Alan W. Mills
Education
The Florida State University - Doctor of Philosophy 2010
Major: Music Education
Emphasis: Wind Band Conducting
University of Arizona - Master of Music 2003
Major: Wind Band Conducting
University of Colorado at Boulder - Master of Music Education 1999
Major: Music Education
Minor: Applied Jazz Piano Studies
University of Minnesota at Morris (UMM) - Bachelor of Arts 1992
Two Applied Music Majors:
Piano Performance
Trumpet Performance
K-12 Music Education Certification
Applied Instructors
Conducting
Richard Clary, Senior Conductor of Advanced Wind Studies, The Florida State University
Patrick Dunnigan, Director of Bands, The Florida State University
André J. Thomas, Director of Choral Activities, The Florida State University
Alexander Jiménez, Director of Orchestral Activities, The Florida State University
Gregg Hanson, Director of Bands, Retired, University of Arizona
Thomas Cockrell, Director of Orchestral Activities, University of Arizona
James Carlson, Music Discipline Coordinator, Retired, University of Minnesota – Morris
Ken Hodgson, Director of Choirs, Retired, University of Minnesota – Morris
Classical Piano
Richard Richards, Professor, University of Minnesota – Morris
Kay Carlson, Instructor, University of Minnesota – Morris
Gary Sipes, Instructor, MacPhail School for the Arts, University of Minnesota
Jazz Piano
Greg Dyes, Instructor, University of Colorado
Jimmy Hamilton, Instructor, MacPhail School for the Arts, University of Minnesota
Trumpet
Edward Reid, Instructor, University of Arizona
James Carlson, Music Discipline Coordinator, Retired, University of Minnesota – Morris
Voice
Janet Ahern, Instructor, Retired, University of Minnesota – Morris
Related Conducting Education
The Florida State University Tri-State Festival 2005
Band Festival and Conducting Workshop
Attended Conducting Clinics and observed band rehearsals at The Florida State University.
Lectures provided by James Croft, Eugene Corporon, Sarah McKoin, and Mark Spede.
The Florida State University Tri-State Festival 2004
Band Festival and Conducting Workshop
Attended Conducting Clinics and observed band rehearsals at The Florida State University.
Lectures provided by Kevin Sedatole, Dale Lonis, Michael Haithcock, and Ann Porter.
The Florida State University Tri-State Festival 2003
Band Festival and Conducting Workshop
Attended Conducting Clinics and observed band rehearsals at The Florida State University.
Lectures provided by Jerry Junkin, Richard Strange, Robert Hansbrough, and W. Harry Clark.
The Art of Wind Band Teaching 2002
Conducting Symposium
Participated in a week long intensive conducting workshop hosted by Craig Kirchhoff, Jerry Luckhardt, & Timothy Diem at The University of Minnesota
Additional instruction provided by Bud Beyer, Northwestern University; Michael Colgrass, composer; Gary Hill, Arizona State University; Joseph Kreines, Melbourne, Florida; Libby Larsen, composer; Marianne Ploger, University of Michigan; Timothy Reynish, Royal Northern College of Music Manchester, England
College Band Director's National Association 1999
Conducting Symposium
Participated in a week long intensive conducting workshop hosted by Allan McMurray at The University of Colorado and guest conductor Jerry Junkin from The University of Texas at Austin.
