Dr. Scott H. Harris Associate Professor CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS Stephen F. Austin State University Music Music 124 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Department Telephone: (936) 468-1170 Office Telephone: (936) 468-1233 Fax: (936) 468-5810 Email: sharris@sfasu.edu EDUCATION DMA,. Institution: Univ of Oklahoma - Norman Specialization/Major: Music Performance HONORS & AWARDS Honorary Member, April 2007 Kappa Kappa Psi - Gamma Phi Chapter TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS Teaching Interests: Percussion, Ensemble Direction, Rock History Dr. Scott H. Harris Associate Professor CURRICULUM VITAE Research Interests: Integrating popular or entertainment based music styles into the traditional approaches of teaching classical music. PUBLICATIONS Harris, S. H. (2008). Expanding the Role of the Steel Drum Band (3th ed., vol. 46, pp. 20-21). Indianapolis, IN: Percussive Notes. www.pas.org Abstract: Expanding the Role of the Steel Drum Band: It's not just another percussion ensemble. I discussed inovative approaches to teaching/directing a steel band that included personel, improvisation, theory/aural skills, additional instrumentation, working with audiences and performance practice. ARTISTIC AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS Harris, S. H. (Performer), Chamber Percussion Ensemble, "DAMN by John Mackey", SFA Percussion Ensemble, Nacogdoches, TX USA, (September 2008 - October 21, 2009). I rehearsed and conducted DAMN by John Mackey for the composers residency at SFA. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "Heritage Festival", SFA Jazz Combo, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 2008 - June 2009). I performed with the SFA Faculty Jazz Combo at the 2008 and 2009 Heritage Festival. Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 1 of 8

Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "SFA Band Camps", Scott Harris - soloist, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 2008 - June 2009). I performed as a soloist for the SFA Band Camps in June 2008 and 2009. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal, "Orchestra of the Pines", Orchestra of the Pines, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (October 1, 2007 - April 30, 2009). I performed with the Orchestra of Pines through the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons as Principle Percussionist and Timpanist. Salas, J. D. (Performer), Pitts, J. (Performer), Fowler, B. E. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "J.D. Salas, Faculty Tuba Recital", Nacogdoches, TX, USA, (April 6, 2009). Perform a full solo faculty recital featuring works for tuba, voice, and percussion. I also performed two pieces composed by Dr. Stephen Lias and SFA composition student Gary Wickliffe. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, Birdville Percussion Ensemble, Birdville ISD, Dallas, TX USA, (March 5, 2009). I was an invited guest artist at Birdville ISD where I coached their percussion ensembles, gave a masterclass, and performed on their evening concert. Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Lias, S. (Creator), Scott, C. A. (Creator), Music Performance - Participation, "2009 NACUSA Texas Conference", SFA SOM, Nacogdoches, TX, (February 2009). Performed at the 2009 NACUSA conference held at the SFA School of Music. Harris, S. H., Music Performance - Participation, "NACUSA Texas Conference", Nacogdoches, TX USA, (January 2009 - February 21, 2009). I had a very strong presence at the NACUSA Texas Conference. I performed on five different newly composed works, including a world premiere. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Chamber Music for Tuba, Voice and Percussion", Tennessee and Kentucky USA, (January 15, 2009 - January 18, 2009). I performed with JD Salas as part of a chamber music tour. We performed at UT Martin and the Univeristy of Kentucky. Salas, J. D. (Performer), Fowler, B. E. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Guest Chamber Recital", University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA, (January 17, 2009). Performed a Full Chamber recital at the University of Kentucky featuring music for tuba, voice, and percussion. Salas, J. D. (Performer), Fowler, B. E. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Guest Chamber Recital", University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin, TN, USA, (January 15, 2009). Performed a Guest Chamber recital at the University of Tennessee-Martin featuring the music for tuba, voice, and percussion. Moon, G. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Wurtz, G. T. (Performer), Scott, D. (Performer), Salas, J. D. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular, "Musical Portraits", Orchestra of the Pines, Chris Ayer, guest clarinetist, SFA, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment for the Arts, Nacogdoches, TX, (April 17, 2008 - April 19, 2008). Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 2 of 8

