Andrew Lu
Music Teacher at Thomas S. Hart Middle School at Pleasanton Unified School District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles
Coursera Verified CertificatesJul, 2014- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Pleasanton Unified School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Music Teacher at Thomas S. Hart Middle School
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Aug 2019 - Present
2019–2020: 6th grade Strings 1, 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th grade Concert Choir, 7th-8th grade Mixed Choir, and 7th-8th grade Treble Choir. 2020–2021: (Hart) 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir, and 7th-8th grade Advanced Choir. (Harvest Park) 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir. 2020–2021: (Hart) 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th grade Concert Choir, 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir, Media 2019–2020: 6th grade Strings 1, 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th grade Concert Choir, 7th-8th grade Mixed Choir, and 7th-8th grade Treble Choir. 2020–2021: (Hart) 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir, and 7th-8th grade Advanced Choir. (Harvest Park) 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir. 2020–2021: (Hart) 6th grade Intermediate Band, 7th grade Concert Band, 6th grade Concert Choir, 6th-8th grade Mixed Choir, Media
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Ninth Planet
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United Kingdom
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Board President
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Jul 2019 - Present
Board Member and Artistic Committee member since July 2019; Board President since September 2020. Leads development efforts, marketing, and concert production. Manages artistic and technical needs of the organization to promote and uplift new music by living composers. Board Member and Artistic Committee member since July 2019; Board President since September 2020. Leads development efforts, marketing, and concert production. Manages artistic and technical needs of the organization to promote and uplift new music by living composers.
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Music Director
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Dec 2012 - Present
Music director for instrumental group. In charge of sheet music and arrangements, rehearsals, and performance logistics. Also runs rehearsals to form the musicians into a cohesive ensemble. http://bronard.com/carolingcorps Music director for instrumental group. In charge of sheet music and arrangements, rehearsals, and performance logistics. Also runs rehearsals to form the musicians into a cohesive ensemble. http://bronard.com/carolingcorps
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Stockton Chorale Inc
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United States
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Musicians
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Choral Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
•Teach sight-singing, music theory and concert pieces to students grades 4th - 8th •Assisted chorale director Joan Calonico and chorale administrators to produce a safe and fun learning environment •Teach sight-singing, music theory and concert pieces to students grades 4th - 8th •Assisted chorale director Joan Calonico and chorale administrators to produce a safe and fun learning environment
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Conductor & Founder
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
•Rehearsed and conducted the ensemble; developed diverse concert programs; commissioned and premiered three works for the ensemble •Managed membership logistics, finances, publicity, graphic design, community engagement, and performances •Organized a 9-day music festival co-hosted by the Conservatory of Music; wrote grants, engaged performers, coordinated two festival artist residencies, oversaw general festival design •Rehearsed and conducted the ensemble; developed diverse concert programs; commissioned and premiered three works for the ensemble •Managed membership logistics, finances, publicity, graphic design, community engagement, and performances •Organized a 9-day music festival co-hosted by the Conservatory of Music; wrote grants, engaged performers, coordinated two festival artist residencies, oversaw general festival design
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Lincoln Unified School District
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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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Student Teacher
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
•Sierra Middle School and Lincoln High School band programs •Develop curriculum and lessons; teach students via Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance •Lead rehearsals and performances •Sierra Middle School and Lincoln High School band programs •Develop curriculum and lessons; teach students via Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance •Lead rehearsals and performances
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University of the Pacific
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Fieldwork
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
•Over 200 hours of fieldwork in general music, strings, choir, band and AP Music Theory •Paternity-leave substitute at Glick Middle School (Modesto, CA), Fall 2018 •Taught general music at Spanos Elementary and McCandless Charter, Fall 2017 •Worked with underserved populations in the California Central Valley, including multiple Title I sites. •Over 200 hours of fieldwork in general music, strings, choir, band and AP Music Theory •Paternity-leave substitute at Glick Middle School (Modesto, CA), Fall 2018 •Taught general music at Spanos Elementary and McCandless Charter, Fall 2017 •Worked with underserved populations in the California Central Valley, including multiple Title I sites.
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Orchestra Manager
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
Works closely with music director Dr. Nicolas Waldvogel in managing the University Symphony Orchestra. Responsibilities include student-to-faculty communication, working rehearsal logistics, graphic design, marketing, and more. Works closely with music director Dr. Nicolas Waldvogel in managing the University Symphony Orchestra. Responsibilities include student-to-faculty communication, working rehearsal logistics, graphic design, marketing, and more.
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Palo Alto Children's Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Piano Accompanist
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Contractor for the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. Played piano for dress rehearsals and all performances for the theatre's production of Busytown the Musical. Contractor for the Palo Alto Children's Theatre. Played piano for dress rehearsals and all performances for the theatre's production of Busytown the Musical.
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A Theatre Near U
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Director
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Music director for A Theatre Near U's new musical premiere "'Twas Brillig." In charge of running all musical aspects and rehearsals, including conducting, vocal direction, and pit orchestra. Oversaw the recording and production of an original cast recording as well. http://atheatrenearu.org/home/ Music director for A Theatre Near U's new musical premiere "'Twas Brillig." In charge of running all musical aspects and rehearsals, including conducting, vocal direction, and pit orchestra. Oversaw the recording and production of an original cast recording as well. http://atheatrenearu.org/home/
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Assistant Conductor
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Asst. Conductor for production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard. Filled in role of conductor when music director was not present. Aided in vocal coaching, piano accompaniment, conducting, and musical score analysis. http://web.stanford.edu/group/savoyards/ Asst. Conductor for production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard. Filled in role of conductor when music director was not present. Aided in vocal coaching, piano accompaniment, conducting, and musical score analysis. http://web.stanford.edu/group/savoyards/
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Palo Alto High School Theatre
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United States
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Music Director
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Music director for outreach production of "The Stinky Cheese Man." Accompanied singers on the piano, and worked with actors on music (including: providing vocal examples, teaching actors how to read music, correcting pitch errors) http://palytheatre.com/ Music director for outreach production of "The Stinky Cheese Man." Accompanied singers on the piano, and worked with actors on music (including: providing vocal examples, teaching actors how to read music, correcting pitch errors) http://palytheatre.com/
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Education
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2015 - 2019
University of the Pacific
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education -
2011 - 2015
Palo Alto Senior High School
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