WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV
MM received August 1997
Major: Music
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, MORGANTOWN, WV
BA received August 1993
Major: Music and Interdepartmental Studies
OMEGA SCHOOL OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES, ROCKVILLE, MD
Certification in Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Recording Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOUND TECHNOLOGY, ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY, ELIZABETH CITY, NC (2008 - present)
• Teaching duties include Digital Audio Production, Studio Production Seminar, Music Technology I, and Introduction to Music Literature.
• Other responsibilities include managing the recording studio, recording departmental recitals and concerts, supervising student internships, student advising, and curricular development.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY, MUSIC (2005-2006)
• Accelerated the curriculum revisions that culminated in the establishment of the Music Production and Recording Technology program at Shenandoah Conservatory.
• Designed and led field instruction in the MPRT program including AES attendance (2005), ATR Analog Seminar (2006), Recording Practicum, and Tonmeister Seminar.
• Innovated strategies to accelerate recruitment and increase enrollment in the MPRT program in conjunction with Conservatory Audition Days.
• Regularly reviewed and selected appropriate textbooks for MPRT classes.
• Managed all aspects of audio systems installed in Goodson Hall, Armstrong Auditorium, and the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theater.
• Provided academic advisement for all freshmen entering the MPRT curriculum.
• Teaching responsibilities included Tonmeister Seminar, Recording Practicum, MIDI Techniques, Electronic Music, and Basic Electronics.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE, SOUND TECHNOLOGY (1999-2004)
• Designed and presented a seminar for faculty entitled “Anchored Instruction and its Application to Computer-Aided Learning Techniques.”
• Helped to identify qualified applicants and drove a 125% increase in student enrollment for the Sound Technology program from 1999 to 2004.
• Enhanced scholastic standards, which helped the Sound Technology program to remain competitive with areas colleges and universities.
• Fostered student-faculty relations through departmental lessons and individualized mixing lessons.
• Contributed to the successful reaffirmation of SACS Accreditation of South Plains College and established the weekly meeting for Sound Technology faculty training and development.
• Teaching responsibilities included Introduction to the Studio, Studio Techniques, and Advanced Production Techniques.
INSTRUCTOR, SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE, PERCUSSION (2001-2004)
• Designed and implemented a new curriculum and competency path for Percussion Study that was adopted by the Commercial Music Department.
• Maintained an applied studio of 18-20 students per semester.
• Championed advanced performance objectives designed to quickly and effectively improve student ability.
• Created and expanded career awareness opportunities for students interested in percussion.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, MUSIC (1997-1999)
• Provided the leadership that enabled the construction of a technologically sophisticated recording studio.
• Led the faculty in course design and revisions for the Recording Production aspect of the Music Industry program.
• Acquired instructional media to facilitate instruction in Recording Arts.
• Accompanied the Music Industry students to NAMM, providing the students with an opportunity to network with industry professionals.
• Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, student relations, and learner retention.
• Teaching responsibilities included classes in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced Audio Arts curriculum; teaching music literature courses; directing the stage band, rock ensemble, and percussion ensemble.
RECORDING ENGINEER, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (1995-1997)
• Secured equipment that enabled the WVU Recording Studio to keep pace with technological innovations within the industry.
• Recorded up to 65 events a month.
• Provided CD editing and mastering services to students and faculty.
• Designed and taught the first class ever offered at WVU in recording technology.
• Supervised five work-study students.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT - DIGITAL AUDIO / AUDIO PRODUCTION - GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (2007)
• Developed the lectures and course modules for Communications 450, Digital Audio and Production, both in traditional settings and online environments.
eCAMPUS INSTRUCTOR, TROY UNIVERSITY, MUSIC (2007 - present)
• Designed and taught Music Appreciation via Blackboard 7.
ADJUNCT ONLINE INSTRUCTOR, SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (2007 - present)
• Courses taught include multiple sections of Music Appreciation.
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - FINE ARTS, FURMAN UNIVERSITY (2007 - 2008)
• Spearheaded the ordering, acquisition, and installation of a mobile live to 2-track recording system that represents a significant upgrade to the existing equipment.
• Provided professional-level leadership, collaborative support, and consultation to faculty for the development of innovative, engaging, and technology enhanced courses and instructional materials.
• Assisted in periodic assessment of needs of faculty in their designated academic
division and develops and provided training to faculty, CTEL team members, students, and academic staff in new instructional technologies and active and innovative pedagogies.
