DEAN SORENSON th Ln. NW Elk River, MN (763) University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Current rank: Associate Professor

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1 DEAN SORENSON th Ln. NW Elk River, MN (763) EDUCATION Masters of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media, Writing Emphasis. Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY (1992) Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (1986) WORK EXPERIENCE 1999-Present Director of Jazz Studies University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Current rank: Associate Professor Jazz Ensemble Director, Trombone Instructor University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Visiting Artist in Residence University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 1992-Present Freelance Trombonist, Composer, and Arranger Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Trombonist and Arranger Glenn Miller Orchestra, toured U.S., Canada, Japan PUBLICATIONS Jazz Instruction and Method Books (All publications are by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company unless otherwise noted) 2008 Standard of Excellence First Jazz Performance A collection of jazz pieces for elementary ensembles. Scored for maximum flexibility in instrumentation. Includes rhythm interpretation exercises and beginning improvisation instruction Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method co-authored with Bruce Pearson. A logical continuation of ideas and pedagogy first introduced in the 1998 publication, the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Includes student books and a comprehensive Director Score. CDs included with each book demonstrate the different exercises and provide accompaniments for practice and rehearsal Standard of Excellence Jazz Combo Session. A collection of jazz combo pieces for all instruments, including winds and strings. Includes student books and a comprehensive Director Score. CDs included with each book demonstrate the different exercises and provide accompaniments for practice and rehearsal.

2 Page 2 PUBLICATIONS Jazz Instruction and Method Books (cont.) 1998 Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method co-authored with Bruce Pearson. This book is a complete and comprehensive method book for young jazz ensembles. Includes student books and a comprehensive Director Score. CDs included with each book demonstrate the different exercises and provide accompaniments for practice and rehearsal. PUBLICATIONS (since 2004) Compositions and Arrangements for Jazz Ensemble 2008 Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert V, a series of pieces for jazz ensembles, correlated with the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. Afterglow, Aardvark Alley Signature Series VI, a collection of pieces for intermediate to advanced jazz ensembles. A Portrait of John Bradley, Keep The Stick, Northwoods Sunrise Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert IV, a series of pieces for jazz ensembles, correlated with the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. El Paraiso, Melbourne Walkup, Big Time In The City Signature Series V, a collection of pieces for intermediate to advanced jazz ensembles. Winnette Meets Bradley, A Chorus For Delores, 2006 Standard of Excellence Jazz in Concert III, a series of pieces for jazz ensembles, correlated with the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method and Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method. The Iguana Returns, The Cat s Meow, Minor Madness, Rio Nido, Snowdogs Rock Signature Series IV, a collection of pieces for intermediate to advanced jazz ensembles. Bradley is Out Front, One For Winnette Standard of Excellence Jazz In Concert II, a series of pieces for young jazz ensembles, correlated with the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method. Vertical Vision, Tropical Sunrise. PUBLICATIONS Concert Band Autumn Celebration, Shenandoah La Fiesta, Fiesta Sunrise for concert band. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

3 Page 3 ADDITIONAL WRITING PROJECTS and COMMISSIONS 2009 The Spins, arrangement written for pianist and composer Frank Kimbrough. Performed with in Ted Mann Concert Hall in March, Melelanie Smiles and Double Take, both arrangements commissioned by composer and trumpeter Charles Lazarus. Performed with Jazz Ensemble I in Ted Mann Concert Hall December, Shines For All To See, commissioned by the Roseville Visitor s Association in celebration of the sesquicentennial of Minnesota. This work is intended as a state song, and includes lyrics (also written by myself) that suggest images of Minnesota. It is scored for a variety of instrumental and choral ensembles, and was performed throughout the state as part of the sesquicentennial celebration. Self-published Jingle Bells, arranged for the Burning River Brass in Cleveland, OH Trombones, for trombone choir. Commissioned by the city of Coleraine, MN in celebration of the Coleraine centennial. Premiered in July, The St. Thomas Radio Hour, a collection of show and incidental music to accompany a show written and performed by WCCO Radio personality Dave Lee. Scored for chorus and piano Big Band Rouser, a version of the Minnesota Rouser scored for jazz ensemble. Commissioned by the University of Minnesota development office and used as music for an video sent to UM alumni Great Conversations Fanfare for brass and percussion. Commissioned by the University of Minnesota for use in Great Conversations television broadcasts. ARTICLES ( ) Kjos Band News, Spring 2007 Taking Care of Business: Rehearsal Preparation Kjos Band News, Fall 2006 Improvisation: Learning Scales Kjos Band News, Spring 2006 Using Call and Response to Teach Jazz Improvisation Kjos Band News, Fall 2005 Improvisation: Learning Chords Kjos Band News, Spring 2005 Improvisation: The Next Step Kjos Band News, Fall 2004 Warmups: Not Just For Concert Band Kjos Band News, Spring 2004 Soundcheck 101: Soundchecks for the Jazz Ensemble CLINIC AND GUEST APPEARANCES INTERNATIONAL (since 2005) November 7, 2009 Toronto, ON, Canada. Conducted reading session of new jazz materials and also presented a Clinic Session: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson. Also performed as soloist with the Toronto Jazz Orchestra. November 4, 2008 August 22, 2008 August 12-17, 2006 Toronto, ON, Canada. Conducted reading session of new jazz materials and also presented a Clinic Session: Jazz Techniques for Elementary Through High School. Vancouver, BC, Canada. Conducted reading session of new jazz materials and also presented a Clinic Session: Rhythm Section Blues A Primer For Non-Rhythm Section Players. Melbourne School Bands Festival, Melbourne, VC, Australia. Served as Chief Adjudicator for the Jazz Ensembles division of this three-week festival, the largest in Australia. Also adjudicated beginning concert bands and did improvisation workshops at schools in Melbourne.

