Talija Kristapsons

tkristapsons@gmail.com | 857-417-3567
726 Commonwealth Avenue | Box 0301 | Boston, MA 02215
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Career Objective
To teach instrumental string music at the elementary, middle, and high school level

Educational Background
Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music - Music Education and Cello Performance
Arlington High School, Lagrangeville, NY
Advanced Regents Diploma

2015
2011

Licensure Status
MTEL 01 Communication and Literacy Skills
MTEL 16 Music
Massachusetts Pre K-12 Music Teacher Initial License

passed
passed
pending

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School - Arlington, MA
Host Teachers- Sabato DAgostino, Jing-Huey Wei
Responsibilities included teaching elementary string group lessons,
directing the middle school string orchestra and chamber orchestra,
high school orchestra and honors orchestra, band, and bass ensemble
Sustained Intern
Ambrose Elementary School
, Winchester, MA (Grades K-5: General Music)
Roland Hayes School of Music
, Roxbury, MA (Grades 7-12: Piano, Band, Chorus)
Thomas Edison School
, Brighton, MA (Grades K-8: General Music, Band)
Responsibilities included assisting music teachers, teaching lessons,
working one-on-one with students
Cello Instructor
Private lessons for students age 10-adult - Boston, MA
Escuela Municpal de Bellas Artes
, Veracruz, Mexico
Responsibilities included private and group cello lessons,
coaching in orchestra rehearsals
Private lessons for students age 9-13 - Poughkeepsie, NY
Camp Counselor
Summer Strings Music Camp
, Poughkeepsie, NY
Responsibilities included assisting in fiddle classes and orchestra
rehearsals, running sectionals, one-on-one work with students
Ensemble Director
St. John's Middle School String Ensemble
, Poughkeepsie, NY
Responsibilities included directing weekly rehearsals in preparation
for performances at church services and local events

2015

2013
2013
2012

2012-present
2013

2007-2012
2010-2013

2010-2011

Musical Experience and Proficiencies

Junior Degree Recital, Boston University
Bach
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major
Brahms
Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major
Senior Degree Recital, Boston University
Boccherini
Cello Sonata in A Major
Dvorak
Cello Concerto in B minor
Boston University Symphony and Chamber Orchestras
New York Latvian Chamber Orchestra, Yonkers, NY
MENC All Eastern Honors Orchestra, Baltimore, MD
NYSSMA All State Symphony Orchestra, Rochester, NY
NYSSSA School of Orchestral Studies, Saratoga Springs, NY
Principal Cellist

2014

2015

2011-present
2010-present
2011
2010
2008
2010

Basic proficiency on Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion instruments

Proficient on Violin, Viola, and Bass
Advanced proficiency on Cello
Proficient in Conducting

Honors, Awards, Distinctions

Boston University Dean's List
Boston University Deans List with Special Distinction
Boston University Performance Award
Recipient of Arlington String Orchestra Association Scholarship
Arlington High School, LaGrangeville, NY
Member of Vivace Orchestra, Wappingers Falls, NY
Featured on Live from Lincoln Center's Student Stars
Second Place in The American Prize for Orchestras
Grand Champions of ASTA National Orchestra Festival

Fall 2011-12
2014
Fall 2013
2011-present
2011

2011
2011
2009

Professional Memberships
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Co-President of Boston University Collegiate Chapter
Co-Vice President of Boston University Collegiate Chapter

2012-present
2014-2015
2013-2014

Technology Expertise
Proficient in PC and Mac platforms,
Sibelius
notation software,
GarageBand
for Mac,
Audacity,
and
Smart Board
technology

Related Job Experiences

Student Intern at Amadeus Strings, Poughkeepsie, NY
Responsibilities included instrument repair, cleaning, and sales

Personal Interests

2010-2013

Swimming -
Member of 2007 Arlington High School Varsity Womens Swim Team - LaGrangeville, NY
Dancing -
Participated in contradances all over northeast US, traditional ceilidh dances in Scotland
Latvian Culture
- Have participated in and attended annual Latvian concerts and song festivals
throughout New York, Massachusetts, and Canada