ELIZABETH BEAVERS
singer • pianist • conductor
international music educator
Korean, High Proficient
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Seoul National University Intensive Korean Program
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Yonsei Korean Language Institute
Fulbright Grantee
South Korea, 2016-2018
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Masan Guam High School
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Shinseong Girls' High School
Languages
Education
2009-2013
B.M.E. Music Education
University of Maryland, College Park
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Gave a senior recital
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Studied with Dr. Cleveland Page
B.M. Vocal Performance
University of Maryland, College Park
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Performed senior and junior recitals
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Studied with Linda Mabbs
2013-2021
Additional Coursework and Licensure
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Choral Chameleon Summer Institute for Conductors and Composers, June 2021
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Choral Conducting Symposium, University of Michigan, July 2021
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Activating the Student Voice, May 2020
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Teaching in a Blended Classroom, May 2020
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Using Digital Portfolios to Foster Student Learning,
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May 2020
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The Complete Conductor, Summer Intensive at the Eastman School of Music, July 2019
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An Introduction to the PYP, June 2018
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International TEFL and TESOL Training, July 2016
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Maryland Educator Certificate - Music PreK-12, Dec. 2013
Choral Directing / Teaching
2020-present
Asia Pacific International School
Seoul, South Korea
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directs elementary, middle, and high school choirs
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writes and implements the music appreciation curriculum
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teaches K-5th grade general music
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facilitates collaborative performances with students and staff
2018-2020
International School of Busan
Busan, South Korea
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lead inquire-based music instruction for preK-6th grade
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conducted elementary and secondary choirs in community and charity fundraising performances
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brought secondary choir students on tour to Shanghai China for the 2019 International Schools Choral Music Society Festival
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established a community chorus of faculty, family members, and locals
2016-2018
Masan Guam High School & Shinseong Girls High School
Masan, South Korea and Jeju City, South Korea, respectively
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established after-school choirs in addition to regular teaching duties to facilitate deeper cultural exchange and build students' confidence by singing expressively in English
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awarded Fulbright Korea Alumni Foundation Grant to direct a gospel choir program and empower youth
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serve as a cultural ambassador for the local school community
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tutored students defected from North Korea as part of the North Korean Defectors program
2014-2016
Perry Hall High School
Baltimore County, MD, USA
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conducted choral ensembles
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designed and taught a three-level class piano program with year-end recitals
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directed music for the musical productions Legally Blonde and Pippin
Choral Experience
2008-2018
2016-2017
2013-2016
2012-2013
Choral Performing
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The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Paul Rardin, 2018
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University of Maryland Chamber Singers, Edward Maclary, Christoph Eschenbach, Helmuth Rilling, and Matthew Halls, 2009-2013
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The Washington Chorus, Julian Wachner, 2012
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The Philadelphia Singers, David Hayes, 2008
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Korean Choir Participation
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Jeju Catholic Holy Choir, 2017
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Jeju Hand in Hand Choir, composed of S. Koreans and N. Korean Defectors, 2017
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Masan Faculty Choir, 2017
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Gimhae Educators Choir, 2016
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Professional Section Leading
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Grace and St. Peters Church, Baltimore, MD, 2016
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The Bridge Ensemble, Baltimore, MD, 2015-16
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Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C., 2013-14
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Piano Accompanying
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Six Degree Singers, Silver Spring, MD, 2012-13
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Professional Organizations
Association for Music in International Schools, Sept. 2020 - Present
Korea International Music Educators Association, Oct. 2018 - Present
National Association for Music Education, Sept. 2009–2016
American Choral Directors Association, Sept. 2009–2016