Curriculum Vitae

Education

2008 - Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance with a cognate in Music Theory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2004 - Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2002 - Bachelor of Music in Performance and Education, Ohio University (Magna cum laude)

 

Teaching Experience

Illinois Summer Youth Music Trumpet Program, June 2010

• Coordinate all aspects of the program including recruiting, curriculum development, scheduling, and concert programming.
• Teach applied trumpet lessons and coach chamber ensembles
• Lead master classes and special topic presentations

Illinois Central College, January 2009 - July 2010

• Teach applied trumpet lessons for music majors
• Teach freshman and sophomore Ear Training
• Advise students

University of Illinois Trumpet Studio Team Leader, 2002 - 2004, 2005 - 2007

• Develop and Administer research and performance projects for small groups of studio members

Sousa Archives and Center for American Music Graduate Assistant, 2006 - 2008

• Present lectures on and off campus for school groups, conferences, and alumni organizations
• Research and design educational exhibits using the collections of the archives

University of Illinois School of Music Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2003 - 2004

• Teach applied trumpet lessons for music majors and non-music majors
• Teach applied brass methods courses for music education majors
• Direct and administer the University of Illinois Trumpet Ensemble
• Assist with organization and administration of master classes
• Coordinate fall and spring trumpet weekend symposia

University of Illinois Band Department Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2002 - 2004

• Assist in administration of marching and concert band programs
• Lead rehearsals and performances of the marching and concert bands
• Select repertoire for concert band performances
• Administer auditions for various ensembles
• Assist in administration of annual marching band festival
• Teach marching technique and drill

Logan-Hocking Public School District Student Teacher, Spring 2002

• Teach beginning band classes for woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
• Select repertoire for performance with various middle school and high school bands
• Lead rehearsals and performances with various middle school and high school bands
• Administer auditions for chair placement in concert bands
• Assist with the development and implementation of lesson plans
• Accompany (on piano) participants at district solo and ensemble contests

Athens Community Music School Applied Instructor, 1998 - 2001

• Teach applied trumpet lessons for middle school through adult students
• Arrange the lesson schedule for studio members

Selected Performance Experience

Solo

2010 - International Trumpet Guild Conference, Soloist

2010 - Illinois Summer Youth Music Faculty Recital

2010 - Soloist with 85^th Division Army Band

2009 - Guest Artist Recital, University of Illinois

2009 - Guest Soloist, American Music Celebration, Illinois Central College

2007 - Guest soloist with the University of Illinois Symphonic Band II

2005 - Featured artist at the Akron Summer Music Festival

2005 - Visiting performing artist at the Ohio University School of Music

Chamber Music

2010 - Classical Chamber Players: Founder and Musical Director

2010 - International Trumpet Guild Conference, Festival of Trumpets

2009 - International Trumpet Guild Conference, Festival of Trumpets

2006 and 2007, Burgos Summer Chamber Music Festival, Spain

2005, Guest artist at the 39^th Annual Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival

2005, Guest artist at the State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music

Orchestral

2010 - Present, Urbana Pops Orchestra, Principal Trumpet

2009 - Peoria Symphony Orchestra, Third Trumpet

2006 - Present, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, Second Trumpet

2007, University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra

2005, Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana

 
Brass Band

2010 - Present, Great Western Rocky Mountain Brass Band Festival, Solo B Flat Cornet

2009 - Present, Vintage Brass Band, Cornet Section

Publications

Books

"The Late-Eighteenth Century Solo Concerto: Implications of Structure, Style, Aesthetics and Period Performance Practice." Saarbrücken, Germany, VDM Verlag, 2009.

"A Performance Interpretation of the Concerto in E Flat Major by Joseph Haydn Based on Contemporaneous Writings and Period Performance Practice." Ann Arbor, Michigan: Proquest/UMI, 2008.

Articles

"Fusion of Style and Idiom in Joseph Haydn's Concerto per il Clarino." International Trumpet Guild Journal, Scheduled for publication in January 2010.

"The Archipelago Project: Innovations in Music Education and Outreach," Sonorities, Winter 2010.