College Band Director's National Association 1998
Conducting Symposium
Participated in a week long intensive conducting workshop hosted by Allan McMurray at The University of Colorado and guest conductor and composer Frank Ticheli from the University from The University of Southern California
Additional International Education
Up With People – Student 7/92 - 7/93
Traveled for one year visiting over 65 cities in United States and European Countries
– Keyboard Player, Trumpet Player, Vocal Soloist, Music Arranger
– 24 United States, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal
– Experienced many different cultures through living in host families as well as traveling with
an international cast of 150 members
Teaching Experience
Director of Bands 7/08 – Current
Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-P)
Promoted to Professor April 2018
9/16 – 7/17: Awarded 1-Year Sabbatical Leave from CSU-P
Adjunct Professor of Music: Culture and Art Education Center
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Teaching Responsibilities:
– University Symphony Orchestra, Guest Conductor
– Applied Graduate Conducting Lessons
– History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music
– History and Tradition of Jazz
Promoted to Associate Professor April 2013
Early Tenure Granted April 2012
Teaching Responsibilities:
– Wind Ensemble (premier concert band)
– Founded University Band (second concert band)
– Founded ThunderWolves Marching Band
– Founded ThunderWolves Pep Band
– Application of Secondary Methods in Music Teaching
– Basic Conducting
– Advanced Conducting
– Music Performance Symposium
– Student Teacher Supervisor
– Music Education Student Adviser
Additional Responsibilities:
– Rigorous off-campus recruiting schedule in statewide high schools
– Implemented Winter Guard Program
– Implemented Winter Drumline Program
Professional Service Activities:
– Elected Member to the Faculty Senate, 2015 – Current
– Elected member to the University Budget Board, 2016 - Current
– Appointed to the Faculty Senate Annual Performance Review Committee
– Elected member to the Faculty Compensation Committee
On-Campus Student Recruiting:
– Founded the annual CSU-Pueblo Band Day
Guest High School Marching Bands Invited to perform at a CSU-P Football game as well as perform with the CSU-P ThunderWolves Marching Band
– Founded the annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds
Primary Focus: Four High School Honor Bands
Included High School Honors Recital & Scholarship Competition
Developed Graduate Credit offering for participating music teachers
Largest High School Honor Band in Colorado
– Founded Rocky Mountain Commissioning Project
Annual commission of new music for wind ensemble
See New Music Commissions & Premiers (below) for more information
– CSU-Pueblo Band Discovery Day
Brought prospective band students on campus to spend the day learning about university student life and instrumental music opportunities as well as attend a CSU-P Wind Ensemble Concert.
Off-Campus Student Recruiting:
– 10/19 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/19 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Pueblo Marching Showcase, Pueblo, CO
– 10/18 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals – hosted at CSU-Pueblo
– 10/18 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/18 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Pueblo Marching Showcase, Pueblo, CO
– 10/17 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals, Parker, CO
– 10/17 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/17 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Littleton, CO
– 10/17 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Pueblo Marching Showcase, Pueblo, CO
– 10/16 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO, Directed by Assistant Director
– 10/16 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Pueblo Marching Showcase, Pueblo, CO, Directed by Assistant Director
– 10/15 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals – hosted at CSU-Pueblo
– 10/15 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Littleton, CO
– 10/15 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/14 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals, Parker, CO
– 10/14 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Littleton, CO
– 10/14 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/13 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Pueblo High School football game.
– 10/13 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Parker, CO
– 10/13 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/12 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals – hosted at CSU-Pueblo
– 10/12 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Large High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Denver, CO
– 10/12 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 1/18 CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble
Tour performance at Eaglecrest High School, CO
Tour performance at Mountain View High School, CO
Tour performance at Rock Canyon High School, CO
Tour performance at Florence High School, CO
Tour performance at Cañon City High School, CO
– 1/12 CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble
Tour performance at Mesa Ridge High School, CO
Tour performance at Pine Creek High School, CO
Tour performance at Fountain Fort Carson High School, CO
Tour performance at Pueblo Centennial High School, CO
Performance at the Colorado Music Educators Association state convention
– 10/11 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals, Parker, CO
– 10/11 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small/Medium High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Denver, CO.
