Jonathan Whitaker



Bruce EDWARD FaskeTrombonePO Box 779Department of MusicArkansas State UniversityState University, AR 72467(870) 680-8028 (work)(870) 972-3932 (fax)bfaske@astate.eduCurriculum VitaEDUCATIONDoctor of Musical Arts, Trombone Performance2013University of AlabamaDocument Title: A Matter of Coordination: A Pedagogical Study of Respiration, Articulation and Slide Placement for the Student Trombonist and A Synthesis of These Processes for Improved Classroom InstructionMaster of Music, Trombone Performance2009Baylor UniversityBachelor of Science in Music2006Texas A&M University at CommerceADDITIONAL STUDIESThe Alessi Seminar20132011One of eight international trombonists chosen by taped audition for eight days of intensive solo, chamber and orchestral section performances with Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic.Master Classes (as a participant)James Markey, Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony2013Denson Paul Pollard, Bass Trombone, Metropolitan Opera2012Timothy Higgins, Principal Trombone, San Francisco Symphony2011Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic2011Steven Lange, Second Trombone, Boston Symphony2010Harold Van Schaik, Bass Trombone, Florida Orchestra2009Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic2008Amanda Stewart, Associate Principal Trombone, St. Louis Symphony2008Ron Barron, Principal Trombone, Boston Symphony (retired)2006PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTORSJonathan Whitaker, University of Alabama2010-2013Brent Phillips, Baylor University2007-2009James W. Clark, Texas A&M University-Commerce2002-2006SUPPLEMENTAL STUDIESJohn Kitzman, Dallas Symphony Orchestra2008Michael Warny, Houston Grand Opera2008John McCroskey, Houston Symphony Orchestra (retired)2002TEACHING EXPERIENCEARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYAssistant Professor, Music (Trombone)2017-PresentInstructor, Music (Trombone)2014-2017Duties Include:Teach Applied Trombone LessonsActively recruit for the Trombone Studio/Department of MusicDirector of the A-State Trombone ChoirWeekly Trombone Studio ClassA-State Faculty Brass QuintetAcademic Advising for all Trombone StudentsCoach brass chamber music Creator and Coordinator of the A-State Brass Clinic, a half-day All-State workshop for local high school brass students,now expanded in scope as the A-State Brass and Percussion ClinicHost guest artists:Steve Lange, Second Trombonist of the Boston Symphony (twice)Dr. Anthony Mazzocchi, Associate Director, John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State UniversityLucas Kaspar, Trombone Instructor at Muskingum UniversityDr. Natalie Mannix, Assistant Professor of Trombone at University of North TexasDr. Nathan Siler, Assistant Professor of Trombone at Eastern Kentucky UniversityDr. Jonathan Whitaker, Associate Professor of Trombone at the University of Alabama (twice)Dr. Micah Everett, Associate Professor of Low Brass at the University of MississippiChad Fisher, trombonist with St. Paul and the Broken BonesAndrew Hitz, music entrepreneur and host of Entrepreneurial Musican and Brass Junkies podcasts, former tubist, Boston BrassNikki Abissi, NYC Freelance Trombonist and owner, Christan Griego, Director of Development and Marketing, Edwards InstrumentsCourses Taught:First Year Experience: Music Connections (ongoing)Fine Arts Music (Music Appreciation - ongoing)Orchestral Low Brass Survey Class (Spring 2015)Low Brass Techniques (ongoing)Trombone Pedagogy (ongoing)Committee Service:University FRAC (Faculty Research Awards Committee) (2018-2019 member, 2019-2020 chair)College of Liberal Arts and Communication Safety Committee (2020-2021)College of Liberal Arts and Communication Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2017-2018)Department of Music Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Chair (2017-2018)Coordinator of Departmental Speech Proficiency Exam (ongoing)Producer of the weekly Monday Morning Music Memo (2016-2018)Chair, M. A. Chop Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee (2016-2017)Music Appreciation (Fine Arts Music) Coordinator (2015-2016)Theory/Composition Assistant Professor Search Committee (Fall 