Curriculum Vitae – Summer 2005 - Dennis Wilson
Curriculum Vitae
(Period ending summer 2005)
Dennis E. Wilson
Assistant Professor of Music
Department of Jazz and Improvisation Studies
University of Michigan, School of Music
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085
(734) 615-4104
e-mail: dwjazz@umich.edu web:
This Vitae is does not include a listing of all activity prior to 2000 when I joined the music faculty at the University of Michigan, School of Music. A significant amount of activity occurred during the 10 years with Count Basie and 10 another years with the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and almost 3 years with Lionel Hampton. A statement about this perion is available under separate copver.
I. Education
Master of Musical Arts, Hamilton University, Evanston, WY 1997
Bachelor of Music Education, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA (1974)
Additional private studies with Ron Barron, Principal trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra
II. Professional Academic Record
➢ 2000 – Present, Assistant Professor of Music, University of Michigan School of Music. Ann Arbor, MI
➢ 1998 – 2000: Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Kansas State University. Manhattan, KS
➢ 1994 – 1999: Assistant Director of Bands, Director of Jazz Studies, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
➢ 1976 – 1977: Music Teacher, West Babylon Jr. High School, West Babylon, NY
➢ 1971 – 1976: University Of Vermont Summer Session for High Schools Students, Burlington, Vermont
III. Professional Achievements
(Since arriving at the University of Michigan in 2000)
(Performances, master classes, recordings, television shows, compositions, commissions)
➢ Performances
1) May 27, 2005: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
2) May 17, 2005: McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ - Lead trombonist for Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra. Performance with NEA jazz artist Clark Terry.
3) May 14, 2005: Historical Post Office, Las Vegas, NV – Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. This performance was part of the Centennial Celebration for the City of Las Vegas.
4) April 30, 2005: Garden City High School, Garden City, MI - Paul Keller Orchestra. This concert featured classic big band arrangements. I performed as a trombonist.
5) April 22, 2005: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
6) March 27, 2005: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI - Paul Keller Ensemble
7) March 25, 2005: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
8) March 5, 2005: McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
9) February 19, 2005: Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, Jacksonville, FL - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
10) February 17, 2005: Princess Theater, Decatur, AL - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
11) February 15, 2005: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
12) February, 7, 2005: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Paul Keller Orchestra, trombonist.
13) February 5, 2005: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
14) January 29, 2005: Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
15) January 28, 2005: Wharton Center, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
16) January 27, 2005: Fox Cities Performance Art Center, Appleton, WI - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
17) January 25, 2005: Clemson University, Clemson, SC – Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
18) January 21, 2005: The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA - Lead trombonist for Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra. Other soloist included Steve Turre. Billing included jazz artist James Carter.
19) December 3, 2004: Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a member and a soloist. I also conducted one selection. This world class ensemble featured a host of stellar soloists including Steve Mead (euphonium), Jens Lindemann (cornet), Rich Illman (trumpet), Scott Hartman (trombone), and Wycliffe Gordon (trombone).
20) December 4, 2004: Performance Center, Benton Harbor, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a member and a soloist. I also conducted one selection. This performance included a clinic performance by myself and Wycliffe Gordon.
21) November 26, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
22) November 21, 2004: Steamboat Springs High School, Steamboat Springs, CO - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
23) November 20, 2004: Civic Center, Cheyenne, WY - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
24) November 12, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
25) November 8, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Paul Keller Orchestra, trombonist.
26) October 22, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
27) October 6-9, 2004: BET Studios, Washington, DC - Lead Trombonist for the BET Walk of Fame Orchestra directed by Patrice Rushen. This national television broadcast honored the career of music legend Smokey Robinson. Guest performers included Stevie Wonder, India Arie, Joss Stone, Gerald Levert, Brian McKnight, Usher and Gladys Knight.
28) October 7, 2004: Ritz Carlton Hotel, New York City, NY – Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra performance for WBGO’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. This performance featured Bill Cosby sharing personal stories of great jazz musicians including Philly Joe Jones, Clark Terry and others.