– 10/11 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performances at Southern Regional State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Colorado Springs, CO
– 10/10 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals, Grand Junction
– 10/10 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Large High School State Marching Band Qualifying Contest, Denver, CO
– 10/09 CSU-P Marching Band Exhibition Performance at Small High School State Marching Band Contest Finals – hosted at CSU-Pueblo
– 5/13 Winter Drumline and Winter Guard tour to six high schools, performing for high school band students
– 5/12 Winter Drumline and Winter Guard tour to six high schools, performing for high school band students and in some cases full high school student bodies
– 5/11 Winter Drumline and Winter Guard tour to seven area high schools, performing for high school band students and in some cases full high school student bodies and full school district populations
– 3/11 Winter Drumline performance at Adams State College Day of Percussion for high school and college percussion students
– 5/10 Winter Drumline and Winter Guard tour to six area high schools, performing for high school band students and in some cases full high school student bodies
– CSU-P Marching Band Parade Appearances
08/19 Colorado State Fair Parade
08/18 Colorado State Fair Parade
09/17 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/17 Colorado State Fair Parade
11/16 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade, Directed by Assistant Director
09/16 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade, Directed by Assistant Director
08/16 Colorado State Fair Parade, Directed by Assistant Director
11/15 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade
09/15 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/15 Colorado State Fair Parade
09/14 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/14 Colorado State Fair Parade
11/13 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade
09/13 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/13 Colorado State Fair Parade
11/12 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade
09/12 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/12 Colorado State Fair Parade
11/11 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade
09/11 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/11 Colorado State Fair Parade
11/10 Pueblo Veteran’s Day Parade
09/10 Colorado State Fiesta Day Parade
08/10 Colorado State Fair Parade
08/09 Colorado State Fair Parade
Associate Director of Bands 8/06 – 7/08
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Teaching Responsibilities:
– Symphonic Band
– Pride Marching Band
– Instrumental Conducting
– History and Organization of Band Programs for Pre-Service Instrumental Music Teachers
– Jazz History
– Wind Ensemble, Regular Guest Conductor
– Implemented Music Technology Course for Pre-Service Music Teachers
Finale, Pyware, Smart Music, Desktop Publishing, Powerpoint Presentations, Spreadsheets
– Implemented University Band
Constituted the Third (non-audition) Concert Band
Target populations included:
Non-Music Majors not currently playing their instrument in one of the two existing concert bands
Music Majors who would like practical experience on secondary instruments
Instrumentalists who did not pass the audition requirements to participate in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble
Local High School Seniors
Community Members
Served as a Laboratory for Graduate Conducting Students and Advanced Undergraduate Conducting Students
Additional Responsibilities
– Revitalized and served as Administrator for all aspects of the Summer Music Camps
Included High School Band Camp, Middle School Band Camp,
High School Marching Band Leadership Camp, High School Drum Major Camp, and High School All-State Choir Camp
Served as High School Concert Band Camp, Co-Clinician
Professional Service Activities:
– Student Recruiting:
Numerous exhibition performances with the Pride Marching Band at Texas High School Marching Band Competitions
Extensive High School visits interacting with potential students and their band directors
Co-Host and Co-Clinician for the annual Conducting Symposium
Co-Host and Co-Clinician for the annual Junior/Senior High School Honor Band
Graduate Teacher Assistant 5/03 – 6/06
The Florida State University
– Awarded full tuition scholarship
– Conducted Wind Orchestra
– Conducted Chamber Winds
– Conducted Symphonic Band
– Conducted Wind Symphony
– Conducted Concert Band
– Assisted Marching Chiefs
– Music Arranger for Marching Chiefs
– Marching Drill Designer for Marching Chiefs
– Assisted Courses for Instrumental Music Teacher Preparation
– Band Department Public Relations and Promotion Representative
– Band Librarian
Graduate Teacher Assistant 8/01 - 5/03
University of Arizona
– Awarded full tuition scholarship
– Conducted Wind Symphony
– Conducted Campus Band
– Organized state-wide high school Marching Band Festival
– Assisted Pride of Arizona Marching Band
– Directed Athletic Pep Band
– Assistant Director for Middle School Outreach Band
– Teacher for Elementary/Secondary Outreach School for underprivileged music students
Teacher, 9-12 Instrumental Music 8/00 - 5/01
Uinta County School District #1 (Evanston, WY)
– Teaching Responsibilities:
– Wind Ensemble
– Symphonic Band
– Concert Band
– Percussion Ensemble
– Jazz Ensemble
– Stage Band
– Athletic Pep Band
– Parades
– Concert Band Festivals
– Jazz Ensemble Festivals
– Implemented Marching Band
Teacher, 7-12 Instrumental Music 9/95 - 6/00
Clear Creek Secondary School District RE-1 (Idaho Springs, CO)
High School Teaching Responsibilities:
– Wind Ensemble
– Music Appreciation
– Jazz Ensembles (two)
– Independent Music Studies
– Marching Band
– Athletic Pep Band
– Parades
– Marching Band Festivals
– Concert Band Festivals
