Anna J. Gerrish
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Eastman School of Music (2000-2003)
Master of Music – Piano Performance and Literature
Master of Music – Music Education
Utah State University (1997-2000)
Bachelor of Music – Piano Performance and Pedagogy (Cum Laude)
Boise State University (1996)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collegiate
Catholic University, Washington, DC
Guest Lecturer (2007)
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Guest Lecturer (2006)
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Private Piano Instructor (2004-2005)
Group Piano Teacher (2004-2005)
Ear Training Faculty (2005)
Theory & Ear Training Tutor (2003-2004)
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Music Education Department (2004)
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Class Piano Teacher (2000-2003)
Music Education Teaching Assistant to Dr. Donna Brink-Fox (2003)
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Group Piano Instructor (1998-2000)
Collegiate Piano Instructor (1998-2000)
Group Piano Class Assistant (1997-1998)
Community Music Schools
Levine School of Music, Washington, DC
Faculty, Piano Department (2007-present)
Faculty, Early Childhood Music Department (2005-present)
Assistant Director, Early Childhood Music Dept. (2006- present
Eastman’s Community Education Division, Rochester, NY
Early Childhood Music Teacher – “Music Times Two” (2003)
Group Piano Class Substitute (2002)
Arts Academy, Smyrna, TN
Private Piano Instructor (2003-2004)
Utah State University Youth Conservatory, Logan, UT
Private Piano Instructor (1997-2000)
Advanced Theory Class Instructor (2000)
Public School Classroom Experience
Penfield School District, Rochester, NY
Substitute Teacher (2002-2003)
Private Studio
Gerrish Music Studio Director (1995 – present)
Masterclasses
Magic Valley Symphony - Guest Clinician (2005)
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Summer Music Festivals
Faculty Member: Sun Valley Summer Music Festival (2003 – present)
Sun Valley Summer Symphony Program, Sun Valley, ID
Faculty Member: Music Fest’ Summer Camp (2001, 2002)
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Adjudication
Boise Sonatina Competition (2002)
Utah State University Piano Festival (2000)
Pocatello Music Festival (1999)
Twin Falls Music Festival (1999, 1998)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
(also see Professional and collegiate experience)
Hochstein Community School of the Arts (2002-2003)
Administrative Internship, Rochester, NY
Utah State Youth Conservatory (1997-2000)
Gerrish School of Ballet (1990-1996)
Artistic and Administrative Director, Twin Falls, ID
SPECIAL COURSEWORK
Preschool Music Education Chamber Music for Kids
Keys to Healthy Music Digital Portfolio
Guide to Online Self-Promotion Chamber Music for Kids
Entrepreneurship in Music Grant Writing 101
Survive and Thrive in the Arts Orff Level I Certification
Advanced Piano Pedagogy (7 semesters) Jazz Piano (1 year)
PERFORMANCES
Appearances with Orchestra
Magic Valley Symphony, Twin Falls, ID
Piano (2005) – Franck Symphonic Variations, solo repertoire
Piano (1998) – Chopin Concerto No. 2
Flute (1996) – Mozart Concerto in D
Duo Piano (1994) – Poulenc Concerto in dm
Solo Recitals
Middle Tennessee State University (2005)
Valley Manor Recital Artist, Rochester, NY (2002)
Eastman at Washington Square guest artist, Rochester, NY (2002)
Convention Performances
MTNA Scholarship Banquet Artist, Twin Falls, ID (2002)
Guest Artist – Idaho MTNA Convention, Twin Falls, ID (2001)
Collaborative Recitals
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX (2005)
Trumpet Recital
Centre College, Danville, KY (2004)
Trumpet Recital
First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, TN (2004)
Trumpet Recital
Boise State University, Boise, ID (2002)
Duo Piano Recital
First Presbyterian Church, Mercer Island, WA (2000)
Duo Piano Recital
Collegiate Piano Competitions
Awards received at:
Utah State Concerto Audition – 1998
Utah State Fair Competition – 1998
MTNA Utah Collegiate Competition – 1998
MTNA Idaho Collegiate Competition – 1996
Accompanying Experience
Orchestral and Choral Groups
Levine Children's Chorus (2006-2007)
Choir Rehearsal Accompanist (2003-2004)
First Baptist Church, Smyrna, TN
Music Fest Accompanist (1999-2001)
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID
Summer Camp Accompanist (1997)
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Wind Orchestra pianist (1997-1999)
Utah State University, Logan, UT
Instrumental/Vocal
Freelance accompanying (1997-present)
Idaho, Washington, Utah, New York, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas
Weekly lesson accompanist (2000-2002)
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Flute Ensemble Experience
Twin Falls Municipal Band (1997-2001)
Utah State University Wind Orchestra (1997-1998)
Utah State University Flute Choir (1997)
Boise State Orchestra (1996)
Boise State University Symphonic Band (1996)
Magic Valley Chamber Orchestra (1996)
College of Southern Idaho Concert Band (1995-1996)
Magic Valley Symphony (substitute: 1995-1996)
UNIVERSITY PIANO INSTRUCTORS
Douglas Humpherys Eastman School of Music (2001-2003)
Thomas Schumacher Eastman School of Music (2000)
Gary Amano Utah State University (1997-2000)
Madeleine Hsu-Forte Boise State University (1996)
UNIVERSITY FLUTE INSTRUCTORS
(2 years completed toward a double major)
Leslie Timmons Utah State University (1997-1999)
Sarah Williams Boise State University (1996)
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