BENJAMIN LEE
Teaching
Elementary Music Practicum: Sunrise Elementary School
Spring 2021 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored by Mrs. Alisha Wohl
Secondary Instrumental Practicum: Wachter Middle School & Legacy High School
Fall 2020 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored Mr. David Augustadt (Wachter) & Mrs. Pierrette Johnson (Legacy)
Fall 2019 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored Mr. James McMahon (Simle) & Mrs. Allison Brink (Century)
Elementary Music Practicum: Sunrise Elementary School
Spring 2021 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored by Mrs. Alisha Wohl
- 20+ hours
- Facilitated creative learning through the means of musical instruments, technology, and collaboration
- Engaged the students in multiple lessons which taught them new musical concepts on xylophones
- Encouraged kinesthetic learning in the classroom by incorporating movement in my lessons
- Promoted higher level thinking by asking the students "how" & "why" questions
- Evaluation: elementary_music_practicum_-_evaluation.pdf
Secondary Instrumental Practicum: Wachter Middle School & Legacy High School
Fall 2020 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored Mr. David Augustadt (Wachter) & Mrs. Pierrette Johnson (Legacy)
- 10+ hours
- Inspired beginning 6th grade band students at Wachter by teaching them beginning saxophone methods
- Conducted the full band through warm ups and musical pieces at Wachter & Legacy
- Provided saxophone instruction and knowledge to multiple sax ensembles at Legacy
- Facilitated a sense of community by involving all students and asking them what they like most about music
- Evaluation: secondary_instrumental_practicum_ii_-_evaluation.pdf
Fall 2019 - Bismarck, ND
Mentored Mr. James McMahon (Simle) & Mrs. Allison Brink (Century)
- 10+ hours
- Conducted warm ups for the choir
- Motivated students by providing rhythmic knowledge and instruction which they could apply to their performance
- Promoted higher level thinking providing students with insight as to why music is a beneficial creative and expressive outlet
service
Diversity Practicum: Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Ministry on the Margins, & Other Experiences
Fall 2019 - Bismarck & Fort Yates, ND
Fall 2019 - Bismarck & Fort Yates, ND
- 30+ hours
- Improved the community around St. Bernard's Catholic Mission School in Ft. Yates by providing a variety of services including yardwork, cleaning, etc
- Impacted a diverse community in Ft. Yates by inspiring young students through volunteer service
- Assisted Ministry on the Margins with filling resource bags for people in need, especially during the pandemic
- Shared my musical gifts at U-Mary's Chapel of the Word to glorify God and to bring people into His presence
- Assisted a friend in recording a song from Asian-Hmong origin for her Grandma's funeral
Professional & Personal
Employed at Eckroth Music Bismarck
Fall 2018 - Present
Fall 2018 - Present
- Promote music education in Bismarck-Mandan through the utilization of instrument lease agreements with students and their families
- Assist customers and students in choosing musical instruments and accessories that would best fit their needs
- Complete maintenance on woodwind and string instruments
Self Employed Musician & Producer
Fall 2016 - Present
Fall 2016 - Present
- Write, record, produce original music for myself/others, and have built a relevant fanbase on Spotify, Soundcloud, & Instagram
- Link to music: fanlink.to/lakeindigo
- Obtained an Associates Degree in Audio Production which will be utilized in the classroom through the means of music technology
- Performed at various music venues such as Laughing Sun (Bismarck, ND), Amsterdam Bar & Grill (St. Paul, MN), and provided music for various weddings