2016)College Renaming Committee (Fall 2016)Fine Arts Music Course Assessment Chair (Spring, Summer 2015)M. A. Chop Charitable Trust Scholarship Committee (2014-2016)Collegiate Student Honors:Ryan Baldwin:Performed with Novus Brass quintet in Boston Brass Masterclass at Arkansas Bandmaster’s Association Convention (2019)Attended Southeast Trombone Symposium (2019)A-State Department of Music Honors Recital (2019)Arkansas Intercollegiate Band (2018)Tyler Teague:Arkansas Intercollegiate Band (2019)Nathan Anderson:Arkansas Intercollegiate Band (2017)A-State Department of Music Honors Recital (2016)Andrew Hakenewerth:Graduate Assistantship at Eastern Kentucky University while pursuing Master of Music Performance (2018)National Intercollegiate Band (2017)Arkansas Intercollegiate Band (2015)High School Trombone Student Honors:Holden WelchCurrently attending Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) as a Trombone Performance major2020 Arkansas All-State 1st Band2019 Interlochen Summer Music Camp2019 Arkansas All-State 1st Band2018 Arkansas All-State 1st BandRyan Baldwin2017 Arkansas All-State 1st Band2016 Arkansas All-State 3rd BandDavid Wilson2017 Arkansas All-State 3rd BandSpencer Baltz2016 Arkansas All-State 1st Band2015 Arkansas All-State 3rd BandSam Johnston2016 Arkansas All-State 1st Band2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band2015 Arkansas All-State 3rd BandHarrison Bregy – 2015 Arkansas All-State 1st BandPRIVATE TROMBONE STUDIOJONESBORO HIGH SCHOOLPrivate Lesson Instructor2015-2016Duties Include:Teaching JHS trombone students weekly in preparation for Arkansas All-State Auditions“Technique Tuesdays” Fall 2016GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOLWeekly trombone/euphonium master class2015-PresentPAST TEACHING POSITIONS:Southeastern Oklahoma State University2013-2014Adjunct Instructor of Trombone and EuphoniumCourses Taught: Elementary Brass Methods; Fundamentals of Music; Music Reading; College Success for Music MajorsPrivate Trombone Studio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX2013-2014Weekly Private Trombone LessonsDistricts Represented: Lewisville ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISDUniversity of Alabama School of Music2011-2012Million Dollar Band Trombone InstructorHillcrest High School Band, Tuscaloosa, AL2011-2013Weekly trombone sectionals for both concert bandsUniversity of Alabama School of MusicGraduate Teaching Assistant in Musicology2011-2012Music Services (stage crew for recitals)2010-2011University of Alabama Community Music School Trombone Instructor, all ability levels2010-2011Private Brass Studio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX2009-2010Weekly Private Trombone and Euphonium LessonsSchool districts represented: Lewisville ISD, McKinney ISDBaylor University, Graduate Teaching Assistant2007-2009Taught secondary (non-major) lessonsMUS 1115 – Low Brass Methods (trombone) – Spring 2009Assisted with planning and implementation of two Baylor Trombone Day events with Joseph Alessi, New York Philharmonic andAmanda Stewart, St. Louis Symphony OrchestraBaylor University Graduate Brass Quintet – TrombonePrivate Brass Studio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX2005-2007Individual, half hour high school and middle school instruction in trombone, trumpet, euphonium and tubaADDITIONAL TEACHING:West Texas A&M University ResidencyMarch 2018Two-day campus visit including solo recital, master class with WTAMU music students, private lesson instruction.Big XII Trombone Conference at Texas Tech UniversityJanuary 2018Guest FacultySolo Competitions AdjudicatorLouisiana Tech University School of Performing Arts ResidencyDecember 2017Weekend campus visit including solo recital, master classes with LTU low brass students and Guest Artist for the Inaugural High School Low Brass Invitational.Baylor University School of Music Guest Artist ResidencyJanuary 2017Week long campus visit including solo recital, master classes, trombone choir coaching, and private lessonsA-State Brass and Percussion DaySeptember 2016Facilitator and ClinicianA-State Brass DayNovember 2015Facilitator and ClinicianBig XII Trombone Conference at Texas Tech UniversityFebruary 