Mark A. Springer Teaching and Administrative Experience Interim Dean College of Liberal Arts & School of the Arts (July 2011 present) St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Duties and experiences include: Providing visionary leadership in all aspects of college planning and function Management of the College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts 12 departments, 18 programs; Departments of English, Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, History, Psychology, Ethnic & Women s Studies, Sociology & Anthropology; School of the Arts Departments of Art, Music, Theatre Film Studies; college level programs in Religious Studies and Global Studies, and one shared program, Social Responsibility, with the School of Education Supervising 185 full time faculty, 88 adjunct faculty, and over 25 staff members Developing and managing college budget of over $13 million Preparing documents, reports, correspondence, and communications for departments/programs and upper administration Evaluation of faculty and staff for tenure, promotion, and professional development from across the college Implementation of the university s and college s reorganization plan, including the development of mission, vision, and values statements for the college and embedded school, as well as the identification of planning themes and strategic alignments with the university s mission, vision, and strategic planning goals and timelines Contributing to larger reorganization planning and implementation objectives in Academic Affairs, Communications, Community Engagement, Media Initiatives, Internationalization, Celebrate St. Cloud State!, stewardship of the university art collection, program development, and organizational restructuring Working within a campus environment consisting of 4 separate collective bargaining units and contracts, including faculty, service faculty, professional employees, and service employees Oversight of mentorship curriculum of probationary (pre tenure) faculty in the college Orienting new faculty to the college and assist with professional development planning Handling and addressing all faculty concerns and complaints that reach the Dean s office Final decision making in all student concerns and complaints that reach the Dean s office Working with the Alumni and Foundation offices on college development strategies and implementation Representing the college to the public at university, alumni, donor, and fund raising events Representing the college and university to the St. Cloud Cultural Arts Planning
ArtWORKS Initiative, AroundtheCloud.org finance committee, and Arts in Education subcommittee Coordinating and representing the college in recruitment activities throughout the state and region Representing the college as a member of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences and International Council of Fine Arts Deans Representing the college on internal committees related to budgeting, community engagement, communications, internationalization, academic affairs and student life Working within a system of shared governance Interim Dean College of Fine Arts and Humanities (December 2010 June 2011) reorganized Summer 2011 St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Duties and experiences included: Providing leadership in all aspects of college planning and function Managing the College of Fine Arts and Humanities, its 9 departments; Art, Music, Theatre Film Studies Dance, English, Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Philosophy, Foreign Languages and Literature, and Communication Sciences and Disorders; 160 full time faculty and 30 staff members Developing and managing college budgeting in excess of $10 million dollars Evaluating faculty and staff for tenure, promotion, and professional development from across the college Working within a campus environment consisting of 4 separate collective bargaining units and contracts, including faculty, service faculty, professional employees, and service employees Development of transition plans and implantation of university wide restructuring Contribute to larger reorganization planning and implementation objectives in Academic Affairs, Communications, Community Engagement, Program Development, and organizational restructuring Handling and addressing all faculty concerns and complaints that reach the Dean s office Final decision maker in all student concerns and complaints that reach the Dean s office Representing the college on internal committees related to budgeting, community engagement, academic affairs, and student life Working with the Alumni and Foundation offices on college development strategies and implementation Representing the college to the public at university, alumni, donor, and fund raising events Representing the college and university to the St. Cloud Cultural Arts Planning project ArtWORKS initiative, AroundtheCloud.org finance committee, and Arts in Education subcommittee Working within a system of shared governance Interim Associate Dean College of Fine Arts and Humanities (August 2008 November 2010) St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Duties and experiences included: Assisting the Dean in the management of the College of Fine Arts and Humanities, its 9 departments, 160 full time faculty, and 30 staff members Assisting in the evaluation of faculty and staff for retention, tenure and promotion from across the college Handling and addressing all student complaints and concerns that reach the Dean s
