I. University Classical and Jazz Trumpet Teaching Qualifications
- Thirty years of experience as trumpet pedagogue and performer in college and community settings, including private instruction, ensembles, conducting, theory, ear-training, composition, arranging and classroom teaching
- Doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees reflecting versatility in classical and jazz idioms
- Successful recruitment and retention of students in private studio and ensembles through collaborations with area high schools, brass quintet performances, clinics, masterclasses and social media
- Placement of students in local, regional and national competitions, youth orchestras, colleges and universities
- Professional performance and leadership experience in all genres of classical and jazz, popular/rock and contemporary music
- Achievements in fund-raising, community outreach, management and administration
- History of successful grant writing to fund guest artists’ campus performances and workshops
II. University Trumpet, Jazz and Ensemble Teaching, Recruiting and Grant Writing
College of St. Rose Albany, NY
Adjunct Instructor 2016 - 2017
- Taught High Brass Instrumental Methods (Trumpet and French Horn) to undergraduate music majors and minors
- Offered specialized instruction and observations to music education majors based on personal/professional experience as a 3rd -12th grade educator
- Emphasized proper breathing techniques and concepts, posture and tone development
Union College Schenectady, NY
Adjunct Instructor 2011 - Present
- Teach applied trumpet lessons to undergraduate music majors and minors
- Perform with and instruct brass students during orchestra rehearsals and sectionals
Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY
Adjunct Instructor 2006 - Present
- Teach applied and jazz trumpet lessons to undergraduate music majors and minors
- Lessons emphasize breath and air delivery, posture, relaxation, tone, ease of production, embouchure development and balance and music making
- Work as liaison between college and area high schools, recruit students through e-mail contact list, social media and word of mouth
- Offer brass masterclasses through the Capital Region Wind Ensemble’s (ensemble-in-residence) program to select high school students invited to perform side-by-side with ensemble members
Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY
Adjunct Instructor 2002 -2005
- Taught applied trumpet lessons and provided instruction in jazz improvisation and ear-training to undergraduates
SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY
Director, Seawolves Pep Band 1999 - 2000
- Directed the university’s first pep band. Oversaw all administrative duties, recruited student musicians, supervised musical selection and purchases, organized rehearsals, coordinated special events with cheerleaders, student spirit groups and athletic support staff. Developed a scholarship and benefits program to attract and retain members. Conducted performances at football, basketball games and other college events
Director, Stony Brook Jazz Ensemble 1998 - 1999
- Invited several guest artists/clinicians (including Joanne Brackeen) and other performers to campus and arranged and conducted their original music
- Managed all affairs of the ensemble including concert publicity and community involvement
- Initiated grant writing and fund-raising efforts to enable guest artists to perform at our fall and spring concerts
Graduate Teacher, Trumpet Studio 1997 - 2000
- Taught applied and jazz trumpet lessons weekly to undergraduate music majors and non-music majors
SUNY @ Geneseo Geneseo, NY
Director (Substitute), Geneseo Jazz Ensemble Spring 1994
- Directed rehearsals with the jazz ensemble and performed in concert
- Emphasized and discussed diverse styles in big band and small group performance practice
University of Illinois Urbana, IL
Graduate Teacher 1991 - 1992
- Directed Jazz Band IV, Jazz Combo I and Jazz Combo II. Provided instruction in improvisation, arranging and composition
- Jazz Combo I was selected to compete in the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival Competition in Chicago
Instructor, Illinois Summer Youth Music Camp (ISYM) Summer 1992
- Taught advanced jazz improvisation, offered tutorials in jazz theory and ear-training
III. Other Music Director, Clinician and Music Teaching Experience
Empire State Youth Orchestra Albany, NY
Trumpet/Brass Ensemble Coach, Adjudicator 2006 - Present
- Conduct brass ensemble sectionals throughout the year
- Assist Youth Orchestra Music Director at preliminary and seating auditions
- Conduct trumpet and brass sectionals during annual weekend retreat at Frost Valley
- Emphasize basics such as good tone, pitch and breath support as well as direction in musical style, intonation, listening skills and balance
Paul Effman Music Service Albany, NY Regional Manager and Music Director 2000 - Present
- Manage, direct and oversee band programs in twenty schools, serving nearly 400 students at parochial and private schools, grades 1 through 12
- Administrative duties include teacher evaluations and working closely with school principals and parents
- Schedule and lead instrumental demonstrations, distribute, collect and repair instruments as needed, maintain music library and inventory, recruit students, schedule and coach group lessons, band rehearsals and concerts
- Organize and conduct the Capital Region Honor Band Festival which features over 100 of the best young musicians representing the schools we serve
American Festival for the Arts (Summer Festival) Houston, TX
Teaching Artist 2000 - 2002
- Served as Interim Director of the Jazz Studies Department in 2002
- Collaborated with the other departments within the Festival and assisted at concerts and fund-raising events
- Taught classical and jazz trumpet, jazz improvisation, theory/ear-training and coached brass ensembles
- Performed with the faculty brass quintet and jazz combo
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Freelance Artist Albany, NY
Guest Artist and Clinician 2000 - Present
- Offer master classes and clinics in classical and jazz performance in regional high schools
- Coach large and small ensembles such as big bands, jazz combos and brass ensembles
- National Trumpet Competition – alternate judge and ensemble performances
- International Trumpet Guild – recording reviews
The Harley School Rochester, NY
Music Director (Substitute) Fall 1994
- Directed the band, orchestra and jazz/rock ensemble comprising of students in grades 5 through 12
IV. University Writing and General Teaching Experience
SUNY @ Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY
Graduate Teacher, English Creative Writing 1997 - 1998
- Taught Freshman level course in the areas of narrative/essay writing, argumentative/persuasive writing and text analysis
Frederick County Public Schools Frederick County, MD
Substitute Teacher Spring 1997
- Taught math, music, English, science and special education classes to students in grades kindergarten through high school.
