Dr. Cynthia Cripps The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music (956) 665-3474 Email: cynthia.cripps@utrgv.edu EDUCATION DMA, University of Miami, 2006 Major: Instrumental Performance Dissertation Title: Classical Saxophone Curricula in Central America MM, Ball State University, 1993 Major: Multiple Woodwind Performance Dissertation Title: Assessing the Electronic Wind Controller as a New Performance Medium BME, Central Michigan University, 1990 Major: Music Education Areas of Emphasis: Performance EMPLOYMENT Academic - Administrative Assignments Department Chairperson, (January 1, 2014 - October 8, 2014) Professional Associate Professor, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (September 2015) Associate Professor, University of Texas-Pan American (September 1, 2012 - August 30, 2015) Assistant Professor, University of Texas - Pan American (September 1, 2006 - August 30, 2012) Preschool Teaching Assistant, University of Miami - Canterbury Preschool (2004-2006) Adjunct Instructor, University of Miami (2003-2006) Band Director, International School of Panama, Cerro Viento, Panama City, Panama (1997-2003) Saxophone Instructor, Instituto Nacional de Msica, Albrook, Panama City, Panama (1994-2003) 2nd bassoon/1st bassoon, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional (August 1993 - August 2001) Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ball State University (1991-1993) Licensures and Certifications Minors on campus Training, ( 2013) Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 1 of 7
TABC Training, (2016-2018) Food Handling Permit, (2015-2016) 15 Passenger Van Training, UTRGV. (2014-2016) PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles Cynthia Cripps. Classical Saxophone in Central America part II. Saxophone Journal. 32, no. 1 (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2007) Cynthia Cripps. Classical Saxophone in Central America part I. Saxophone Journal. 31, no. 6 (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2007) AWARDS AND HONORS Faculty Development Fund Award, The University of Texas -Pan American (June 2012) Faculty Development Fund Award, The University of Texas -Pan American (June 2010) Certificate of contribution to the cultural development as an ex-member of the National Symphony Orchestra, Instituto Nacional de Cultura (Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional de Panama) (2003) Full scholarship for Doctor of Musical Arts Program, University of Miami (2003) Certificate of Recognition Demonstration of Superior Professional Efficiency, Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Panama (2000) Certificate of Recognition Demonstration of Superior Professional Efficiency, Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Panama (1999) Citizenship Award, Ball State School of Music (April 1993) Full Scholarship - Master of Music Program, Ball State University (1991) PRESENTATIONS Cynthia Cripps. "UTRGV Saxophone Ensemble Performance," North American Saxophone Alliance Region 4, NASA, Stillwater, OK. (March 25, 2017) Cynthia Cripps and Marco Guzman. "Duo Concertante, Op 55," NASA - Region IV Conference - Stillwater, OK, North American Saxophone Alliance, Stillwater, OK. (March 24, 2017) Cynthia Cripps. "Rucaneo for saxophone and piano." NASA Biennial Conference (National) - Lubbock, TX, Lubbock, TX. (March 2016) Cynthia Cripps. "UTRGV Saxophone Ensemble Performance." NASA Biennial Conference (National) - Lubbock, TX, Lubbock, TX. (March 2016) Cynthia Cripps. "UTRGV Saxophone Ensemble Showcase Performance." TMEA - San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX. (February 2016) Cynthia Cripps. "UTRGV Faculty Showcase Recital." UTRGV Faculty Showcase Recital, UTRGV. (October 2015) Cindy Cripps. "Sonata by Roger Vogel (for saxophone and piano) - Norman, OK," North American Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 2 of 7
Saxophone Alliance Region 4 conference, UTRGV, Norma, OK. (February 2015) Cynthia Cripps. "Anna's Gift," Texas Double Bass Symposium, UTPA, Edinburg, TX. (February 2015) Cynthia Cripps and Lorne O'Neil. ""Peter and the Wolf"," International Clarinet Association - Baton Rouge, LA, clarinetfest, Baton Rouge, LA. (August 2014) Cynthia Cripps and Rebecca Coberly. "Living in the Body by Lori Laitman," NASA Biennial Conference (National) - Champaign, Illinois, North American Saxophone Alliance, Champaign-Urbana, ILL. (March 21, 2014) Cynthia Cripps. "Fantabeljin by Tayloe Harding," SCI Region VIII Conference - Tacoma, WA, SCI Region VIII Conference, UPS, Tacoma, WA. (March 8, 2014) Cynthia Cripps, Lorne O'Neil, and Jonathan Guist. "TMEA Showcase Performance - Pre-UTRGV Clarinet Choir." TMEA - San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX. (February 2014) Cynthia Cripps and Rebecca Coberly. "I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Lori Laitman," College Music Society - regional conference, College Music Society, Brownsville, TX. (March 1, 2013) Cynthia Cripps and Justin Writer. "Premier of Dr. Justin Writer s Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano." NASA Biennial Conference (National)- Arizona, Tempe, AZ. (March 2012) Cynthia Cripps. "Sans Titre II by William Price - Solo Performance." NASA Region IV Saxophone Conference - Texas, Huntsville, TX. (April 2011) Cynthia Cripps and Kurt Martinez. "duo performance with Dr. Kurt Martinez." SAXFEST Costa Rica, 2009, Costa Rica, C.A.. (October 2009) Bill O'Neil. "Duo Performance with Bill O'Neil and the Coakley MS Band." TMEA - San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX. (February 2009) Cynthia Cripps and Bill O'Neil. "Trio and duet performance of Dr. William O Neil s transcriptions." NASA Biennial Conference (National)- South Carolina, Columbia, SC. (2008) Cynthia Cripps. "Classical Saxophone in Central America." NASA Region IV Saxophone Conference - Texas, Dallas, TX. (February 2007) Cynthia Cripps. "Classical Saxophone in Central America." 14th World Saxophone Congress (International)- Solvenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia. (July 2006) Cynthia Cripps. "Presentation of Music by Panamanian Composers:." 13th World Saxophone Congress (International)- Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. (July 2003) TEACHING Courses Taught Applied Bassoon Applied Bassoon I Applied Clarinet Applied Flute Applied Oboe Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 3 of 7