4 Page 4 CLINIC AND GUEST APPEARANCES INTERNATIONAL (since 2005 cont.) November 3, 2005 Ontario Music Educators, Huntsville, ON, Canada. Clinic Session: Jazz June 27-July 20, 2005 Australia. Conducted Clinics and Performances in the following locations: Perth, Maryborough, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Canberra. PRESENTATIONS AT MAJOR CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS ( ) May 22, 2010 Jazz Education Network Conference, St. Louis, MO. Clinic Session: Jazz Also led an evening jam session. March 8-9, 2007 American String Teachers Association, Detroit, MI. Clinic Session: Incorporating Strings Into Jazz Band. Also sat on a panel discussing general issues of integrating strings and winds in a jazz setting in school music programs. January 13, 2007 International Association for Jazz Education, New York, NY. Session: Looking Forward: How Can We Better Prepare Future Teachers? December 22, 2006 April 20, 2006 April 16-17, 2004 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Chicago, IL. Session: Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances: Getting There is MORE Than Half the Fun! Music Educator s National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Clinic Session: Jazz Music Educator s National Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Performed with the Yamaha Silent Majority. PRESENTATIONS AT STATE CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS ( ) April 22, 2010 Pennsylvania Music Educators, Pittsburgh, PA, Clinic Sessions: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson, Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances April 16, 2010 Tennessee Music Educators, Nashville, TN, Clinic Session: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson February 27, 2010 Maryland Music Educators, Baltimore, MD, Clinic Sessions: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson, Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances February 19, 2010 New Jersey Music Educators, East Brunswick, NJ, Clinic Sessions: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson, Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances January 15, 2010 Alaska Music Educators, Fairbanks, AK, Clinic Sessions: Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson, Trombone Confidential: A User Guide for Young Brass Players. January 9, 2010 Arizona Music Educators, Phoenix, AZ, Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, New Jazz Materials Reading Session. October 30, 2009 South Dakota Music Educators, Rapid City, SD, Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, Jazz: Elementary My Dear Watson. January 24, 2009 Central MENC, Indianapolis, IN, Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances May 8, 2008 Iowa Bandmasters Association, Des Moines, IA. Clinic Sessions: 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble, Inspiring Rehearsals for Inspiring Performances