office Coordinating mentorship curriculum of probationary (pre tenure) faculty in the college Assisting in the development of college wide budgeting Managing all college summer school budgeting, including department allocations, hiring procedures and decisions, assisting in curriculum planning and summer offerings, enrollment management, and administration of summer activities Managing all college accreditation and external review processes in conjunction with departments Serving as a representative of the college to the public at university, alumni, and fundraising events Orienting new faculty to the college and assist with professional development planning Working with the Alumni and Foundation offices on development Coordinating and representing college wide recruitment activities throughout the state and region Representing the college as a member of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences Representing the college on internal committees related to budgeting, community engagement, academic affairs, and student life Serving as a research and data manager for college operations Working in a campus environment with shared governance Chair, Department of Music (2002 2007, sabbatical 2007 2008) St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Chair duties included: Coordinating and making teaching assignment recommendations for 25 full and parttime faculty Developing scheduling and proposals for all curricular offerings Representing the music department to upper administration on issues related to budget, curriculum, personnel, community activities, and student growth and development Making proposals, recommendations, strategic planning suggestions, and reports to the music faculty and upper administration regarding student, personnel, budget and curriculum issues Developing and assisting in administering departmental budget recommendations Serving as a representative of the department to the public at departmental events Preparing all departmental correspondence Coordinating department hiring activities Orienting new faculty to the department and assist with professional development planning Working with the Alumni and Foundation offices on program development and relations Coordinating recruitment activities for the department throughout the state and region Representing the department and completing membership duties as an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music Representing the department on Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Task Force on Student Transfer Spearheading transfer and articulation agreements with schools within and outside of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Leading and facilitating music faculty retreats Coordinating department interactions with student organizations Addressing student concerns and complaints Scheduling and leading faculty meetings Making committee assignments Serving as an advisor to music transfer and minor students Supervising a staff of three department support personnel
Tending to the day to day functions of the department Served as Performing Arts Center building coordinator Professor of Music, Low Brass/ Humanities (1996 present) Currently on administrative reassignment St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Low Brass Provide studio instruction for trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, and tuba undergraduate and graduate majors and minors Actively recruit students for the low brass studio Active as a performer, recitalist, and soloist Teach and coordinate studio classes and conduct the low brass/trombone choir Prepare and coach undergraduate and graduate students for recital programs Coach chamber music ensembles, including trombone quartet, tuba euphonium quartet, and brass quintets Present master classes, clinics, and concert appearances throughout the state and region Guest lecture in brass methods course for music education majors Successful grant writer and coordinator of guest brass artists Humanities Teach and administrate the department s largest non music major auditorium class, The History of Rock and Roll, with an annual enrollment in excess of 1200 students Teach History of Rock and Roll curriculum in a fully interactive television environment section to students on campus as well as simultaneously to select high schools and community colleges around the state of Minnesota Interview, hire, and supervise class assistants Other duties Serve on department and university committees, including Department Recruitment (chair), Technology, and Faculty Evaluation/Advisory Committees. College level committees include Strategic Planning Think Tank and Fine Arts Series. University level committees include departmental representative to SCSU Faculty Senate and member of Director of Admissions search committee Coordinator of recruitment activities for the department throughout the state and region Assist web master in administration of department web site Advise undergraduate students, both music majors and non majors Serve on numerous student recital/degree program committees Site manager for Minnesota Music Educators Association All State Bands and Orchestra activities Tour Manager / Event Planning Team Member Minnesota performances