• Maintained a focus on the technology support needs of faculty in the Fine Arts (audio, video, graphics, web, etc), researched and shared knowledge of new software, hardware and instructional approaches that promoted the development of new and effective course curricula within the Fine Arts.
TEACHING INTERESTS
• Practical Recording Engineering and Instruction utilizing current equipment including consoles by SSL, Amek, Sony, MCI, API, Yamaha, Soundcraft, Neve, Harrison, Crest, and Mackie.
• The Ethics and Psychology of Recording.
• The Causes of Paradigm Shifts in Recording Technology.
• The Recording Console as a Musical Instrument.
• Live Sound Engineering, in the capacities of lead sound engineer and assistant sound engineer.
• MIDI recording and performance techniques utilizing Macintosh computers, MIDI sequencing software by MOTU, Opcode, Propellerhead, Digidesign, and others.
• Performance techniques utilizing Electronic Instruments including the Moog MicroMOOG, Novation Nova, Korg MS2000R, MalletKat, Korg Poly-61, Roland DDR-30, Tama TS-series Drum synthesizers, Akai S-series samplers, Yamaha SY-series synthesizers, various Yamaha and Roland sound modules.
• Marimba performance and pedagogy.
• Timpani performance and pedagogy.
• Snare drum performance and pedagogy.
• Drumset performance and pedagogy.
• Rock ensemble direction, performance, and pedagogy.
• Jazz ensemble direction, performance, and pedagogy.
• Percussion ensemble direction, performance, and pedagogy.
• Apple Macintosh troubleshooting and repair.
• Web design, graphic design.
• Knowledge of Mac OS X, most audio programs on Mac OS X.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / ENDORSEMENTS
• Endorser, Precision Drums, Inc., New York
• Member, Audio Engineering Society
• Member, The Recording Academy (formerly National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences)
• Member, Music and Entertainment Industry Educator’s Association (MEIEA)
• Member, Percussive Arts Society
• Member, College Music Society
COMPUTER SKILLS
• SYSTEMS: Macintosh OS X, Macintosh Classic (down to 1.0), Windows XP, Fedora, Linux.
• APPLICATIONS: MS Office, Outlook, Frontpage, Rapidweaver, Pro Tools HD and LE, Digital Performer, Peak, Bias, SFX, Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, Blackboard, WebCT, Firefox, Safari, Camino, IE, Netscape, Angel, Moodle.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL CREDITS / ACTIVITIES
2008
• Recording Engineer, demo project for Najee, Grammy-winning Saxophonist, Elizabeth City, NC.
• Sound Designer, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV. Designed for “The Overwhelming” and “Pig Farm.”
• Cultural Tunings and Microtones Workshop with Michael “Atonal” Vick, Furman University.
• Solo Project “Feel”, released July 16, 2008. Distributed through CD Baby.
• Percussionist, Secret Agent, Thurmont, MD.
2007
• Percussionist, Visual Artist, Der Lime IV, Levelland, TX.
• Percussionist, Secret Agent, Thurmont, MD,
• Percussionist, High Valley Acoustics. Greenville, SC.
• Solo Project and Collaboration with Michael “Atonal” Vick.
2006
• Sound Designer, CATF Commissioned “Jazzland,” by Keith Glover, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV.
• Sound Designer, “Augusta,” by Richard Dresser, Contemporary American Theater Festival, Shepherdstown, WV.
• Percussionist, JUNK, Hagerstown, MD.
• Percussionist, “Urinetown! The Musical,” Maryland Ensemble Theater, Frederick, MD.
• Percussionist, “Anything Goes,” Charles Town Opera House. Charles Town, WV.
• Owner / Webmaster : www.electroacousticdrummer.com
2005
• Percussionist / Video Designer, Der Lime III.
• Percussionist, Apollo Civic Theatre.
• Percussionist, Jazz For Juniors program, Orchard View Elementary School.
• Recording Engineer, Shenandoah Brass Quintet CD for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina Victims.
• Recording Engineer, Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble.
• Recording Engineer, Vivid Hallucination.
• Editing Engineer, Jen Gursky, Miss Lynchburg.
• Percussionist, Domin Knapp.
• Sound Designer, “The Underpants” by Steve Martin, Maryland Ensemble Theater.
• Percussionist, “Baby”, Charles Town Opera House.
2004
• Percussionist, “The Wild Party” by Andrew Lippa. Maryland Ensemble Theater, • Mix Engineer, JOEFEST 2004: Joe Bonamassa, guitarist. Phil Cornell, producer.
