Sarah Porwoll-Lee Lee Avenue, Lee Avenue, Minneapolis MN, 55422
Instruments:Clarinet, Theory
Styles:Classical, Jazz, Kids, Other
Levels:Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Experience:10 years
Rate:$46 / hr
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Personal Statement
Sarah’s primary goals as a music educator are to help students improve their fundamental skills and knowledge of repertoire, grow their confidence as musicians and people, and encourage a lifelong love for music and clarinet.
Sarah has been teaching clarinet in locations around Wisconsin and Sydney, Australia since 2004, and began teaching in the Twin Cities, MN area in 2011. She has a Master’s Degree in clarinet performance from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She is an active freelance performer, along with co-managing and playing for her own chamber music ensemble, The Antithesis Project and serving on Zeitgeist New Musics Board of Directors. She also enjoys giving master classes and leading sectionals at Twin Cities area schools and her private studio, along with serving as Adjunct Faculty of Applied Clarinet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Sarah has performed with many ensembles in the United States and internationally, including the Spitting Image Collective, St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, New South Wales Police Band and Wind Quintet, Rockdale Opera Company, Australian Army Band (Sydney), Sydney Wind Symphony, Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Kettle Moraine Symphony, and the Joffrey Ballet. Recording credits include Bb and bass clarinets on the New South Wales Police Band’s 2009 album Ceremonial and Parade Music, and Bb and Eb clarinets with the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble on an album of new music by Gregory Mertl, to be released late 2014.
Sarah enjoys teaching students of all ages, and tailors each lesson to fit the individual needs of the student. Lessons will include instruction in the areas of tone production, breathing and air flow, rhythm, articulation, knowledge of key signatures, musicality, and any other areas the student may wish to improve on.
Education / Training
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN – Master of Music Performance, GPA 3.889 – Completed 2013
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point WI – Bachelor of Music Performance, GPA 3.87 – Completed 2008
Secondary Major: Spanish Language and Culture Studies
TEACHERS
Clarinet & Bass Clarinet: Alexander Fiterstein, Michelle Campbell, Peter Jenkin, Dr. Andrea Splittberger-Rosen, Roslyn Dunlop
Chamber Music: Norbert Nielubowski, Adriana Zabala, Timothy Lovelace, Lydia Artymiw, Stacey Berk
Master Classes & Casual Study: Gregory Williams, Timothy Zavadil, Fredrik Fors, Todd Levy, Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Adjunct Faculty of Applied Clarinet – La Crosse, WI, 2014-present
Sarah Porwoll-Lee Private Studio – Minneapolis MN, 2014-present
Chanhassen High School, Clarinet Instructor – Chanhassen MN, 2013-present
Mound Westonka High School, Clarinet Instructor – Mound MN, 2013-present
Schmitt Music, Clarinet Instructor – Edina MN, 2011-present
Anoka-Hennepin School District, Clarinet Instructor – Anoka MN, 2013-2014
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Bass Clarinet Master Class – Stevens Point WI, 2013
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, Mentor – Edina MN, 2012-2013
University of Minnesota U Band, Assitant – Minneapolis MN, 2011-2012
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Master Class – Stevens Point WI, 2011
Cascio Interstate Music, Woodwind Instructor – New Berlin WI, 2010-2011
Wind Lake Music, Woodwind Instructor – Wind Lake WI, 2010-2011
New South Wales Police Band, Clinician – Sydney AUSTRALIA, 2010
Dural Music Center, Woodwind Instructor – Dural AUSTRALIA, 2010
Sarah Porwoll Private Studio – Cherrybrook AUSTRALIA, 2009-2010
Arden Primary School, Woodwind Instructor – Beecroft AUSTRALIA, 2009-2010
Mount Saint Benedict College, Woodwind Instructor – Pennant Hills AUSTRALIA, 2009
International School of Music, Clarinet Consultant & Clinician – Turramurra AUSTRALIA, 2009
Wausau East and West High Schools, Clarinet Instructor – Wausau WI, 2008
Freelance Private Clarinet Teacher – Stevens Point WI, 2004-2008