Qualifications

Qualified to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in guitar, music history, and music technology. Guitar courses include applied lessons (classical and jazz), ensemble coaching, history, pedagogy, literature, masterclass, and guitar class for non-majors. History courses include surveys of all style periods including jazz and American music along with seminar topics in notation, J.S. Bach, chant, symphonic literature, and early music. Technology courses can survey or specialize in hard disk digital recording, MIDI sequencing, music notation, and web design for musicians. Software instruction includes Digital Performer, Deck, Peak, Protools, Garageband, Sonicworks, Finale, Sibelius, Toast, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and BB Edit among many others.

Education

Ph.D (ABD), Musicology, 1998 – Present, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

M.M., Guitar Performance, 1994 –1998, University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky.

B.M. Guitar Performance, 1981-1993, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. Minor focus in Voice

B.S. Accounting, 1981-1993, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. Minor focus in Finance.

Performance Preparation

Classical Guitar: Graduate instruction under David Dolata and Richard Goering; studies include guitar performance, pedagogy, history, and literature. Undergraduate instruction under Joseph Fratiani and Michael Fogler. Masterclass instruction under Christopher Parkening, David Russell, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, Manuel Barruecco, Stan Bumgardner, Sharon Isbin, Clare Callahan, Joseph Hagedorn, Peter Segal, Julian Gray, and Ronald Pearl, among others. Auxiliary Private instruction under David Russell, Scott Tennant, and Clare Callahan.

Jazz Guitar: Graduate instruction under Scott Henderson (University of Louisville). Undergraduate Jazzband (University of Kentucky)

Music Technology: Graduate instruction in Hard-Disk Digital Recording, MIDI Sequencing, Notation Applications, and Web Design under Charles Lord. Undergraduate instruction under Christina Freezel and Sam Holland (University of Kentucky).

Teaching Experience

1993 – Present

Applied Guitar Instructor for the Department of Music at Eastern Kentucky University .

• Created the guitar program at EKU - complete with Graduate and undergraduate curriculum.
• Created the EKU Guitar Ensemble.
• Developed the EKU Guitar Class for Non-majors.
• Developed the EKU Commercial Music ensemble.

2000 - Present

Music Technology Instructor for the Department of Music at Eastern Kentucky University.

• Redesigned the music technology program at EKU by initiating studies in MIDI sequencing, Hard Disk Digital Recording, Music Notation Software (Sibelius and Finale), HTML design for musicians, and a brief segment combining video and audio production. The course is now required for all EKU music majors

2000 - Present

L.A.N. Administrator for the Department of Music at Eastern Kentucky University.

• Redesigned the Departmental web pages, created numerous web pages including audio/video pages to feature EKU music ensembles, designed web access for students and faculty for various items (jury forms, recital guidelines and forms, comprehensive examinations, faculty handbook, and so forth.)
• Diagnose and repair computer, software, and network related problems for music department faculty and staff.

2000 - Present

Guitar Camp Director for Foster Music Camps at Eastern Kentucky University.

• Designed and created the Foster Music camp for Guitar at EKU. It provides a one-week program of serious guitar study for pre-college guitarists.

2000 - Present

Music History Instructor (PTI) for the University of Kentucky.

• Currently teaching Music Appreciation (WWW course: www.connect4education.com) and the Graduate Music History Review Course.
• Prior courses include:
  • The History and Sociology of Rock Music (Mus 222)
  • The History of Jazz (Mus 300/AAS 100).

2000 - 2004

Applied Guitar Instructor for students enrolled in the School of Music at the University of Kentucky.

• Created a join study program with the University of Kentucky School of Music allowing U.K. music majors to study guitar at Eastern Kentucky University and transfer the applied credits to the University of Kentucky.

2000, 2004, 2006

Technology co-instructor for the University of Kentucky Summer Music Technology Series.

• Taught notation software applications (Sibelius and Finale), MIDI sequencing, and Web design.

2003

Music History instructor for Eastern Kentucky University.

• Taught graduate level course in symphonic literature (Mus 555).