2014Guest FacultyUniversity of Alabama Crimson Summer Camp2013Trombone Instructor Alabama All State Orchestra Festival2011Brass Clinician and Sectional CoachDallas Wind Symphony Summer Music Institute2010Trombone InstructorBaylor University Summer Music Camps 2008-2010Trombone InstructorRECENT MASTERCLASSES:AMRO Music Young Musician’s WorkshopMay 2018A-State Trombone DayApril 2018AMRO Music Young Musician’s WorkshopMay 2017Rivercrest High School (AR)May 2017Baylor University Brass Seminar Guest LecturerJanuary 2017A-State Brass and Percussion DaySeptember 2016AMRO Music Young Musician’s Workshop May 2016Nettleton Junior High SchoolMay 2016Piggott High School (AR)March 2016Nettleton High School (AR)March 2016A-State Brass ClinicNovember 2015Brookland (AR) Middle School Beginner Band ClinicAugust 2015Nettleton Junior High School (AR)August 2015Brookland (AR) Middle School Beginner Band ClinicAugust 2014Southeastern Invitational Band ClinicFebruary 2014Ouachita Baptist UniversityFebruary 2014Highland Park Middle School (TX)October 2013Southeastern Oklahoma State University Band DaySeptember 2013Colorado State UniversityMay 2013PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCEArkansas Symphony Orchestra, Second Trombone2017-PresentTenured, Spring 2019Member, Orchestra Player’s Committee (2019-present)Owensboro Symphony Orchestra (Owensboro, KY), substitute2019-PresentTexarkana Symphony Orchestra (Texarkana, TX), substitute2019-PresentDelta Symphony Orchestra, Principal Trombone2014-PresentArkansas State University Faculty Brass Quintet2014-PresentDiamond Brass Band, Solo and First Trombone2014-PresentArkansas Symphony Orchestra, substitute2016-2017Gratus Ensemble, Trombone2016-2017Chamber ensemble currently comprised of Brittany Hendricks, trumpet; Bruce Faske, trombone; Christopher Ruggiero, piano. Committed to commissioning of new repertoire for trumpet/trombone/pianoand additional instrumentation combinations. Missouri Symphony Orchestra, Principal and Second Trombone2015-2018The MSO “Hot Summer Nights” Festival performs a variety of concerts over the course of a six-week summer season, from masterworks to patriotic pops, family concerts, chamber concerts, silent film scores, operas, and backup for solo artists.Dallas Wind Symphony, substitute2013-2014Lone Star Wind Orchestra, substitute2013-2014Starkville Symphony Orchestra (MS), second trombone2010-2013Meridian Symphony Orchestra (MS), substitute2010-2013Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra (AL), substitute2010-2013Dallas Opera Orchestra (TX), substitute2006-2010San Antonio Symphony (TX), substitute2008-2010Waco Symphony Orchestra (TX), substitute2007-2010Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra (TX), substitute2008-2009Richardson Symphony Orchestra (TX), substitute2005-2007SELECTED PERFORMANCES AND LECTURESBig XII Trombone Conference at Texas Tech UniversityJanuary 2019A-State Trombone Choir – Opening Night PerformanceFaculty Recital Series PerformanceOctober 2019Bozza Ballade with Dr. Lauren Schack ClarkArkansas Bandmasters Association ConventionJuly 2017-PresentLittle Rock, ARConductor of Arkansas TrombonesInternational Trombone FestivalJuly 2018Iowa City, IAPerformed with William F. Cramer Memorial Trombone Professor’s ChoirPerformed in New Music RecitalJazz Writer’s Big Band Concert at Delta Jazz WorkshopJuly 2017Lead TromboneInternational Trombone FestivalJune 2017Redlands, CAWorld Premiere of Howard Buss’ Serendipity Suite for Trumpet, Trombone and Piano with Gratus Ensemble.Delta Symphony OrchestraMay 2017Verdi La Forza del Destino, Berlioz “Hungarian March” from The Damnation of Faust, Liszt TotentanzDiamond Brass Band Spring ConcertMay 2017Principal TromboneArkansas Symphony Orchestra/Arkansas Choral SocietyApril 2017Principal Trombone, Poulenc Gloria and Faure RequiemCalvary Baptist Church, Little Rock, ARUniversity of Arkansas-Monticello, Monticello, AR2017 Arkansas Small Band Association All-Star Honor BandMarch 2017Trombone Clinic - The Keys to Better Trombone LegatoCollegiate NAfME Chapter PresentationMarch 2017Stress Management TechniquesArkansas Symphony Orchestra Masterworks VFebruary 20173rd