29) October 2, 2004: Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival, Ann Arbor, MI – Lead Trombone with the Paul Keller Orchestra.
30) September, 13th – 16th: 2004 Colorado Civic Center, Ft. Collins, CO - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
31) September 11, 2004: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
32) September 9, 2004: Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist.
33) September 6, 2004: Symphony Hall, Chicago, IL, Chicago Jazz Festival. Lead trombonist in an all-star tribute to the Thad Jones – Mel Lewis Orchestra. Performance included a solo with jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater.
34) August 27, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
35) August 20, 2004: Count Basie Theater, Redbank, NJ - Nnenna Freelon and the Count Basie Orchestra. I was the musical director and arranger for this performance. I also performed as a solo trombonist. This concert was the Centennial Celebration of Count Basie who was born in Redbank, NY.
36) August 14, 2004: Newport Jazz Festival (Rhode Island) 50th Anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival. Lead trombonist for the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra. Performance with Clark Terry and James Moody.
37) August 1-9, 2004 San Jose Jazz Festival. Solo trombonist with Tierney Sutton. Performance of my arrangements written for James Moody. Conducted Youth All-Star Jazz Combo. These duties included being the master of ceremonies for stages and artist relations for special performers, local political leaders and corporate level sponsors.
38) July 28, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI, - Paul Keller Ensemble, trombonist.
39) July 9, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
40) June 19, 2004: Detroit Institute for the Arts, Detroit, MI – This concert was a special celebration to honor NEA Jazz Master, Horace Silver. I played trombone and wrote four arrangements to be performed for Mr. Silver. I also conducted the rehearsals and concert for this ensemble.
41) June 5, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
42) May 28, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
43) May 21, 2004: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Solo trombonist for the Paul Klinger “Easy Street Jazz Band”.
44) April 29 2004: Park in the Plaza, Newark, NJ – The Gerald Wilson New York Band. This performance was part of an outdoor fund drive for the 25th Anniversary of WBGO jazz radio station in Newark, NJ. Other performers included Mulgrew Miller.
45) April 26, 2004: Northview High School, Northview, MI – Guest soloist with the Northview High School Jazz Big Band. I also played as a soloist with a local jazz trio. The concert ended with an all-star 10 trombone jazz choir performing my arrangements. Other players included trombone instructors from Western Michigan University and Central Michigan University.
46) April 25, 2005: St. Clair Hotel, San Jose, CA – Soloist with local jazz trio for the San Jose Jazz Society.
47) April 3, 2004: Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a member of the band and as a soloist. This was special concert that featured the world premier of a composition/arrangement by trombonist Wycliffe Gordon honoring Mohammad Ali. I was featured as a soloist in this composition.
48) March 5, 2004: State University of New York, Purchase, NY – Lead trombonist with the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra.
49) February 29, 2004: Jazz Vespers, Midland, MI – This performance was in conjunction the NAACP Act-So jazz ensemble in Midland MI. I performed as a trombone soloist.
50) February 28, 2004: Garden City High School, Garden City, MI - Paul Keller Orchestra. This concert featured classic big band arrangements. I performed as a trombonist.
51) January 31, 2004 Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC - Lead trombonist for Michel LeGrande with Patti Austin, John Clayton co-director. This was a very special concert featuring the music, arrangements and conducting of Michel LeGrande. I performed as the lead trombonist and soloist.
52) December 6, 2003: Kellogg Auditorium, Battle Creek, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a member of the band and as a soloist. This world class ensemble features a host of stellar soloists including Steve Mead (euphonium), Jens Lindemann (cornet), Rich Illman (trumpet), Scott Hartman (trombone), and Wycliffe Gordon (trombone).
53) December 5, 2003: Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a member of the band and as a soloist. This world class ensemble features a host of stellar soloists including Steve Mead (euphonium), Jens Lindemann (cornet), Rich Illman (trumpet), Scott Hartman (trombone), and Wycliffe Gordon (trombone).