Applied Recital Applied Saxophone Applied Saxophone I Applied Saxophone II Applied Saxophone III Applied Saxophone IV Applied Saxophone V Applied Saxophone VI Applied Saxophone VII Applied Saxophone VIII Chamber Mus-Saxophone Ens Chamber Music Chamber Music for Winds Chamber Music-Sax Ensemble Class Woodwinds Grad Ped of Vocal/Ins Graduate Chamber Music Independent Study Instrumental Pedagogy Mus Ed Elementary Seminar In Applied Music Seminar in Music Ed Senior Recital/Capstone Teaching Mus in Elem School Woodwind Methods II Woodwind Repertoire Non-Credit Instruction Workshop, 70. (June 12, 2017 - June 29, 2017) Coaching Student Chamber Music for Competition, 4. (August 2016 - November 2016) Workshop, (September 2016) Workshop, 45. (June 10, 2016 - June 29, 2016) Coaching Student Chamber Music for Competition, 4. (August 2015 - November 2015) Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 4 of 7
Workshop, (September 2015) Workshop, 39. (June 8, 2015 - June 25, 2015) Workshop, (September 2014) Workshop, 28. (June 9, 2014 - June 26, 2014) Workshop, (September 2013) Workshop, 27. (June 10, 2013 - June 27, 2013) Workshop, (September 2012) Workshop, 30. (June 11, 2012 - June 28, 2012) Workshop, (September 2011) Workshop, 10. (August 18, 2011 - August 23, 2011) Workshop, 19. (June 13, 2011 - June 30, 2011) Workshop, (September 2010) Workshop, 23. (June 7, 2010 - July 5, 2010) Workshop, 22. (June 8, 2009 - July 2, 2009) Workshop, 11. (June 9, 2008 - June 26, 2008) Workshop, 14. (June 4, 2007 - June 28, 2007) Directed Student Learning Service Learning Project. Marcos Cabrera,, School of Music. (May 2017) Concerto Competition Winner - Paul Briceno, School of Music. (September 2016 - April 2017) sophomore recital "sophomore recital", School of Music. (April 12, 2017) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Juan Pablo Briceno, "senior recital", School of Music. (January 29, 2017) sophomore recital "sophomore recital", School of Music. (November 10, 2016) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Dailly Garcia, "senior recital", School of Music. (April 30, 2016) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Benjamin Rovelo, "senior recital", School of Music. (April 27, 2016) sophomore recital "sophomore recital", School of Music. (April 23, 2016) sophomore recital "sophomore recital", School of Music. (December 15, 2015) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Gabriel Molina, "senior recital", School of Music. (November 15, 2015) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Joe Barrios, "graduate recital", School of Music. (May 3, 2014) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Moises Garza, "junior recital", School of Music. (April 15, 2014) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Jabel Tobias, "senior recital", School of Music. (April 13, 2014) Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 5 of 7
Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Moises Garza, "senior recital", School of Music. (April 13, 2013) Graduate Capstone/Senior Project. Ryan Lynn Rosas, "senior recital", School of Music. (April 16, 2012) SERVICE Department Service Participant (August 2006) Other, recital hearing committees. ( 2006) Committee Chair, Graduate Advisor. (2008-2014) College Service University Service Committee Chair, TNR. (March 2013) Development Activities Attended Faculty Development Grant, "Refining Double Reed Making and Performance Skills for Bassoon," UTPA. (May 2012 - August 2012) Faculty Development Grant, "Refining Double Reed Making and Performance Skills for Oboe and Bassoon," UTPA. (May 2010 - August 2010) University Sponsored Workshops, ( 2009) Workshop, "title V Cooperative Learning Workshop," UTPA. (2007-2008) Professional Service Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (September 16, 2017) Judge, Region 15 Band, Palmview HS, (February 4, 2017) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2016 - November 2016) Judge, Edinburg ISD (May 2016) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2015 - November 2015) Judge, Edinburg ISD (May 2015) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2014 - November 2014) Judge, Edinburg ISD, Edinburg, (May 3, 2014) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2013 - November 2013) Judge, Edinburg ISD, Edinburg, (May 4, 2013) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2012 - November 2012) Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2011 - November 2011) Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 6 of 7
Judge, Region 15 Band, Edinburg, (November 2010 - November 2010) Judge, Region 28 Band, Brownsville, (January 2009 - January 2009) Judge, Region 28 Band, Brownsville, (January 2008 - January 2008) Professional Memberships Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) (September 2015) North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) ( 2006) College Music Society (CMS) ( 2005) Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) ( 2016) Generated on Jun 28, 2018 Page 7 of 7