Music Professor Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the music professor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for instruction in an elementary music setting with appropriate musical skills for singing, playing, conducting, and musical literature necessary for the realization of grade level Mastery Objective through the Kodaly/Conversational Solfege methodologies for elementary and Pre-K music instruction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• State Teaching Licensure in Music
• College level teaching experience in music education
• Demonstrated record of, or the evidence of potential for peer-reviewed scholarly publications in recognized regional and/or national music education journals
• A clearly defined and articulated research agenda
• Interest in advocacy and national leadership in music education and active involvement in national and/or international music education organizations
• Piano and conducting experience
• Experience teaching distance coursework
• Experience teaching graduate level college students

I would like to submit my application for the music professor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for professional development throughout the year for all teachers and music therapists at the various levels – elementary, middle, and high.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Evidence of successful solo and collaborative performances
• Record of excellence in post-secondary classroom teaching and field work
• Ongoing research agenda documented by record of publications in scholarly/peer-reviewed journals, or evidence of potential for substantial research/publication agenda
• Full-time college-level teaching experience
• Knowledge of methodology and research in elementary and early childhood music education
• Documented service in state music education organizations
• Demonstrated excellence as a Marching Band Director
• Demonstrated excellence as a Wind Band Conductor

In response to your job posting for music professor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for instruction in an elementary music setting with appropriate musical skills for singing, playing, conducting, and musical literature necessary for the realization of grade level Mastery Objectives through the Kodaly/Conversational Solfege methodologies for elementary and Pre-K music instruction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Instruct students within a BFA conservatory program
• Mentor and coach music theater students
• Previous experience as a vocal coach, pianist and accompanist, and/or music director
• A keen knowledge of Broadway singing techniques, styles and repertoire
• Experience as a public school band teacher
• Values professional collaboration and community engagement
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and instrumental conducting at the secondary school level or university level is essential
• A record of relevant professional activities (clinics, adjudication, ) is preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of music professor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for cataloging and bibliographic maintenance of resources, such as music literature, scores, oversize books and scores, electronic resources, and serials.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) registration
• A scholarly interest in African American music, including spirituals and related genres of Afro-diasporic music
• An interest and aptitude for event programming (conferences/symposia/festivals)
• Experience with successful event programming (conferences/symposia/festivals) and community building
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and cultural identities feel welcome and can thrive
• Doctorate in music, or equivalent professional experience
• Earned doctorate in Piano Performance or closely related field
• Proven experience in fields such as college-level teaching, solo and collaborative performances

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the music professor position.

Previously, I was responsible for specialized instructional support to teachers and students in classrooms and rehearsal/practice rooms in support of coursework in the Aaron Copland School of Music Program.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Freshman Seminar course
• Conducting I and Instrumental Methods
• Applied music lessons, preferably low brass or percussion
• Do not send recordings and other supporting materials unless requested
• Record of sustained excellence in choral performance and scholarship
• Earned doctorate in choral conducting or commensurate professional experience
• Demonstrated success with university recruitment
• Successful college teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels