JEFFREY RICHARD CARTER, D.M.A.25 Lawn Place

SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63110765.760.3812 · jrc@jeffreycarter.us

www.jeffreycarter.us

Education Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting University of Kansas 2000 Master of Arts in Music (Vocal Performance) University of Central Missouri 1996 Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Southwest Baptist University (Missouri) 1983

Academic Leadership Experience Chair, Department of Music, Webster University from June 2008 supervise 11 regular faculty; +/-65 adjunct faculty; one full-time departmental associate administer departmental artistic, workshops, supplies, scholarships, travel, recruiting, and equipment

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direct the department’s artistic program, including approximately 120 concerts annually serve as voting delegate to the National Association of Schools of Music; responsible for decennial

accreditation review (accreditation current and complete for 2009-2019) envision and manage curriculum development and renewal (major restructuring effective Fall 2012; new

degree programs in process Fall 2014) recruit, review, and provide for development of full- and part-time faculty

design, manage and update departmental website and Web-based resources lead efforts in marketing and promotion manage departmental student advising information and processes, and serve as second-level departmental

advisor; maintain student records; supervise sophomore exams and senior exit processes train faculty in assessment procedures, and manage departmental and student assessment standards and

activities coordinate and assess general education program courses, and train faculty in general education program

procedures recruit new students, both regionally and nationally (primary departmental recruiter) represent the department within the university and to the community suggest and develop possibilities for new funding sources, scholarships, and cooperative initiatives

guide relationships with alumni and other external constituents coordinate areas of engagement and service with other Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts chairs Associate Director, School of Music, Ball State University 2006-2008 54 tenure-line faculty; 9 full-time support staff ‘major-domo’ for National Association of Schools of Music decennial self-study, commencing Fall 2006

responsible for all course scheduling, grade reporting, facilities issues, faculty loads, faculty and departmental travel, exchange programs, performance competitions

administer travel budget counsel student services team directly supervise three administrative staff members lead efforts to improve marketing and promotion of School of Music events and concerts guide relationships with alumni and external constituents coordinate recruiting programs and visits primary point person for on-campus inter-departmental relationships serve as ex-officio member on all School of Music committees (except Promotion and Tenure)

Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies in Music, Ball State University 2004-2006 manage recruitment: maintain databases, personally meet with on-campus visitors, assist in

planning recruitment brochures and printed pieces, represent the School of Music at all on- and off- campus recruitment events

manage student admissions: supervise organization of audition days, placement and assessment procedures, organize and implement summer orientation sessions

manage undergraduate awards: supervise database maintenance, communicate with Financial Aid Office, assure fulfillment of scholarship requirements, serve ex officio on Scholarship Awards Committee

advise current students: act as liaison with university Advising Center, process all seniors in music for graduation, resolve audit issues, counsel and advise students on a range of issues and concerns

lead curriculum development and refinement maintain communication with faculty: meet with faculty advisors, confer with ensemble directors

on scholarship recipients, communicate with faculty about individual student administer $160,000 annual scholarship budget

Director, Ball State University Singers 2000-2008 raise funds: successfully led a $180,000 fund-raising campaign for international touring administer annual operating budget of $50,000, in addition to student wages budget direct all performances, run-outs, and annual season-ending Spectacular audition and choose cast, band, and technical staff recruit and securing highly competitive new students write and/or procure musical arrangements build leadership initiatives, including annual leadership workshop host four-five guest clinicians and workshops each year plan and implement program direction and long-range planning and implementation engage in extensive alumni relations and fund-raising activities secure budgeting and financing of activities, including revenue enhancement other duties as necessary Associate Director of Choral Activities, Ball State University 2000-2005 (Acting Director of Choral Activities, 2003-2004) guide graduate and doctoral student research and creative endeavors manage two different grants totaling over $35,000 conduct extensive recruitment activities, including school clinics and on-campus visits from choral

scholars and school groups raise funds to support on-campus activities and domestic touring

supervise logistical details for concerts and tours participate in weekly graduate assistant luncheon; provide direct instruction to graduate assistants coordinate all aspects of program development, repertoire enhancement, touring, and other duties as

assigned serve as liaison to professional and service fraternities advise S-ACDA chapter (increased from six students in 2001 to 35 in 2004) commission new works for performance designed and implemented choral area Web initiatives manage choral library staff propose and assist in establishing new scholarship funds honoring retiring colleague