1994 - 1996

Guitar Instructor for the University of Kentucky Fine Arts Institute.

• Developed a class instruction guitar course for the UK Fine Arts Institute.

1996

Guitar Instructor for the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts at the University of Louisville.

Performance Experience

• April 2006 - Performance, Kentucky Jazz Repertoire Concert, UK Student Center Grand Ballroom.
• March 2006 - Performance, First Presbyterian Church.
• April 2006 - Performance, EKU Faculty Performance, The Lexington Guitar Trio.
• March 2006 - Performance, Columbus Guitar Society, The Lexington Guitar Trio.
• March 2006 - Performance, Transylvania University, The Lexington Guitar Trio.
  
• March 2006 - Performance, First Presbyterian Church.
• February 2006 - Performance, EKU Faculty Chamber Music Concert (Performance with the Lexington Guitar Trio and Dr. Joyce Wolf (Schubert Leider).
• January 2006 - Performance, Premiered "Aria" for Guitar and Flute by Dr. Thomas Couvillon (Composition Recital)
• November 2005 - Performance, Kentucky Jazz Repertoire Orchestra, Swing Music Concert, Grand Student Center Ballroom (UK).
• November 2005 - Performance, Kentucky Jazz Repertoire Orchestra, Duke Ellington/Jack Hylton concert, UK Singletary Center for the Arts. (Concert recorded for the Library of Congress Archives)
• October 2005 - Performance, Patrick Newell, EKU Faculty Voice Recital.
• September 2005 - Performance, Joyce Wolf, Guest Voice/Guitar Recital, Cumberland College.
• September 2005 - Performance, Joyce Wolf, EKU Faculty Voice Recital.
• August 2005 - Performance, EKU Faculty Jazz Group, Pops Concert.
• April 2005 - Performance, Larry Nelson, Faculty Saxophone Recital (EKU).
• April 2005 - Performance, Faculty Guitar Recital (EKU).
• March 2005 - Performance, Guest Guitar Recital (UK).
• October 2004 - Performance, EKU Faculty Jazz Quintet (Greg Abate – Guest Artist Saxophone Concert).
• September 2004 - Performance, Faculty Voice Recital (accompanied Joyce Wolf)
• April 2004 - Baroque Guitar and Guitar Masterclass with guest artist Guest Artist Bob Rynerson.
• March 2004 - Faculty Flute Recital (accompanied Kristen Kean).
• December 2003 - Guest Artist with the EKU Jazz Ensemble.
• February 2003 - Free-Jazz Performance/Lecture Series "Millenium's End."
• November 2002 – Guitarist, American Pi Concert, UK.
• January 2002 – EKU Faculty Saxophone Recital.
• November 2001 – EKU Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
• October 2001 – EKU Faculty Guitar Recital.
• October 2001 – Distinguished Participant/Performer, KMTA.
• October 2001 – Guest Guitar Recital, UK.
• September 2001 – EKU Faculty Flute Recital (accompanied Richard Bromley).
• August 2001 - Faculty Voice Recital (accompanied Hunter Hensley).
• April 2001 – Guest Artist, UK Trombone Day Concert featuring Matt Niess.
• February 2001 – Accompanist, Berea Voice Department Studio concert.
• December 2000 – Guest Artist, EKU Saxophobia Concert.
• October 2000 – EKU Faculty Guitar Recital.
• October 2000 – Guest Guitar Recital, UK.
• June 2000 – Guest Guitar Performance, Central Christian Church, Lexington, Ky.
• February 2000 – Guitarist, EKU Theatre Production: The Robber Bridegroom.
• December 1999 - Guest Guitar Performance, Central Christian Church, Lexington, Ky.
• June1998 – Guitarist, Live Off-Broadway Musical Production of "Big."
• April1999 – Guest Guitar Recital, Morehead State University.
• April1998 – UofL Guitar Ensemble Recital.
• March1998 – Guest Guitar Recital, Transylvania University.
• March1998 – EKU Faculty Guitar Recital.
• March1998 – Guitar Recital, Uof L.
• April 1997 – UofL Guitar Ensemble Recital.
• April 1995 – EKU Faculty Guitar Recital.
• April 1995 - Guest Guitar Recital, Transylvania University.
• April 1995 – Guitar Recital, UofL.
• April 1995 – Guest Guitar Performance, Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Ky.
• October 1994 – Featured Performer, "Music by Toru Takemitsu," Grawemeyer Award Concert and Ceremony for Toru Takemitsu, UofL.
• September1994 – Guitar Recital, UK.
• April 1994 – Guitarist, "Little Shop of Horrors."
• March1994 – Guest Artist, EKU Pops Concert.
• July 2003 – Guitar and MIDI Bass, "Jesus Christ Superstar." UK Theatre.
• October 1992 – Guest Artist, Music of Latin America Concert, UK.
• April 1990 – Guitar Recital, UK.
• April 1990 – Honors Recitalist, UK.
• February 1989 – University of Kentucky Jazz Festival
• January 1989 – Guitar Aid Concert, Benefit for the Lexington-Central Ky. Classical Guitar Society, Memorial Hall, UK.
• November 1988 – Guitarist, UK Jazz Ensemble Concert with Bill Kennedy, John Mahoney, and Ron Modell.
• October 1988 – Guitarist, UK Jazz Ensemble Concert.
• April 1988 - Guitarist for the Premier concert of the UK MIDI Ensemble.
• October 1987 – Guitarist, Midway Theatre Production of "Grease."