The sixth and final concert of the 2007-2008 Orchestra series featuring Chris Ayer, Professor of clarinet at SFA; other works included Ravel's Pavane, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and Smetana's Moldau Harris, S. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Percussion Solo Recital", Scott Harris, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (March 25, 2008). I presented a solo percussion recital at SFA in March that also featured faculty colleagues Christina Guenther (flute) and Brian Utley (saxophone) as well as senior percussion student Kayla Roth. The program consisted of both solo and chamber music for keyboard and nonpitched percussion. Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Scott Harris Faculty Recital", Scott Harris, SFASU School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (March 25, 2008). Performed with Scott Harris on his faculty percussion recital. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "Solo performance of Robert Pound's This Time, One Day, will have been...", Harrison High School Orchestra, Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA; Albuquerque, NM, (February 25, 2008 - March 1, 2008). A highlight of the year was performing the world premiere of Robert Pound s This Time, One Day, will have been with the Harrison High School Orchestra. The work, a concerto for percussion and orchestra, was written specifically for me and I had the opportunity to assist the composer in writing and editing the percussion solo part. In February I spent a week with the Harrison High School Orchestra performing the work at their home hall in Kennesaw, GA and later in Albuquerque, NM for the American String Teachers Association National Conference. Moon, G. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Wurtz, G. T. (Performer), Scott, D. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), "Immortal Romantics", Orchestra of the Pines, Jennifer Dalmas, guest violinist, SFA, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment for the Arts, Nacogdoches, TX, (February 21, 2008 - February 23, 2008). The first concert of the spring semester in the orchestra series, featuring guest violinist, Jennifer Dalmas, SFA Asst. Professor of violin Lias, S. (Performer), Wurtz, G. T. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), "Sassafras", Gary Wurtz, Stephen Lias, Joshua High, Scott Harris, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, USA, (February 3, 2008). "Sassafras" (for jazz quartet) was performed on a faculty composition recital. Guenther-Scott, C., Harris, S. H., Music Performance - Participation, "New Music for Flute and Marimba", Guenther-Harris Duo, National Flute Association, Kansas City, MO, (January 2008). Was selected to perform at the 2008 National Flute Association Convention (didn't perform due to late stage of pregnancy); less than one third of applicants were selected to perform. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, First United Methodist Church, Livingston, TX, (December 16, 2007). I performed for a Christmas service at FUMC Livingston. Scott, D. (Performer), Pitts, J. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Trans-Atlantic Dialogue Recital", Deb Scott, trombone, SFASU, (October 30, 2007). Moon, G. H. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Wurtz, G. T. (Performer), Scott, D. (Performer), Salas, J. D. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), (Performer), (Performer), Music Conducting - Professional Ensemble, Regular, "Made in the U.S.A.", Orchestra of the Pines, Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 3 of 8

SFA, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment for the Arts, Nacogdoches, TX, (October 20, 2007). The second concert of the 2007-2008 Orchestra series with guest flutist, Christina Guenther, SFA Asst. Professor of flute Harris, S. H. (Performer), Salas, J. D. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "JD Salas faculty Tuba recital", JD Salas - tuba, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (October 1, 2007). I performed on JD Salas's faculty tuba recital. We hope to perform together in a tour through the mid-western US. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "SFA Band Camps", Band Camp Faculty, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 2007). I performed as a soloist and ensemble member at the Jr. High and High School Summer Band Camps hosted by SFA. Harris, S. H. (Lecturer), Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant, "Percussion Masterclasses", SFA High School Band Camp, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 1, 2007 - June 25, 2007). I taught percussion masterclasses and student ensembles for the SFA Summer High School Band Camp. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "Drumset Performance", SFA FAculty Jazz Combo, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (September 1, 2006 - June 25, 2007). I performed regularly with the SFA Faculty Jazz Combo - including playing for the Heritage Fesitval on June 2, 2007. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Chamber Music for Percussion - Percussion Symposium", SFA Percussion Ensemble/Marimba Band, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 18, 2007). With members of the SFA Percussion Ensemble I performed a featured concert at the Summer SFA Percussion Symposium on June 18, 2007. Harris, S. H. (Performer), "Longview Symphony Percussion Section", Longview Symphony, Longview, TX, (September 1, 2006 - April 25, 2007). I performed with the Longview Symphony on September 30, 2006 and on April 14, 2007. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "Soloist - David Maslanka's David's Book", SFA Wind Ensemble, SFA School of Muisc, Nacogdoches, TX, (January 1, 2007 - April 3, 2007). A highlight of the year was performing the regional premiere of David Maslanka s David s Book with the SFA Wind Ensemble. The work, a concerto for percussion, was written in five movements (40min) and it used a large and wide variety of percussion instruments (including 22 Tibetan singing bowls). SFA was part of the commission consortium for this piece and it was a true pleasure to work with Dr. Campo, Mr. Allen and the SFA students on this project. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal, "Orchestra of the Pines - Principal Percussion", Orchestra of the Pines, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (October 1, 2006 - February 26, 2007). I performed as the Principal Percussionist/Timpanist with the Orchestra of the Pines on October 14, 2006 and February 10-11, 2007. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "FUMC - Livingston, Principal Percussion", FUMC Choir, First United Methodist Church, Livingston, TX, (December 1, 2006 - December 17, 2006). I performed, and organized the percussion section, for a Christmas Concert on December 17, 2006 at the FUMC in Livingston, TX. Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 4 of 8

Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "FUMC Nacogdoches - Principal Percussion", FUMC Choir, First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, TX, (December 1, 2006 - December 10, 2006). I performed, and organized the percussion section, for a Christmas Concert on December 10, 2006 at the FUMC in Nacogdoches. Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Scott, C. A., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Music for Flute and Marimba", Guenther-Harris Duo, Nacogdoches, TX, (September 2006). Recital of works for flute and marimba with Scott Harris. Works by Alan Scott, James Barry, Laurence Sherr, Gareth Farr. Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Scott, C. A., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Music for Flute and Marimba", Guenther-Harris Duo, College Music Society, San Antonio, TX, (September 2006). Performance at the College Music Society National Convention with percussionist Scott Harris. Works for flute and marimba by SFA faculty member Alan Scott, James Barry, Laurence Sherr, Gareth Farr. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Music for Flute and Marimba", Guenther - Harris Duo, College Music Society National Conference, San Antonio, TX, (September 1, 2006 - September 16, 2006). Dr. Christina Guenther and I performed a recital of recently commissioned works for Flute and Marimba. It included works by SFA faculty member Alan Scott and composer James Barry. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Music for Flute and Marimba", Guenther-Harris Duo, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (September 1, 2006 - September 7, 2006). Dr. Christina Guenther and I performed a recital of recently commissioned works for Flute and Marimba. It included works by SFA faculty member Alan Scott and composer James Barry. Scott, C. A. (Performer), Harris, S. H. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "Toccata and Divertimento", Scott Harris, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, Nacogdoches, Texas, (February 13, 2006). Performed with Scott Harris on "Toccata and Divertimento" by Ney Rosauro. MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS Internet, Promark Drumsticks Website. (October 2006). I recorded digital video footage of various mallets and sticks in performance settings for the Promark Drumstick Corporation - Houston, TX. These video clips will be a featured part of their web site. Promark is one of two internationally competitive drumstick companies footage exposure will be worldwide. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS College Music Society, (September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2009). Percussive Arts Scoiety, Magazine editor, committee member, (September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2009). Texas Music Educators Association, (September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2009). FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Conference Attendance, "Percussive Arts Society International Convention", Percussive Arts Society, Austin, Texas. (November 5, 2008 - November 8, 2008). Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 5 of 8

PASIC is the largest single gathering (about 7500)of international percussion artists, composers, performers, educators, manufactures and students in the world today. I attended clinics, concerts and masterclasses in orchestral, fundamentals, keyboards, world/ethnic and marching percussion. I also spent time in the large expo hall visiting with industry officials and becoming aware of new instruments, music, and technological innovations. Conference Attendance, "American String Teachers Association National Convention", ASTA, Albuquerque, NM. (February 26, 2008 - March 1, 2008). I attended this convention as a solo performer with the Harrison High School Symphony Orchestra. While there I was able to attend clinics and concerts that were not only string specific but for the general musician. Conference Attendance, "Texas Music Educators Association Convention", TMEA, San Antonio, Texas. (February 14, 2007 - February 16, 2007). I performed at TMEA with the SFA Instrumental Facutly. While there I also attended clinics and concerts in percussion performance and teaching as well as sessions on general music education. Conference Attendance, "Percussive Arts Soctiey International Convention", Percussive Arts Society, Austin, Texas. (November 8, 2006 - November 11, 2006). I attended PASIC in Austin, TX in November of 2006. Along with attending multiple concerts and clinics on various forms of percussion performance and teaching, PASIC also included meetings for the Contest and Auditions Committee, the Education Committee and an Editor's meeting for Percussive Notes magazine. Conference Attendance, "College Music Society National Conference", CMS - College Music Society, San Antonio, Texas. (September 16, 2006). I briefly attended the CMS National Conference in San Antonio, TX. While there I performed a recital of Music for Flute and Marimba with Dr. Christina Guenther and attend other clinics and performances. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009 MUP 119 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 319 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 519 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 139 11, ETHNIC PERC ENS MUP 339 11, ETHNIC PERC ENS MUP 305 1, PERCUSSION CLASS MUP 139 8, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MUP 339 8, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 1 2009 MUS 140 3, MA:HIS OF ROCK Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 MUP 119 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 319 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 339 11, CMP: ETHNIC MUSIC MUP 139 11, CMP: ETHNIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE MUP 339 8, CMP: PERC ENS MUP 139 8, CMP: PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MUP 305 1, PERCUSSION METHODS Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 6 of 8

