Thomas Goedecke, PhD
Adjunct Professor at Brigham Young University–Hawaii- Claim this Profile
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TITC Business English Certification
The International TEFL CorporationDec, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
ITTT TEFL Certification
The International TEFL Teacher TrainingJun, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Brigham Young University–Hawaii
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jul 2023 - Present
- Teach Music Theory and Music History courses, providing comprehensive instruction in composition, analysis, and performance - Developing and implementing an innovative curriculum that incorporated new, freely accessible resources to enhance student learning and engagement - Fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment - Teach Music Theory and Music History courses, providing comprehensive instruction in composition, analysis, and performance - Developing and implementing an innovative curriculum that incorporated new, freely accessible resources to enhance student learning and engagement - Fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment
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University Laboratory School: A Hawai‘i Public Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choir Director and Electives Teacher
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Jul 2022 - Present
- Led Tenor-Bass ensembles for grades 9-12 while co-directing Concert Choir and Chamber Choir groups - Developed and instructed elective courses in Foundations of Digital Media and music-related subjects - Led Tenor-Bass ensembles for grades 9-12 while co-directing Concert Choir and Chamber Choir groups - Developed and instructed elective courses in Foundations of Digital Media and music-related subjects
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University of Hawaii-West Oahu
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lecturer
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May 2022 - Present
- Conducted summer session classes for the Early College program at Waipahu High School - Transformed a 16-week semester curriculum into a 4-week online intensive, ensuring effective delivery of key concepts and learning outcomes - Conducted summer session classes for the Early College program at Waipahu High School - Transformed a 16-week semester curriculum into a 4-week online intensive, ensuring effective delivery of key concepts and learning outcomes
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Central Union Church
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Choral Scholar
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Oct 2021 - May 2023
- Performed with Ke Aloha Pau ʻOle ensemble and acted as a section leader for the Chancel Choir - Composed and arranged pieces for various ensembles at Central Union Church including "A Lei of Carols", "Messiah i ka 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi", and "No Ke Kanu Ana o Ke Kupapau" - Undertook the role of guest director for Spring 2023 season - Performed with Ke Aloha Pau ʻOle ensemble and acted as a section leader for the Chancel Choir - Composed and arranged pieces for various ensembles at Central Union Church including "A Lei of Carols", "Messiah i ka 'Ōlelo Hawaiʻi", and "No Ke Kanu Ana o Ke Kupapau" - Undertook the role of guest director for Spring 2023 season
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
• Designed and taught courses and assessed student work in theory, aural training, and music fundamentals. • Created vertical allignment between the diverse experiences of incoming Freshman to the expected learning outcomes of second and third semester music students • Collaborate and communicate with other professors, lecturers and graduate students of the department to ensure transitions between differnet levels of courses are smooth • Designed and taught courses and assessed student work in theory, aural training, and music fundamentals. • Created vertical allignment between the diverse experiences of incoming Freshman to the expected learning outcomes of second and third semester music students • Collaborate and communicate with other professors, lecturers and graduate students of the department to ensure transitions between differnet levels of courses are smooth
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The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Episcopal
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Orvis Choral Scholar
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2021
- Acted as section leader and soloist for up to three services each Sunday, including Evensong performances - Recognized as Composer-in-Residence under the guidance of Todd Beckham, former Director of Music - Composed anthem for Most Reverend Michael Curry's cathedral visit in 2019 - Contributed to the organ task force team, addressing ongoing technical issues with the Aeolian-Skinner organ - Acted as section leader and soloist for up to three services each Sunday, including Evensong performances - Recognized as Composer-in-Residence under the guidance of Todd Beckham, former Director of Music - Composed anthem for Most Reverend Michael Curry's cathedral visit in 2019 - Contributed to the organ task force team, addressing ongoing technical issues with the Aeolian-Skinner organ
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Maryknoll School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Teacher
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Aug 2018 - May 2021
Direct choral and jazz band ensembles. Design and taught AP Music Theory course, music fundamentals, and digital media classes. Introduced a diverse repertoire of music at the school masses, including those of the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Advised extra-curricular student-led after school ensembles including drum line, Japanese taiko, and acapella ensembles. • Won invitation for Concert Choir to perform at first Hawaii Choral Festival in Carnegie Hall in 2020 and 2022. • Invited to perform with Spartan Jazz Band at multiple regional Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festivals. • Choirs received Superior scores in both sightreading and individual performance at 2020 Nā Leo Hou, Hawaiʻi’s All-State choral festival. • Spartan Jazz Band received Superior scores in individual performance at 2019’s Parade of Jazz Bands, an adjudicated jazz band festival. • Members of the Spartan Jazz Band consistantly auditioned and placed in Hawaii Youth Symphony’s select Jazz Combo. Show less
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Iolani School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer School Teacher
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
Taught music fundamentals to second through fifth grade students. Designed and implemented introductory music course for sixth through twelfth grade students. Established fundamentals in pitch, rhythm, and cultural awareness through Japanese taiko drumming. • Hosted professional taiko artist, Kenny Endo for workshops on taiko cultural practices and history in Hawaiʻi. • Participate in yearly Hiryu Project performances, virtual gathering of dozens of taiko groups around the world celebrating Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi. Show less
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
- Evaluated student work across various subjects, such as music theory, aural skills, and music history - Developed and delivered lectures in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and aural skills - Coordinated concert preparations for UH-Mānoa choral ensembles - Created and instructed music fundamentals elective courses - Evaluated student work across various subjects, such as music theory, aural skills, and music history - Developed and delivered lectures in musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, and aural skills - Coordinated concert preparations for UH-Mānoa choral ensembles - Created and instructed music fundamentals elective courses
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Kamehameha Schools
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Performing Arts Assistant and Summer School Instructor
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
Conducted and rehearsed seventh and eighth grade students. Taught music with an emphasis on Hawaiian language and choral performance. Prepared concerts and composed music for students for cultural enrichment. Taught summer school to Kindergarten- 4th grade music students. • Led school wide musical preparation for inagural Charles Reed Bishop Founders’ Day celebration, which includes choral music numbers performed by all students in seventh and eighth grade. • Performed duties of full-time choral teacher while she was on maternity leave including concert preperation, programming, daily teaching and rehearsal. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2023
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Music Composition -
2013 - 2015
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Master of Music (MMus), Music Composition -
2009 - 2013
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Music (BM), Music Composition -
2005 - 2009
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
High School Diploma, Vocal Arts
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