5 Page 5 January 24-25, 2008 January 18, 2007 August 21, 2007 March 24, 2007 February 16, 2007 February 10, 2007 February 8, 2007 October 27, 2006 July 21, 2006 May 18-20, 2006 March 30-31, 2006 February 16-17, 2006 December 2, 2005 November 18, 2005 February 25, 2005 February 11, 2005 February 4, 2005 January 28, 2005 January 22, 2005 January 7, 2005 December 8, 2004 November 21, 2004 Idaho Music Educators, Pocatello, ID. Clinic Session: Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act: Jump Start Your Middle School Jazz Ensemble. Oklahoma Music Educators, Tulsa, OK. Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble. San Antonio Public Schools, San Antonio, TX. Clinic Session: Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method Overview. North Dakota Music Educators, Bismarck, ND. Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble. Northwest Chapter, Music Educators National Conference, Portland, OR. Clinic Session: Jazz South Carolina Music Educators, Charleston, SC. Clinic Session: Jazz Kentucky Music Educators, Louisville, KY. Clinic Session: Wisconsin Music Educators, Madison, WI. Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. Colorado Bandmasters, Denver, CO. Clinic Sessions: Great Beginnings, Jazz Maine Music Educators, Bangor, ME. Clinic Sessions: 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time, Great Beginnings. Also conducted reading sessions for new jazz ensemble and concert band music, performed as soloist with Old Town HS Jazz Ensemble. Pennsylvania Music Educators, King of Prussia, PA. Clinic Sessions: Rhythm Section Blues and Jazz Minnesota Music Educators, Minneapolis, MN. Clinic Sessions: Rhythm Section Blues and Jazz New York State School Music Association, Rochester, NY. Clinic Session: Jazz Virginia Music Educators, Norfolk, VA. Clinic Session: Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. Kansas Music Educators, Wichita, KS. Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time and Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. Texas Music Educators, San Antonio, TX. Clinic Session: Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method Overview. Ohio Music Educators, Cincinnati, OH. Clinic Session: Jazz Illinois Music Educators, Peoria, IL. Clinic Session: Jazz Michigan Music Educators, Ann Arbor, MI. Clinic Session: Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. Florida Music Educators, Tampa, FL. Clinic Session: Jazz St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN. Clinic Session: Standard of Excellence Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method Overview. Louisiana Music Educators, Baton Rouge, LA. Clinic Sessions: Jazz Improvisation: One Step At A Time and Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act.

6 Page 6 November, 20, 2004 Nebraska Music Educators, Lincoln, NE. Clinic Session: Jazz July 24, 2004 Texas Bandmasters, San Antonio, TX. Clinic Session: Jazz March 26, 2004 West Virginia Music Educators, Wheeling, WV. Clinic Sessions: 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. February 13, 2004 Washington Music Educators, Yakima, WA. Clinic Sessions: 30 Minutes to a Better Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. January 22, 2004 Colorado Music Educators, Colorado Springs, CO. Clinic Session: Jazz Combos: Getting Everyone Into The Act. CLINICIAN, ADJUDICATION, and OTHER TEACHING ( ) November 6, 2010 Lawrence University Lawrence Jazz Weekend, Appleton, WI August 24, 2010 Minneapolis Public Schools In-service, Minneapolis, MN July 11-16, 2010 Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camp, Bailey s Harbor, WI June 20-25, 2010 Shell Lake Arts Center, Shell Lake, WI April 28, 2010 Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN March 9, 2010 Classic Lake Jazz Festival, Wayzata, MN January 27, 2010 PACT Charter School, Ramsey, MN February 8, 2010 North Suburban Conference Jazz Festival, Spring Lake Park, MN February 28, 2009 Minnesota State University Mankato Jazz Festival, Mankato, MN February 27, 2009 Wayzata West Middle School, Wayzata, MN February 24, 2009 Classic Lake Jazz Festival, North Branch, MN February 3-4, 2009 Lake Conference Jazz Festival, Apple Valley, MN January 17, 2009 Roseville Winter Jazz Blast, Roseville, MN August 10-15, 2008 Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camp, Bailey s Harbor, WI July 13-18, 2008 Gordon College, Wenham, MA June 23-27, 2008 Bands of America Summer Symposium, Normal, IL March 27, 2008 Success Beyond The Classroom, St. Paul, MN February 26, 2008 Classic Lake Conference Jazz Festival, Robbinsdale, MN July 30-August 4, 2007 Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camp, Bailey s Harbor, WI June 25-30, 2007 Bands of America Summer Symposium, Normal, IL May 4-5, 2007 Central Florida Middle School Jazz Festival, Orlando, FL March 31, 2007 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Festival, Eau Claire, WI March 28, 2007 District 279 Jazz Festival, Brooklyn Center, MN March 19, 2007 Success Beyond The Classroom, St. Paul, MN July 31-August 4, 2006 Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camp, Bailey s Harbor, WI June 26-30, 2006 Bands of America Summer Symposium, Normal, IL March 9, 2006 Small College Jazz Festival, St. Paul, MN February 1, 2006 Rum River All Conference Jazz Ensemble, Ogilvie, MN January 26, 2006 Success Beyond The Classroom, St. Paul, MN May 4, 2005 St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN April 27, 2005 Holy Family Catholic High School, Victoria, MN April 22, 2005 Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN February, 2005 Metro Alliance All Conference Jazz Ensemble, Brooklyn Park, MN April 23-24, 2004 Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, Missoula, MT April 13, 2004 Classic Suburban Jazz Festival, Richfield, MN April 6, 2004 Iowa Jazz Championships, Des Moines, IA