MUP 119 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 319 55, AI: PERCUSSION MUP 139 11, ETHNIC PERC ENS MUP 339 11, ETHNIC PERC ENS MUP 305 1, PERCUSSION CLASS MUP 139 8, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MUP 339 8, PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OR VOLUNTEER WORK Performance Coordinating Committee, Member, approximately 2 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). We assign the performance dates for the major and minor SOM performing groups/ensembles. A successful performance season! Recruiting, Percussion major recruitment, approximately 15 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). I contact interested students via mail, email or phone and invite students to visit/audition at SFA. I discuss their college career options with them and their families and stay in touch with them until a college decision is made. High numbers of tudents audition for the SOM as percussion majors. School of Music Curriculum Committee, Chairperson, approximately 70 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). The SOM Curriculum Committee reviews proposals regarding the courses, degree plans and general curriculum issues within the School of Music. In 2006-07 the SOM Curriculum Committee had to reduce all the SOM degree plans to meet new state requirements. This was a massive task that ultimately forced us to question all of our courses and requirements - which in the end brought out insightful and positive results. In 2007-08 we developed and approved a new degree plan in Sound Recording Technology which included eight new courses in the School of Music. In 2008-09 we developed three pre-certification degree plans in music education. Student Advising, Advisor, approximately 40 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). I work with students to make sure they are passing their classes, taking courses at the right/appropriate times, and taking care of all university business (degree plans, paperwork etc). Student Organization Advisor, approximately 10 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). I assist the elected officers and members in developing goals, yearly planning and activities, percussion area needs, and fundraising. PBR assisted the percussion area with new equipment, guest artist sponsorship and working at the SFA Summer Percussion Symposium. Tenure Review Committee, Member, approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (September 1, 2006 - Present). Review and make a recommendation for faculty tenure applications within the SOM. Percussion in Ensembles, Mentor, approximately 4 hours spent for the year. (August 2006 - Present). Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 7 of 8

I assisted with the audition process for the percussion section of the SFA Concert Bands, Orchestras, and Jazz Ensembles. Throughout the semester I stayed in touch with these ensembles and their directors with regard to the progress of the percussion section and was available for assistance when needed. A successful performance year! Percussion Instruments and Personnel, Member, approximately 5 hours spent for the year. (August 2006 - Present). I supplied percussion instruments and personnel for many ensembles that do not usually use percussion including: the university choirs, chamber orchestra, and opera/musical productions. I also assisted in securing percussion performers for student composition recitals. Work with the LMB Drumline, Mentor, approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (August 2006 - Present). The season began with a mini-camp/audition held in early August. This opening camp, only for the drumline, was highly successful in setting technique, approach and interpretation skills that were used throughout the fall season. I continued to be active with the LMB throughout the season attending rehearsals, performances and advising the student staff as needed. A successful fall Marching Band season! Percussive Arts Society, Nacogdoches/Austin, Texas. Committee Member, approximately 15 hours spent for the year, (September 1, 2006 - Present). I serve on the following committee's in PAS: Contest and Audition Procedures Committee and the Education Committee. Both committees work towards enhancing their respective area of percussion teaching/performance. A large part of the work is towards presenting clinics and concerts at the annual convention - PASIC. Percussive Arts Society, Nacogdoches, Texas. Editor, approximately 20 hours spent for the year, (September 1, 2006 - Present). I serve as the Associate Editor of Education for Percussive Notes, the official journal of the Percussive Arts Society. This includes soliciting and editing various articles for an international music journal that publishes six issues a year. Percussive Arts Society, Nacogdoches, Texas. Reviewer, approximately 4 hours spent for the year, (September 1, 2006 - Present). I am a reviewer for papers submitted to the On-line PAS Research Journal. Report Generated on January 27, 2010 Page 8 of 8