Joliet Junior College
Joliet IL August 2005 - Present
Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
Teach Applied Percussion as well as Percussion
Methods
Conduct and coach the Joliet Junior College Percussion Ensemble
Oslo City Schools
Oslo NORWAY 1984 - 1997
Staff Percussion Instructor
Taught Applied Percussion as well as coached and
conducted the Percussion Ensemble at the Manglerud Advanced High
School (pre-college) in Oslo, Norway.
Norwegian State Music Academy
Timpani Instructor 1987-1988
Served as staff timpani instructor at the Norwegian State Music
Academy during the 1987 -1988 academic year.
Norwegian Youth Symphony Orchestra
Elverum NORWAY 1984 -1986
Coached the timpani and percussion sections of the
Norwegian Youth Symphony Orchestra during its summer music festivals
then held at Elverum, NORWAY.
The University of
Evansville
Evansville IN 1980 - 1983
Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
Taught Applied Percussion and Percussion Methods as
well as coaching and conducting the University Percussion Ensemble
in concert and in the local school system. Also participated in
several faculty recitals.
Evansville Vanderburgh School System
Evansville IN 1981-1982
Artist-In-Residence
Demonstrated in classrooms situations and various
assemblies the many-faceted aspects of percussion instruments and
how they relate to art, science and mathematics. Also was
responsible for the scripting, preparation and conducting end of
term recital/concerts featuring both self and student performing
groups. Additionally, organized assemblies featuring guest artists
such as the University of Evansville Brass Ensemble and the
University of Evansville Savoyards.
CLINICIAN
University
of Nebraska Omaha
October 2006
Timpani Master Class
Presented a timpani master class for percussion
students at UNO, with an emphasis on performance techniques and
practices.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
April 2004
Timpani Master Class
Presented a timpani master class for the percussion
majors and interested students at SIU Carbondale, with an emphasis
on technique, performance practices and other aspects.
Penn State
University
State College PA February 2004
Timpani Master Class
Presented a timpani master class for the percussion
majors and interested students of Penn State University, discussing
technique and other aspects of the timpanist's art. In addition,
taught individual lessons during my stay on campus.
Joliet
Township High School
Joliet IL Spring 2003
Timpani Master Class
Presented a two hour master class for the
students in the school's renowned symphonic band, demonstrating
techniques designed to improve their performance as timpanists.
Norwegian Percussion Club
Oslo Norway 1986 1987 1992 1996
Presented timpani clinics for the Norwegian
Percussion Club on several occasions during the afore-mentioned
years. In addition, assisted in the preparation and presentation of
clinics given by such renowned timpanists such as Cloyd Duff (1992)
and Sal Rabbio (1996).
Manhattan School of Music 1993 1994
New York City NY
Conducted master classes in timpani performance at
the Manhattan School of Music, New York City, October 1993 and
December 1994.
