Bachelor of Science in Music Pedagogy

University of Montevallo,
Montevallo, Alabama

Graduate Cum Laude
Phi Kappa Lambda Honor Society
Studied with Ellen Torgrimson
Awarded Valedictorian scholarship (full scholarship) from the University of Montevallo

Bachelor of Arts in Piano

Jefferson State Junior College, Birmingham, Alabama

Graduated Valedictorian
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Selected for Who’s Who for Junior Colleges
Studied with Dr. Patricia Fitzsimmons
Completed two solo piano recitals
Completed one solo voice recital

Bernadine Yester Seay,
Birmingham, Alabama

11 years
Performed numerous recitals
Performed many solos
Completed a solo recital
Represented Italy in the International
Fair in New Orleans as part of the
Accordionettes

Trombone

Ensley High School,
Birmingham, Alabama

University of Montevallo,
Montevallo, Alabama

4 years
First chair, First
Band festival competitions: scored Highest level (1)

3 years
Numerous Solos
Studied with Spencer Shaw

Voice

Martha Light, Christian Church, Birmingham, Alabama

Adrian Langford, Jefferson State Junior College,
Birmingham, Alabama
Shari Baruvka, University of Montevallo,
Montevallo, Alabama

4 years
Completed a Solo Recital

2 years
Many Religious solos

2 years
increased my repertoire

Betty’s Young Musicians,
Hoover, Alabama

Maintain AMTA State and Nationally Certified Teacher (1985-present)
Teach Music theory.
Teach accordion, voice, and piano performance for up to 40 students per year.
Teach ensemble and solo performance.

22 years-present

Alliance Christian School, Birmingham, Alabama

Taught music theory and piano performance.
Averaged 40 students per year
Conducted 10 recitals at that location

5 years

2005-present

Alabama Music Teachers Associations (AMTA)

1983-present

Alabama Federation of Music Clubs (AFMC)

1979-present

Birmingham Music Teachers Association (BMTA)

1977-present

Created the Betty Bridges Performance Scholarship (AFMC)

Alabama Accordion Association (AAA)

4 trios recitals
Performs as part of AAA band at every meeting

Presentations: 
    The Importance of Certification  (AMTA)
    How to Interest Your Students In Ensemble Playing (BMTA)
    Membership Promotional slide show with Narration (AMTA)

1997
1995

1992

Music Organization Positions
Alabama Accordion Association (AAA)
    Public Relations Chairman 
Alabama Federation of Music Clubs (AFMC)
    District II Jr. Counselor (Multiple Appointments)
      ***Accomplishments as Jr. Counselor include
        1) Created District II Board of Officers and wrote Officer job
         descriptions
        2) Founded C.D. Scholarship for District II students with highest
         level of superior ratings
    Corresponding Secretary
    Recording Secretary
    Composition Chairman
    Festival Chairman (Multiple Appointments)
Birmingham Music Teachers Association (BMTA)
    Sonata/Sonatina Chairman
    Musical Miniatures Recital Chairman
    Membership Chairman
    Secretary
    Publicity
Alabama Music Teachers Association
    Certification Chairman
    Public Relations Chairman
    Convention Photographer

2008

1993-1997
1991-1993
1989-1991