(Mr). Merritt Fallis
Band Director, Choir director, music teacher, Drama teacherMA in Secondary Education May 1993
Arizona State University
BA in Music Education May 1982
Minot State University (vocal and instrumental concentration)
Teaching Experience
Singapore International School, Vietnam 2017-2020
Band Director, Jazz Band Director, Choir Director
American School Foundation, Mexico 2015-2017
Choir Director, Drama Teacher, Musical Theater Director - Secondary School
- Vocal Director for the High School performance of “Fame”
- Drama classes used improvisation, and performed vignettes from musicals
- Recorder, Orff, Guitar and Ukulele instruction
British International School, Vietnam 2014-2015
Music Specialist – Primary School
- Gamelan performances by music classes
- Recorder, Orff, Guitar and Ukulele and music composition instruction
UCSI International School, Malaysia 2012-2014
nr – Secondary/Primary
- Students prepared for IGCSE examinations
- Students participated in Voices Around the World, an online virtual choir, 3500 voices
American Community School, Jordan 2010-2012
Band Director, Music Specialist – Secondary/Primary
- Built band program from 46 to 65 members in first year, and choir from 12 to 32 members
Shanghai American School, China 2006-2010
Band Director, Music Specialist, Choir Director – Secondary/Primary
- Assisted with coordination and implementation of international music festivals
- Vocal/Instrumental director for theatrical productions, including playing in the pit orchestra for high school production
- Teacher of the Year, 2010 (a school of 2600 students and 120+ teachers)
Carol Morgan School, Dominican Republic 2004-2006
Music Specialist, Choir Director, Musical Theater Director
- Numerous musical productions, Elementary through High School level
- Tripled the size of the choral program and held citywide performances
Esperero Canyon Middle School, Arizona, United States 2002-2004
Choir Director, Music Specialist, Ethnic Drumming, Musical Theater Director – Secondary
- Founded a choir program, beginning with 12 students, ending with a total of 53 members
- Hosted music workshops, featuring local professional talent from Canada and the U.S.
- Organized Evening of the Arts program, featuring band, art, choir, jazz band, compositions by music class
- Teacher of the Year 2004
Silverdale Elementary School, Washington, United States 1995-2002
Band Director, Choir Director, Music Specialist, Musical Theater Director – Primary
- Organized and directed district mass choral concerts (900+ students)
- Doubled the size of the instrumental program within two years
- Fostered the introduction of outstanding performers to local community theater
Paradise Valley School District, Arizona, United States 1986-1995
Band Director – Primary and Secondary
- Initiated a successful Jazz band program
- Organized and directed mass band festival (300+ students)
Last Resume Update | March 11, 2023 |
Address | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Canada |
merrittdfallis@gmail.com | |
Phone Number | 2044210966 |