an opportunity to practice running warm ups, and teaching parts.
Served as a leader in Franklin Regional Marching Band
Section Leader
My duties included holding my group accountable, running some sectionals,
and assuring that my group was well prepared.
Drum Major
In this position, it was my job to connect with everyone in the group, and
to direct and inspire the group through a show that helps us to share music.

Kasun 2

2013
2014

Fall 2012

Fall 2013

Volunteered for East Suburban Advocacy as an Advocate

This volunteer opportunity allowed me to be a friend to two boys in my town
who lost their mother. My family spends time with the kids weekly to add
another support system to their life.

2008-present

Volunteered with Mother or Sorrows Food Pantry

This includes passing out food as well as helping the clients around with their
boxes while they collect food while making conversation.

2007-present

Participation on the Franklin Regional Volleyball Team

Leading this team, as the setter, helped me to understand teamwork.

2009-2013

Awards
Earned Fred Waring Choir Award

2010

Earned National High School Choir Award

2014

Ensembles
Participation in the IUP Wind Ensemble
Performances of high level pieces including the premiere of many pieces under
Dr. Jack Stamp, and Dr. Timothy Paul.
-A performance at the PMEA state conference.
-A concert of 8 premieres with 7 of the composers present and with their
feedback beforehand
-Recordings

Spring 2015-present

Participation in the IUP Symphony Band

Performances of standard band pieces as well as newly composed works under
the direction of Dr. Jason Worzbyt
- Opportunity to work with guest artists:
Sean Calhoun, Jack Stamp, and Chandler Wilson
-Recordings

2014-present

Participation in the IUP Concert Band

Opportunity to work with a variety of pieces under the direction of Dr. Jason
Worzbyt and Dr. Stephanie Caulder

Spring 2015

IUP Marching Band

Opportunity to play arrangements of Classical and Modern music while
maintaining a high level of traditional marching technique under the direction of
Dr. David Martynuik
-Festivals in the Naval Academy Stadium, Allentown Stadium, Hershey

Fall 2014-present

IUP Choir
Opportunity to work on standard choir repertoire with majors and non -majors
under the direction of Dr. Ryan Beeken and Dr. Craig Denison
-Performance of Beethovens Symphony no. 9 with the Altoona Symphony
Orchestra
-Performance as the choir in Mozarts Magic Flute

Spring 2015-present

IUP Pep Band

Opportunity to excite the crowd with music during basketball games

Spring 2015-2016

Freshman Clarinet Joint Recital

Performance of a variety of clarinet duets from the Blues to Mendelsohn
Performance of Crusells Concerto no. 1 in Eb

Spring 2015

Sophomore Clarinet and Saxophone Joint Recital

Performance of a Contemporary clarinet and saxophone duets
Performance of Martinus Sonatina

In progress 2016

Kasun 3

Franklin Regional High School Wind Ensemble

Many performances of Grade V and VI pieces for concerts and adjudications
under the direction of Mr. Kevin Pollock
-Adjudications at Norwin High School with a Superior rating

2011-2014

Franklin Regional High School Concert Band

Many performances of Grade IV music with Mr. Kevin Pollock

2010

Franklin Regional High School Marching Band

Many football performances, festivals, and parades with Mr. Kevin Pollock
-Performances in Disney World and the California Rose Bowl Parade
Franklin Regional High School Choir
Many concerts of standard choir repertoire with Mr. Kris Rust
-Performance with the Pittsburgh Gospel Choir and Dr. Jones

Fall 2010- Fall 2013

Franklin Regional High School Musical

Performance of traditional musicals
-Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, Crazy for You, and Guys and Dolls

2011-2014

Participation in Mother of Sorrows Church Choir

Cantering for the Choir
This was a weekly dedication to first sing alto parts, but eventually came to
be leading the choir and congregation through the songs chosen for that
day.

2005 - 2014
2012-2014

Participation in PMEA Festivals

County Band
County Chorus
District Band
Region Band
Participation in District Honors Band
Participation in all of these ensembles required preparation of new pieces
and it requires dedication to trying to follow and understand a variety of
teaching styles and strategies.

2010-2014

2009-2014
2008, 2010-2012
2009-2014
2013-2014
2013

Masterclasses

Kasun 4

Clarinet Masterclass
Performance of Saint Saens Sonata mvt 1
Studied with Dr. Ron Samuels

Fall 2015

Baroque Vocal Masterclass

Performance of Tu Chai le Penne, Amore by Caccini with a harpsichordist
Studied with Ms. Raquel Winnica-Young

Spring 2016