and European tour of Stephen Paulus To Be Certain of the Dawn Holocaust Oratorio Coordinator of organizational team and on the ground management and logistics of international tour of Germany, France, and Switzerland for 210 people Collaboratively worked with multiple campus constituencies and financial and logistics planning, including the Office of the Provost, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Humanities, Jewish Studies, and Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education Collaboratively worked with ensemble directors, administrative staff, students, and parents from three universities St. Cloud State University, the College of St. Benedict, and St. John s University; and two children s choirs The Cantabile Girls Choir and St. John s Boys Choir Performances included two state side presentations and three European performances in
the summer of 2008 Project received 2008 St. Cloud Arts Commission Award for Outstanding Arts Event Trombone Instructor International Music Camp Served as a one week substitute instructor during the Summer of 2006 Campus Coordinator St. Cloud State University/MN Music Educators Association All State Band Camp Coordinated week long event hosting 200 250 select high school musicians Duties included coordinating events and managing facilities, stages, food service, housing, rehearsal venues and schedules, sectionals, and concerts Appointment for the 1998 2001, 2003 2006 summer experiences Events Coordinator St. Cloud State University Chamber Music Week Coordinated annual week long event involving guest artists, faculty and students Scheduled concerts, master classes and venues for 4 6 guest artists Coordinated Faculty Collage Concert as part of week s events Recruitment Manager St. Cloud State University Music Department Coordinated recruitment activities and booths at various events, including audition days, high school visitation days, and annual music educators convention Director of Residence Life Aspen Music Festival, Aspen CO Appointment for the 1995 Aspen Music Festival Lead supervisor and resident assistant staff of 22 persons in the daily management and activities of the dormitory housed student population Balanced the needs and concerns of the students, staff, and administration Lecturer, Music Appreciation University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI Taught a music appreciation course with an enrollment of 700 800 non music majors annually Prepared and presented lectures and exams Supervised two graduate teaching assistants as well as coordinated discussion sections Low Brass Section Coach Minnesota Music Educators Association All State Bands Coached select high school euphonium and tuba students in the annual All State Band Summer Camp Provided intense master class experiences for students during the week long event Brass Section Coach Minnesota Music Educators Association All State Orchestra Coached high school brass students in the annual All State Orchestra Camp Provided intense master class experiences for students during the week long event
Conductor of Brass Choir, Brass Sectionals and Chamber Music Coach Wisconsin Youth Symphony, James Smith, Musical Director Prepared and coached brass sectionals for three youth orchestras Selected repertoire and conducted performances of the brass choir Coached brass chamber music groups Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Wisconsin Madison, Orville Shetney, professor Assistantship teaching a music appreciation course for non music majors Taught course for a semester while professor out on sick leave Prepared and gave lectures and exams Taught and lead discussion sections five days a week Responsible for 300 400 students Master Class Assistant University of Wisconsin Madison, William Richardson, professor Lead master classes on technique, methods, and warm up procedures Conducted rehearsals and performances of the trombone choir Gave several solo performances as part of master class format Private Trombone Instructor St. Cloud, MN; Madison, WI; Pullman, WA Teach varying levels from junior high school through adult students Resident Assistant Aspen Music Festival Served two summers as a resident assistant for dorm housing for the Aspen Music Festival Led activities for students ranging in age from 15 30 Duties included counseling, festival operations, scheduling, underage resident supervision and recreation activities Student Teacher Lewis and Clark High School, Spokane, WA, Larry Jay, supervising teacher Duties included preparing and leading rehearsals and performances of the marching, pep and concert bands, percussion ensemble and string orchestra Responsible for entire jazz band curriculum including preparation for three concerts and two festivals Prepared and conducted Spring Concert/Jazz Band concert Coached student soloists and ensembles in preparation for contests Education University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance, minor in Musicology, May 1999 A Performance and Rehearsal Guide to Two Contemporary Brass Quintets; Colchester Fantasy by Dr. Eric Ewazen and Seasons; A Symphony for Brass Quintet by John D. Stevens University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin Master of Music in Trombone Performance, May 1992
