Curriculum Vitae
of
Joe W. Montgomery

I. EDUCATION

 

Master of Arts Eastern New Mexico University, Music & Theatre
Bachelor of Music Education Eastern New Mexico University, Conducting
Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts


Post-Graduate Hours
  California State University, LA
  Film Industry Workshops: CBS TV, Studio City
  American Center for Music Theatre Workshops: Los Angeles
  Tepper Gallegos Commercial Workshops: Hollywood
  Dance Caravan Workshops: Las Vegas
  Educational Theatre Association National/Regional Conferences: New York/Las Vegas
  International Thespian Association National Conference: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  Theatre in Higher Education National Conference: New York
  Opera Works-Ann Baltz: Los Angeles
  The Joy of Singing Music Workshops - John Jacobson, Studio City

II. COMPETENCIES

Theatre, Performance, Production, Management, Program Development & Education

Actor Singer Dancer
Budget Producer Contracts
Director Stage Craft Scheduling
Conductor Chorus Master Promotions
Fund Raising Public Relations Special Events
Theatre Management Corporate Liaisons Performance Unions
Theatre Policies & Safety Personnel Management Drama/Music Festivals
Business Communications Performing Arts Education Educational Leadership
Life-Long Interest, Involvement and Commitment to the Arts

III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A. PERFORMANCE

1978 - Present Opera (Major & Minor Roles Standard Repertoire)
1978 - Present Musical Comedy (Major & Minor Roles, Chorister/Dancer)
1978 - Present Chorale, Choirs & Solist
1978 - Present Musical Revues, Variety & Beauty Pageants
1978 - Present Film, TV, Stage & Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
1996 - Present Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
Assistant Conductor, Antelope Valley Master Chorales
Adjunct Instructor: Music
1991 - Present Antelope Valley Union High School District, Lancaster, CA
Highland High School
Teacher of Music & Theatre & Stage Craft
Thespian & VocalizerSponsor
1979 - 1991

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood High School
Teacher of Vocal & Instrumental Music
World Famous Hollywood High School Sheik Marching Band
World Famous Hollywood High School Sheik Orchestra
Department Chair, Performing Arts

Belmont High School
Teacher of Vocal Music
Department Chair, Performing Arts
Gardena High School

C. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

1993 - 1996 First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, CA
Conductor: Chancel Choir
1991 - 1992 First United Methodist Church, Palmdale, CA
Conductor: Chapel Choir
1981 - 1984 True Light Chinese Presbyterian Church
Soloist
Conductor: True Light Choir & Youth Choir
1980 - 1981 Central Baptist Church, Burbank, CA
Solist
Conductor: Praise Choir

IV. PRODUCTION

A. Dramas - Director, Producer
B. Musical Revues - Director, Producer, Conductor
C. Musical Comedies - Director, Producer, Conductor
D. Musical Comedies - Conductor, Chorus Master

V. FESTIVALS

A. Shakespeare Festival
B. Fall Drama Festival
C. District Music Festival
D. May Festivals

VI. PRESENTATIONS

A. Academic 4.0
B. Performing Arts Awards
C. Choral Awards
D. Drama Awards
E. Beauty Pageants

VII. PHILANTHROPIC

A. Charities
B. Benefits
C. Civic
D. Cultural
E. Community
F. Corporate
G. Educational

VIII. AWARDS AND HONORS

A. Who's Who Among America's Teachers - 1998
B. Shining Stars - Best Actor in a Musical Comedy - 1997
C. District Teacher of the Year Nominee - 1995
D. Highland High School, Teacher of the Year, Second Place - 1995
E. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - Distinguished Community Service Award - 1990
F. Dodson Instructional Team - Dia Del Maestro Appreciation Certificate

IX. PUBLICATIONS

A. Mixed Choir, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Choir I
B. Concert Choir, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Choir II
C. Vocal Ensemble, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Choir IV
D. Consultant; Beginning Drama, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Drama I
E. Consultant; Intermediate Drama, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Drama II
F. Consultant; Advance Drama, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Drama III
G. Consultant; Play Production, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Drama IV
H. Consultant; Drama IV, A Curriculum, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Play Production
I. Proposal for Lancaster High School's Performing Arts Program: "Star Tech High School," Students Trained for Artistic Rewards Through Technology - To boldly go where no man has gone before in the teaching of the Arts in the Antelope Valley
J. Architectural Modifications for Lancaster High School stage and backstage area as improvements on the Highland Theatre and the Littlerock Theature designs

X. REFERENCES