Katherine (Katie) Fries2923 Brattleboro Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311

Phone: (608) 386-6070 Email: katie.fries@drake.edu

EducationDrake University, Des Moines, Iowa December 2015Bachelor of Music EducationConcentration: Choral Music

GPA: 3.54President’s List: Spring 2012 Dean’s List: Fall 2011, Spring 2014, Spring 2015

Student Teaching ExperienceHigh School Choir Teacher August-October 2015Johnston High School, Johnston School District, Johnston, Iowa

Assisted with show choir camp weekends Rehearsed with auditioned women’s and mixed choirs and non-auditoned mixed choir Collaborated with both choral directors to plan lessons

Elementary General Music Teacher October-December 2015Willowbrook Elementary, Southeast Polk Community School District, Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Encouraged critical thinking through discussing music around the world Facilitated musical activities to teach fundamentals of rhythm and note names Taught 2nd and 4th grade winter programs

Practicum ExperienceHigh School Choir Teacher Spring 2015Dowling Catholic High School, Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provided feedback in show choir rehearsals Observed and evaluated mixed chorus singing

9th Grade Band Teacher Fall 2013Valley Southwoods, West Des Moines Community School District, West Des Moines, Iowa

Guided rehearsal of jazz band Instructed individual lessons

5th-6th Grade Band Teacher Fall 2012Westwood Elementary/Crocker Elementary, Ankeny Community School District, Ankeny, Iowa

Coached group lessons of beginning band students Evaluated achievement and comprehension levels of students through playing tests

High School Band Teacher Spring 2012East High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Rehearsed variety of band repertoire Facilitated discussion in general music (music history, world music)

Related Experience“Kids On Stage” Music Director (Appleseed Community Theatre) August 2015

Differentiated music rehearsal techniques for all levels of music learners

Collaborated with staff to assist in memorization of lines, choreography, and music Managed cast of 46 children ages 4-13

Sigma Alpha Iota- Pi Chapter Choir Director August 2013-present Selected repertoire for SSAA, SATB choirs (combined choir with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia) Rehearsed repertoire with choir for public performances

Blue Stars Music Camp Liaison June-July 2015 Facilitated learning while navigating a typical day of drum corps Answered questions brought up by participants and teachers

Volunteer with La Crosse Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps May 2014-present

Prepared four meals per day on food truck Collaborated with other volunteers to complete tasks around rehearsal site

Additional ExperienceDes Moines Civic Center Box Office Staff Supervisor May 2015-present

Answered customer inquiries regarding shows and performance venues Handled customer transactions Cooperated with other staff to provide efficient interactions with patrons

Harmon Fine Arts Center Box Office Staff August 2014-present Collaborated on problem-solving tasks Handled customer transactions and questions

ScholarshipsKathleen Davison Award from Sigma Alpha Iota- Des Moines Alumnae Chapter April 2015Elizabeth Vetter Scholarship August 2013-presentRichard Kissinger Scholarship August 2012-May 2013Drake Fine Arts Scholarship August 2011-presentTrustee Scholarship for Academic Merit August 2011-presentPresidential Scholarship for Academic Merit August 2011-present

Activities and HonorsMember of Student National Association of Teachers of Singing April 2015-presentMember of American Choral Directors Association August 2014-presentMusic Chair- Sigma Alpha Iota Pi Chapter August 2014-May 2015Member of Sigma Alpha Iota-Pi Chapter May 2012-presentMember for Collegiate National Association for Music Education August 2011-present

Other SkillsTraining in Movement I (Laban method), Acting I, and American Musical Theatre HistoryBasic set building skills (including use of power tools)10 years of trumpet playing experience in classical, jazz, and marching band/drum corpsFamiliar with fundamental piano skills