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Instrumental emphasis, May 1990 Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and History, June 1990 Major Trombone Instructors: William Richardson, Professor of Trombone, University of Wisconsin Madison Mike Powell, Professor of Trombone, Rutgers University; American Brass Quintet; Juilliard School of Music Per Brevig, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (retired); Juilliard School of Music Gordon Hallberg, former Bass Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra Dr. L. Keating Johnson, Professor of Low Brass, Washington State University Conferences, Memberships and Affiliations Finance Committee, AroundtheCloud.org community website development, 2011 present Advisory Board, ArtWORKS Initiative St. Cloud Community Cultural Arts Planning Committee, 2010 present Arts in Education Subcommittee co chair, ArtWORKS Initiative St. Cloud Community Cultural Arts Planning Committee, 2010 present Perpich Center for Arts Education Legacy Advisory Group 2010 present International Council of Fine Arts Deans, 2008 present Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, 2008 present New Media Consortium campus representative, 2009 present St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra Board Vice President, 2008 present St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra Board member, 2004 present National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting and Workshops, 2002 2006 College of Saint Benedict/St. John s University Fine Arts Series Advisory Board, 2004 2006 International Trombone Festival and Conference, Ithaca, NY, 2004 College Music Society Leadership Institute on Curricular Innovation and Integration in Higher Music Education, June 2003 Minnesota Music Educators Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 1996 2002, 2004 2007 Music Educators Association National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2003 Honors and Awards Featured Ensemble Lake Wobegon Brass Band MMEA State Convention, Minneapolis, MN, 2011 To Be Certain of the Dawn Holocaust Oratorio project received St. Cloud Arts Commission Award for Outstanding Arts Event co accepted the award on behalf of all departments and programs involved, 2008 St. Cloud State University College of Fine Arts and Humanities Outstanding Educator Award, 2004 Feature Ensemble Lake Wobegon Brass Band at MENC National Convention in Minneapolis, MN, 2003 Mentorship Appreciation Award, Preparing Future Faculty Program, Arizona State University Graduate College, 2002 Faculty Research Grant recipient, St. Cloud State University, 2001
Artist in Residence, Bravo! Colorado Music Festival, Vail, Colorado, 1995 Fellowship recipient to The Aspen Music Festival, 1994 Invited to record with the American Brass Quintet, Aspen Music Festival, 1994 Invited to perform with the American Brass Quintet, Aspen Music Festival, 1991, 1993, and 1994; Wisconsin Brass Quintet, Madison, WI, 1992, 1994 Winner, University of Wisconsin Madison Concerto Competition, 1991, 1993 Soloist, Young Artist Series, Aspen Music Festival, 1993 Semi finalist, Quantum Brass Quintet, Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, 1993 Soloist, Chicago Symphony Low Brass Section Workshop, 1992 Soloist with the Lake Wobegon Brass Band, St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble, St. Cloud State University Orchestra, University of Wisconsin Symphonic Band, Washington State University Wind Ensemble Recordings Aria: Music for Trombone and Organ; Mark Springer, trombone, Charles Echols, organ; DOL Recordings (2008) Welcome, Christmas!; The Lake Wobegon Brass Band; LWBB Records (2008) Bravura; The Lake Wobegon Brass Band; LWBB Records (2004) Lake Wobegon Brass Band: Live From the United Kingdom; The Lake Wobegon Brass Band; LWBB Records (2001) Messages From the Past: St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble; Westmark WCD 30096 (2001) Jubilee; The Lake Wobegon Brass Band; LWBB Records (1999) Time Is the Fire in Which We Burn for Trombone and Electronic tape (CD), Scott Miller, SCSU Faculty Composer in Residence (1999) Fyre and Lightning: Consort Music of 1600; guest artist with the American Brass Quintet; Summit Records; DCD 181 (1995) Performance Experience Orchestra/Band 2011 Minneapolis Pops Orchestra 2000 present Minnesota Orchestra (substitute musician) 2004 present Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (substitute musician) 1999 present Lake Wobegon Brass Band (Principal) 1996 present St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra (Principal) 1997 2007 Minnesota Center Chorale (Principal) 1997 1999 Amadeus Chamber Orchestra (Principal)
1996 1997 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (substitute musician) 1990 1996 Madison Symphony Orchestra 1993 1995 Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (Principal) 1990 1994 Aspen Music Festival Orchestras (Principal) Festival Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Contemporary Ensemble Concert Orchestra 1990 1994 University of Wisconsin Madison Symphony Orchestra (Principal) Chamber Orchestra (Principal) 1986 1990 Washington Idaho Symphony Orchestra (Principal) 1986 1990 Washington State University Philharmonic (Principal) Chamber Music 2004 2006 Northwind Brass Quintet 2002 present St. Cloud Symphony Brass Quintet 1997 2000 St. Cloud State University Faculty Brass Quintet 1999 Class Brass 1992 1995 Quantum Brass Quintet 1992 1994 Red Rocks Brass Quintet 1995 Encore Brass Quintet 1988 1990 Washington State University Faculty Brass Quintet 1986 1990 Washington Idaho Symphony Brass Quintet Jazz 2010 present Great River Jazz Collective (Bass trombone) 2003 2010 Paramount Jazz Orchestra (Lead) 1998 George Mauer Group 1994 1995 Dick Jurgens/Don Ring Orchestra (substitute musician) 1994 Aspen Music Festival Jazz Big Band 1992 1993 Madison Jazz Orchestra (Bass trombone) 1990 1995 Hyperion Jazz Orchestra (substitute musician) 1986 1990 Washington State University Jazz Big Band (Lead) Opera/Theater: 2004 present Minnesota Opera (substitute musician) 1990 1996 Madison Opera Company 1990 1994 University of Wisconsin Madison Opera (Principal) 1990 Aspen Music Festival Opera (Principal)
