Daniel S Mc Govern

 Daniel Stephen McGovern Curriculum Vitae 1018 NE 37 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33033 - Email:- Education 2004 – 2006 Florida International University Miami, Florida Master of Music (Jazz Performance – Drum set) – Graduate Teaching Assistant  Taught Big Band II and Jazz Repertoire Development classes  Assisted in grading, attendance procedures, and fund-raising for the school of music jazz department  Participated in adjudication and commentary of middle and high school bands during the annual jazz festival  Expanded Master’s Degree in fall of 2016 by adding Art History (ARH 5421) and Literature (LIT 5426)  Cumulative GPA: 3.84   2001 – 2003 University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida Bachelor of Music (Studio Music and Jazz – Drum set)  President’s Honor Roll (once), Provost’s Honor Roll (twice), Dean’s List (twice) in 5 semesters of attendance  Performed in numerous jazz ensembles, percussion ensembles, and vocal groups. Excelled in theory, composition, and arranging classes  Cumulative GPA: 3.82   1991 – 1995 Humber College Toronto, Canada Music Diploma with Honors  Performed in the top bebop ensemble led by jazz great Pat Labarbara  Won gold at the Toronto College Ensemble Competition at the University of Toronto 1995 Certificates  Blended Virtual College Adjunct Training – Miami Dade College, 2020  Fully On-line Virtual College Adjunct Training – Miami Dade College, 2017  Blackboard Introduction for Instructors – Miami Dade College, 2017  Instructional Design for Gordon Rule Writing – Miami Dade College, 2016 Computer Skills  Well versed in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, and Movie Maker  Experienced in music software programs such as Finale Music Notation Software, Cubase recording programs, and Reaper recording programs  Black Board teaching, grading and attendance software Basic website design Teaching Experience 2010 – Present Miami Dade College Miami, Florida Adjunct Faculty Courses taught include:  Humanities (HUM 1020) – blended, fully online and face-to-face  Jazz and Popular Music in America – (MUL2380) both fully online and face-to-face  Music Appreciation (MUL1010)  Applied and Pre-applied private lessons – Jazz Drum set  Basic Theory and Ear Training (MUT1001 & MUT1003)  Rhythm Section Ensemble (MUN1117)   2008 – Present Drum Set Clinic Presentations Miami, Florida  South Florida Center for the Percussive Arts  YMCA Preschool in Homestead  Miami Dade College music department  Robert Morgan Senior High School 2003 – Present McGoverndrums Homestead, Florida  Private Drumming Instructor  Taught drumming and percussion lessons in students’ homes in areas of jazz, pop, and classical music  Successfully prepared students for auditions at Berklee College of Music, University of Miami, Loyola, and Vanderbilt University  Successfully prepared middle and high school students for auditions for all-state music competitions   2004 – 2005 and 2011 – 2016 Music Depot Homestead, Florida Private Drumming Instructor and Ensemble Leader  Taught private drumming lessons in areas of jazz, pop, and classical music  Assisted in organization and rehearsal of “Rock School” program where students were evaluated and placed in pop music ensembles that went on to perform in concert  Wrote “Beginnings of Time”, “Rock On” and “Drumming for Kids” instructional books for use in drumming classes   2004 (summer) University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida  Drumming Instructor and Ensemble Leader  Taught the drum set class at the Annual Guitar, Bass, Drum and Keyboard summer camp  Assisted in organization and rehearsal of the percussion ensemble   1995 – 2001 Sub-contract Teacher Toronto, Canada Drumming Instructor  Taught at various music stores in Toronto including “Just Drums”, “Prime Time Entertainment”, and “The Toronto Conservatory of Music”  Taught up to 50 private lessons per week Performance Experience – Drum Set 2004 – Present Theater Work  Orchestra pit for “Aida” at the Seminole Theater in Homestead for 7 shows in 2019  Rhythm section for “The Company Men” in various theaters in South Florida for 9 shows in 2019  Rhythm section for “The Erika Moon Burlesque Show” at the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center for 12 shows from 2016 - 2018 Music Festivals  Annual Fourth of July Party at Palmetto Bay Park and the annual South Miami Arts Festival with Raina Murnak and Gus Mayorga, 2016, 2017, 2018  Everglades Seafood Festival with Tim Charron, Naples FL, 2013  Festival Argentina with Nito Mestre, Miami FL, 2006  University of Quito with Nito Mester, Quito Ecuador, 2005  Calle Ocho with Chris Avy, Miami FL, 2005  