Curriculum Vitae
of
John Wilborn
817 Valley Run Drive
Bremen, Georgia 30110
770-363-4003 (Cell)
770-537-4870 (Home)
678-839-6516 (UWG Music Office)
jwilborn@westga.edu (email)
johnwilborn@gmail.com (email)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth: Montgomery, Alabama
Janie Wilborn – wife (1984)
(Speech-Language Pathologist)
Jenny (UWG student) – daughter (1988)
Josh (Bremen HS student) – son (1990)
Education
Institution Degree/Date
Georgia State University, M.A. (Music Education/Choral Emphasis) 1987
Auburn University, B. S. (Music Education/Choral Emphasis) 1983
Jefferson Davis High School, Diploma (Montgomery, Alabama) 1979
Professional Training
Dr. Thomas R. Smith, Auburn University (1979-1983)
Past President Southern Division ACDA
Choral Conducting
Dr. Barbara Kaplan, Music Education, Auburn University (1980-1983)
Kodaly training, Music Education
Dr. Claude Gossett (NATS) Vocal Instructor, Auburn University (1979-1983)
Ms. Mary Joe Howard, Opera Workshop, Auburn University (1980-1983)
Dr. Sally Monsour, Music Education, Georgia State University (1985-1987)
Ms. Inga Lundeen, Voice, West Georgia College (1984-1987)
Dr. John Haberlin, Director School of Music, Georgia State University (1985-1987)
Choral Conducting and Masters Thesis
Professional Certification
Center for Teacher Effectiveness, Sedona, AZ, Presenter Training (2006)
Digidesign ProTools Certification, Atlanta (2005)
Orff, Level 1 (2000)
Yamaha Music in Education, Grand Rapids, MI (1996)
Choral Adjudicator/Clinician
Music Showcase Festival Choral Adjudicator (Six Flags Over Georgia) 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008
West Haralson Elementary Chorus, Clinician - 2006
Georgia Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus, Accompanist – 2003
Courses of Instruction & Conference Presentations
Technology Institute for Music Education (TI:ME) – Presenter,
National Conference, 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI
National Symposium on Music Technology Instruction (NSMIT) – Presenter,
National Conference, 2007 - UNC, Charlotte, NC
University of West Georgia: Music faculty and students – Presenter, Pro Tools, 2007
Music for Classroom Teachers - University of West Georgia (2006, 2007, 2008)
Music Technology for Classroom Teachers – RESA seminar (2003)
Music Technology in the Classroom – GMEA In-service, Savannah (2002)
Technology for Music Educators –GaETC, presenter (2001)
M.E. Blogger: http://www.mustech.net (Web 2.0 Music Tech Blog) – 2008
JohnWilborn’s Blog – http://www.johnwilborn.wordpress.com/ (Music Tech Blog)
Positions Held
University of West Georgia- Part-time Instructor (2006-2008)
Opera Workshop – Rehearsal Accompanist (Inga Lundeen, 1984-1985)
Accompanist for Opera/Voice Instructor (Inga Lundeen) (1984-1986)
Bremen City Schools
Bremen High School (A)
Choral/Performing Arts Director, Literary Vocal Coach 2003 –present)
Choral Director - Sewell Middle School (2001-2002; 2005-2007)
Drama Club Coach – Sewell Middle School (2005-2008)
Pro Tools DIGI 002, Digital Audio recording with choral students (2003-2008)
Productions & Broadway Musicals (2005-present)
Grease (2007)
Musical Review (2006)
Little Shop of Horrors (State Winners 2006), Vocal Director,/Special EFX
Best of Broadway (2005)
Literary Competition (A)
Girl’s Solo - Region Winner (01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08)
Girl’s Solo - State 4th place (01, 02, 07, 08)
Boy’s Solo - Region Winner (02, 05, 06, 07, 08)
Girls’ Trio - Region Winner (02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08)
Girls’ Trio - State 1st Place (05), State 3rd place (07); State-runner up (08)
Boys’ Quartet – Region Winner (02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08)
Boys’ Quartet – State 2nd Place (03, 04, 05, 06, 07); State 3rd Place – 08
Region: School Winner: 2007, 2008
State: School State –Runner up: 2008
Jones Elementary School
General Music Teacher (1998-2005)
Chorus Teacher (1998-2005)
Yamaha Music in Education - Keyboard lab (MIE 1/MIE 2) (1998-2005)
ProTools DIGI 001, Digital Audio recording with choral students (2000-2004)
Annual Christmas presentation (1998-2005)
Annual Spring presentation (1998-2005)
GMEA District 7 Choral Festival (1998-2005)
GMEA District 7 Honor Chorus (1998-2005)
Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus (1998-2004)
Polk School District
Westside Elementary School
General Music Teacher (1996-1998)
Designer/Artistic Director Westside All-School Musical (Year 1)
Designer/Artistic Director Westside All-School Musical (Year 2)
Yamaha Music in Education keyboard lab (MIE I) (1996-1998)
GMEA District 7 Choral Festival (1996-1998)
GMEA District 7 Honor Chorus (1996-1998)
Douglas County Schools
Douglas County High School (AAA)
Choral Director, Advanced/Intermediate/Beginning Choral Classes
Introduction to Guitar
Music Appreciation
Designer/Artistic Director, The Boar’s Head Festival (Madrigal Dinner)
(1993-1996)
Performance for the Atlanta Braves – National Anthem (1990, 1991)
The Peanut Choral Festival, Dothan, Alabama – Best in Class (1992)
Music Showcase Festival – Six Flags Over Georgia (1994)
GMEA District 7 Choral Festival (1988-1996)
GMEA District 7 Honor Chorus (1988-1996)
Broadway Musicals (1993-1998)
Li’l Abner (1989)
Guys and Dolls (1990)
Some Enchanted Evening (1991)
Grease (1992)
Bye, Bye, Birdie (1993),
City of Angels (1994)
Fine Arts Production (1995)
Kiss Me Kate (1996)
Carrollton City Schools
College Street School (1983-1988)
General Music Teacher
Chorus Teacher
Alabama Street School (1983-1988)
General Music Teacher
Carrollton Junior High School (1983-1988)
Chorus Teacher
Christ Fellowship Church
Worship Leader/Choir Director/Pianist (1984-2005)
Music Pastor (2005-present)
Music Technology Skills
Sibelius
Audacity
ProTools
Musition
PhotoScore
Camtasia Studio
Professional Affiliations
Georgia Music Educators
American Choral Directors Association
National Symposium on Music Instruction Technology
Music Educators National Conference
Church Foundational Network
Technology Institute for Music Educators
Who’s Who Among American Teachers
Personal Performances
Amahl and the Night Visitors, as King Kaspar, Auburn University (1981)
HMS Pinafore, as Ralph Rackstraw, Auburn University (1983)
Camelot, as Lancelot, Carrollton Cultural Arts (1998)
Organist/Pianist – various weddings and funerals
The Best of Broadway – 2000, Jones Elementary School (Bremen)
The Best of Broadway – 2001, Tallapoosa Elementary School
Business
AdvoCare International, Independent Distributor (2002-present)
Pin earner (Silver Level) – 2003
Choral Rehearsal Tracks – Statewide Elementary Honors Chorus (2000, 2001, 2002)
Private Vocal Instructor – (1984-1996)