Trombone, Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”Arkansas State Music Convention/All-State ClinicFebruary 2017ArkMEA Clinic – “Singing Your Way to Better Trombone Playing”Arkansas Tech University Trombone DayJanuary 2017Member, Festival Professor Trombone Choir2016-2017 Faculty Recital Series at Arkansas State UniversitySolo Performance L. Mozart Concerto for Alto TromboneOctober 2016Arthur Pryor’s Blue Bells of ScotlandMarch 2017Junior Leadership Day at Arkansas State UniversitySeptember 2016A-State Faculty Brass Quintet – Music Department ShowcaseInvited to Perform with the Cramer Memorial ChoirMarch 2016International Trombone FestivalJuilliard School – New York, NYA-State Conducting ColloquiumNovember 2015Soloist with A-State Wind EnsembleHarvest: Concerto for Trombone by John MackeyTimothy Oliver, conductor2015-2016 Faculty Recital Series at Arkansas State UniversitySolo PerformancesMarch 2016February 2016October 2015Arkansas Bandmasters Association ConventionStrategies for “Sound” Beginner Trombone PedagogyAugust 2015A-State Faculty Brass Quintet RecitalMarch 201545th Annual Festival of New Music at Ball State University Southeastern Rhapsody by Frank GulinoMarch 2015SELECTED PERFORMANCES AND LECTURES, continued:Faculty Recital Series at Arkansas State UniversitySolo Performance - Creston FantasyMarch 2015Faculty Brass QuintetOctober 2014Solo PerformanceSeptember 2014Southeastern Oklahoma Summer Community Band ConcertMay 2014Guest Trombone Soloist - Morceau Symphonique by Alexandre GuilmantJacob Wallace, conductorBenjamin Shaffer Faculty Trumpet RecitalMarch 2014Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityCousins by Herbert L. ClarkeFaculty Showcase RecitalFebruary 2014Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityGuest Solo Recital and MasterclassFebruary 2014Ouachita Baptist UniversityBig XII Trombone Conference Faculty Showcase ConcertFebruary 2014Eight Miniatures for Three Trombones by Frigyes Hidaswith David Begnoche, Associate Professor of Trombone at Texas Christian University and Dr. Jonathan GillBig XII Trombone Conference Faculty LectureFebruary 2014The Development and Maintenance of the Tenor Trombonist’s Low RegisterSoutheastern Oklahoma Band Directors AssociationJanuary 2014All-District Band Clinic and Concert with the SOSU Symphonic WindsBlue Bells of Scotland by Arthur PryorDr. Jacob Wallace, conductorBand Day Trombone and Euphonium Master Class2013Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityGuest Solo Recital2013Colorado State UniversityUniversity of Alabama Doctoral Lecture Recital2013Lecture Topic: The Development and Maintenance of the Tenor Trombonist’s Low RegisterAlabama All-State Festival 2013Soloist with Alabama Wind EnsembleColloquy for Trombone and Band by William GoldsteinDr. Kenneth Ozzello, conductorSoloist with Alabama Symphonic Band2013Rosa Parks Boulevard by Michael DaughertyRandall Coleman, conductorUniversity of Alabama Doctoral Chamber Recital2013Tenor Trombone with brass, strings, voice, woodwinds University of Alabama Doctoral Recital20122011Alto and Tenor TromboneSoloist with Huxford Symphony Orchestra2012Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra by Gordon Jacob Dr. Demondrae Thurman, conductorInternational Trombone Festival2011Joseph Alessi Clinic on the music of Arthur PryorAfter Sunset by Arthur PryorSELECTED PERFORMANCES AND LECTURES, continued:International Trombone Festival2011Alabama Trombone Choir University of Alabama Doctoral Recital20112011Alto and Tenor TromboneUniversity of Southern Mississippi20112011Solo Performance and performance with the University of Alabama Trombone Choir atUSM Trombone DayUniversity of West Georgia Brass Ensemble - Guest Soloist2010Blue Bells of Scotland by Arthur PryorDr. Cale Self, conductorUniversity of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet - trombone2010Fall Spectrum ConcertInternational Trombone Festival2010SlideShow Trombone Ensemble ConcertTexas State University Concert Band Guest Soloist2010Blue Bells of Scotland by Arthur PryorLoren Gray, conductorBig XII Trombone Conference – Texas Tech University2010Baylor University Trombone ChoirDallas Opera – auxiliary brass banda2009Performances of Verdi’s