Choral/Vocal Director, Kentucky Wesleyan College 1999-2000 produce and direct annual holiday madrigal dinner supervise logistical details for concerts and tours recruit new student and engage community coordinate college involvement with local symphony

Director, Jacomo Chorale, Blue Springs, Missouri 1990-1999 conductor of 65-member community chorus administer annual operating budget of $15,000 (all private donations and ticket sales) recruit new members and retain current members raise funds; responsible for annual fund campaign and all budgetary matters serve as artistic director; responsible for programming, printed materials, audience development commission new works work closely with provost and college foundation to build the group, both in size (from 27 to a peak

of 90) and in finances (established the annual fund campaign and raised increasing amounts of hard cash each year)

Teaching Experience Associate Professor of Music and Chair, Department of Music Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri from June 2008 (FDL status* granted effective Fall 2012; currently in review for promotion to Professor)

Courses taught: Applied Voice, Fundamentals of Music, Concert Choir, Music Theory I, Music Theory for Musical Theatre (the latter a new course I developed)

Service: Member, Salary and Benefits Committee (2014-15); Member, Centennial Planning Committee and sub-committee chair (commencing Fall 2013); Chair, Salary and Benefits Committee (2012-13); Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2010-14, Co-Chair 2011-13); Associate Provost Search Committee (Fall 2010); Catalog Reform Committee (Fall 2010-Spring 2012); Faculty Senate temporary appointment (Spring 2010); New student advisor (Summer 2009, 2010)

INTERNATIONAL: Leader, short-term study abroad, Rome and Athens (twenty students) May 2009 * Most Webster University faculty are on Faculty Development Leave (FDL) status, a system that includes five-

year reviews and more frequent paid research leaves. The system functions as a tenure program, but with the addition of occasional reviews. The FDL system has the same legal status as a tenure system.

Associate Professor of Music Performance (tenured) School of Music, College of Fine Arts, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 2000-2008

Courses taught: Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, University Choral Union, Women’s Chorale, Introductory Conducting, Applied Conducting (undergraduate and graduate), University Singers, Jazz/Showchoir lab, Graduate Choral History/Literature lab, Choral Rehearsal Techniques, Hymnology, Vocal Literature, special topics

Service: eight departmental search committees (2001-2008), including two as Chair; University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (2006-2008) and Core Curriculum Sub-committee (2007-2008); departmental Promotion and Tenure Committee (two one-year terms); various other departmental committeesINTERNATIONAL:

Leader, short-term study abroad, Berlin and Prague (fourteen students) May 2008 Leader, short-term study abroad, Paris (six students) May 2007 Co-leader, interdisciplinary student field study, People’s Republic of China (three weeks, 16 students, co-taught with BSU Director of Asian Studies) May 2006 Visiting Professor, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China October-November 2005 Producer, Ball State University Singers performance tour, People’s Republic of China (two weeks, six

performances) May 2005

Assistant Professor of Music (tenure-track) Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky 1999-2000

Courses taught: Kentucky Wesleyan Singers, Conducting, Vocal Literature, Applied Voice

Instructor of Music (part-time) Blue River Community College, Blue Springs, Missouri 1990-1999

Courses taught: Chorus, Applied Voice, Music Theory, Music Appreciation

Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 1996-1999

Courses taught: Concert Choir, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Chorale

Adjunct Instructor of Voice Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa 1993-1996

Courses taught: Applied Voice

Lecturer in Music University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri 1992-1994

Courses taught: Troupe (show choir), Applied Voice, Concert Choir

Conducting Experience Resident Music Director, New Line Theatre, Saint Louis, Missouri From August 2014Artistic Director, Gateway Men’s Chorus, Saint Louis, Missouri August 2008-July 2011 Cover conductor, Webster University Symphony Orchestra January 2010Conductor, Masterworks Chorale of Belleville December 2008Conductor, Ball State University Singers August 2000-May 2008 Conductor, Muncie Symphony Orchestra holiday concert December 2006, December 2007 Choirmaster, Grace Episcopal Church, Muncie, Indiana July 2002-Janaury 2005 Principal Conductor, Muncie Symphony Orchestra holiday concert December 2004 Conductor, Ball State University Chamber Choir August 2003-May 2004 Conductor, Ball State University Concert Choir August 2001-May 2003, August 2004-May 2005 Conductor, Ball State Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and Choral Union February 2002