V. Former Students’ Achievements
- Olivia Achcet – Senior at Interlochen Arts Academy, Principal Trumpet with ESYO, Niskayuna High School Concerto Competition winner, Finalist at the National Trumpet competition (private student 2016 - 2018)
- Andrew Dame – Trumpet major at Oberlin, Principal Trumpet with ESYO, Guilderland High School Concerto Competition winner (private student 2014 - 2017)
- Leonard Bopp – Trumpet and Conducting Major at Williams College, Principal Trumpet with ESYO, Julliard Pre-College, Finalist at the National Trumpet Competition (private student 2012 - 2015)
- Anthony Bellino – First place winner at National Trumpet Competition (high school division) and second place winner (middle school division) at NTC; First place winner with ESYO Concerto Competition, trumpet major and Concerto Competition winner at Northwestern University and Rice University, current member of the “Presidents Own United States Marine Band” (private student 1998 - 2011)
VI. Classical and Jazz Trumpet Performance Degrees
State University of New York Stony Brook, NY
D.M.A. in Trumpet Performance Awarded 2000
- Performance and studies emphasizing recital playing, including five full recitals
- Studies in Baroque performance practice and performance experience with contemporary music ensemble
- Completed special project involving the arrangement, performance and recording of an original composition Autumn Rhapsody - Suite for Jazz Ensemble
Eastman School of Music Rochester, NY
M.M. in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Awarded 1994
- Classical trumpet lessons emphasized beauty of sound, ease of production
- Weekly clinic and master-class presentations
- Intensive studies in jazz pedagogy, history, arranging, jazz piano skills
- Arranged and performed original composition Moonbeams In The Sun with the Eastman Studio Orchestra
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
M.M. in Trumpet Performance Awarded 1991
- Lessons emphasized performance practice in solo and orchestral works
- Studies in contemporary music of American composers
- Specialized studies in 20th century performance and analysis, counterpoint and symphonic literature
- Completed special project involving the transcription and arrangement of Michael Brecker’s composition Itsbynne Reel for the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz Performance Awarded 1988
- Classical trumpet lessons emphasized basics of tone production, technique, musicianship, literature
- Performance studies and experience incorporating large and small jazz ensemble performance practice and literature with emphasis on contemporary styles and studio playing
- Intensive studies in jazz composition and arranging styles, conducting, improvisation, piano skills, ear-training and jazz history
VII. Principal Trumpet Teachers
Chris Gekker, Susan Radcliff - SUNY @ Stony Brook 1997 - 2000
Barbara Butler - Eastman School of Music 1993 - 1994
Ray Sasaki, Michael Ewald - University of Illinois 1991 - 1992
Vincent DiMartino - University of Kentucky 1988 - 1990
Gilbert Johnson - University of Miami 1986 - 1988
VIII. Composition and Arranging Teachers
Fred Sturm, Bill Dobbins - Eastman School of Music 1993 - 1994
Morgan Powell - University of Illinois 1991 - 1992
Ron Miller, Gary Lindsay - University of Miami 1984 - 1988
IX. Orchestral and Chamber Principal and Section Trumpet Positions
SCCC Concert Brass Quintet Schenectady, NY
Co-Principal Trumpet 2010 - 2016
- Co-Founder - formed as a means of engaging the local community with the college and effective recruiting through masterclasses and clinics
- Committed to the performance of contemporary music
Battenkill Chorale Greenwich, NY
Trumpet 2010 - Present
Berkshire Brass Quintet Albany, NY
Trumpet 2008 - Present
Saratoga Choral Festival Saratoga Springs, NY
Trumpet 2008 - Present
Albany Pro Musica Albany, NY
Trumpet 2008 - Present
Glens Falls Symphony Glens Falls, NY
Substitute Principal and Section Trumpet 2007 - Present
- Soloist and Principal Trumpet for Pops Concert Summer Series
Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Albany, NY
Trumpet 2007 - Present
Capital Region Wind Ensemble Schenectady, NY
Substitute Trumpet 2007 - Present
Albany Symphony Orchestra Albany, NY
Regular Extra and Substitute Trumpet 2006 - Present