7 Page 7 February 27, 2004 February 10, 2004 January 30-31, 2004 Bands of America, Indianapolis, IN North St. Paul High School, North St. Paul, MN Maryland Jazz Weekend, Baltimore, MD GUEST CONDUCTING ( ) June 26-27, 2009 Minnesota Mid-Level Honor Band, Minneapolis, MN May 13-16, 2009 Iowa All State Jazz Ensemble, Des Moines, IA April 1-4, 2009 Connecticut All State Jazz Ensemble, Hartford, CT January 3-5, 2008 Maine All State Jazz Ensemble, Portland, ME August 5-11, 2007 Minnesota All State Jazz Ensemble, St. Cloud, MN November 17-20, 2006 Louisiana All State Jazz Ensemble, Baton Rouge, LA November 11-13, 2006 North Carolina All State Jazz Ensemble, Greensboro, NC March 14-16, 2006 Carbon County Band Festival, Lehighton, PA. Conducted premiere of commissioned work for concert band: A Kenton Portrait. January 22-24, 2004 Colorado All-State Jazz Ensemble, Colorado Springs, CO GUEST SOLOIST APPEARANCES ( ) November 6, 2010 Lawrence University I, Appleton, WI April 9, 2010 Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA April 6, 2010 Williamsport Schools, Williamsport, PA March 29, 2010 LeCenter High School, LeCenter, MN March 26, 2010 Pulaski High School, Pulaski, WI March 11, 2010 Sauk Rapids High School, Sauk Rapids, MN February 24, 2010 Edgewood High School, Madison, WI February 12, 2010 Minnesota Music Educators, Minneapolis, MN January 22, 2010 Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, MN January 8, 2010 Arizona Music Educators, Phoenix, AZ December 16, 2009 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Chicago, IL June 22, 2009 Parkway Faculty Jazz Band, Lake Ozark, MO June 6, 2009 Jazz In The Park, Delevan, WI May 1-3, 2009 St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN April 24, 2009 St. Norbert College, DePere, WI March 25, 2009 St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park, MN March 23-24, 2009 Lamberton Jazz Festival, Lamberton, MN February 16-18, 2009 Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ December 5, 2008 St. Francis High School, St. Francis, MN November 25, 2008 Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA November 9, 2008 Belle City Brassworks, Racine, WI November 4, 2008 Toronto Jazz Orchestra, Toronto, ON, Canada March 13, 2008 Stillwater Jazz Festival, Stillwater, MN February 2, 2008 Chaska Jazz Festival, Chaska, MN July 23, 2008 Medalist Concert Band, Minneapolis, MN June 21, 2008 Northern Symphony Orchestra, Andover, MN April 19, 2007 Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MN March 26, 2007 St. Paul Central High School with John Paulson Quintet March 14-16, 2006 Carbon County Band Festival, Lehighton, PA February 10-11, 2006 Minot Jazz Festival, Minot, ND May 12, 2004 Tremper High School, Kenosha, WI February 23, 2004 Roseville High School, Roseville, MN Febraury 20, 2004 Whitney Music Jazz Festival, Kerkhoven, MN February 7, 2004 North Dakota State University Jazz Ensemble, Fargo, ND

8 Page 8 OTHER PERFORMANCES, Minnesota Orchestra Swinging Nutcracker, Judy Garland in Concert, Big Band Valentine s Celebration Broadway touring productions of All Shook Up, My Fair Lady, Annie, Chicago, The Lion King, Hairspray, High School Musical, A Chorus Line, Mary Poppins JazzMN Big Band Cathy Rigby Bebe Neuwirth Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX The Last Minstrel Show CURRENT CREATIVE ACTIVITY First Place For Jazz (working title) A new method book for student jazz ensembles. Jazz Pedagogy and Techniques: A Survival Guide for Jazz Ensemble Directors (working title) a jazz pedagogy textbook that can be used in college-level music education courses. RECORDINGS Brother Ali, Us Transcribed arrangements for brass and strings Burning River Brass, Twas the Night Before Christmas Featured Arrangement: Jingle Bells Glenn Miller Orchestra, Moonlight Serenade Victor Recordings VICJ 59 Featured Arrangement: Too Little Time Proteus 7, Bernstein Tribute Dorian Records Featured Arrangement: West Side Story Tis the Season Christmas Brass Compass Productions Featured Arrangements: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Coventry Carol, O Come O Come Emmanuel, and Jesu Joy of Man s Desiring Tis the Season Big Band Christmas Compass Productions Featured Arrangements: I Saw Three Ships, Go Tell It On The Mountain, and Angels We Have Heard On High Proteus 7, For Your Ears Only Dorian Records Featured Arrangement: Get Smart Burning River Brass, Christmas Around The World Featured Arrangement: Season s Greetings: A Christmas Medley Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, In The Mood Projazz CDJ 643 Featured Transcription: Perdido Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, Moonlight Serenade Projazz CDJ 660 Featured Transcription: Farewell Blues University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz I Jazz In Clear Water Walrus CDWR-4507 Featured Arrangement: Zodiac Producer

