Roberta (Bobbie Sue) McDaniel

Adrian, MI
219.678.5511
[email protected]
www.missbobbiesuemcdaniel.weebly.com
Current Position

Vocal & Instrumental Music Education Major – Undergraduate

Siena Heights University ​(2015- anticipated May 2020)
o Student Teacher ​(Winter 2020)
Grass Lake High School

Bobbie Sue McDaniel Music Studio

Private Lessons: Voice, Percussion, & Piano ​(2015 – Present)

Student Ambassador – Music Department Recruiter/Transfer Coordinator Assistant

Siena Heights University Office of Admissions​ (2018-Present)

Higher Education

Bachelor of Music Education (Vocal & Instrumental),​ ​concentration in Voice and Percussion
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI ​(Anticipated May 2020)

Principle Teachers Principle Music Instructors

Dr. Kelly Ford Dr. Kelly Ford
Professor Dan Kesterke Professor Dan Kesterke
Professor Julie Ross Professor Kerwin Leader
Dr. Eleanor Wollett Professor Robb Theil

Teaching Specializations

Private Voice Instructor

Private Piano Instructor
Private Percussion Instructor
Direction of the following​: Men and Women Chorus's, Barbershop Groups, Chamber Singers,
acapella groups, Marching Band, Pep Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band.
Drumline Instructor
Diction for Singers
General Music/ Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory

Teaching/Work Experience

Student Teaching: Elementary Music PreK-5

Adrian Public Schools, Adrian, MI
Winter 2020
Student Teaching: Choir 6​th​-12​th​ Grade
Grass Lake Middle/School/High School, Grass Lake MI
Winter 2020
Clinton High School Musical Director
Clinton High School, Clinton MI
Music Director 4-12
-Taught lines, vocal music, cues, entrances and cut-offs, etc. in correlation with the
Drama Director (supervisor), Nate Adams.
September 2019-December 2019
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Choir
Grass Lake Middle School, Grass Lake, MI
Teacher: Kristi Stevens
100 hours
Clinton High School Band Camp 2019 / 2019 Percussion Coach
Clinton High School, Clinton MI
Percussion Instructor
- Worked with the drumline to learn music, marching, cadences, etc.
August 2019 – October 2019
Creative Stages Music Instructor – Fine Arts Camp 2019
Clinton High School, Clinton MI
Music Instructor K-10
- Taught dances, songs, rhythm circles, movements, song writing lessons, and
more to further progress the learning of the arts in the students attending
the camp.
June 2019 - 2 Weeks
Student Observations/ Teaching Aide: Band/Choir
Sand Creek High School, Sand Creek, MI
Teacher: Ako Toma
20 hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Band
Siena Heights University High School Concert Band Day
 Under Direction of Mr. Dan Kesterke
Student Director
- Taught and conducted visiting high school band students on selected piece of
repertoire for rehearsal and performance
April 2019 - 8 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Choir
Siena Heights University Choir Visit Day
Under Direction of Dr. Kelly Ford
Instructor
- Worked with visiting high school choir students to improve sound and overall
musicality of already prepared music
April 2019 - 4 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Band/Choir
Tecumseh East Stem Center, Tecumseh, MI
Teacher: Chris Knapp
14 Hours
Clinton High School Band Camp 2018 Percussion Coach
Clinton High School, Clinton MI
Percussion Instructor
- Worked with the drumline to learn music, marching, cadences, etc.
August 2018 1 Week
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Band
Clinton High School, Clinton MI
Clinton Elementary School, Clinton MI
Teacher: Aubrey Selady
30 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Self-Contained Classrooms
The Hope Center, Wauseon, MI
Teacher: Courtney Wagner
15 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Resource Classrooms
Britton-Deerfield High School, Britton, MI
Teacher: Amy Good
15 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Choir
North Newton High School, Morocco, IN
Teacher: Craig Redlin
30 Hours
Student Observations/Teaching Aide: Band
Kankakee Valley Middle School, Wheatfield IN
Teacher: Nick Borsema
 30 Hours
Internship as Assistant Choral Director
Taft Middle School, Crown Point, IN
Teacher: Lindsey DeBroux
- Worked in high school through capstone internship for one and a half years

Professional Organizations/Leadership Positions

The State of Michigan National Association for Music Education

Social Media Chair (One term)
- Pit Orchestra 101 session Presider​ for The Michigan Music Conference 2019
- Library/Inventory session Presider​ for the Colligate National Association for
Music Education Conference 2019
- Interview/Resume session Presider ​for the Colligate National Association for
Music Education Conference 2019
- Curriculum Planning for New Teachers/Summer Prep session Presider​ for
the Colligate National Association for Music Education Conference 2019