• Founding Member and Performer, Der Lime, an audio-video performance troupe.
• Collaboration, Matteo Prezioso, an independent British filmmaker: So What Films.
2003
• Drummer, Darren Welch Group.
• Master Class, Zoro the Drummer.
• Online Collaboration, Georg Bailey via Rocket Network.
• Recording Engineer, Brett Jones Project, featuring the works of Robert E. Kreutz.
• Proposal Coordinator and Principal Author of “Anchored Instruction and its Application to Computer Aided Learning Techniques.”
2002
• Percussionist, Johnny Hiland, October 2002.
• Recording Engineer, Youth America LIVE.
• Recording Engineer, Sonic Flood et al.
• Lessons with Ricky Showalter, bassist, Liquid Soul.
• Web Designer, SPC Sound Technology Department
• Web Designer, www.rickyshowalter.com
2001
• Percussionist, Klifnotes.
• Percussionist, Anna Jones Band.
• Mix / Edit Engineer, Texas Tech University CD.
• Lessons, Ricky Showalter, bassist, Liquid Soul.
2000
• Live Sound Engineer, Texas Roots Music Festival, Electric Ear Productions.
• Stage Percussionist, 25th Anniversary South Plains College Gala, including performances with Heath Wright of Ricochet.
• Recording Engineer and Percussionist, CD and internet release of Miz Ayn and the Transient Lovers.
1999
• Percussionist, Cactus Theater.
• Percussionist, Johnny and the Rockets; John Hartin, director.
• Timpanist, Suor Angelica, Orpheus Theater.
• Editing / Mastering Engineer, Linganore High School Marching Band.
1998
• Session Percussionist, Limon Dance Company.
• Faculty Recitalist, Grand Opening Recital for Cafe Union Square.
• Percussionist and Director, Oneonta Jazz Quartet.
• Composer and Performer, Carry the Tiger to the Mountain, world premiere, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
• Technical Sound Director, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
• Recording Engineer, Rene Prins, oboe : The Vocal Oboe : Centaur Records, CRC 2369 DDD.
1997
• Recording Engineer, Miltenberger Jazz Quintet : Jazz Perspectives; Blues and Steel Drums, Scotwood Music, JM 3000 - 3.
• Recording Engineer, John Beall : On Chestnut Ridge : Appalachian Chamber Music, Cambria Master Recordings, CD - 1104 DDD.
• Recording Engineer, A Golden Celebration, 1946 - 1996; Independent Release.
1996
• Assistant Sound Engineer, Tommy, Grease.
• Sound Crew Member, Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Brooks and Dunn.
• Live Sound Engineer, “Peter Pan”, West Virginia Public Theater.
• Recording Engineer, 1996-7 WVU Marching Band Greatest Hits of the Season.
• Sound Design and Digital Editing, Kim Bears, Artistic Director, Philidanco Dance Company, WVU Ballet Ensemble, WVU Mountain Jazz Dance Theater.
• Sound Designer, “The Nose” and “Tough Choices”. Contemporary American Theater Festival.
1991 - 1995
• Sound Designer, “Maggie’s Riff” and “Voir Dire”. Contemporary American Theater Festival.
• Recording Engineer, John Fadial, violinist.
• Recording Engineer, West Virginia University. Engineering credit on all WVU Marching Band releases, all WVU Symphony of Steel releases, all WVU Percussion ensemble and Percussion ‘90 releases.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
• July 2007: Brevard Conference on Music Entrepreneurship, Brevard, NC.
• March 2006: Analog Tape Machine Alignment Seminar, ATR Services, York, PA.
• January 2006: International Association for Jazz Education Convention, New York City.
• October 2005: Audio Engineering Society Convention, New York City.
• 2005: Member, Faculty Development Workshops Committee: Shenandoah University.
• 2005: Nominee for Technology Committee: Shenandoah University.
• 2004: Nominee for Faculty Member of the Year, South Plains College.
• 2000 - 2003 : WebCT Internet Coordinator for the Fine Arts Department, South Plains College.
• January - April 2001 Member, Program Review and Planning Committee, South Plains College.
• January - April 2001 Member, SACS Internal Evaluation Committee, SPC.
• July 2000 : National Association of Music Merchants Annual Summer Convention, Nashville, Tennessee.
• January 1999 : NAMM Attendee, Los Angeles, California.
• January 1998 : NAMM Attendee, Los Angeles, California.
• July 1998 : Guest Panelist, The Governor of West Virginia’s Task Force on Hate Crimes. Shepherdstown, WV.