2010 Performing Artist in Residence: (five-week residency; music/songwriting)
Deerfield Elementary, Laurel, MD – In compliance with MD Standards of Learning in science, language arts and music, students explored ideas and created new songs: life cycle (1st grade), weather and seasons (K)
2008-2010 Music Teacher as an Independent Contractor:
2010-2011 (ages 2-4) Community Preschool of the Palisades, Washington, DC
2010-2011 (ages 3-7) The Hill Preschool, Washington, DC
2009-2011 (ages 2-5) DC Jewish Community Center, Washington, DC
2008-2011 (ages 3-7) Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School, Washington, DC
2009-2010 (ages 3-4) Hyattsville Hills Preschool, Hyattsville, MD
2008-2009 (ages 3-5) Lowell School, Washington, DC
2008-2010 (ages infant-4) Community Classes – Hyattsville & Takoma Park, MD
2004-2008 Co-Provider, Roots and Wings Preschool-and-After Care, Inc
(ages infant-3) Bowie, MD
2002-2006 Music Teacher as an Independent Contractor:
2002-2004 (ages 4-5) School Within a School at Peabody, Washington, DC
2003-2006 (ages 2-5) Takoma Children’s School, Washington, DC
2004-2006 (age 3) Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School, Washington, DC
1998-2001 Music / Art Teacher in Prince Georges County Schools
1999-2001 Music Teacher (elementary school level)
1998-1999 Music & Art Teacher (middle school level)
Degrees and Continuing Education
2010 Completed courses: Teaching Reading / Assessment of Reading, PGCC, Largo, MD
2008 Completed 3-day MusiKinesis (Dalcroze Eurythmics) Training with the Levine School (Strengthening musical development through movement and play)
2008 Completed 3-day Music Together Training for teaching early childhood music program
2004-2008 Attended CPR & First Aid Training classes
2007 Achieved Level 6 (highest level) in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program
Certification required evidence of experience, additional training courses and professional activities outside of classroom)
2004-2008 Attended trainings with Prince George’s Child Resource Center
2001-2004 Earned and held Maryland Teaching Certificate
1998-2001 Attended continuing education classes for Teaching Certification
1998 Graduated Maryland Institute, College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Baltimore, MD
1993 Graduated Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, MD
Music Performance Awards & Nominations
Won a 2007 Parents Choice Award Recommendation: For children’s music recording, Imagine That!
Nominated for 2009 WAMMIE Award: Best Children’s Music Artist
Nominated for 2008 WAMMIE Award: Best Children’s Music Artist
Nominated for 2007 WAMMIE Awards: Best Children’s Music Artist, Best Children’s Music Recording
Nominated for 2007 WAMMIE Award: Best Debut Recording (across genres) – band Sense of Wonder: Open the Gate
Won 2008 SAW Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest: Gold Medal, Children’s category – Scary for My Mama
Won 2007 SAW Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest: Gold Medal, Children’s category – Caterpillar
Won 2006 SAW Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest: Silver Medal, Children’s category – Use a Map
Notable Performances: Venues with audiences of several hundred people
* NAFCC – National Association for Family Child Care – Baltimore, MD
* WECA – Wyoming Early Childhood Association Conference – Casper, WY
* MSCCA – Maryland State Childcare Association – Ocean City, MD
* UU Mid-Atlantic Community Summer Gathering – Center Valley, PA
* Takoma Park Folk Festival, Children’s Stage – Takoma Park, MD
* Herndon Festival – Herndon, VA
* First Night Alexandria, Family Stage – Alexandria, VA
* Washington Folk Festival, Family Stage – Glen Echo, MD
* Columbia LakeFest – Columbia, MD
* No. VA Summer Kids Fest – Clifton, VA
* Frederick Music & Arts Festival, Frederick, MD
* JPD Spring Conference, conference kick-off concert – Harrisburg, PA
Discography
2008 Audrey Engdahl: Life After Old MacDonald – new songs, chants and games for your pre-school classroom (Children’s songs – intended as a workshop reference for teachers)
2007 Rick & Audrey: Imagine That! (Children’s Recording)
2007 Sense of Wonder: Open the Gate (Contemporary Folk Recording)
Music Performance References
“Refreshing, great songs for families: Rick & Audrey have written excellent, singable songs with fine accompaniment and wonderful vocals. I highly recommend Imagine That!”
— Cathy Fink, Children’s Music GRAMMY winner
“Rick & Audrey share with audiences a pure and spontaneous zest for life and love. The joy and optimism they exude is contagious.” — Busy Graham, Class Acts Arts, Inc.
“My child LOVES this album! He sings these songs CONSTANTLY! And unlike many children’s recordings, these songs don’t make me want to hurt small animals. On the contrary, sometimes I find myself singing them, too!” — Seth Kibel, Parent and member of the Alexandria Kleztet
“Wonderful sing-able songs: This is a wonderful CD. Grownups will enjoy it as much as the children do; delightful lyrics, catchy melodies and toe tapping beats; a little gem.” — Eric Litwin (Mr. Eric) Winner of four national awards for children’s music
Parents Choice Review of Imagine That!
On their first kid’s album, Washington DC-based duo Rick & Audrey Engdahl focus mainly on nature-based, original compositions, in lyrical, acoustic settings. “Make a Garden Grow” is their excellent response to Dave Mallet’s classic “Garden Song” and is uplifted by Audrey’s strong lead vocal. “Oh Those Owls” is a sweet waltz that captures the magic of owls, while teaching mini lessons about the different variety of winged friends. The bluegrass flavored “Sandwiches Are Beautiful” should be sung in lunchrooms across the nation, while “Rain is a-Coming” is an Andrew Sisters style swing number.
The couple’s harmony prowess is evident on the lovely, crystalline “Caterpillar,” while “My Shadow” is performed Klezmer style. The Engdahls even rock out (a bit) on the growling “Dino-dino-dinosaur;” a welcome addition to the plethora of dinosaur songs. “Use A Map,” a cool little instructional song, is obviously drawn from their work in classrooms. The album ends with the pop flavored celebration of “Snow Days,” and the gentle lullaby “Go to Sleep. — Lahri Bond ©2007 Parents’ Choice