Siena Heights University Chapter of the National Association for Music Education
Vice President (Two terms)

Section Leader of Siena Heights University Choirs

(2017-Present)

Saint Joseph’s College Chapter of the National Association for Music Education
Vice President (Two Terms)

National Organization of Leadership and Success

Member (2015-Present)

Awards & Honors

Visual and Performing Arts Division Award, Siena Heights University Department of Music, 2020
Certificate of Appreciation, Siena Heights University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 2019
Distinguished Senior Award, Siena Heights University Department of Education, 2019
Distinguished Senior Award, Siena Heights University Department of Education, 2018
Dean’s List, Siena Heights University, 2017-2019
Honor List, Saint Joseph’s College, 2016-2017
Dean’s List, Saint Joseph’s College, 2015-2016

Performance Experience
Ensemble Experience
Siena Heights University Chamber Singers (Three years)
Siena Heights University University Chorale (Three years)
Siena Heights University Advanced Choral Ensemble (Barbershop) (Three years)
Saint Joseph’s College Chamber Singers (Two years)
Saint Joseph’s College Concert Choir (Two years)

Siena Heights University Marching Band/Concert Band (Three years)

Siena Heights University Jazz Band (Three years)
Siena Heights University Percussion Ensemble (Three years)
Saint Joseph’s College Percussion Ensemble (Two years)
Saint Joseph’s College Concert/Marching Band (Two years)
Saint Joseph’s College Jazz Band (Two years)

Solo Concert Performances

Featured Soprano Soloist ​ loria – ​Antonio Vivaldi
G Siena Heights University (2019)
Featured Soprano Soloist Centennial Showcase Siena Heights University (2019)
Featured Soprano Soloist Senior Voice Recital Siena Heights University (2019)
Featured Percussion Soloist Junior Percussion Recital Siena Heights University (2019)
Featured Soprano Soloist Performing Arts Center
Grand Opening Collage
Concert Siena Heights University (2018)
Featured Soprano Soloist ​Requiem​ – Gabriel Faure Siena Heights University (2017)
Featured Soprano Soloist ​Mass in G​ – Franz Shubert Siena Heights University (2017)

Master Classes
Conducted in Master Class with Adrian Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Sequoia Symphony
Orchestra Bruce Kiesling –​ March 2019

Performed in Master Class with Metropolitan Opera Performer Leah Crocetto ​- March 2019

Performed in Master Class with Ball State University Professor of Voice Dr. Meryle Mantione –
November 2015

Recital Experience
Senior Voice Recital, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 2019
Duel Junior Percussion Recital, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 2019
Showcase Recital Fall, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 2018
Showcase Recital Winter, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 2018
Showcase Recital Fall, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 2017
Recital Hour Spring, Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselar, IN 2017
Recital Hour Fall, Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselar, IN 2016
Recital Hour Spring, Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselar, IN 2016
Recital Hour Fall, Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselar, IN 2015

Theater Experience
Musical Director The Wizard of Oz Clinton High School (2019)
Adelaide Guys and Dolls Saint Joseph’s College (2017)
Chorus Anything Goes Saint Joseph’s College (2016)
Assistant Director Annie Jr. Taft Middle School 2015

NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Private Lessons Instructor

Specialization in Voice, Percussion and Piano
(2015-Present)
- Running weekly private lessons with students
- Emphasis on hard-work, discipline, fostering musicianship, expression & drama, and
confidence. This is achieved through exploring a vast variety of repertoire, etudes, and more.
-For all lessons, students will learn rudimentary materials they need for their voice/instrument
and will be given repertoire that fit within their skill level

Student Ambassador – Recruiter

Siena Heights University Office of Admissions​ (2018-Present)
- Recruit students to sign up or audition for various ensembles on campus
- Make phone calls to potential students and schedule campus visits
- Give campus tours as well as specialized Performing Arts Center tours
-Assist the Transfer Coordinator in making phone calls and collecting documents for potential
transfer students

References

Dr. Kelly Ford

Chair of Department of Music
Director of Choirs
Professor of Voice
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 264-7896
Email: ​[email protected]

Mrs. Trudy Moore

Director of Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 264-7185
Email: ​[email protected]

Professor Julie Ross

Professor of Education
Emphasis on Special Education
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 264-7887
Email: ​[email protected]