NAME:
Jeffrey P. Soper
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SCHOOL:
Malone Middle School, Franklin Academy
CLASSES:
Concert Band, Intermediate Band, General Music grade 7, FAJE (Jazz Ensemble), Brass and Percussion Lessons 6th-12th
SCHOOL PHONES + e-mail:
Middle School: 518-483-7801 High School: 518-483-7807 E-mail: jsoper@malonecsd.org
Mr. Soper attended Franklin Academy high school in Malone, NY. He was a
member of the Wind Ensemble and Jazz ensemble for 4 years, choir for 3 years
and Swinging Sounds for 2.
He received his Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York
College at Fredonia in Music
Education and his Master's Degree from the Crane School of Music at the
State University of New
York College at Potsdam in Music Education.
While in attendance at the Fredonia School of Music, he was a member of the
Symphonic Band for 4
years and the Brass Ensemble for 2 years. Mr. Soper was also a member of
the Fredonia State
Leadership Corps, which helped instruct and promote the aspects of effective
leadership to students
throughout western New York.
Mr. Soper has been an active brother in the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music
fraternity since 1998.
Currently, Mr. Soper is an active member in the Adirondack Wind Ensemble,
has performed with the Champlain Valley Oratorio Society Orchestra and is a
substitute for the
Adirondack Brass Quintet. He is also an active member of MENC
(National Association for
Music Education), NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association),
NYSBDA
(New York State Band Directors Association), and KDP (International
Honor Society for Educators). Mr.
Soper is currently the secretary for the Franklin County Music Educators
Association.
It is the purpose of my classes:
1) To develop a deeper understanding of America's music;
2) To foster music's important role in the enrichment of the human spirit;
3) To inspire and promote future activities in music;
4) To develop an understanding and appreciation for music from all over the
world.
5) To allow music into EVERYONE's life, not just a select few.