Maddie Grills
My name is Maddie Grills. I'm currently a Junior at Tulane University in New Orleans, and I'm seeking a summer internship from June - August in the areas of music or film. Below is my resume.
EDUCATION
Tulane University Class of 2021, New Orleans, LA GPA: 3.88
Majors: Music Composition and Digital Media Production, Minor: Gender and Sexuality Studies § Partial Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List
High School, Berkeley Preparatory School, June 2017, Tampa, FL
CREATIVE PROJECTS
Transitional Space (2019), Composition
§ Composer. Written for piano, clarinet, and cello about the suspension in time felt when traveling in airplanes, performed at Music at Midday at Tulane University.
The Feeling (2019), Arrangement
§ Arranger. SSAA acapella arrangement of the song "The Feeling" originally performed by Sammy Rae. Performed by TULA at 2019 Winter Concert.
Behind the Songs: The Songwriters of Berkeley (2016), Documentary
§ Writer/Director/Editor. Documentary exploring the experiences of songwriters from the Berkeley community. Created for Berkeley Prep Student Film Festival.
EXPERIENCE
Performer
Orfeo Music Festival, Sterzing-Vipiteno, Italy; July 2019
§ Spent 6 weeks in preparation, gave 3 solo piano performances, 1 performance as piano accompaniment for violin, participated in master classes and private lessons
Head Counselor
Fleming Fine Arts Camp at Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa, FL; Summer 2013-2017
§ Taught filmmaking to children in iMovie camp, assisted filming and editing final projects
§ Planned and taught music class, assisted teachers, collaborated with counselors, photographed for and prepared slideshow for weekly performance, assisted running performances
§ Employed full time 2017, earned community service credit previous summers
Assistant Choir Director
Berkeley Prep Lower Division (Elementary School) Choir, Tampa, FL; September 2014-May 2017
§ Volunteered weekly during school year, assisted direction of elementary school children in preparation for performances e.g. winter and spring concerts, composed song performed by choir
Teacher Assistant
Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Tampa, FL; September 2014-May 2017
§ Helped teach 3rd grade class, including learning Hebrew and religious studies
§ Mix of part time employment and community service
HONORS AND POSITIONS
Newcomb Scholars, Tulane University
§ Cohort honors program for undergraduate women to build scholarship and leadership skills
§ Newcomb Grant: Recipient Fulton Arts Grant for participation in Orfeo Music Festival
§ Published case study in Journal: Women Leading Change: Case Studies on Women, Gender, and Feminism; Vol 4, No 1; May 2019
Music Director, Tulane University Ladies Acapella; 2019-2020
§ Elected position, planned and ran rehearsals, conducted performances, organized arrangements, facilitated music selection, arranged music for SSAA vocal ensemble
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer/Camera Skills:
§ Experience with Finale, Sibelius, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Sony NXCAM
Music Skills:
§ 16 years piano, composition for multiple instruments, vocal arrangement, orchestration, transcription, some film scoring
My name is Maddie Grills. I'm currently a Junior at Tulane University in New Orleans, and I'm seeking a summer internship from June - August in the areas of music or film. Below is my resume.
EDUCATION
Tulane University Class of 2021, New Orleans, LA GPA: 3.88
Majors: Music Composition and Digital Media Production, Minor: Gender and Sexuality Studies § Partial Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List
High School, Berkeley Preparatory School, June 2017, Tampa, FL
CREATIVE PROJECTS
Transitional Space (2019), Composition
§ Composer. Written for piano, clarinet, and cello about the suspension in time felt when traveling in airplanes, performed at Music at Midday at Tulane University.
The Feeling (2019), Arrangement
§ Arranger. SSAA acapella arrangement of the song "The Feeling" originally performed by Sammy Rae. Performed by TULA at 2019 Winter Concert.
Behind the Songs: The Songwriters of Berkeley (2016), Documentary
§ Writer/Director/Editor. Documentary exploring the experiences of songwriters from the Berkeley community. Created for Berkeley Prep Student Film Festival.
EXPERIENCE
Performer
Orfeo Music Festival, Sterzing-Vipiteno, Italy; July 2019
§ Spent 6 weeks in preparation, gave 3 solo piano performances, 1 performance as piano accompaniment for violin, participated in master classes and private lessons
Head Counselor
Fleming Fine Arts Camp at Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa, FL; Summer 2013-2017
§ Taught filmmaking to children in iMovie camp, assisted filming and editing final projects
§ Planned and taught music class, assisted teachers, collaborated with counselors, photographed for and prepared slideshow for weekly performance, assisted running performances
§ Employed full time 2017, earned community service credit previous summers
Assistant Choir Director
Berkeley Prep Lower Division (Elementary School) Choir, Tampa, FL; September 2014-May 2017
§ Volunteered weekly during school year, assisted direction of elementary school children in preparation for performances e.g. winter and spring concerts, composed song performed by choir
Teacher Assistant
Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Tampa, FL; September 2014-May 2017
§ Helped teach 3rd grade class, including learning Hebrew and religious studies
§ Mix of part time employment and community service
HONORS AND POSITIONS
Newcomb Scholars, Tulane University
§ Cohort honors program for undergraduate women to build scholarship and leadership skills
§ Newcomb Grant: Recipient Fulton Arts Grant for participation in Orfeo Music Festival
§ Published case study in Journal: Women Leading Change: Case Studies on Women, Gender, and Feminism; Vol 4, No 1; May 2019
Music Director, Tulane University Ladies Acapella; 2019-2020
§ Elected position, planned and ran rehearsals, conducted performances, organized arrangements, facilitated music selection, arranged music for SSAA vocal ensemble
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer/Camera Skills:
§ Experience with Finale, Sibelius, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Sony NXCAM
Music Skills:
§ 16 years piano, composition for multiple instruments, vocal arrangement, orchestration, transcription, some film scoring