Louise Weiss

Assistant Professor of Music

Year Started at Greenville:
1988

Education:
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville , IL
Master of Music Education , May 1996
G.P.A. 4.0/4.0

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville , IL
Bachelor of Music Education , June 1979
G.P.A. 4.89/5.0

Curriculum Vitae (.pdf)

Professional Profile

24 years of experience in music education, including K-12 public school teaching, college teaching, and private studio instruction, ages 5 through senior citizen
current Illinois K-12 music certification
performances in both flute and piano
music education coordinator
current advisor to 15 music education majors

Professional Career

1995-present - Assistant Professor of Music, Greenville College, Greenville, IL

Beginning class piano; music theory/ear training/sight singing; elementary music methods; secondary music methods; woodwind methods; applied piano; applied flute; applied woodwinds; flute ensemble; woodwind quintet; student teacher supervision

1988-1995 - Associate, Music Department, Greenville College, Greenville, IL

Booked eight student ministry groups per year; taught beginning class piano; concert band; applied flute; applied woodwinds; flute ensemble

1981-1987 - Music teacher, Mulberry Grove Unit District No. 1, Mulberry Grove, IL

Band grades 4-12, chorus grades 6-12, general music K-6

1979-1981 - Music teacher, Greenfield Unit District No. 10, Greenfield , IL

Band grades 4-12, chorus grades 6-12

1975-present - Private instructor; piano, flute, guitar

Performances

Accompanist

Chris Woods Doctoral Recital, Bass Trombone, University of North Texas ; 2000, 1996
Doug Yeo, Boston Symphony Bass Trombone, Greenville College ; 1999
Tri-County Choral Festivals; 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996
Greenville College High School Choral Festival; 1989-2002
Stacey Gensler Undergraduate Vocal Recital, Greenville College ; 1988
Shelly Ragan Undergraduate Vocal Recital, Greenville College ; 2002

Principal Flutist

Spring Orchestra Performance, Greenville College, 2004
Winter Oratorio, Greenville College ; 2000, 1998
My Fair Lady , Greenville Community Theatre; 1998
Hello Dolly , Greenville College ; 1992
Guys and Dolls , Greenville Community Theatre; 2001
Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra; 1989, 1987, 1986
Greenville College Orchestral Ensemble; 1983, 1982
Greenville Municipal Band; 1986-present
Various instruments (flute, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone, percussion)
Greenville College Concert band, 1995-2001

Director

Handbell Choir; Mulberry Grove United Methodist Church ; 1990-1994

Conductor

Ramsey High School Band Clinic; 1991
Guest Conductor, Bond County Band Festival; 2002

Adjudication

Junior High School -
Solo and ensemble 2003, 2001 (2 contests), 2000, 1984, 1981

High School -
Solo and ensemble 1994, 1991, 1990, 1989, 2004
Organization 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
All-district 1992, 1990, 1986
Bi-state flutes 1991

Private Students' Achievements

All-district participation, 1978-present
All-state participation, 1983-present
Former student Sara Berg now teaching music at Vandalia Middle School
Former student Liz Goodenough, flute soloist with St. Louis Symphony School Orchestra

Awards

Who's Who of American Women
Who's Who Among America's Teachers
Sterling Achievement Award Winner, Beta Iota Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon
Student activities honor society
Phi Kappa Phi honor society
Beta Iota Chapter Junior Award Winner

Memberships

Music Educators National Conference
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
Music Teachers National Association
Kappa Delta Pi

Email:louise.weiss
Office Phone: (618) 664-6572

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Last updated: January 23, 2006