Otello for the Grand Openingof the new Winspear Opera House at the AT&TPerforming Arts CenterBaylor University Wind Ensemble2009Featured Ensemble at the CBDNA Southwest Regional Convention(principal trombone)Henderson State University Guest Artist Recital 2009Bear Bones Trombone QuartetBig XII Trombone Conference – Texas Tech University2009Baylor University Trombone Choir andBear Bones Trombone QuartetBaylor University Trombone Choir - Soloist2008Texas Music Educators Association ConventionMake Our Garden Grow by Leonard BernsteinSoloist with Baylor Symphony Orchestra2008Fantasy by Paul CrestonStephen Heyde, conductorBaylor Graduate Brass Quintet - trombone2007Guest Performers on Philip Smith’s Trumpet Recital at Baylor UniversityContrapunctus IX by J.S. BachSoloist with Texas A&M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble2006Concerto for Trombone by Launy Grondahl (mvt. 1)Dr. Jeffrey Gershman, conductorDallas Opera – second trombone2006Performances of Mozart’s The Magic FluteSELECTED PERFORMANCES AND LECTURES, continued:Texas A&M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble2005Featured Ensemble at the CBDNA National Conferenceat New York University(principal trombone)Texas A&M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble2004Texas Music Educators Association Convention(co-principal trumpet)Blinn College Symphonic Band Spring Tour2002Morceau Symphonique by Alexandre GuilmantOTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND HONORSAudio Reviews, International Trombone Association Journal2016-PresentArtist/Clinician for Edwards Instrument Company2014-PresentMTNA Arkansas Brass Adjudicator2018Tau Beta Sigma – Gamma Xi ChapterHonorary Membership2016Delta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Judge2016Denton ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest2014High School and Middle School Solo and Ensemble JudgeFort Worth Trombone Summit – Texas Christian University2014Trombone Quartet Competition Judge, Collegiate DivisionGuest Conductor – University of Alabama Trombone Choir2013National Music Festival2012Festival Orchestra Principal and Second Trombone, Bass TrumpetAlabama Orchestra Association Orchestra Festival2011Low Brass Sectional ClinicianUniversity of Alabama Concerto/Aria Competition Winner2011University of Alabama School of Music Narramore Fellowship Nominee2011Guest Conductor – University of Alabama Trombone Choir2010Adjudicator – McKinney ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest2010Adjudicator – Region 24 All Region Band Auditions2009Larry Vanlandingham Outstanding Graduate Student Award2009at Baylor UniversityInternational Festival Institute at Round Top, TX2008 Texas Festival Orchestra Principal and Second TromboneBaylor University Concerto Competition Runner-Up2008Neill H. Humfeld Trombone Award2006at Texas A&M University- CommerceTexas A&M University-Commerce Concerto Competition Winner2006Distinguished Musicianship Award2005at Texas A&M University- CommerceRECORDING:As Performer:The Music of Anthony Barfield – Chapter II (EBJ)2013with the University of Alabama Wind EnsembleUniversity of Alabama Trombone Choir2013Lone Star Wind Orchestra - American Tapestry (Naxos)2008As Producer/Tonemeister:Nature’s Gift 2012Jonathan Whitaker, tromboneKevin Chance, pianoDiversions – Music for Trombones2009-2010Stentorian Consort Trombone Quartetreleased on Albany RecordsStepping Stones for Trombone, Volumes 1 and 22007-2008Brent Phillips, trombonereleased on Potenza MusicAs Recording Engineer:Baylor University Hearn Recording Studio2007-2009Recorded 50+ student and ensemble recitals per semester, including post production mastering for library archivesCOMMISSIONS:Suite Grooves for Trombone and Tuba Duet (consortium member)2016Jesse ChavezCurrently unnamed alto trombone solo with piano (sole commissioner)2016Brandon NelsonTransmogrify for trombone octet (consortium member)2016Christian PaarupHoorah for trombone octet (consortium member)2016Jacob Ter Veldhuis Tempest Concerto (consortium member)2014Composed by James Stephenson James StephensonSoutheastern Rhapsody (sole commissioner)2013Frank Gulino ................
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