Albany Symphony Brass Quintet Albany, NY
Co-Principal Trumpet 2006 - Present
Tri-City Brass Quintet Albany, NY Trumpet 2006 - Present
Octavo Singers Schenectady, NY
Trumpet 2006 - Present
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Schenectady, NY
Substitute Principal and Section Trumpet 2005 - Present
- Principal Trumpet on Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition
Mohawk Valley Chorus Amsterdam, NY
Trumpet 2005 - Present
New York Repertory Orchestra New York, NY
Substitute Trumpet 2001 - 2005
Penfield Symphony Orchestra Penfield, NY
Principal and Section Trumpet September - December 1994
Greece Symphony Orchestra Greece, NY
Trumpet July 1994
Genesee Symphony Orchestra Batavia, NY
Principal Trumpet May 1993
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Champaign, IL
Trumpet April - October 1992
Danville Symphony Orchestra Danville, IL
Section Trumpet 1992
Lincolnland Brass Quintet, Air Force Band of the Midwest Chanute Air Force Base, IL
Trumpet May 1990 - July 1991
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Buffalo, NY
Extra Trumpet 1984 - 1986
X. Select Trumpet Solo and Recital Performances
Binnekill Chamber Orchestra Schenectady, NY
Trumpet Soloist 2012 - Present
- Highlighted performances include World Premiere performance of Brett Wery’s Three Conversations with Coffee for trumpet, oboe and string orchestra; soloist on Aaron Copland’s Quiet City
Schenectady Public Library -Trumpet Recital Schenectady, NY
Shared Recital August 2012
First United Presbyterian Church - Trumpet (X3) Troy, NY
Shared Recital June 2012
St. Pius X Church - Trumpet Recital Loudonville, NY
Shared Recital August 2011
Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Burnt Hills, NY
Principal and Section Trumpet December 2009
- Soloist on J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Guilderland Town Band Guilderland, NY
Cornet Soloist July 2009
- Herbert L. Clarke’s From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific
St. Clement’s Church - Plenty of Trumpets Saratoga Springs, NY
Shared Recital January 2009
Maverick Concerts Woodstock, NY
Trumpet Soloist August 2007
- World Premiere of David Del Tredici’s Final Alice (Re-orchestrated version)
Dutchess Community College - Faculty Recital Poughkeepsie, NY
Shared Recital October 2004
XI. Jazz and Commercial Performance, Composition and Arranging Experience
Lincoln Center/Broadway Productions (National Tour) Schenectady, NY
Lead and split lead trumpet 2009 - Present
Empire Jazz Orchestra Schenectady, NY
Trumpet and Composer 2005 - 2016
New York Players/Body and Soul Albany, NY
Trumpet and Arranger 2005 - Present
Huis Ten Bosch Resort Nagasaki, Japan
Trumpet and Arranger 1995 - 1997
- Co-lead Dixieland and Latin Bands and Brass Quintet
- Wrote numerous arrangements for dixieland, latin and salsa bands (see section XIV)
Gap Mangione Big Band Rochester, NY
Trumpet - Solo, Section January - May 1994
Jeff Tyzik Big Band Rochester, NY
Trumpet - Lead, Section, Soloist December 1993
Pacesetters Jazz Ensemble, Air Force Band of the Midwest Chanute Air Force Base, IL
Trumpet - Lead, Solo, Section May 1990 - July 1991
International Show Place Band, Kings Island Amusement Park Cincinnati, OH
Trumpet - Solo, Section May - October 1988
Orquesta Inmensidad Miami, FL
Trumpet - Substitute 1987 - 1988
Alex Leone Y Los Leones De La Salsa Miami, FL
Trumpet - Lead, Solo September 1986 - May 1988
Walt Disney World Entertainment Orlando, FL
Trumpet 1985 and 1987 (Winters)
XII. Concert Performances with Marquee Artists
Aretha Franklin, Carl ‘Doc’ Severinsen, Claudio Roditi, Curtis Fuller, Lew Soloff, Oliver Lake, James Williams,
Jamey Aebersold, Lee Konitz, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, David “Fat Head” Newman, Keith Brion, Gap Mangione, Jeff Tyzik, Dave Holland, Ray Vega, Ronan Tynan
XIII. Recordings
Empire Jazz Orchestra, Out of the Mist 2015
Empire Jazz Orchestra, Accentuate the Positive 2012
Randy Simon Jazz Project, Awakening 2010
Empire Jazz Orchestra, Symphonies In Riffs 2009
Randy Simon Jazz Project, Light It Up 2009
Peter Bellino, Autumn Rhapsody - Suite for Jazz Ensemble 1999
- Composed, arranged, conducted by Peter Bellino
Office Two-One Inc., Swing Street - A Day at Huis Ten Bosch 1995
University of Illinois New Music Ensemble, Composition No. 164 1992
