Ruth Bonetti
The Gap,QLD
Summary
• Postgraduate clarinet studies with Thea King (London), Donald Westlake, Valentin Sakharov (Sydney and Strasbourg) and other masterclasses.
• Presented and performed at International Clarinet Society Conference, Paris, 1981.
• Taught clarinet in London and Winchester, Strasbourg, Sweden, Heidelberg, Trinity Grammar, Sydney.
• Faculty member of Lutheran Summer Music Program, Minneapolis USA in 2000 and 2001, where seminars were repeated by popular demand.
Authored a dozen titles, including
• Sounds and Souls: How music teachers change lives (Words and Music, 2013)
• Confident Music Performance: Fix the fear of facing an audience (Words and Music, 2003, 2009)
• Practice is a Dirty Word: How to clean up your act (Words and Music, 2002, 2009)
Innovative music with 50 years of experience. Successful at teaching art and culture through didactic education and creating innovative lessons.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Clarinet Teacher
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Noosaville, Queensland
01.2008 - Current
- Prepared multiple students for AMEB examinations; many A+ and A results.
- Conducted ensembles.
- Entered solos, duets and ensembles for Eisteddfod; many wins or placed.
- Year 4 beginner students extended beyond Essential Elements to play Pink Panther, Harry Potter, Willy Wonka, Oliver and Disney themes etc. Several successful with AMEB Preliminary exams in their first year.
- Innovative pedagogy using own method, Enjoy Playing the Clarinet.
- Encouraged technical facility through playing "Mystery Melodies."
Clarinet Teacher
Sheldon College
Sheldon, QLD
01.2008 - 12.2008
Clarinet Teacher
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly, QLD
01.1985 - 11.2001
- Encouraged students to display commendable success in performances, competitions and exams.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared students for AMEB exams with consistent high results.
- Evolved innovative teaching methods which overcame students' technical issues.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Sessional Clarinet Teacher and Pedagogy Lecturer
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Gardens Point And Southbank, QLD
02.1982 - 11.1996
- Developed syllabus and lectured classes in Studio Teaching Methods. Since observed as an AMEB examiner the graduates' high standard of teaching.
- Presented lectures in early woodwind style.
- Initiated clarinet society competitions.
- Presented lectures on targeted practice techniques and confident performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Music, M.Mus
12.1989
Master of Arts - Music, M.Mus
12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Music, B.Mus
04.1973
Associate of Arts - Music ARCM
1976
Associate of Arts - Music A.Mus.A
1972
Skills
- Methodology "Enjoy Playing the Clarinet" (Oxford Uni Press)
- Editorial consultant, AMEB Series 2 Grade books grades 1-4
- Examiner with Australian Music Examinations Board since 1988
Extensive experience of presenting workshops, rehearsals and lectures in:
Practice Techniques
Performance Skills to optimise musicians' potential
Pedagogy; Teaching Methods
Marketing and Business Skills for Musicians
* Constructive teacher-parent communication
Languages
Swedish
Professional Working
German
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Clarinet Teacher - Good Shepherd Lutheran College
01.2008 - Current
Clarinet Teacher - Sheldon College
01.2008 - 12.2008
Clarinet Teacher - St Peters Lutheran College
01.1985 - 11.2001
Sessional Clarinet Teacher and Pedagogy Lecturer - Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
02.1982 - 11.1996
University of Queensland - Master of Arts, Music, M.Mus
University of Queensland - Master of Arts, Music, M.Mus
University of Queensland - Bachelor of Arts, Music, B.Mus
Royal College of Music - Associate of Arts, Music ARCM
Australian Music Examinations Board - Associate of Arts, Music A.Mus.A
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