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Education 2006-2010
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Doctoral of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies
Minor Fields: Music Education, Music Industry, Band Arranging
2004-2006
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Masters of Music in Jazz Studies
2000-2004
University of North Texas Denton, TX
Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies
Teaching
Experience
2010-Present
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Director USC Trojan Marching Band
Directed marching rehearsals of full ensemble
Directed musical rehearsals of full ensemble
Planning for band camp and full season
Member of Student Advocate Committee
2011-Present
Gardena High School Gardena, CA
Directed Large Ensemble Jazz Band
Teach Jazz Improvisation
2010- Present
East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
Applied Lessons Instructor
Taught private lessons in trumpet performance
2011-Present
Lakewood High School
Visual Caption Head/Drill Writer
Write drill for Pregame and half time
Conduct marching drills during rehearsals
Create and conduct visual rehearsals during band camp
2010-Present
Student Advocate
University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band
Administrative Role
Serve as intermediary between Student Affairs and Trojan Band
Work with students with behavioral issues
Assist students with any other issue involving student life
Provide recommendations on how to handle each specific student issue
2004-2010
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Senior Teaching Assistant, USC Trojan Marching Band
Provided musical instruction and drills to trumpet section
Conducted small ensembles comprised of band members
Directed the band at athletic events
2010
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Applied Lessons Instructor
Taught private lessons in trumpet performance
Taught private lessons in jazz improvisation
Taught private lessons in brass
2000-Present
Private Studio Los Angeles, CA
Private Instructor
Taught private lessons in trumpet performance
Taught private lessons in jazz improvisation
Taught private lessons in brass
2010
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Instructor of Record, Jazz Studies Department
- Instructed Jazz: A History of America’s Music MUJZ 100
2006-2009
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Assistant, Jazz Studies Department
Assistant Conductor of Concert Jazz Orchestra MUEN 329
Assisted in teaching Jazz: A History of America’s Music MUJZ 100
Assisted in teaching Beginning Jazz Improvisation MUJZ 150
Assisted in teaching Intermediate Jazz Improvisation MUJZ 450
2006
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Youth Jazz Ensemble
Guest conducted for rehearsals with the big band
2005
Henry Mancini Institute Los Angeles, CA
Clinician
Presented clinics on trumpet and small group jazz playing
Presentations/
Recitals Bob Florence: A Study of His Life and Music
2010 DMA Lecture Recital
A biography of Bob Florence
An overview of the writing style of Bob Florence
Southern California Band and Orchestra Association
2009 Conference
Lining Up the Column
Techniques to develop the lead alto, trumpet, and trombone in a jazz ensemble
California Alliance for Jazz
2009 Conference
Assisted in presentation on developing the young trumpet player in large and small jazz ensembles
Two Sides: Music for Big Band
2009 DMA Recital
3 Original Compositions for large ensemble jazz band
3 Pieces featuring trumpet with large ensemble jazz band
Southern California Band and Orchestra Association
2008 Conference
Developing Your Lead Trumpet Player
Techniques specifically devoted to developing the lead trumpet player in a large ensemble jazz band
Music for Septet
2007 DMA Recital
Arrangements and original compositions for Trumpet, Trombone, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums
Master’s Recital
2006 Recital
Composition recital in the jazz idiom
Music for 5 French Horns, Jazz Quintet, Small Big Band, and Large Trumpet Ensemble
Thesis
Bob Florence: A Study of His Life and Music
2010 DMA Thesis
A biographical study of Bob Florence
A study of the composition and arranging techniques of Bob Florence
Marching Band
Drill Writing
and Show Design
Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CA
2011, 2012 Field Season
Created show design and drill concept for 7 minute show
East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA
2011, 2012 Field Season
Designed drill for 5 minute show
Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, CA
2012 Field Season and 2012 Indoor Drum Line Season
Created show design and drill concept for 7 minute marching band show
Created show design and drill concept for 5 minute indoor drumline show
Lincoln High School, Los Angeles, CA
2012 Field Season
Created show design and drill concept for 8 minute show
Performance
History
Recordings
Mary, Mary
The Biggest Greatest Thing
2 o’clock lab band
The Best of the Big “O”
Steve Houghton Quintet and the 2 o’clock lab band
The Manne We Love: Gershwin Revisited
Steve Miller
Steve Miller and the USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra
Television
2010 BCS National Championship Game
National Anthem
New Amsterdam
Grammy Awards
50th Grammy Awards
51st Grammy Awards
2005 Emmy Awards
Numerous performances with the USC Trojan Marching Band
Artists Preformed with
Steve Miller, Mary Mary, Bill Holman, Bob Florence, Bob Mintzer, Alicia Keys, Tom Kubis, Gary Burton, Monica Mancini, Greg Field, Shelly Berg, Jamie Davis, Bill Watros, Bill Holman, Rudy Regalado, Nancy Wilson, Monica Mancini, Wayne Bergeron, Andy Martin, Alex Isles, Buddy Childers, George Clinton, CARMEN, John Daversa, Atila, Rick Baptist
Composing/
Arranging University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band
Large Marching Ensemble
Arrangements of popular music for the field, stands, and rallies
University of Southern California Trojan Basketball Band
Large Ensemble Athletic Band
Arrangements of popular music for performance in the stands
Loyola Marymount Pep Band
Large Ensemble Athletic Band
Arrangements of popular music for performance in the stands
Los Angeles Laker Band
Large Ensemble Athletic Band
Arrangements of popular music for performance in the stands
Mira Costa Community College
Latin Jazz Big Band
Transcriptions and arrangements for large ensemble Latin jazz band
Mission Viejo High School
Small Group and Large Ensemble Jazz Bands
Transcriptions of both large and small ensemble music
Original compositions for large and small ensembles
Elliot Deustch Big Band
Artistic Large Jazz Ensemble
Original compositions for large jazz ensemble
Skip Spiro Little Big Band
Large Jazz Ensemble
Original compositions and arrangement for jazz ensemble
Other
Working composer, arranger, and transcriber for numerous ensembles throughout the United States
Several works for string ensembles, wind ensembles, marching bands, and other various ensembles
Other Qualifications
Record Engineering
Recording and producing demos, albums, and recitals
Certified USC Thornton School of Music Recording Engineer
Computer Programs
Sibelius
Finale
Logic
Protools
Pyware
Powerpoint
Microsoft Office
CPR Certified
2011
References
Dr. Thom Mason, University of Southern California
Primary DMA Advisor
(213) 740-3119
tdmason41@gmail.com
University of Southern California
Music Practice and Instructional Building 207
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1141
Dr. Arthur Bartner, University of Southern California
Director Trojan Marching Band
abartner@cox.net
(213) 740-6317
837 Downey Way, Stonier Hall B
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1141
Dr. Shelia Woodward, University of Southern California
DMA Advisor
(213) 740-3211
swoodwar@usc.edu
University of Southern California
Waite Phillips Hall 302
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1141
Prof. John Thomas, University of Southern California
DMA Advisor
(213) 740-3119
trumpetjazz@mac.com
University of Southern California
Music Practice and Instructional Building 207
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1141
Tony Fox, University of Southern California
DMA Advisor, Associate Director and Arranger Trojan Marching Band
(213) 740-6317
tfox@usc.edu
837 Downey Way, Stonier Hall B
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1141