– Jazz Festivals
Middle School Teaching Responsibilities:
– 7th Grade Band
– 8th Grade Band
– Implemented Jazz Ensembles (two)
– Implemented Marching Band
– Implemented Athletic Pep Band
Elementary School Teaching Responsibilities:
– 5th & 6th Grade Small Group Band Lessons (9/95 - 6/97)
Professional Service Activities:
– New Building Development Fine Arts Committee
– New Teacher Mentor
– Salary Committee
– District Advisory & Accountability Committee
– Building Advisory & Accountability Committee
Related Teaching & Professional Experience
Volunteer 2/00 - 9/00
Clear Creek Community Band, Idaho Springs, Colorado
– Founder
– Conductor
Substitute Teacher 9/94 - 6/95
Northern Colorado School Districts
– 5-12 Band
– 5-12 Orchestra
– 5-12 Choir
Director of Music Ministries 10/94 - 7/95
Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, Fort Collins, Colorado
– K-8 Choirs and Music Activities
– Adult Choir Director
– Worship Accompanist
Substitute Teacher 9/93 - 6/94
Minneapolis, Minnesota School Districts
– 5-12 Band
– K-12 Choir
– K-12 General Music
Student Teacher 9/91 - 12/91
Montevideo, Minnesota Middle and High Schools
– Conducted Concert Bands
– Organized and revitalized Jazz Ensembles
– Gave private and small group lessons
University of Minnesota at Morris Service Activities 9/87 - 6/92
– Orchestral Society: Inaugural Conductor
– Athletic Pep Band: Implementer and Director
– Concert Band: Student Conductor, Conducted various performances throughout undergraduate studies
– Concert Choir: Student Conductor, Conducted various performances throughout undergraduate studies
Publications
Mills, Alan W. (2018) Bells Across The Atlantic – Adam Gorb. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance In Band, Vol. 11. (pp.499-510). Chicago, IL: GIA Publication, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2015) Downey Overture – Óscar Navarro. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 10 (pp. 734-742). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2015) Critical Mass – Todd Stalter. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Middle School Band (pp. 368-375). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2013). Lauda – Timothy Miles. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 9 (pp.171-183). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Allan Gilliland. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 438). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). David Gillingham. In R. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 438-9). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Don Gillis. In Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 439-40). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Bernard Gilmore. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 440-1). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). George Giroux. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 441). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Julie Giroux. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 441-2). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Philip Glass. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 442-3). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Alexander Glazounov. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 443). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Dave Glenn. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 444). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2011). Reingold Gliere. Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Solos with Wind Band Accompaniment, A Compendium of Compositions (p. 444-5). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Mills, Alan W. (2007) Pitch Memory in Musicians: A Comparative Investigation Between Band and Choir Students. Journal of Band Research, 42, 2, 82-96.
Mills, Alan W. (2006). With Heart and Voice – David R. Gillingham. In Miles (Ed.), Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 6 (pp. 735-743). Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.
Invited Presentations
Gibbs, Brian, Griggs, Kevin, Johnson, Siguard, Mills, Alan W., & Thursby, Michael. (June, 2016). FCS and DII Playoffs. Panel presentation at College Band Directors National Association Athletic Band Symposium at The University of Minnesota.
Mills, Alan W. (March, 2013). The Life and Career of James Edwin Croft. Presentation at College Band Directors National Association National Conference at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mills, Alan W. (February, 2006). Pitch Memory in Musicians: A Comparative Investigation Between Band and Choir Students. Presentation at the College Band Directors National Conference, Southern Division, Nashville, TN.
Mills, Alan W. (February, 2004). Identification of High Magnitude Band Performances: Audio Verses Audio & Visual. Presentation at the College Band Directors National Conference, Southern Division, Atlanta, GA.
McCarthy, K., & Mills, Alan W. (January, 2002). Membership in Fifth Grade Band and Performance on the A.C.T. Tests and Rank in Class in Later Years. Presentation at Wyoming Music Educators Association Conference Research Session, Cheyenne, WY.
McCarthy, K., & Mills, Alan W. (January, 2002). Membership in Fifth Grade Band and Performance on the A.C.T. Tests and Rank in Class in Later Years. Presentation at Colorado Music Educators Association Conference Research Session, Colorado Springs, CO.
New Music Commissions & Premiers
Silver Light! Benjamin Yeo. Consortium Head. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 11th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 16 February 2019. Host for Benjamin Yeo as Composer-In-Residence at CSU-Pueblo.
City of Dreams. Benjamin Yeo. American Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 11th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 16 February 2019.