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Conductor, Ball State University Women’s Chorale January 2001-May 2001 Choirmaster and Organist, Trinity Episcopal Church, Anderson, Indiana October 2000-January 2002 Conductor, Ball State University Choral Union August 2000-May 2002 Guest Conductor, Southern Baptist Seminary Chamber choir, Louisville, Kentucky November 2002 Conductor, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Chorus 1999-2000 Director of Music, First Presbyterian Church, Lawrence, Kansas August 1997-May 2000 Conductor, University of Kansas Men’s Glee Club January 1998-May 1999 Conductor, Jacomo Chorale (community chorus), Blue Springs, Missouri January 1990-February 1999 Messiah Sing-a-long, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City December 1998 Conductor, University of Kansas Women’s Choir Fall 1998 Conductor, University of Kansas Concert Choir August 1996-May 1998

Director of Music, St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Independence, Missouri September 1995-January 1997 Choirmaster/Organist, Church of the Resurrection (Episcopal), Blue Springs, Missouri April 1993-March 1995 Conductor, Central Missouri State University Troupe January 1991-May 1994 Conductor, Central Missouri State University Concert Choir January 1991-May 1992 Primary Musical Director, Blue Springs Civic Theatre, Blue Springs, Missouri 1988-1991

Festivals Conducted Conductor, Illinois District 6 All-District High School Honor Choir November 2009Conductor, East Central Missouri All-District High School Honor Choir November 2008Conductor, North Central Missouri All-District High School Honor Choir November 2008Conductor, Alabama All-State TTBB Choir March 2008 Conductor, West-Central Missouri All-District Choir October 2007 Conductor, Blackford/Grant County Choral Festival (Indiana) March 2007 Conductor, Alabama All-State Show Choir January 2007 Conductor, Missouri All-State Show Choir July 2006 Conductor, Kenai Peninsula Borough Honors Choir (Homer, Alaska) October 2005 Conductor, Kansas City Metro All-District Honor Choir January 2003 Conductor and clinician, MIC High Schools Festival, Indianapolis October 2002 Conductor and clinician, South Adams High School Choral Festival, Berne, Indiana March 2002 Midwestern Music Camp, University of Kansas, Lawrence June 2001

(Primary conductor for select choral ensembles for senior high students ) Midwestern Music Camp, University of Kansas, Lawrence June-July 1999 (Primary conductor for large ensembles, private voice teacher, administrator) Midwestern Music Camp, University of Kansas, Lawrence June-July 1998 (Primary conductor for large ensembles, private voice teacher) Midwestern Music Camp, University of Kansas, Lawrence June-July 1997 (Primary conductor for large ensembles, sectional leader for junior high students)

Premieres of commissioned works

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Numerous commissioned arrangements of standard American songbook for the Gateway Men’s Chorus and for Ball State University Singers

ANTHEMS and PART-SONGS

Above the Walls by Greg Gilpin June 2009 (Commissioned by the Gateway Men’s Chorus) Gloria by Ralph Hoffman March 2004 (Western Hemisphere premiere of work by German composer residing in The Philippines) The Dreamer of Dreams by Gwyneth Walker October 2003 (Commissioned for the massed choirs of Ball State University; premiered in the presence of the composer) Aedh wishes for the clothes of heaven by Dominic Dousa April 2002 (Commissioned by the Ball State University Concert Choir) Psalm 100 by Tecwyn Evans February 2000 (Written by Evans, former chorus master at Glyndebourne, as gift to colleagues in 1998; premiered by Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Chorus) Sun with hands for rays by Todd Hershberger May 1999 (Commissioned by Jeffrey Carter for University of Kansas Men’s Glee Club) In Memoriae Innocentis by Ray Martin May 1999 (Written for University of Kansas Men’s Glee Club) Ave Maria by Robert Hagenbuch, Jr. October 1997 (Commissioned by the Jacomo Chorale in honor of its fifteenth anniversary season) A Psalm of Pilgrimage by Michael Ryan-Wenger February 1994 (Commissioned by the Jacomo Chorale) Three Choral Miniatures by Robert Wykes November 1992 (Commissioned by the Jacomo Chorale in honor of its tenth anniversary season)

Recordings

Gateway Men’s Chorus. I want to fly. Sixteen tracks drawn 2010-2011 concert performances. Available on iTunes and at www.gatewaymenschorus.org. August 2011.