• October 2005 - Recording: Sleep by Eric Whitaker.
• September 2005 - Performance, EKU Wind Ensemble.
• October 1991 - Performance with Mel Torme, UK Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, Ky.
• December 1990 – Bass Soloist, Magnificat by J.S. Bach, UK.
• October 1990 – Performance with Ben Vereen, UK Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington, Ky.
• April 1990 – Bass Soloist, Fauré Requiem, Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Ky.

• November 2003 - Created MIDI accompaniments/arrangements for the Lexington Children’s Theatre production of "Merry Christmas, Strega Nona."
• November 2002 - Created MIDI accompaniments/arrangements for the Lexington Children’s Theatre production of "The Littlest Angel."

College Courses Taught

• Mus 384/584 - Applications of Music Technology, EKU.
• Mus 132F-432F – Applied Guitar Lessons, EKU.
• Mus 257/457 – Guitar Ensemble, EKU.
• Mus 555 – Symphonic Literature, EKU.
• Mus 250 – Commercial Music Ensemble, EKU.
• Mus 250 – Chamber Music Ensemble, EKU.
• Mus 832 – Graduate Applied Guitar Lessons, EKU
• Mus 400G – Graduate Music History Review, UK.
• Mus 222 – History and Sociology of Rock Music, UK.
• Mus 300 – History of Jazz, UK.
• Mus 100 – Music Appreciation, UK.
• Mus 100 – Music Appreciation (Internet Course), UK.
• AAS 100 – Introduction to African American Studies, UK.

Research Presentations/ Publications

• "Guitar," Appalachian Encyclopedia of Music, 1500 word entry, (2001).
• "Alabama," Appalachian Encyclopedia of Music, 500 word entry, (2001).

Honors and Awards

• Awarded TI:ME Music Technology Instructor Certification (2004).
• Soundboard Review Panel Member.
• Distinguished Participant/Performer KMTA (2001).
• Honors Recitalist, UK (1990).

References

Provided upon request.

Professional
Associations

• President of the Guitar Society of Lexington-Central Kentucky (1985 - Present).
• Faculty Advisor - EKU Guitar Society (Student Organization).
• Professional Organizations:
  • The Guitar Foundation of America
  • Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME)
  • The Society for American Music (SAM)
  • The American Musicological Society (AMS)

Performances yearly since 1985, including solo and chamber music: NPR, Telecable of Lexington, WUKY, WBKY, WEKU, KET, UK, EKU, and U of L. Lexington Urban County Parks and Recreation, and The Kentucky Arts Council, among many others.