DAVID GRIFFIN APPELMAN (248) 688 - 2361 / appelmanproductions@gmail.com / www.davidappelman.weebly.com / www.facebook.

com PERSONAL VISION STATEMENT:

I am committed to enhancing the strength and welfare of individuals, families, organizations, and communities through creative, innovative, and effective forms of music and the arts. My long-term objective is to promote and engage in the building of healthy, vibrant communities that embrace and support diversity and democratic values.

EDUCATION:
2015 2002 1997
(expected date of graduation)

Masters of Science in Music Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles, CA Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Masters of Social Work Masters of Jewish Communal Service Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies for Saxophone

WORK HISTORY:
2008 Present 2003 Present 2003 Present Kidz Klezmer Band of Michigan, Director Adat Shalom Synagogue (Farmington Hills, MI)
Professional Vocalist for the High Holy Day choir.

Temple Israel (West Bloomfield, MI)

2002 Present

Artist In Residence to coach, direct, and arrange music for newly formed teen band. Saxophonist/Flutist for services.

Appelman Productions LLC (Ferndale, MI) Founder & CEO of Appelman Productions LLC. Established to synthesize music and social work backgrounds. The business is committed to building and bridging communities through music and the arts.
Service areas include: (1) Music Education (private/ group instruction; currently 18 students) (2) Music Entertainment (public/private events and functions) (3) Notation & Composition (transcribing, typesetting, arranging, and composition) (4) Community Development (educational, organizational, communal) Developed a business profile on Facebook, and is using this to keep family, friends, clients, and colleagues informed about the business and upcoming events.

2007 2009 2007 2008

Hillel Day School (Farmington Hills, MI)

Band Liaison/Reed Instrumentalist for 8th grade musical productions. Director of The HumaNotes (Intergenerational Choir) Saxophonist/Flutist for services. Facilitate Shir La La, a music enrichment program designed for toddlers.

Birmingham Temple (Farmington Hills, MI)

2008 2007 2008 2006 2008

Akiva Day School (Southfield, MI)

Adat Shalom Synagogue (Farmington Hills, MI)

Facilitate Shir La La, a music enrichment program designed for toddlers.

Director of Zamir Chorale (Metro Detroit, MI)

2006 2007

Paradigm Care & Enrichment Center (Waterford, MI)

Music Specialist/Enrichment Program Developer Designed and implemented the following music programs: Me & My Buddies (2.5 3 yr. olds), My Musical Journey: An Exploration of World Music & Culture (4 5 yr. olds), Me & My Family (2 5 yr. olds)

2003 2006

Congregation Beth Shalom (Oak Park, MI)

K-7 Music Educator and Youth Choir & Orchestra Director. Developed K-7 Music Curriculum that focuses on Jewish middot, Holidays, Israel, and Torah Trope (4-7) Direct Youth Choir & Orchestra ensembles for the bi-monthly Shabbat Jams service, and The New Zimriyah! in the Metro Detroit area.

2003 2004 1998 2000

Lorio Ross Sterling Entertainment (Metro Detroit, MI)

Professional Saxophonist/Flutist for Joyride, an 8-piece entertainment band.

Temple Beth Hillel (Valley Village, CA) Administrative Assistant for the Religious School.
Coordinated registration for K 12 students. Managed student cumulative files, adult education department and synagogue newsletter. Sax/flute player for M.O.T. (Members of the Tribe), the music ensemble utilized for their monthly musical Shabbat services.

1997

Crystal Cruises (San Francisco, CA)

Tenor Saxophonist for evening entertainment on the Crystal Symphony.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 2007 2004 2005 2002 The 18th Annual North American Jewish Choral Festival (Kerhonkson, NY)
(New Orleans, LA)

Guild of Temple Musicians / American Cantors Conference

Hava Nashira Annual Conference (Milwaukee, WI) National Conference for Community & Justice (Los Angeles, CA)
Committee member for InterSem 2002, an annual conference for Christian and Jewish students studying at their respective seminaries. The conference provides participants an opportunity to educate each other about their own religious customs and beliefs. Developed a creative opening-skit designed to illustrate basic guidelines for respectful and productive interfaith dialogue.

2001 2002

Graduate Intern for the Jewish Federation Valley Alliance, a satellite office that serves the fivevalley region of Los Angeles.
Developed a grant proposal that targeted under-involved Jewish youth, and involves the Bureau of Jewish Education, Bnai Brith Youth Organization, and Brandeis-Bardin Institute. Assisted in the development and implementation of a three-part Community Leadership Series designed to educate, mobilize, and prepare the community to interface with the local Muslim community. Assisted the Strategic Planning Committee with the development and implementation of primary strategic planning documents, and designed a PowerPoint presentation that highlighted the committees efforts. Prepared a Staff Development Proposal designed to enhance leadership and management excellence. (Proposal available upon request.)

Jewish Federation Valley Alliance (Los Angeles, CA)

2001

Graduate Intern for Vista Del Mar, a service agency that cares for children and families who suffer the emotional, physical, psychological, and social consequences of abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
Managed cases of individual and family therapy, and co-led group therapy sessions. Assisted in developing the cultural diversity program by conducting a needs assessment

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (Los Angeles, CA)

REFERENCES: References available upon request.