Music Review: "32 Jazz Duets for Trumpet" by Erik Jekabson, International Trumpet Guild Journal, Scheduled for publication in January 2010

Music Review: "100 Progressive Lessons for Trumpet" by David Hickman, International Trumpet Guild Journal, Scheduled for publication in January 2010

Music Review: "Ancient Hymns and Canticles" by David Uber, International Trumpet Guild Journal, October 2004, pg. 82.

Music Review: "Hymn to Gil" by Bert Truax, International Trumpet Guild Journal, October, 2005, pg. 77.

Lectures and Presentations

July 2010, "Implications of Topic in Developing a Performance Interpretation of the Concerto for Trumpet by Joseph Haydn," International Trumpet Guild Conference, Sydney, Australia.

April 2008, "Why So Many Piccolos Mr. Sousa? Saving America's Music Heritage", University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Roundtable, This lecture (during which I also performed as a soloist) was given in cooperation with Scott Schwartz of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

March 2008, "Great Cornet Soloists with the Goldman Band", Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, University of Illinois Trumpet Studio Presentation

October 2007, "The Development of the Chromatic Trumpet", Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, University of Illinois Trumpet Studio Presentation

June 2007, "Why So Many Piccolos Mr. Sousa? Saving America's Music Heritage", University Alumni Club of Greater New York and Greater Philadelphia Illini Club, This lecture (during which I also performed as a soloist) was given in cooperation with Scott Schwartz of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

 

Administrative Experience

University of Illinois School of Music Coordinator of Outreach Programs, 2008 - present

• Planning and coordination of various educational and recruiting events including chamber music symposia, band and orchestra clinics and festivals, and the Illinois Summer Youth Music Program
• Researching and writing grants to fund educational outreach events
• Managing budget information for various outreach programs
• Representing the School of Music at college fairs and conferences

University of Illinois Music Admissions Graduate Assistant, August 2007 - 2008                          .                      

• Speaking at audition day information sessions
• Assisting with open house and audition registration and management
• Responding to admissions inquiries by telephone, mail, and e-mail
• Managing and processing application materials

Illinois Summer Youth Music Administrative Staff Member, May 2006 - 2008   

• Serving as a public relations representative
• Leading staff meetings and training seminars
• Supervising counseling staff on a daily basis
• Managing logistics for on-campus performances and events
• Coordinating projects with administrative, counseling and instructional staff

Sousa Archives and Center for American Music Graduate Assistant, August 2006 - 2008                               

• Assisting patrons with research projects and leading tours of the museum space
• Serving as a lecturer and performer at various academic and cultural events
• Arranging collections intellectually and physically
• Organizing and updating internet-based research tools

 

Professional Organizations

2009 - Present: Music Teacher's National Association

2009 - Present: Society for 18^th Century Music

2008 - Present: College Music Society

2006 - Present:  International Women's Brass Conference

2002 - Present: Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Society

2001 - Present: International Trumpet Guild

 

Awards and Honors

• 2006 International Women's Brass Conference Trumpet Solo Competition, second place 
• 2005 Akron Summer Music Festival Buckeye Emerging Young Artist award winner
• 2004 University of Illinois Graduate Fellowship
• 2004 Albert Austin Harding Award - University of Illinois Bands
• 2002 University of Illinois Graduate Fellowship
• 2002 - Ohio University College of Fine Arts Outstanding Graduate
• 2002 - Ohio University School of Music Undergraduate Achievement in Music Education award
• 2002 - Ohio University School of Music Undergraduate Achievement in Music Performance award          
• 2002 - Induction into Pi Kappa Lambda honorary music society

 

Recordings 

2010, "Chamber Works of Josef Weigl," Classical Chamber Players 

2010, "Vintage 1876: Music of the Humboldt Brass Band," Vintage Brass Band

2006, "Illinois Wind Symphony at Carnegie Hall", University of Illinois Wind Symphony

2004, "Music for a Golden Sky"; University of Illinois Wind Symphony

2004, "Dreams and Achievements"; University of Illinois Wind Symphony

2004, "Winds of a Higher Order"; University of Illinois Wind Symphony

2002, "Dawning"; Ohio University Wind Ensemble,

2002, "The Singing Men of Ohio, Live in Concert", Singing Men of Ohio