OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameVirginia (Ginger) M. (Ericson) (Brodersen) Meyer
SpouseJim
ChildrenRob, Chris, Paul, Bethany, Andy
Address15650 Red Rock Ranch Road
Claremore, OK 74017
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Phone(918) 637-7494
In what year did you retire from teaching?2017
How many years did you teach?30
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

Tulsa University; Tulsa, OK - Master's Degree - Vocal Performance
Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, AZ - Bachelor's Degree - Music Education

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

2014-2019 - Rogers State University, OK - Choral Director
2005-2017 - Skiatook Public Schools, OK - 9th-12th Grades Vocal Music
2002-2005 - Skiatook Public Schools, OK - 6th-12th Grades Vocal Music
1994-2002 - Chelsea Public Schools, OK - 5th Grade, MS/HS Vocal Music
1983-1990 - Colorado Christian University, CO - Vocal Performance Teacher
1981-1982 - Terra Bella, CA - Music Teacher
1980 - Concord, Waterford, and Gilman VT
1977-1979 - Flagstaff Public Schools, AZ - Choral and General Music

1983-2014 - Arizona, Denver, Oklahoma - Private Voice Teacher

Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)

Directed the musical "Tom Sawyer" and organized a barbershop quartet with 7th-9th grades
Developed two band classes in California. Raised funds and stimulated community support of the music program.
Produced "Phantom of the Opera," "Wizard of Oz," "Carousel," "7 Brides for 7 Brothers," "A Christmas Carol," "Sound of Music," "Music Man," "Narnia the Musical," "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Beauty and the Beast"
Many excellent and superior ratings at district, state and national competitions

Professional Education Associations

NAfME/OkMEA

POA

Northeastern Choral Directors Association
- President, 2005

ACDA/OkCDA

NATS

Personal Honors and Awards

2013-2014 - Teacher of the Year - Skiatook High School
2006-2017 - Solo and choral performances - Claremore First United Methodist
2000 - Mini concert at First Baptist Claremore
1995-2005 - Solo and choral performances - Claremore First Baptist
1997 - Master's Recital at Tulsa University
1995 - Mrs. Partlet in "The Sorcerer" - Tulsa Gilbert and Sullivan Society
1994 - Ruth in "Pirates of Penzance" - Tulsa Gilbert and Sullivan Society
1993 - The mother in "Hansel and Gretel" - Tulsa University Opera
1988-1992 - Sang in the gospel group "Fortress" - Denver
1984 - Soprano Soloist in "The Messiah" - Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
1982 - Soprano Soloist in "The Messiah" - Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
1980 - Guinevere in "Camelot" - Lydonville, Vermont
1978 - Soprano Soloist in "The Messiah" - Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
1977 - Suzanna in "The Marriage of Figaro" - Northern Arizona University
1977 - Senior Recital - Northern Arizona University
1976 - The Merry Widow in "The Merry Widow" - Northern Arizona University
1975 - Abigail in "The Crucible" - Northern Arizona University
1975 - Roselinda in "Die Fledermaus" - Northern Arizona University

Seven years of tap dance and acrobatics, two years ballet, three years violin, and eight years of piano with local performances in each area

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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