Gainesville Friends of Jazz and Blues with the Scott Routenberg Trio, Gainesville FL, 2005  Hilton Head Jazz Society Scholarship Concert with the Scott Routenberg Trio, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 2004  NEMO Music Conference with pop band “Ursa Major”, Boston MA, 1997  North by Northeast Festival with pop band “Ursa Major”, Toronto Canada, 1996 Church Services in Florida  House drummer for City Church in Homestead, 2014 – Present  House Drummer for Christ the Rock in Cooper City, 2012  House Drummer for Hope Church in Cooper City, 2004 – 2011  Regular performances and substitute work for the Old Cutler Presbyterian Church in Kendall, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Pinecrest, St. Thomas Catholic Church in South Miami, St. Louis Catholic Church in South Miami, Unity Church in Delray Beach, and Celebration United Methodist Church in Gainesville Performances with Original Recording Artists 1996 – 2019  Grammy award winner Angel Lopez, Award winning composer Scott Routenberg, Argentinian Folk Legend Nito Mestre, 1997 “Indie Band of the Year” finalist “Ursa Major”  Local original artists including: Chris Alvy, Tim Charron, Chantil Dukart, Lourdes Valentin, and Joshua Steadman  Spanish recording artist David Sampedro Performances with Corporate and Club Date Bands 2004 - Present  “The Headliners”, “Haywire”, “Love Child”, “Fifth Avenue”, “Flavor”, “Sound Worthy”, “Whiskey River”, “The Royal Tones”, “Van Gogh Listens”, “The Super Fuzz”, “No Restrictions”, “Black Diamond”, “Mystic Blue”, “Closing Time”, “Evolution”, “Earthshine”, “The Bushmen”, “Metropolis”, and “Inner Court” Performances with Local Jazz Musicians 2004 - Present  Brian Murphy, Mike Orta, Nicky Orta, Mike Gerber, Fernando Ulibarri, Tim Eyermann, Tom McCormick, Bob Grabowski, Dave Fernandez, Tom Lippincott, Sam Lussier, Matt Bonelli, Sandy Poltarack, Peter Francis, Mitch Farber, Raina Murnak, Alvaro Bermudez, Stuart King, Mel Olman, Nika Garcia, Christina Sichta, Julie Silvera, Agustin Conti, Mike Bishop, Bob Grabowski, Johnathan Dadurka, and members of the Miami Dade College faculty Other Performance Experience  1996 – 2001 (Canada) - Highlights include: performing with jazz bands on 3 separate occasions with Carnival and Regency Cruise Lines including the Dan McGovern Trio – a group who received favorable reviews on CruiseReviews.com.; Performed with numerous touring and recording groups including “Knuckleball”, “Ursa Major”, “Eye Rhyme”, “Mr. Howl”, and “Red Light Distrikt”; Performed with many local cover and corporate bands in fields of jazz and popular music; Shared stage with jazz such greats as Pat Labarbara, Don Thompson, Phil Gray, and television personality Cherise Stevens Recording Credits Drummer, 1991 – Present  2008 – Artist: Joshua and Keren, independent CD “With You” Style: Contemporary Christian – featured on South Florida Christian radio  2003 – Artist: Scott Routenberg, independent CD “Lots of Pulp” Style: Electronic Jazz/Funk – received “Top Composition of the Year” award from the John Lennon Songwriting competition  2001 – Artist: Jason Crawford, independent CD “And the Day Came” Style: Jazz – selected as “Catch All Recording of the Year” on CBC radio program “Disc Drive”  1997 – Artist: Ursa Major, independent CD “Driven Deep” Style: Rock/Pop – selected as one of the top ten independent bands of the year by radio station 102.1 (The Edge) and invited to play at the North by Northeast and NEMO music festivals (opening for the legendary rock group Aerosmith).  1996 – Artist: Red Light Distrikt, independent EP “Red Light Distrikt” Style – Jazz and Experimental music – featured on University of Toronto public radio Honors and Awards  Graduate Teaching Assistantship and tuition waiver – Florida International University, 2004  Avedis Zildjian Percussion Scholarship – University of Miami, 2002  Membership to the Golden Key International Honor Society – University of Miami, 2002  Constance Weldon Scholarship for Performance and Academics – University of Miami, 2001  President’s Honor Roll, Provost’s Honor Roll (twice), Dean’s List (twice) in 5 semesters of attendance at the University of Miami 2001 – 2003  Music Diploma with Honors – Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, 1995 Memberships  Florida International University Alumni Association  University of Miami Alumni Association  Golden Key International Honor Society  City Church of Homestead References  James Broderick – Chairman of the Performing Arts and Industries Department of Miami Dade College -, email:- Matthew Bonelli – Director of Jazz Studies at Miami Dade College -, email:- Sam Lussier – Director of Bands at Felix Varela Senior High School -, email:-