54) November 30, 2003: St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, MI – This was a special concert for the congregation. We played secular brass music.
55) October 27, 2003: Birdland Jazz Club, New York City, NY – This was the CD release party for the Gerald Wilson recording made in February 2003.
56) October 15 – 18, 2003: BET Studios, Washington, DC – Bass trombonist for the BET Walk of Fame Orchestra directed by Patrice Rushen. This national television broadcast honored the career of music legend Aretha Franklin. Guest performers included Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Gerald Levert, Eddie Levert, Seal, Teena Marie, Ronald Isley, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar and many others.
57) October 4, 2003: Marriott Hotel, San Jose, CA - San Jose Jazz Orchestra in concert. I was the conductor and arranger.
58) September 6, 2003: San Jose, CA - San Jose Jazz Orchestra in concert for the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau. I was the conductor and arranger.
59) August 15, 2003: MLK Library, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA – This was the Opening Gala for a multi million dollar “state of the art” new library for San Jose State University and the City of San Jose. I was the musical director for this Opening Gala. I arranged two songs for this event that featured local singers with a jazz big band. We played in the style of Duke Ellington as I conducted the San Jose Jazz Orchestra.
60) August 4 – 12, 2003: San Jose Jazz Festival. Musical Director and arranger for the San Jose Jazz Orchestra. Conducted Youth All-Star Jazz Combo. As the Artist in Residence I performed a host of duties for the San Jose Jazz festival. These duties included being the master of ceremonies for stages and artist relations for special performers, local political leaders and corporate level sponsors. I also was the arranger and conductor for the world premier performance of Nnenna Freelon with the Count Basie Orchestra. I also directed the San Jose Youth All Star Jazz Combo with special guest Phil Wilson.
61) July 28, 2003: Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI - Paul Keller Orchestra, trombonist.
62) July 20 – 22nd, 2003: Dazzles Jazz Club, Denver, CO – A great jazz dinner club in downtown Denver. I performed here with a jazz rhythm section including Kenny Walker on bass, for 3 days.
63) July 13 – 19, 2003: Mile High Jazz Camp, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO – I directed one of the two top level jazz big bands. This jazz camp has a rich history as one of the best jazz camps in the USA. While there, I composed a new composition called “Mile High Chorale” for a mass trombone choir.
64) June 5, 2003: National Arts Club, Gramercy Park, New York City, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band performance for George Wein. This was also the release performance of Mr. Wein’s new book “Myself among Others” Published by Da Capo Press.
65) June 4, 2003: San Jose Jazz Festival Preview: I premiered a new composition and arrangement written for trombone, violoncello, and bass. The violoncello was played by Peter Gelfand, principle violoncellist for the San Jose Symphony. The bassist was Mr. Seward McCain.
66) April 2nd & 3rd, 2003: Muskogee High School, Muskogee, OK – I performed as a soloist, adjudicator and arranger for the annual High School Jazz Festival.
67) February 7-9, 2003: New Trier High School Jazz Festival. Winnetka, IL- I performed as a soloist, and adjudicator for this jazz festival that has grown to be one of the largest in the mid-west.
68) January 18-19, 2003: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC – Lead trombonist, for all-star jazz orchestra directed by John Clayton featuring legendary jazz vocalist, Nancy Wilson.
69) January 10, 2003: Toronto, Canada – Slide Hampton World of Trombones, Performance as one of the lead trombonists.
70) November 1, 2003: Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band concert at Yale University, Connecticut. I played Lead trombone.
71) October 19, 2002: BET Studios, Washington, DC – Bass trombonist for the BET Walk of Fame Orchestra directed by Patrice Rushen. This national television broadcast honored the career of music legend Stevie Wonder. Performers included Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Brian McKnight, Chanté Moore, Dru Hill, Ed Gordon, Fred Hammond, India Arie, Ja Rule, Eric Clapton, Jacque Reid, Jamie Foxx, Jill Scott, JoJo, K-Ci & JoJo, Kedar Massenburg, Kelly Price, Musiq, and Jamie Foxx. This was a very special show. When Stevie played with us he was simply wonderful.
