Colleen Gilgan
Professional Development
Professional Memberships
National Association for Music Education
Feierabed Association for Music Education
Association for Popular Music Education
American Choral Directors' Association
National Association of Negro Musicians
Sigma Alpha Iota - International Music Fraternity
Alpha Psi Omega - National Theatre Honor Society
Certifications/Special Seminars/Workshops/Conferences
Musical Theatre Pedagogy, Dr. Sean McCarther
O Passo, Lucas Ciavatta
Jazz Music in the Classroom, Dr. Tim Brent
Popular Music Pedagogy, Dr. Scott Burstein and Dr. Gareth Dylan Smith
Music Therapy, Dr. Ellary Draper
A Case for Music Theory, Mr. David Reimschussel
First Year Music Teacher, Mrs. Argine Safari
Music is for Everyone: Special Learners in the Elementary Music Classroom, Glennis Patterson, Kodaly New Jersey OAKE Eastern Division
SOS! Concert/Performance Ideas and Alternatives During a Pandemic, NJSMA Elementary Division
SOS! Adapting and Modifying Singing Games During a Pandemic, NJSMA Elementary Division
SOS! Movement and Dance During a Pandemic, NJSMA Elementary Division
Teaching for Equity: Promoting Inclusion in Music Education, Dr. Shaun Woodly, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Bringing Music to the Masses: An Introduction to the Modern Band Method, Scott Burstein & Mary Claxton, Little Kids Rock
National Association for Music Education Conference in Dallas, Texas, 2018
Observations
Ben Franklin Elementary School - General Music
Robbinsville High School - Choir, Music Theory I, AP Music Theory
Dutchneck Elementary School - General Music, Chorus
Lawrence Intermediate School - General Music, Hand Chime Choir
Sayreville War Memorial High School - Choir (levels 1-4), Music Technology, Record/Entertainment/Production, "Shrek the Musical" rehearsals, Tomorrow's Teachers, Intro to Art, AP Art History, Fashion Design
Extracurriculars
Admissions Ambassador, Westminster College of the Arts Office of Admissions
Vice President of Ritual and Sergeant-At-Arms, Sigma Alpha Iota
Choreographer and Dance Captain, Westminster Show Choir
Co-President, Westminster Dance Club
Member of Satyagraha, multicultural music group
Member of Outreach Choir
Involvement in Westminster Players, on-campus theatre troupe
Alto Section Leader, Westminster Chapel Choir Fall 2017
Photos
First Steps in Music Certification Course at Montclair State University, Dr. Missy Strong