Gateway Men’s Chorus. Love Changes Everything. Sixteen tracks drawn 2009 and 2010 repertoire. Available on iTunes and at www.gatewaymenschorus.org. November 2010.

Ball State University Singers. Ball State University Singers: Then and Now. Live and studio recordings from 2001-2004 with Ball State University Singers. Available from www.bsu.edu/music. March 2005.

Articles Carter, Jeffrey. “Thirty Years On: The Enduring Grace of Herbert Howells’ Requiem.” The Journal of

the Association of Anglican Musicians 23, No. 4 (April 2014), 1, 4-8.Carter, Jeffrey. “Suggestions for Student Chapter Activities.” Choral Journal 47, No. 3 (September

2007), 68-70. Carter, Jeffrey. “Internationalizing Your Education.” Choral Journal 46, No. 10 (April 2006), 67-69. Carter, Jeffrey. “Toward a Philosophy of Teaching.” Choral Journal 46, No. 5 (November 2005), 101-

103. Carter, Jeffrey. “It Takes a Village to Raise a Conductor.” Central Division ACDA Resound (Fall

2004), 8. Carter, Jeffrey. “Indiana Welcomes You.” Central Division ACDA Resound (Fall 2003), 1 and 7. Carter, Jeffrey. “Chanticleer members credit teachers.” Indiana Choral Directors Association

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Notations 24, No. 2 (Winter 2002-03). Carter, Jeffrey. “Consistency and Change in the Sacred Choral Anthems of Herbert Howells.” Choral

Journal 42, No. 8 (March 2002). [refereed] Carter, Jeffrey. ”Articles and Videos for the Choral Conductor.” Indiana Choral Directors Association

Notations 23, No. 1 (Fall 2001). Carter, Jeffrey. “With Passion and Purpose: Toward a Philosophy of Teaching.” Indiana Choral

Directors Association Notations 22, No. 1 (Fall 2000).

Reviews of Music and Performances

Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 42, No. 8 (March 2002).Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 42, No. 5 (December 2001), 90-92.Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 42, No. 4 (November 2001), 75, 80.Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 42, No. 2 (September 2001), 61-62.Carter, Jeffrey. “Eleven Reviews.” Indiana Choral Directors Association Notations 22, No. 4 (Summer

2001), pp. 4, 14.Carter, Jeffrey. “CD Review.” The Living Church 222, No. 14 (8 April 2001), 26-27. Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 41, No. 7 (February 2001), 75. Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 41, No. 5 (December 2000), 95. Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 41, No. 3 (October 2000), 86. Carter, Jeffrey. “Two Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 41, No. 2 (September 2000), 95-97. Carter, Jeffrey. “Four Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 40, No. 10 (May 2000), 70-76. Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 40, No. 7 (February 2000), 80-81.Carter, Jeffrey. “Choral Review.” Choral Journal 40, No. 5 (December 1999), 100.Carter, Jeffrey. “Three Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 40, No. 4 (November 1999), 87-92.Carter, Jeffrey. "Book Reviews: Herbert Howells" by Paul Spicer. Choral Journal 39, No. 8 (March

