Gordon Hicken, D.M. Interim Instructor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands, Angelo State University

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1 Interim Instructor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands, Angelo State University Education The Florida State University Doctor of Music in Percussion Performance (2013) GPA: 4.0 Treatise Title: Unifying Elements of Paul Lansky s Threads University of South Carolina Master of Music in Percussion Performance (2010) GPA: 4.0 Furman University Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2008) GPA: 3.736, Magna Cum Laude Instructors: Dr. John W. Parks IV, Dr. Scott Herring, Dr. John Beckford, Prof. Jim Hall, Mr. Ron Schwartz Collegiate Teaching Experience Interim Instructor of Percussion/Assistant Director of Bands Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX (2014- Present) Instruct applied percussion lessons and adjudicate juries Direct Percussion Ensemble Teach World Music course Teach Percussion Techniques course Direct Symphonic Band Direct Basketball Band Instruct and arrange music for the ASU Drumline Recruit and retain members of percussion studio and band program Adjunct Instructor of Percussion/Director of the Carolina Band Drumline University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC ( ) Instructed applied percussion lessons and adjudicated juries Instructed and arranged music for the Carolina Band Drumline Recruited and retained members of the Carolina Band Drumline Directed USC Percussion Players Assisted with USC Percussion Ensemble (Winner, 2012 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition) Adjunct Instructor of Percussion Chipola College, Marianna, FL ( ) Instructed applied lessons Adjudicated juries Percussion Graduate Assistant The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL ( ) Maintained and repaired percussion instrument inventory Coordinated large instrument transportation to performance venues on- and off- campus

2 Page 2 Adjunct Instructor of Percussion Limestone College, Gaffney, SC (2010) Instructed applied lessons Adjudicated juries Band Graduate Assistant University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC ( ) Taught marching technique, drill, and wind sectionals with the Marching Band Directed Basketball Band Assisted with rehearsal and conducted Wind Ensemble and University Band Managed band library Other Educational Employment/Activities Percussion Instructor and Coordinator Florida State University Summer Music Camps, Tallahassee, FL (2014) Oversaw all percussion activities and staff percussion assistants Taught private lessons, directed percussion ensembles, taught master classes, led sectionals Percussion Ensemble Instructor/Private Teacher Mid- Carolina High School, Prosperity, SC ( ) Directed Percussion Ensemble Taught individual percussion lessons Coached Symphonic Band percussion section Students accepted to percussion studios at the University of South Carolina, Winthrop University, and Newberry College Dean of Students Furman University Band and Orchestra Camp, Greenville, SC ( ) Supervised all student activities and oversaw counseling staff Coordinated camp activities Musician/Accompanist The Florida State University School of Dance, Tallahassee, FL ( ) Accompanied weekly modern dance classes with improvised music that utilized percussion instruments and musical styles from around the world Accompanied contemporary, modern, and West African classes at regional conference hosted by FSU Featured Solo Performances A Celebration of Emerging Artists Evening Showcase Concert Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN (2013) Performed Andy Akiho s Stop Speaking for solo snare drum and digital playback Furman University Music Department Honors Recital Greenville, SC (2007) Performed Eric Sammut s Libertango

3 Page 3 Winner, Furman University Concerto Competition Greenville, SC (2007) Performed the third movement from Paul Creston s Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra with Furman Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Joiner, conductor Furman University Music Department Honors Recital Greenville, SC (2006) Performed Toshimitsu Tanaka s Two Movements for Marimba Publications Establishing Consistency in your Marching Percussion Section, PAS Educator s Companion, Vol. 1, Percussive Arts Society (January 2015) Professional Presentations CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium, Charlottesville, VA (2014) Halftime 360 o : Entertaining Your Entire Fanbase South Carolina Day of Percussion, Columbia, SC (2014) Keyboard FUNdamentals Lab South Carolina Day of Percussion, Columbia, SC (2014) Interactive Drumline Clinic Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (2014) How Prepared Are You? Marimba and Concert Snare Drum Clinic South Carolina Music Educators Association Conference, North Charleston, SC (2014) Marching Percussion for Music Educators Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Tampa, FL (2014) Marching Percussion for Music Educators Convention/Festival Performances Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN (2013) Selected to appear on A Celebration of Emerging Artists evening concert, performed Andy Akiho s Stop Speaking for solo snare drum and digital playback Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Austin, TX (2012) Assisted Dr. Scott Herring with rehearsal and preparation for showcase concert with University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble, winner of 2012 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition Sports Professionals Experience and Research Conference: Embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity in the Arts, Sports, and Sciences, hosted by the FSU Sport Psychology Organization & Research Team, Tallahassee, FL (2012) Performed with Florida State University Percussion Ensemble