9 Page 9 University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz I Jazz In Clear Water In Transit Featured Composition: FirstBorn Lakewood Community College Jazz Ensemble Together Again Featured Arrangement: Zodiac OUTREACH WITH UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES ( ) March 11, 2010 Sauk Rapids High School, Sauk Rapids, MN March 25, 2009 St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park, MN November 21, 2008 Anoka High School, Anoka, MN November 17, 2008 South High School, Minneapolis, MN March 30, 2007 Cameron High School, Cameron, WI April 17, 2006 Edina High School, Edina, MN February 1, 2006 Rum River Conference Jazz Festival December 4, 2005 Members of perform at WCCO-TV March 13, 2005 KBEM Winter Jazz Festival, Minneapolis, MN April 18, 2004 Big Band Scene Live at the Artists Quarter, St. Paul, MN January 26, 2004 Mayer Lutheran High School, Mayer, MN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN COLLABORATION ( ) April 25, 2006 Jazz I performs with the Upsalla University Jazz Ensemble from Sweden. Also includes performance with Tom Ashworth, UM Professor of Trombone, and Ulf Johannssen, Swedish trombone artist. April 7-8, 2005 October 4-5, 2004 Jazz I and II perform BATTLE OF THE BANDS with members of the Department of Theater Arts and Dance. Supported by a grant from the College of Liberal Arts. Members of perform Foxy with members of the Department of Theater Arts and Dance. Composed by Dean Sorenson in collaboration with Doug Geers. Choreography by Maggie Bergeron. Concert produced by David Walsh. Supported by a grant from the College of Liberal Arts. GUEST ARTISTS BROUGHT TO UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CAMPUS ( ) October 2010 Tom Luer March, 2010 Rex Richardson March, 2009 Frank Kimbrough and Ryan Truesdell December, 2008 Charles Lazarus and the Charles Lazarus Group October, 2008 Andy Heglund March, 2008 Alan Hood November, 2007 Michael Davis October, 2007 Jim Snidero March, 2007 Bill Carrothers October, 2006 Dave Karr April, 2006 Ulf Johanssen March, 2006 Phil Hey Quartet March, 2005 David Hagedorn October, 2004 Phil Woods March, 2004 Pete Whitman

10 Page 10 COURSES AND ENSEMBLES (since Fall 2005) School Year , Fall Semester 2010, University of Minnesota I Co-coaching Jazz Combos School Year , Spring Semester 2010, University of Minnesota MUS 5336, Jazz Arranging I School Year , Fall Semester 2009, University of Minnesota I Summer, 2009, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN Graduate Programs in Music Education Jazz Pedagogy School Year , Spring Semester 2009, University of Minnesota Served as Director of Undergraduate Studies School Year , Fall Semester 2008, University of Minnesota Served as Director of Undergraduate Studies School Year , Spring Semester 2008, University of Minnesota Served as Director of Undergraduate Studies School Year , Fall Semester 2007, University of Minnesota Served as Director of Undergraduate Studies School Year , Spring Semester 2007, University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles I and II MUS 5336 Jazz Arranging School Year , Fall Semester 2006, University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles I and II MUS 5336 Jazz Arranging School Year , University of Minnesota MUS 1905, Jazz and Blues: From The Beginnings to Now (Freshman Seminar) Jazz Ensembles I and II

11 Page 11 MUS 5667, Computer-Based Music Education (Summer 2006) FACULTY LEADERSHIP Director of Undergraduate Studies, Chair, Undergraduate Committee Chair, Search Committee for Coordinator of Operations and Performance Division Head, Winds, Brass, Percussion, and Jazz Division CLA Scholastic Appeals Committee CLA Assembly PROFESSIONAL and COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Yamaha Performing Artist Jazz Education Network (JEN) American Federation of Musicians, Local (AFM) Music Educator s National Conference (MENC) Minnesota Music Educator s Association (MMEA) American Composer s Forum (ACF) Twin Cities Jazz Society (TCJS) Board of Directors, Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education