1999), 92-94.Carter, Jeffrey. “Eight Choral Reviews.” Missouri MCDA Reporter, (January 1999), 18-19.Carter, Jeffrey. “Thirteen Choral Reviews.” Missouri MCDA Reporter, (April 1998), 17-18. Carter, Jeffrey. “Twelve Choral Reviews.” Missouri MCDA Reporter, (December 1997), 14-15. Carter, Jeffrey. “Six Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 38, No. 2 (September 1997), 67-76. Carter, Jeffrey. “Five Choral Reviews.” Choral Journal 37, No. 9 (April 1997), 67-70. Carter, Jeffrey. “Thirteen Choral Reviews.” Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (January 1997), 14-15. Carter, Jeffrey. "Ten Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (September 1996), 19. Carter, Jeffrey. "Two Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (May 1996), n.p. Carter, Jeffrey. "Book Reviews." Choral Journal 36, No. 5 (December 1995), 64. Carter, Jeffrey. "Seven Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (December 1995), n.p. Carter, Jeffrey. "Book Reviews." Choral Journal 36, No. 2 (September 1995), 68. Carter, Jeffrey. "Eight Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (June 1995), 8-10. Carter, Jeffrey. "Kansas City Chorale Performance Review." Chorus! 7, No. 4 (March 1995), 15-16. Carter, Jeffrey. "Seven Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (January 1995). Carter, Jeffrey. "Choral Reviews." Choral Journal 35, No. 5 (December 1994), 72-78. Carter, Jeffrey. "Kansas City Chorale Performance Review." Chorus! 7, No. 2 (October 1994), 13. Carter, Jeffrey. "Choral Reviews." Choral Journal 35, No. 3 (October 1994), 61. Carter, Jeffrey. "Five Choral Reviews." Missouri-ACDA Reporter, (January 1994), n.p. Carter, Jeffrey. "Choral Reviews." Choral Journal 34, No. 3 (October 1993), 66-72. Carter, Jeffrey. "Choral Reviews." Choral Journal 33, No. 5 (December 1992), 64-67. Carter, Jeffrey. "Choral Reviews." Choral Journal 32, No. 7 (February 1992), 55-56.

Student Times columns [Jeffrey Carter, editor]

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Batey, Angela L. “Preparing a High School Choir for Adjudication.” Choral Journal 48, No. 6 (December 2007), 73-75.

Cole, Rebecca. “How to Build an Award-Winning Chapter.” Choral Journal 48, No. 2 (August 2007), 59-60.

Dame, Nathan. “The Full Plate: Effective Leadership in Multiple Student Organizations.” Choral Journal 48, No. 1 (July 2007), 53-55.

Mills, Joshua William. “An Open Letter to the Profession: The Responsibility of the Choral Conductor to the Emerging Composer.” Choral Journal 47, No. 10 (April 2007), 63-66.

Weidenaar, Gary. “Choosing a Graduate School for a Masters Degree.” Choral Journal 47, No. 6 (December 2006), 93-94.

Young, Laura E. “Making the Case: Why Found a Collegiate Chapter of ACDA?” Choral Journal 47, No. 4 (October 2006), 79-81.

Simmons, Mark. “An Open Letter to Student Teachers.” Choral Journal 47, No. 2, (August 2006), 69-70.

Schildkret, David. “Making the Case for Teaching Music.” Choral Journal 47, No. 1, (July 2006), 57-58.Batey, Angela. “Working with Accompanists.” Choral Journal 46, No. 12, (June 2006), 99-100.DeVenney, David P. “Repertory and Programming: Guidelines for the Young Conductor.” Choral

Journal 46, No. 6 (December 2005), 77-79.

Compositions/Works List Jason’s Song, vocal/piano work (ASCAP) 2014O’er the world in silence sleeping, vocal/piano work (ASCAP) 2013Christmas Day, anthem commissioned by Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City (ASCAP) 2013Talk is Cheap, choral song cycle commissioned by Choral Chameleon (NYC) (ASCAP) 2013Kenneth, hymn tune for Christmas 2012Three Teasdale Songs, for solo voice and oboe (ASCAP) 2012Donne’s Hymn, choral setting of John Donne text (ASCAP) 2012“Forest Park” Preces and Responses, for the Church of St. Michael and St. George, Clayton MO 2012

for Advent Antiphon, introit for an Advent service (ASCAP) 2011Forest Park, hymn tune for Christmas 2010Joseph, hymn tune for Christmas 2009Lawn Place, hymn tune for Christmas 2008Blayne William, hymn tune for Christmas 2007 Final Sentences, commissioned choral setting of the final sentences from the

Episcopal Burial Rite 2007 Kristen Marie, hymn tune for Christmas 2006 Austin Jay, hymn tune for Christmas 2005 Luke, hymn tune for Christmas 2004 Anna, hymn tune for Christmas 2003 Blue Springs High School Alma Mater, commissioned contemporary jazz arrangement 2003 Alcuin, hymn tune for Christmas 2002 Till There Was You¸ commissioned arrangement for Laporte High School show choir 2002 Two hymn tunes, for Christmas 2001