Pike’s Peak. Adam Gorb. Consortium Head. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 10th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 24 February 2018. Organized five-day residency for Adam Gorb at the University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Composer-In-Residence at CSU-Pueblo.
Elegy. Adam Gorb. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 10th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 24 February 2018.
Pastorale. Anthony O’Toole. Consortium Head. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 8th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 27 February 2016.
Rumble. Edward Knight. World Premier performance by the Central Oklahoma Directors Association Symphonic High School Honor Band, OK, 9 January 2016.
Heart Music. Andrew Boysen, Jr. Consortium Head. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 7th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 7 February 2015.
Downtown Divertimento. Johan de Meij. Consortium Head. World Premier performance by the CSU-Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 6th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 8 February 2014.
Temple of the Murals. Brian Balmages. Consortium Member. Colorado Premier performance by the CSU Pueblo Wind Ensemble during the 4th Annual CSU-Pueblo Festival of Winds, 2 February 2011.
Invited Conductor/Clinician/Adjudicator
5/19 Nanchang University, Ruzhou Children’s Palace, Luoyang University, China 5/22-6/7 – Guest Clinician in Residence
4/19 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
3/19 Fountain-Fort Carson, Fountain, CO – Winter Band Concert – Clinician & Guest Conductor
1/19 Adams County High School Honor Band, Westminster, CO – Clinician & Guest Conductor
1/19 Southern Colorado High School Honor Band, Cañon City, CO – Clinician & Guest Conductor
12/18 Shenzhen City-Wide Music Contest Adjudicator, 12/8-9, plus several rehearsals with primary and secondary bands, Shenzhen, China – Clinician
12/18 Several Primary, Secondary, University/Conservatory Bands and Orchestras, Changsha, China 12/1-5 – Clinician
5/18 Numerous Primary and Secondary School Bands, Beijing, China 5/22-29 – Clinician
4/18 Numerous Primary and Secondary Bands, Shenzhen, China 4/21-5/21 – Four-week residency included over 120 hours of band rehearsals, three contest performances - Guest Conductor
12/17 Florida State University Tri-State Band Festival and Conducting Conference, Tallahassee, FL
– Guest Clinician, Conductor, and Lecturer
7/17 Several Primary, Secondary, and one university Band, Bangkok, Thailand 6/23-7/1 – Clinician
6/17 Numerous Primary and Secondary School Bands, Beijing, China 6/9-20 – Clinician
5/17 Beijing Wind Orchestra, Beijing Concert Hall, China – Guest Conductor
5/17 Several Primary and Secondary School Bands, Bangkok, Thailand – Clinician
5/17 Sichuan Symphony Orchestra Brass and Woodwind Quintets, Chengdu, China – Clinician
4/17 Sichuan Agricultural University Symphony Orchestra, Chengdu, China – Clinician
3/17 Quality Schools International, Chengdu, China – Band Clinician and Teacher Mentor
2/17 Chengdu International School Music Contest, Chengdu, China – Adjudicator
2/17 Numerous Primary, Secondary, and College Bands, Singapore, 2/6-16 – Clinician
1/17 Several Primary and High School Bands and one University Band, Taipei, Taiwan 1/17-24 – Clinician
1/17 High School and Primary School Children’s Palace Concert Bands, BauTou, China, 1/10-15 – Clinician and Guest Conductor
1/17 Numerous Primary, Middle, and High School Bands, Shenzhen, China, 1/6-9 – Clinician
12/16 Sichuan College Conservatory of Music, Chengdu, China
– Three-Day Residency teaching Conducting and Band Rehearsal Techniques
12/16 Hong Ling Secondary School, Shenzhen, China 12/3-4 – Clinician
11/16 Quality Schools International, Chengdu, China – Band Clinician and Teacher Mentor
11/16 Numerous Primary, Middle, and High School Bands and one Semi-Professional Band, Shenzhen, China, 11/22-29 – Clinician
4/16 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
3/16 Freemont County Solo and Ensemble Festival, Cañon City, CO – Adjudicator
2/16 Delta County All-County High School Honor Band, Delta, CO – Guest Clinician and Conductor
1/16 Patriot League High School Honor Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Clinician and Conductor
1/16 Central Oklahoma Directors Association Symphonic High School Honor Band, Norman OK, – Guest Clinician and Conductor
12/15 University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Symphony Orchestra, Chengdu, China – Guest Clinician