1986 1989 Washington Idaho Symphony Opera (Principal) Recitals/Solo Engagements Soloist, Trombone and Brass Band, Lake Wobegon Brass Band, MMEA State Convention Performance, February 2012 Soloist, Trombone and Brass Band, Lake Wobegon Brass Band, 2010 Soloist, Trombone and Brass Band, Lake Wobegon Brass Band, 2009 Guest Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, April 14, 2008 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, March 14, 2006 Guest Soloist, Trombone and Piano, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, March 6, 2006 Guest International Soloist, Trombone and Brass Band, Lake Wobegon Brass Band Tour of Northern England and Scotland (4 performances), July 14 23, 2005 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, March 20, 2005 Guest Soloist, Trombone and Piano, Luther College, Decorah, IA, March 1, 2005 Guest Soloist, SCSU Wind Ensemble Tour and Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid Winter Conference solo performance, February 17, 2005 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, March 22, 2004 Guest Soloist, Apollo High School, St. Cloud, MN, March 20, 2003 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, November 16, 2002 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, April 10, 2002 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, March 4, 2002 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, April 16, 2001 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, October 15, 2000 Guest Soloist, Maple Valley High School, May 16, 2000 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, March 6, 2000 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, March 22, 1999 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Organ, April 27, 1998 Guest Soloist, SCSU Orchestra, November 28, 1998 Guest Soloist, SCSU Wind Ensemble Tour, November 5 8, 1998 Guest Soloist, Internet Broadcast of Dr. Scott Miller s Time Is the Fire in Which We Burn, 1998 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, November 3, 1997 Guest Soloist, SCSU Wind Ensemble, February 1, 1997 SCSU Faculty Recital, Trombone and Piano, May 5, 1997 Guest Soloist, SCSU Wind Ensemble, April 26, 1997 Guest International Soloist, SCSU Wind Ensemble, Spring Tour of Mexico, March 1997
University of Wisconsin Madison DMA Chamber/Solo Music Recital, April 17, 1994 Concerto Performance, February 13, 1994 DMA Solo Recital, December 3, 1993 DMA Chamber Music Recital, December 6, 1992 Concerto Performance, April 28, 1992 Masters Recital, April 16, 1992 Masters Recital, December 8, 1991 Masters Recital, March 10, 1991 Washington State University Senior Recital, November 19, 1990 Junior Recital, April 16, 1989 Guest Artist, Adjudicator and Clinician: Guest Artist/Clinician, Sartell High School, Sartell, MN, September 13, 2010 Guest Clinician, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, April 14, 2008 Guest Clinician, Northwind Brass Quintet The Brass Quintet in Junior High and High School Music Programs, Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid Winter Conference Clinic, February 18, 2006 Guest Artist/Clinician, Milaca High School, Cambridge, MN, March 2005 Guest Artist in concert performance of the music of Jean Langlais presented in conjunction with organist Dr. Marie Louise Langlais, Duluth and Minneapolis, MN, 2004 Guest Artist, Apollo High School, St. Cloud, MN, March 2003 Guest Performer with Dallas Brass Quintet, January 27 and 29, 2003 Guest Artist/Clinician, Cambridge Isanti High School, Cambridge, MN, March 2002 Guest Artist/Clinician, Foley High School, Foley, MN, March 2002 Guest Artist/Clinician, Grand Rapids High School, Grand Rapids, MN, March 2002 Adjudicator, Central Minnesota Solo and Ensemble Competition, Sartell, MN, March 2002 Guest Artist/Clinician, Cretin Durham Hall High School, St. Paul, MN, February 2002 Guest Artist/Clinician, Sartell High School, Sartell, MN, February 2002 Guest Artist/Clinician, Becker High School, Becker, MN, April 2001 Guest Artist/Clinician, Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MN, April 2001 Guest Clinician, Minnesota All State Orchestra, 2000 Guest Artist/Clinician, Maple Valley High School, Maple Valley, MN, May 2000 Guest Artist/Clinician, Apollo High School, March 1999 Adjudicator, Schubert Club Brass Solo Competition, April 1999 Guest Artist/Clinician, University of Wisconsin Madison, April 24, 1998
Guest Clinician, Minnesota All State Bands, 1998, 1999 Adjudicator, North Dakota Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Brass Competition, Fargo, ND, November 1999 Guest Artist/Clinician, National Music Conservatory of Mexico, Mexico City, March 1997