4 Page 4 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN (2011) Performed showcase concert with Florida State University Percussion Ensemble, winner of 2011 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition Florida State University Festival of New Music, Tallahassee, FL (2011) Performed selections with Florida State University Percussion Ensemble and Florida State University Wind Orchestra 76 th Annual American Bandmasters Association Convention, North Charleston, SC (2010) Performed concert with University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble South Carolina Music Educators Association Convention, North Charleston, SC (2010) Performed concert with University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble South Carolina Music Educators Association Convention, North Charleston, SC (2009) Performed concert with University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble South Carolina Day of Percussion, Greenville, SC (2008) Performed concert with Furman University Percussion Ensemble New York Wind Band Festival, New York, NY (2008) Performed concert with Furman University Wind Ensemble South Carolina Music Educators Association Convention, North Charleston, SC (2007) Performed concert with Furman Symphony Orchestra South Carolina Music Educators Association Convention, North Charleston, SC (2005) Performed concert with Furman University Wind Ensemble Recording Projects Adam Silverman: Percussion Music, The Florida State University Percussion Ensemble and University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble, Calabaza Records (2014) Carbon Paper and Nitrogen Ink, Scott Herring featuring the University of South Carolina Percussion Ensemble, Garnet House Records (2014) The Original Music of Jay Bocook, The Poinsett Wind Symphony (anticipated release 2015) Volume Two: Not Far From Here, The Florida State University Percussion Ensemble, Garnet House Records (2013) High Wire, The Florida State University Wind Orchestra, Osti Music (2012) Premiers When Your Time is Orange, Steve Hicken (2012) - commissioned by Gordon Hicken, world premier: May 1, 2013 at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC High Wire, John Mackey (2012) commissioned by the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Youth Wind Ensembles, performed by The Florida State University Wind Orchestra, premier: April 16, 2012 at The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Naked and On Fire, Adam Silverman (2011) - commissioned by The Florida State University Percussion Ensemble, world premier: November 11, 2011 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Indianapolis, IN

5 Page 5 Professional Performance Experience San Angelo Symphony Orchestra (Section percussion 2014) San Angelo Chamber Singers Orchestra (Timpani 2014) Ellen Meyer Jazz Combo (Drum set 2014) Poinsett Wind Symphony (Section percussion 2014) Chamber Innovista Concert Series (Ensemble member 2014) Palmetto Concert Band (Section percussion ) Sinfonia Gulf Coast (Principal percussion ; Utility percussion ) Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (Utility percussion ) Tallahassee Community Chorus Orchestra (Utility percussion 2010) Taylor Savage Jazz Quartet (Drum set 2007) Carolina Pops Orchestra (Utility percussion ) Toccoa Symphony Orchestra (Utility percussion 2006) Adjudication University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia, SC ( ) Undergraduate and graduate percussion scholarship auditions University of South Carolina Band Clinic, Columbia, SC (2013) Symphonic percussion judge The Florida State University College of Music, Tallahassee, FL (2012) Undergraduate percussion scholarship auditions Tri- State Band Festival and Conducting Conference, Tallahassee, FL ( ) Symphonic percussion judge York County Band Exhibition, York, SC ( ) Marching percussion and front ensemble judge SCISA Solo and Ensemble Festival, Columbia, SC (2009) Percussion and small ensemble judge Chesnee High School Eagle Classic, Chesnee, SC (2009) Marching percussion and front ensemble Judge South Carolina Band Directors Association Region Honor Band, Greer, SC (2005, 2009) Symphonic percussion judge Percussion Arranging Arrangements for marching percussion ensemble, concert percussion ensemble, and orchestra Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX (2014- present) University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2008, ) South Terrebonne High School, Bourg, LA (2011- present) Mid- Carolina High School, Prosperity, SC (2014) Easley High School, Easley, SC ( , 2014) Blue Ridge High School, Greer, SC ( ) Chesnee High School, Chesnee, SC ( ) Carolina Pops Orchestra, Greenville, SC (2008)

6 Page 6 Seneca High School, Seneca, SC (2008) D.W. Daniel High School, Central, SC ( ) Riverside High School, Greenville, SC ( ) Furman University, Greenville, SC ( ) Wade Hampton High School, Greenville, SC (2005) Greer High School, Greer, SC (2004, ) Professional Development College Band Directors National Association Athletic Band Symposium (2014) South Carolina Day of Percussion ( , ) South Carolina Music Educators Association Convention (2005, 2007, , ) Florida Music Educators Association Convention (2014) Percussive Arts Society International Convention ( ) Midwest International Band and Orchestra Convention ( , 2012) Percussive Arts Society Mentoring Day (2011) Michael Burritt Summer Keyboard Percussion Seminar (2007) Recitals DM Solo Recital II (FSU Credit)/Faculty Recital, The University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2013) DM Lecture Recital, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (2012) DM Chamber Recital, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (2011) DM Solo Recital I, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (2011) MM Solo Recital, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2010) MM Concerto Recital, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2009) BM Senior Recital, Furman University, Greenville, SC (2008) BM Junior Recital, Furman University, Greenville, SC (2007) Academic Ensembles The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL ( ) Symphony Orchestra Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Denkyem Percussion Group University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC ( ) Symphony Orchestra (Co- Principal) Wind Ensemble (Principal, Graduate Conductor) Percussion Ensemble (Graduate Coach) Chamber Winds Furman University, Greenville, SC ( ) Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble (Principal) Percussion Ensemble (Student Conductor)

7 Page 7 Ictus Percussion Quartet Steel Band Symphonic Band (Student Conductor) Jazz Ensemble Jazz Combo Paladin Regiment (Vice President/Treasurer, Section Leader) Basketball Band Honors/Awards Presser Scholar, Furman University, 2007 Hamrick Scholar, Furman University, 2006 Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, University of South Carolina, 2010 Winner, Furman Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, 2007 Semi- Finalist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Modern Snare Drum Competition, 2011 Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society, Furman University, 2007 Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Furman University, 2007 Jake Rasor Outstanding Senior Band Member Award, Furman University, 2008 Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Honorary Member, 2010 Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Honorary Member, 2009 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Fraternity, Collegiate Member, 2005 Professional Memberships Percussive Arts Society National Association for Music Education College Band Directors National Association Artist Endorsements Innovative Percussion, Inc.