Jason Taurins
Follow messageWestern Michigan University Class of 2014
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
I am an music education major at Western Michigan!
I am a graduate of the Kelloggsville High School class of 2010.My cumulative GPA is 4.374, making me Valedictorian. I competed at varsity level in bowling, golf, and tennis. I was in symphonic band as well as jazz band and marching band. I am a music education major and English education minor at Western Michigan University
I am a graduate of the Kelloggsville High School class of 2010.My cumulative GPA is 4.374, making me Valedictorian. I competed at varsity level in bowling, golf, and tennis. I was in symphonic band as well as jazz band and marching band. I am a music education major and English education minor at Western Michigan University
Extracurricular
- Varsity Tennis Team
- Played three years of tennis at the varsity level.
- JV Golf
- Played two years of Junior Varsity golf.
- Varsity Bowling
- Third year of varsity bowling.
- Kelloggsville Band
- I am the principal trumpet player in my high school band. I am a senior in high school, and I have been playing since the fifth grade. I have 4 years experience marching with the Kelloggsville Rocket Marching Band, as well as one year conducting the Rocke
- Music Composition
- I compose music for fun, as well as the satisfaction of creating art.
- Varsity Golf
- First year of varsity golf.
- Jazz Band
- Member of the Kelloggsville Jazz Band.
- Veterans Party
- Held a bingo party at my local Veteran's home.
- 6th Grade Camp
- I was a camp counselor at Camp Manitou-Lin for 3 days. with a group of 6th graders. What fun!
- Volunteer at concerts
- I have volunteered as stage crew for several high/middle school band concerts for Kelloggsville.
- Volunteer for Teens Against Poverty
- Worked at several fundraisers benefiting Domestic Abuse shelters and victims of poverty in Michigan and in Africa.
- 6th Grade Camp 2009
- 2 days of volunteer work counseling and supervising the kids at Camp Manitou Lin.
- Petting Zoo
- Instrument petting zoo volunteer, spent time introducing elementary school children to band instruments.
- Calvin College Knollcrest Music Camp 2008
- Included trumpet classes, theory and conductiong classes, and compositio classes. We had a concert as well.
- Honor Band of America 2010
- Accepted into the prestigious Honor Band of America, sponsored by Music For All.
- Student Congress
- I am a second-year Student Congress member.
- President of Foreign Language Club
- I was President last year. This year I am a member.
- Section Leader
- Trumpet section leader for the 2009-2010 season. Also principal chair.
- Drum Major
- Backfield conductor for the Kelloggsville Rocket Marching Band.
Experience
- Front Desk Associate
- Western Michigan University (Education)
- 2010 to Now
- I supervise the front lobby of my dorm, and am responsible for checking students and guests in at night. In addition, I check out recreation and cleaning equipment.
- Trumpet Lesson Instructor
- Sturgis Middle School (SIMA) (Education)
- 2011 to 2011
- I taught trumpet lessons to five students for a semester.
Honors & Awards
101 1261 Division I rating Division and State Solo/Ensemble Festival
2010 Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
2010 Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
February 13, 2012
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Gender:
Male
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Birthday:
September 3
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Religious:
Atheist
Background
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Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
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Heritage:
Latvian // Swedish
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Fluent Language:
English
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Hometown:
GRAND RAPIDS
Interests
- Music
Favorites
- Movies:
- TV Shows:
Family Guy, Mythbusters
- Music:
I love "classical music," not necessarily from the classical era, but music played by orchestra or orchestral ensembles. I listen music from the Baroque/Classical/Romantic periods, and I enjoy contemporary classical music.
- Quotes:
"I reject your reality and substitute my own."-Jamie, Mythbusters
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."-Thomas Edison
"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves."-Thomas Edison
"Even steel must be hammered to reach its full strength." - Dr. Montgomery - Books:
I read a lot about philosophy, politics, and religion.
