Teaching

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In addition to my teaching at Gettysburg College, I maintain a private studio at my home in Catonsville, MD. I teach ALL ages! Current students range from 9 to 73 years old!

Interested in joining the studio? Click here for registration and more information!

Professional Profile


Dr. Sarah McIver excels at inspiring students of all ages to set and reach goals through creative approaches individually tailored to each student’s needs and potentials. Teaching experience includes both private lessons and groups, beginners to advanced, at university, K-12 schools and private studios. Has coached and conducted chamber ensembles, and prepared students for recitals, auditions and competitions. Has developed curriculum and presented educational programs, lectures and master classes to K-12, university, and at conferences. Entrepreneurial skills, versatility and depth of knowledge drawn from extensive performing experience in a multitude of ensembles, from early music on historical instruments to premieres of works by living composers on a full range of modern concert flutes.

 

Experience


 

2003 – present

Private Instruction – Flute, Piccolo, Baroque Flute (Traverso)

2021-present

Gettysburg College – Adjunct Assistant Professor of Flute, Sunderman Faculty Wind Quintet, Flute Choir, Chamber Music.

2015-2018

The Park School – Flute faculty at The Park School, offering after school group and individual lessons.

2014-2018

Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra – Chamber Music Coach

2006 – 2014

US Army Field Band – Master classes, sectionals and group lessons in conjunction with educational outreach activities

 

Scholarly Works