Alumni Spotlight – Nathan Brewer
Nathan Brewer (’15) was recently accepted into the Master’s program at San Francisco State University for his M.A. of Music Education.
When he graduated MBU, higher education wasn’t in Brewer’s plans, but “the performing groups I was involved with at Maranatha (Band, Chamber Singers, and instrumental ensembles) prepared me to play with SF State Wind Ensemble, SF State Orchestra, and sing with the SF Choral Society.” After visiting San Francisco State for weekly music rehearsals, Brewer realized that with its close location, and affordability, San Francisco state would be a beneficial step in his education. “I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I am continually in search of education opportunities to continue my growth as a musician to the praise of His glory. Studying at SF State is simply another way for me to learn more about what God has given me passion for – music.”
Immediately after graduating from MBU, Brewer began his full-time teaching position as head of the San Francisco Christian School Music Department and Music Director for Calvary Baptist Church.
At San Francisco Christian School, Brewer teaches Pre-K through 8th grade general music, Band, and Recorder Club. “It’s difficult to choose a favorite among the many blessings of working at San Francisco Christian School,” remarks Brewer. “One of the first that comes to mind is the joy of teaching students of all ages. I get to interact with students of all stages of their musical development from my elementary general music classes to band with the junior and senior high.”
Planning to become a student once again, Brewer states, “I look forward to immersing myself again in the academic rigors of studying specific music methodologies. Now that I’m completing my second year of full-time teaching, I’ve begun formulating some music methodology questions that I’d like to research. The process of learning and understanding music concepts to better educate my current students is extremely rewarding to me.”
Brewer will continue working full-time at San Francisco Christian School and Calvary Baptist Church while he attends night classes at San Francisco State University.