12/15 Nanyang Junior College Band from Singapore Concert Tour, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Guest Conductor
11/15 Singapore Clarinet Festival, Singapore, 11/29-30
– Adjudicator for Clarinet Ensemble Competition
– Guest Conductor for Massed Clarinet Choir
– Guest Conductor for Gala Concert
11/15 The Band World Instrument Retailer, Singapore 11/14-28
– Completed more than twenty different band clinics with bands ranging from Primary School to Professional
7/15 Hopkins Westwind Concert Band, Minneapolis, MN – Guest Conductor
7/15 Hopkins Westwind Concert Band, Eden Prairie, MN – Guest Conductor
4/15 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
4/15 Black Forest League Honor Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician & Guest Conductor
3/15 Colorado Bandmasters Association Southern Regional Contest, Monument, CO – Clinician
2/15 Colorado Wind Ensemble, Denver, CO – Guest Conductor
1/15 Arkansas Valley High School Honor Band, La Junta, CO – Clinician & Guest Conductor
1/15 Eastern Colorado High School Honor Band, Bennett, CO – Clinician & Guest Conductor
12/14 Beijing Wind Orchestra, Beijing, China – Guest Conductor
12/14 Numerous school bands of all levels, Beijing, China 12/7-16 – Clinician & Guest Conductor
12/14 Hin Hua High School and Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Clinician and Guest Conductor
11/14 Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Band & Nanyang Junior College Band, Singapore, 11/26-12/1 – Clinician and Guest Conductor
11/14 Sichuan College Conservatory of Music (SCCM), Chengdu, China. 11/18-25
– Visiting Scholar in Residence
– Delivered lecture series on Music Teacher Training in the USA
– Delivered lectures and master classes on conducting
– Conducted numerous rehearsals with the SCCM concert band and area school bands
– Conducted a private performance with the SCCM Concert Band for the SCCM Music Administration
4/14 Widefield School District Pre-Contest Concert, Widefield, CO – Adjudicator 4/14 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
4/14 Arapahoe Public Schools Middle School Honor Band, Arapahoe, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
1/14 Combined Northeast League High School Honor Band, Greeley, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
11/13 District 10 Honor Band, Jefferson County, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
4/13 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
4/13 Colorado State Concert Band Contest, Fort Collins, CO – Clinician
2/13 Pikes Peak High School Winds, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician
1/13 Gem State Honor Band, Blackfoot, ID – Clinician
12/12 Numerous Secondary Schools, Beijing, China – Clinician and Guest Conductor
12/12 Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Band, Dodge City, KS
– Clinician and Guest Conductor
10/12 Western Athletic Conference Marching Band Festival, Garden City, KS – Adjudicator
4/12 District 8 Eighth-Grade Honor Band, Glenwood Springs, CO – Clinician
4/12 Heritage Concert Band Festival, Myrtle Beach, SC – Adjudicator and Clinician
1/12 High School Honor Band, St. Vrain Valley, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
12/11 Numerous Elementary, Middle, and High School Concert Bands, Beijing, China – Clinician
11/11 Inter-Mountain League Honor Band, Alamosa, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
10/11 Fall Concert Classic Band Festival, Colorado Springs, CO – Adjudicator and Clinician
10/11 Centennial High School Instrumental Music Concert, Pueblo, CO – Guest Conductor
6/11 International Music Camp Middle School Band, Dunseith, ND – Clinician and Guest Conductor
5/11 Sand Creek High School Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Guest Conductor
4/11 Bonneville High School Concert Band from Idaho Fall, ID, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician
4/11 Black Forest League Middle School Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
4/11 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
1/11 All-City Symphonic Honor Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician
11/10 Fengtai No. 2 High School Clinician, Beijing, China – Clinician and Guest Conductor
Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China – Visiting Professor
Various Middle School and High Schools, Beijing, China – Clinician
4/10 District 2 Concert Band Festival, Harrison, CO – Adjudicator and Clinician
4/10 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