72) August 21, 2002, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band with Clayton Hamilton Jazz Band (Hollywood Bowl, CA), Lead Trombonist/soloist.
73) August 4th – 11th, 2002: San Jose Jazz Festival: Musical Director and arranger for the San Jose Youth Jazz Orchestra. Conducted Youth All-Star Jazz Combo. As the Artist in Residence I performed a host of duties for the San Jose Jazz festival. These duties included being the master of ceremonies for stages and artist relations for special performers, local political leaders and corporate level sponsors. I also to help secure top jazz artists for the festival. This year the Festival gave me the opportunity to bring Ellen Rowe to San Jose.
74) June 20, 2002: Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Concert for the JVC Jazz Festival, Lead Trombonist/soloist.
75) June 4, 2002: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band concert for Rochester Jazz Festival.
76) May 11, 2002: Birmingham, AL - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band concert
77) March 17, 2002: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Concert
78) February 22, 2002: State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Concert. Played lead trombone. This performance was part of the annual conference of the International Trumpet Guild.
79) February 21 2002: Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Concert. I played lead trombone /soloist
80) February 18, 2002: McCarter Theater, Princeton University, Princton, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Concert.
81) December 8th & 9th, 2001: Battle Creek, MI - Brass Band of Battle Creek. For this concert I played trombone as a featured soloist. This was my fist performance ever with a Brass Band.
82) November 1, 2001: Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY - Carnegie Hall Jazz Band concert as lead trombone.
83) August 14, 2001: Colbert Hills Jazz Series, Manhattan, KS - Featured soloist with Rhythm Section including Vibraphonist, Greg Carroll.
84) August 5th – 12th, 2001: San Jose Jazz Festival San Jose CA - Artist In Residence, Composer and conductor for one selection with the Tommy Dorsey Band world premier performance.
85) June 22, 2001: Carnegie Hall, New York City, NY - JVC Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Lead Trombonist
86) June 17, 2001: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA - Playboy Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. Lead trombonist and soloist. With guest artist, Michael Brecker.
87) May 25th – 27th, 2001: New Orleans, LA - Jazz Heritage Festival, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band with Clark Terry, Lead Trombonist and soloist.
88) April 25, 2001: Carnegie Hall Jazz Band in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles
89) February 1, 2001 Carnegie Hall, NY Carnegie Hall jazz Band in concert Lead Trombonist
90) January 12, 2001: Hilton Hotel, New York City, NY - Slide Hampton World of Trombones at International Association for Jazz Education. Lead Trombonist and soloist.
91) January 12, 2001: Hilton Hotel, New York City, NY – Conductor, composer of 21 trombone ensemble featuring extreme high quality artists from all over the USA. Including Slide Hampton, Phil Wilson, Robin Eubanks, Steve Turre, John Fedchock, Louis Bonilla, Jim Pugh, Dave Taylor, Benny Powell, John Mosca, Keith O’Quin, Art Barron, Earl McIntyre, Doug Purviance, and many more. The all-star rhythm section was comprised of Ellen Rowe (piano), John Clayton (bass) and Grady Tate (Drums). This world premier performance featured Toyin Spellman on English Horn.
➢ Recent Performances International
1) June, 2002. Helsinki, Finland. Performance at International Association of Schools of Jazz conference with international jazz group.
2) August 8th – 11th, 2000: Grazer Jazz-Sommer, Jazz Festival, Graz Austria, Slide Hampton World of Trombones
I. Recordings
➢ Pending Releases as leader
1) Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon and special guest Hank Jones: This CD will feature the Count Basie Orchestra and jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, performing no less than 6 of my arrangements for jazz big band and vocalist. I will also write one for a jazz combo featuring trombone and voice. I will function as Musical Director, arranger, co-producer, and trombonist. To be released in early 2006).
