TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ANDOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle School Orchestra Director, 2022-present
Elly Cope currently serves as the Middle School Orchestra Director for the Andover Public Schools.
She is responsible for 6 middle school orchestras with students from grades 6-8, and one advanced chamber orchestra, also grades 6-8.
Elly collaborates with Band and Choir colleagues to create adjudication festivals, fundraisers, field trips, and combined performances.
Elly also assists the Elementary Strings Director with 3rd grade beginner strings classes, as well as 4th and 5th grade pull out lessons.
RED LION AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elly Cope served as the Secondary Orchestra Director at Red Lion Area Junior and Senior High Schools from 2019-2022.
She was responsible for 3 High School Orchestras, 2 Middle School Orchestras, and 7th Grade General Music Classes.
In addition, Elly was the Director for the Senior High School's production of "The Addams Family Musical" in 2022 and played in the pit for prior musicals.
Performance Gallery
STUDENT TEACHING
6-8TH GRADE ORCHESTRA
Cooperating Teacher: Anita Smith
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Anita Smith at Central Dauphin and Linglestown Middle School during my student teaching experience. Classes/Experiences include:
6th and 7/8th Grade Orchestras
Small group lessons
Small ensemble rehearsals and concert
Honors Orchestra (Central Dauphin, 7/8th)
String Fest
Dauphin County Orchestra Festival
6-8TH GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
Cooperating Teacher: Jennifer Cather
During the second half of my placement I taught 6-8th Grade General Music at Central Dauphin Middle School. Responsibilities included:
6-8th Grade General Music Classes
6th Grade Choir
Assisted with after-school musical rehearsals
Included units on Musical Theatre, American Music, Music History, Keyboard, Guitar, and Drumming