- Composed and directed by Anthony Braxton
Air Force Band of the Midwest, Aiming High 1991
Air Force Band of the Midwest, An Evening in December 1991
University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble, -Live- into the 90’s 1989
XIV. Select Compositions and Arrangements
In-Vince-able 2007
- Original Composition for trumpet soloist Vince DiMartino and jazz band. Performed by the Empire Jazz Orchestra
More Than A Feeling (Boston) 2005
- Arranged for Saxophone Quartet
Psalm 2002
- Original Composition for Trumpet Soloist and String Orchestra
The Entertainer 2000
- Arrangement for flute soloist and band
Ghost Butter (Joanne Brackeen, Composer) 1999
- Arranged for Jazz Ensemble. Performed by the SUNY @ Stony Brook Jazz Ensemble with Brackeen, Guest Artist
Georgia 1996
- Arranged for saxophone quartet
A Night In Tunisia 1996
- Arranged for three solo trumpets and Jazz band. Performed at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Japan
Speak Low, Wave, The Girl From Ipanema, St. Thomas, Brazil, Guantanamera, 1996
Spain, Tequila, La Bamba, Hot, Hot, Hot
- Arranged for Jazz Septet. Performed and recorded at Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Japan
Moonbeams In The Sun 1994
- Original Composition for voice, flugelhorn soloist and Studio Orchestra.
- Performed and recorded by the Eastman Studio Orchestra
25 Miles To Go 1991
- Original Composition for jazz ensemble
Itsbynne Reel 1990
- Transcribed and Arranged for two (bluegrass) violins, tenor soloist and Jazz Ensemble
- Performed and recorded on “- Live -Into the 90’s” with the University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble
There Will Never Be Another You 1987
- Arranged for Jazz Ensemble
- Recorded at the University of Miami
The More I See You 1987
- Arranged for jazz dectet
- Performed and recorded at the University of Miami
Body and Soul 1987
- Arranged for Trombone soloist and Jazz Ensemble
XV. Research Projects
Bix Beiderbecke’s In A Mist Completed 2000
- Lecture recital involving the cornet and piano arrangement, analysis and performance
Debussy’s La Cathedrale Engloutie Completed 1999
- Theoretical analysis as part of thesis work towards doctoral degree
The Improvisational Style of Miles Davis from 1954-1964 Completed 1993
- Detailed analysis of Davis’ improvisational style spanning a 10 year period over the Blues form
Halsey Stevens’ Sonata for Trumpet and Piano Completed 1989
- Theoretical analysis of work focusing on elements of ‘Americana’ within composition
XVI. Honors and Awards
United States Air Force: Honorable Discharge 1998
National Trumpet Competition: Semi-finalist, College Division, Classical and Jazz 1992
XVII. Professional Memberships
Schenectady/Amsterdam Musicians Union, Local 85-133 2007 - Present
College Music Society 2000 - Present
Music Educators National Conference 2000 - Present
International Trumpet Guild 1986 - Present
XVIII. Community Service, Volunteer Activities and Academic Service
Empire State Youth Orchestra Albany, NY
Artistic Committee September 2012 - 2015
- Advise on concert locations, repertoire, international tour details, auditions
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Schenectady, NY
Organizing committee for Beat Beethoven 5K Race June - October 2013 - 2015
- Fundraising, T-shirt design, recruitment of participants
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Schenectady, NY
Volunteer 2010 - Present
- Assist as Road Marshal during annual marathon and half-marathon
Regional Food Bank Schenectady, NY
Volunteer 2008
- Deliver food, sort and prepare goods
Albany Running Exchange Albany, NY
Member/ Race Volunteer 2007 - Present
- Assist as Road Marshal at trail races throughout the year
Schenectady Inner City Mission Schenectady, NY
Volunteer 2007 - Present
- Prepare and serve meals
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Schenectady, NY
Lector and Musician 2006 - Present
- Proclaim scripture readings and perform for masses, weddings and funerals
Interfaith Towers Poughkeepsie, NY
Volunteer 2002 - 2005
- Assisted with holiday meals and entertainment at this independent senior residence facility
XIX. Interests and Hobbies
- Ultra-running, international cuisine and travel, reading, home remodeling, landscaping and gardening