Jeffry Nielsen

2023-24 Class Schedule

A1	MT Methods	B1	Prep
A2	SPED Para	B2	Vocal Ensemble Methods
A3	MT Next	B3	MT Methods
A4	Prep	B4	SPED Para

About Jeff:

Jeffry Nielsen is a passionate and dedicated music educator committed to fostering a love for music and providing quality education to all students. With a firm belief in the importance of adaptability in teaching, Jeffry tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each student. Jeffry graduated Summa Cum Laude from Utah Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and is an active member of both the National Association for Music Educators and the American Choral Directors Association. With over 20 years of singing experience, Jeffry has lent his talents to various ensembles, most recently including the Utah Tech University Concert Choir and the Utah Tech University Chamber Singers. Notably, he has also showcased his vocal prowess as a featured soloist in concerts across the United States and Canada.

Education:

B.S. in Music Education, Utah Tech University
Harvard Instructional Rounds training (Feb 2024)

Previous Experience:

Student Teacher, Lava Ridge Intermediate (2023)
Utah Tech Concert choir/Chamber singers ensemble member (2019-2022)
Utah Arts Academy Graduate (2014)

Philosophy of Education

Music Education is essential to the growth and development of all students. Every student, no matter their cultural background or their socioeconomic status is equally deserving of a quality education. There is no one correct way to teach music, and it is the responsibility of the Music Educator to be open to change, and willing to teach in whatever way best meets the needs of their students. Music is, at its core, a form of art, and Music Educators should help their students find the joy that exists in the act of creating something new and beautiful.