Jacob Gumulak

jacobgumulak@gmail.com | (908)-619-7586 | Bethlehem, PA

Education

Moravian University Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor of Music, PK-12 Education May 2026

GPA: 3.02 | Dean’s List (2025)

Awards & Honors: Winner, Moravian University Concerto Competition (2025); Al Lazaro Memorial Jazz Prize (2025); Distinguished Young Musician Award (2022-2026); John H. Reimers Music Scholarship (2025-2026).

Field Experience

Southern Lehigh High School Center Valley, PA

Student Teaching: 9-12 Band, Orchestra, Jazz, & 4th Grade Instrumental | March–May 2026

  • Co-taught concert band, string orchestra, symphony orchestra, and two jazz ensembles.
  • Taught fourth grade band lessons at the intermediate school level.
Cheston/March Elementary Schools Easton, PA

Student Teaching: 4th–5th Grade Instrumental Music | Jan–March 2026

  • Managed instrumental lessons and ensembles across two elementary school buildings.
Northampton Area Middle School Northampton, PA

Pre-Student Teaching: 7th–8th Grade General Music and Choir | Sept–Nov 2025

  • Integrated technology into 8th grade general music to teach jazz history.
  • Led 7th grade choir rehearsals using functional piano skills and Kodály methods.

Research & Presentations

Lead Researcher: Rediscovering the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet (SOAR)
  • Presented findings at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference in Atlanta, GA (Jan 2025).
  • Invited to perform at the COTA festival (Sept 2025) and PMEA Conference (April 2026).
  • Co-researched history and music using academic resources and University-owned materials.

Skills & Certifications

Musicianship: Concentration in Jazz Saxophone; Proficient in Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Percussion. Active in University Choir, Jazz Band, and Saxophone Quartet.

Technology: Proficient in Musescore, Finale, Soundtrap, Garageband, FL Studio, SmartMusic, Flat.io, and Canva.

Certifications & Clearances: CPR/AED/First Aid Certified (Exp. 2028). PA Clearances: Act 34, 151, 114.

Affiliations: NAfME, PMEA, JEN.