Mr. Doug Rosema |
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Professional Biography |
I began my career at Denver Christian Middle and High School, and continued at Jenison Christian Elementary and Junior High and West Side Christian Middle School.
Since 1989, I have watched the South Christian choral program grow from 2 to 5 choirs and 45 to a one-time high of 320 students. In addition,
since 1991 at South, I have also been part of the counseling staff. In addition to choral responsibilities, I serve as guidance counselor, career counselor, Advanced Placement coordinator and military representative. Throughout my career, I have taught 5th -12 grade Band, 9th-12th grade Orchestra, 6th-12th grade Choir, and 4th grade general music courses. I attended Calvin College and Grand Rapids Community College and received a B.S.Ed. Instrumental/ Choral Degree from Central Michigan University and a M.Ed. in Secondary & Adult Education—Counseling Emphasis, from Grand Valley State University.
Personal Biography |
My wife works fulltime as an Electrophysiology Nurse. We have two daughters in college and two dogs named Mozart and Haydn.
Faith |
Watching students use, develop, and improve their musical gifts either instrumentally or chorally, gives me the greatest joy. Teaching students to appreciate all styles of music and challenging them to make creative, artistic decisions as God's children are daily goals. I stress to parents and students that
I am not an entertainer, but an educator who places great importance on using God-given talents to praise and glorify God. Throughout my career, I have toured with students to local, state, and national competitions, and also toured Europe on three separate occasions. I am a free-lance professional trumpeter and am active performing in both my church and community.