So excited about our summer Kodály faculty! Here is a sneak peak at some of our newest colleagues: Douglas Beam Douglas BeamDouglas Beam is a music educator, singer and composer who teaches music at the International School of Amsterdam. Prior to teaching in the Netherlands he was head of the Music Department at the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, where he conducted the school’s Children’s Choir and led a percussion ensemble as well. Before teaching in international schools, Mr. Beam taught 1st - 5th grades in public school in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been Assistant Director and accompanist for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, working with Henry Leck and Ruth Dwyer. As a performer, while living in the US, Mr. Beam was a regular chorus member of The Indianapolis Opera Company. He is a graduate of Anderson University (IN), where he was Presser Scholar and also completed his levels training in Orff Schulwerk. He earned the Master of Arts in Music Education degree with emphasis in Kodály and Orff Schulwerk and Certification from the University of St. Thomas (MN). He is a composer and arranger of choral music and his pieces have been published by Colla Voce, Hal Leonard and Boosey and Hawkes. His compositions have been performed by groups all over the world at venues such as Disney Hall (CA) and Lincoln Center (NY) and appear regularly on reading lists at music conferences in the United States. Mr. Beam has received commissions from schools, civic organizations and community choirs from various parts of the United States. He loves writing for children’s voices. When not teaching or composing, Mr. Beam enjoys cooking, traveling and being outdoors with his family.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:08:36 +0000
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