ERIK S. PIAZZA
Erik S. Piazza, Ph.D.
Fine Arts Instructional Specialist - Webster CSD
Ph.D. Music Education - Eastman School
Dissertation:
Creative Musical Activities in Secondary Instrumental Music Education
Professional Interests and Activities:
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Teaching Experience
September 2005 - May 2007
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District - Palmyra, NY
Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher (grades 9–12)
Wind Ensemble, Concert Bands, Small-Group Lessons
Jazz Ensemble
AP Music Theory
Parade Band, Pep Band, Musical Orchestra Director
Fall 2008
Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY
Adjunct Professor
Director of Saxology Jazz Ensemble
Woodwind Instructor (saxophone and flute)
August 2016 - May 2020
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester - Rochester, NY
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sophomore Skills Review
Student Teaching Seminar and student teacher observations Elementary Winds, Brass, and Percussion Methods
Music Lead Teacher, Thomas High School
September 2023 - present
Webster Central School District - Webster, NY
Fine Arts Instructional Specialist (grades K–8)
Teacher on Special Assignment
Supporting Music and Art teachers district-wide
September 2007 - present
Webster Central School District - Webster, NY
Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher (grades 6-12)
Wind Ensemble, Concert Bands, Chamber Ensembles
Small-Group Lessons
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos
General Music