2) “The Artistry and Music of Jay and Kai” This recording will be collaboration between Ann Arbor trombonist, Chris Smith and me. The CD will feature original scores and transcriptions by both Jay J. Johnson and Kai Winding. It will also have new arrangements of music performed by Jay J. Johnson and Kai Winding and arranged by Dennis Wilson and Chris Smith. I will function as Co-leader, co-arranger, co-producer and trombonist. To be released in Fall 2006
➢ Pending releases as sideman
1) “Easy Street Jazz Band” live at the Firefly Jazz Club, Ann Arbor, MI
2) Gerald Wilson New York Big Band 2005. I played lead and solo trombone for this recording. This recording was made on April 12th and 13th, 2005 at the Right Track Studio in New York City. The release date has not yet been announced. Other featured artists included Russell Malone (guitar), Frank Wes (saxophone), Clark Terry (trumpet), Sean Jones (Trumpet), Peter Washington (bass) and Louis Nash (drums).
➢ Releases as sideman
1) 2003 – Gerald Wilson, New York Band New York Sound. (Lead trombone and soloist) This recording received a Grammy Award nomination (recorded on February 24-26)
2) 1977 – “Montreux 77” - Count Basie Orchestra – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
3) 1979 – “On The Road” - Count Basie Orchestra – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
4) 1979 – “A Perfect Match” – Ella Fitzgerald and the Count Basie Orchestra – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
5) “A Classy Pair”” – Ella Fitzgerald and the Count Basie Orchestra
6) Strike Up The Band
7) Diane Schurr and the Count Basie Orchestra
8) Vocalese – Manhattan Transfer
9) Carnegie Hall Jazz Band
10) Katherina Valente and Count Basie Orchestra arranged by Thad Jones
11) Angela DeNiero and Ronnie Aprea Big Band (solo)
12) Carnegie Hall New York City, March 20, 1981 recording featuring, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams and George Benson.
13) Don’t Bet Your Life On A Cigarette” Children’s CD recording for San Jose Jazz Society, Composer arranger & Dir. Recorded on September 21st, 2001. (This recording was used in the “Anti-smoking” campaign for San Jose Public School) over 20,000 copis were distributed in San Jose.
III. Publications
I. Jazz Educators Journal – Web. International Association for Jazz Education
III. Education Presentations
➢ National Educational Presentations
1) May 14, 2005: Kalamazoo, MI - Youth Arts Festival held at Western Michigan University for the Michigan Schools Band and Orchestra Association. Conducted the Michigan All-State Jazz Band (big band).
2) NAACP Act-So Program. Saginaw, Michigan (February 2005)
3) November 5th -24th: 2003:, Lenewee All-County Jazz Band (Michigan), Guest Conductor
4) November 4th, 2003: Art Serve Clinic for Detroit Pub. Schools (MSBOA), Clinician, solo trombonist
5) June 5th , 2003: Carnegie Hall Jazz Band (National Arts Club of NYC), Lead Trombonist/soloist
6) April 2nd & 3rd , 2003: Guest Artist (Muscogee, OK Jazz Festival), Soloist director
7) February 23rd , 2003: San Jose Jazz Society Guest Artist, Soloist
8) January 17th , 2003: Direct Jazz Ensemble at UM Collage Concert, Lead Trombonist/soloist
9) January 7th – 11th , 2003: IAJE Conference, Toronto, Canada (Multiple activities), Performer, presenter, chairperson
10) September 19th , 2002: UM Pierpont Jazz Festival, Soloist with UM Faculty
11) August, 2002: San Jose Jazz Festival, Speaker
12) August, 2002: Teacher Training Institute (IAJE), Observer and participant
13) July 1st - 6th , 2002, IASJ Conference (Helsinki, Finland (free), Clinician/soloist
14) June 1st, 2002: NY Entertainment Show, NYC, Presentation of UM Jazz Festival in 7.1 Surround Sound
15) May 13th – 15th: 2002, IAJE Conf. Selection Committee. Manhattan, KS (free), Member
16) May 7th – 10th , 2002, Vermont All-State Jazz Band, Burlington, VT, Guest Director