3/10 Colorado High School Activities Association Solo & Ensemble Contest, Pueblo, CO – Adjudicator
3/10 Music Educators Association Large Group Festival San Luis Valley, CO – Adjudicator and Clinician
2/10 Pikes Peak Middle School Honor Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
1/10 Adams County High School Honor Band, Denver, CO – Clinician
11/09 Tri-Peaks League High School Honor Band, Colorado Springs, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
10/09 Western Athletic Conference Marching Band Festival, Garden City, KS – Adjudicator
5/09 Music and Blossom Festival, Cañon City, CO – Concert Band Adjudicator
4/09 District 2 Concert Band Festival, Harrison, CO – Adjudicator and Clinician
3/09 Colorado High School Activities Association Solo & Ensemble Contest, Pueblo, CO – Adjudicator
3/09 Colorado State Concert Band Regional Contest, Five-day state tour hearing 76 concert bands seeking advancement to the State Finals – Adjudicator
2/09 Colorado All-State Band Director’s Band, Greeley, CO – Guest Conductor
1/09 Arkansas Valley, Junior High Honor Band, La Junta, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
12/08 CSU-Pueblo High School Jazz Festival, Pueblo, CO – Adjudicator & Clinician
11/08 Pueblo All-City High School Honor Band Clinician, Pueblo, CO – Clinician and Guest Conductor
10/08 Pueblo School District 60, District-wide in-service: Intonation & Conducting for Middle & High School Instrumental & Vocal Teachers, Pueblo, CO – Invited Lecturer
6/08 Beijing International Band Festival, Beijing, China – Adjudicator & Clinician
4/08 Pre-University Interscholastic League High School Concert Band Contest, Rockwall, TX – Contest Adjudicator
4/08 Pre-University Interscholastic League High School Concert Band, Greenville, TX, – Contest Adjudicator
2/08 Texas A & M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble performance at College Band Directors National Association Southwest Division Conference, Kansas City, MO – Guest Conductor
1/08 Texas High School Region IV All-Region Symphonic Band, Mt. Pleasant, TX – Clinician and Guest Conductor
1/08 Four States Bandmaster Association Symphonic Band, Texarkana, TX – Clinician and Guest Conductor
12/07 Texas High School Region IV 9th Grade All-Region Band, Mt. Pleasant, TX – Clinician and Guest Conductor
1/07 Texas High School Region IV 9th Grade All-Region Band, Mt. Pleasant, TX – Clinician and Guest Conductor
12/06 Texas High School Region IV All-Region Jazz Ensemble, Mt. Pleasant, TX – Clinician and Director
2/06 Tallahassee Winds, Tallahassee, FL – Guest Conductor
4/05 Florida A & M University Symphonic Band, Tallahassee, FL – Guest Conductor
12/04 High School Attached to the Central Conservatory of Music Clinician, Beijing, China – Clinician and Guest Conductor
Fengtai No. 2 High School Clinician, Beijing, China – Clinician and Guest Conductor
4/04 Florida A & M University Symphonic Band, Tallahassee, FL – Guest Conductor
Professional Service Activities
College Band Directors National Association – Colorado State Chair 3/14-Present
College and University Council – Colorado Music Educators Association 8/13-Present
Colorado Bandmasters Association, Elected 1st Vice President 8/14-07/16
Personal Honors
Kappa Chapter of Phi Beta Mu – Elected Membership 2014
Hopkins, MN High School “Notables” – Inductee 2013
Golden Key International Academic Honor Society – Granted Membership 2007
Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi – Granted Honorary Membership 2005
Phi Kappa Phi – Granted Honorary Membership 2005
Pi Kappa Lambda – Granted Honorary Membership 2005
Alpha Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma – Granted Honorary Membership 2004
Who's Who Among America's Teachers – Selected Award Recipient 2000
Who's Who Among America's Teachers – Selected Award Recipient 1998
UMM Keith Carlson Memorial Jazz Award – Winner 1992
UMM Honors Recital – Selected Soloist; Selected Accompanist 1992
UMM Concert Band Council – Elected Manager 1990
Music Educators National Conference – Elected President, UMM Chapter 1990
UMM Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Grant 1990
– Electronic Musical Arrangement
Music Educators National Conference – Elected Vice President, UMM Chapter 1989
UMM Brion Dalager Memorial Concert Band Scholarship & Award – Winner 1989
Affiliations
College Band Directors National Conference (CBDNA)
World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE)
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
National Band Association (NBA)
Colorado Bandmasters Association (CBA)
References
Available Upon Request