COLTON A.

BEAN
(210) 325-6409 | coltonbn@yahoo.com | 14406 Castlebury, San Antonio, TX 78232

Objective: I am seeking opportunities to teach, develop, and enhance all genres of music in a
position that fosters growth and creates opportunities for high student achievement.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

College Diploma:
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2011 - 2016
Bachelor of Music in Music Studies, Texas All-Level Music Teacher Certification
Cum Laude Graduate

Certification: TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 & TExES Music EC-12

High School Diploma:

Robert E. Lee High School, San Antonio, TX 2007 - 2011
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
SKILLS
Primary Instrument: Percussion
Secondary Instrument: Alto Saxophone

LEADERSHIP
Percussion Captain:
Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps Summer 2015
Principal Percussionist:
Texas State University Symphonic Winds Spring 2015
High School Head Drum Major:
Robert E. Lee Marching Band Fall 2010

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Student Teacher:
Driscoll Middle School, San Antonio, TX, Mr. Richard Gonzalez Fall 2016
Teaching responsibilities included:
Beginning Low Brass, Beginning French Horn, Beginning Alto Saxophones/Double Reeds
Beginning Trumpets/Flutes, and rehearsing and conducting the Driscoll Honors Band

Stahl Elementary School, San Antonio, TX, Ms. Ann Garcia Fall 2016

Field Block Intern:

Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX, Mr. Jason Adam Spring 2016

Private Lesson Instructor:

North East ISD, San Antonio, TX Aug. 2016 - Present
Percussion Instructor:
5points Indoor Percussion, San Antonio, TX Nov. 2015 Present
Churchill High School, San Antonio, TX Dec. 2014 Present
Jefferson High School, San Antonio, TX Dec. 2013 - Mar. 2014

Clinician (week-long clinic):

Woodrow High School, Dallas, TX July 2016
Floresville High School, Floresville, TX July 2016
Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX May 2016
Del Valle High School, Del Valle, TX April 2016

Other Work Experience:

Texas State Work Study Program, San Marcos, TX Fall 2011 - Spring 2014
Heavenly Gourmet Catering, San Antonio, TX Fall 2010 - Spring 2014

ADJUDICATION
TMEA Region Band Auditions:
Region 12, Driscoll Middle School, San Antonio, TX; Percussion Adjudicator Oct. 2016
Region 12, Lockhart Junior High School, Lockhart, TX; Flute Adjudicator Oct. 2015
Region 32, Canyon Ridge Middle School, Austin, TX; Percussion Adjudicator Oct. 2014

Marching Band Contest:

J.W. Nixon High School, Laredo, TX; Percussion Adjudicator Sep. 2014

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

University Experience:
Texas State University Symphony Orchestra Fall 2015
Texas State University Symphonic Winds Fall 2013 & Fall 2014 2015
Texas State University Percussion Ensemble Fall 2012 - Fall 2015
Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band Fall 2011 2013

Drum Corps International & Winter Guard International Experience:

Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, San Antonio, TX Summer 2014 2015
Teatro Indoor Percussion, Austin, TX Spring 2014
Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps, Austin, TX Summer 2013
Imperial Percussion Theater, Houston, TX Spring 2013
Revolution Drum & Bugle Corps, San Antonio, TX Summer 2012
Texas State Indoor Percussion Ensemble, San Marcos, TX Spring 2012

High School Experience:

Robert E. Lee Wind Ensemble, Alto Saxophone 2007 2011
Robert E. Lee Jazz Band, Alto Saxophone 2008 2011
Robert E. Lee Indoor Percussion 2010 2011
Robert E. Lee Marching Band, Alto Saxophone 2007 2009
 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt

Professor, Music Education, Associate Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
(210) 387-9082 | M.E.Cavitt@txstate.edu

Mr. Richard Gonzalez

Director of Bands
Driscoll Middle School, San Antonio, TX
(210) 286-1851 | rgonza3@neisd.net

Ms. Kari Klier

Senior Lecturer, Percussion
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
(512) 779-8806 | kk16@txstate.edu

Mr. Robert Lopez

Senior Lecturer, Percussion
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
(510) 665-8048 | rl20@txstate.edu

Mr. Brad Arnold

Assistant Band Director
Canyon High School, New Braunfels, TX
(830) 481-7880 | brad.arnold@comalisd.org