17) April 12th , 2002, Capitol University Jazz Festival, Columbus, OH, Clinician/soloist
18) March 26th & 27th , 2002, San Jose Youth Competition, Clinician/Director
19) March 6th – 8th , 2002, Friends University – Wichita, KS, Clinician/soloist
20) March 1st , 2002, Pittsburg University – Pittsburg, KS, Clinician/soloist
21) February - March, 2002, King Elementary School Singers (w/Music Ed. ), Feature Conductor
22) January 8th – 12th, 2002, IAJE Conference – New York City (free), Music Reading Band
23) November 13th, 2001: Optimist Club of Ann Arbor, MI (free), Guest Speaker
24) August 2001: San Jose Jazz Festival (free), Educational Presentations
25) August, 2001: San Jose Jazz Festival (free), Speaker
26) July 2nd , 2001: San Jose Jazz Camp (free), Artist & education outreach
27) June 22nd, 2001: Teacher Training Institute (IAJE) (free), Observer and participant
28) May 13th – 16th, 2001: IAJE Conf. Selection Committee- Kansas (free), Meeting
29) March 15th , 2001: San Jose Youth Competition, Clinician/soloist
30) February 20th , 2001: Willow Run H.S., Ypsilanti (free), Clinician/Speaker
31) January, 2001: IAJE Conference – New York City (free), Music Reading Band
32) January, 2001: IAJE Conference – New York City (free), Presiding Chairperson
33) Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS – 1998
34) Friends University, Wichita KS – 1998
35) Drury State College, Springfield, MO – 1998
36) Florida International University, Miami, FL – 1998
37) Univ. Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO – 1998
38) Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS – 1998
39) Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson KS – 1997
40) Kansas Music Educators Association – 1996
41) Friends University, Wichita, KS – 1995
42) National In-Service Conference of the International Association of Jazz Educators – 1994 (Performance of “Brothers Wilson” - Phil Wilson and Dennis Wilson)
43) North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC – 1994
44) Edmonds Community College, Lynwood, WA, - 1993
45) W Oklahoma University, Weatherford, OK, -1993
46) Mellon Bank Jazz Spectacular, Pittsburgh, PA – 1993
47) Drury State College, Springfield, MO, - 1991
48) National Association of Jazz Educators In Service Conference, New Orleans, LA, - 1990 (Solo performance presentation)
49) National Association of Jazz Educators In Service Conference, San Diego, CA – 1989 (Produced three clinic presentations)
50) Williams College, Williamstown, MA – 1988
51) Howard University, Washington, DC – 1988
52) University of New Orleans, Jazz Heritage Festival – 1986
53) Berklee College of Music – 1986
54) Pacific Coast Jazz Festival, University of California, Berkeley, CA, - 1982
55) Symposium Music Educators National Conference, University of Vermont, 1980 – 1981
56) Brass Symposium, University of Vermont – 1976
57) Brentwood Public Schools Summer Head Start Program, 1971 – 1976
➢ International Educational Presentations
58) June, 2002. Helsinki, Finland. Performance at International Association of Schools of Jazz conference. Presented master classes on multiple jazz topics.
59) 1997 Santiago, Chile – clinic presentation
60) 1994 Madaro Jazz Festival, Japan - clinic presentation
61) 1993 Bern Jazz Festival, Bern, Switzerland (Lecture demonstration)
62) 1992 Jazz Mecca Festival, Maastricht, Holland - lecture demonstration
63) 1989 Lucerne, Switzerland, Clinic presentation with Arvel Shaw.
64) 1989 Showa Women's College, Tokyo, Japan Lecture presentation. This was a very special presentation of the Count Basie Jazz History Suite. I created the suite and co-read part of the text in Japanese. )
65) 1987 – Nagano, Japan - Clinic presentation and seminar for semi professional jazz ensembles. Included composition for master jazz clarinetist, Eji Kitamura.
66) 1980 - Nova Scotia Public Schools, Canada – clinic
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