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What is life?, SSAA performing edition of music by William Byrd 2001 The Oxen, commissioned SATB unaccompanied (ASCAP) 2000

(published by Kansas City Music Publishing, kcmusicpublishing.co)The Christmas Song, SATB choral setting of music by Mel Torme 2000 Where Angels Sing, SATB unaccompanied (ASCAP)

(published by Kansas City Music Publishing, kcmusicpublishing.co) 1999 A Fourfold Blessing, SATB unaccompanied 1999 Two Festive Descants, original treble descants 1999 Psalm 39, commissioned SATB and organ 1999 A Festive Introit, SATB unaccompanied 1997 Six Anglican chants, SATB unaccompanied 1997 Phos Hilaron, commissioned SSATBB unaccompanied (MO-ACDA Opus Award, 1999) (ASCAP) 1996 Eight Musical Insults, voice and piano 1995 Prayer for Peace, SATB unaccompanied 1994 Preces and Responses, SATB unaccompanied 1992

Interest Sessions, Master Classes, Papers Read

To Open or To Close, vocal master class. Classical Singer national convention, May 2014. [invited]Best Practices in Music Unit Student Recruiting and Scholarshipping. National Association of Schools

of Music annual meeting, November 2012. Member of three-person panel. [invited]Making the Case: Mission Statements and Your Choir. American Choral Directors Association

national conference, March 7, 2009. [refereed]Pecan Pralines and Chocolate Creams: The Subtle Choral Art. Illinois Choral Directors Association

conference, October 2006. [invited]Guest lecturer (Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius) and choral conductor. University of Kansas,

September 2006. [invited]Wagging the Dog: Show Choir as Part of a Comprehensive Choral Curriculum. Missouri Choral

Directors Association conference, July 2006. [invited]Pecan Pralines and Chocolate Creams: The Subtle Choral Art. Indiana Choral Directors Association

conference, July 2005. [invited]Twenty-five Years On: The Enduring Grace of HH’s Requiem. American Guild of Organists Region V

convention, Grand Rapids, MI, June 2005. [invited]Putting Choirs with Instrumental Ensembles. Indiana Music Educators Association In-Service

Convention (co-presented with orchestra conductor Leonard Atherton), January 2005. [refereed]Vibrato, Veracity, and Volume: Voice Techniques for the Choral Classroom. Indiana Music Educators

Association In-Service Convention, January 2004. [refereed]“Vibrato, Veracity, and Volume: Voice Techniques for the Choral Classroom. Missouri Choral

Directors Association conference, July 2003. [invited]Twenty Years On: The Enduring Grace of HH's Requiem. Herbert Howells Society Conference, Atlanta,

June 2003. [invited]

Recent Local Lectures

“The Baptist Hymn Tradition in America.” Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Sacred Music Series on faith traditions, October 2013.

“Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.” Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Sacred Music Series on Oratorios, February 2010.

“Some thoughts on choral conducting.” American Guild of Organists, Saint Louis, January 2010.“Herbert Howells’ Requiem.” Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Sacred Music Series on Requiems,

February 2009.

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Recent Performances and Community/Arts Activity

Program reviewer, Department of Music, Principia College (IL) November 2014Recitalist, Music of the World Wars faculty recital, Webster University October 2014Vocal adjudicator, Classical Singer national competition (three rounds) May 2014Guest conductor, Christ Church Cathedral of Saint Louis April 2014Soloist, “Jack Ruby talks business with the new girl,” work for solo and orchestra written

for me by Kim Portnoy, with Paul Davis/Webster University Chamber Orchestra November 2013Charter singer, Pro-Arte Saint Louis (early music and Renaissance group) November 2013Chorus member, Saint Louis Symphony Chorus Fall 2013Chorus member, Bach Society of Saint Louis Fall 2013Staff singer, Church of St. Michael & St. George, Clayton 2012-13Graduate program reviewer, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Summer 2012Member, Choral/Organ search committee,

Church of St. Michael and St. George, Clayton May 2012

Festival concert conductor, Ladue Horton Watkins High School March 2012Recitalist, Love Gone Wrong faculty recital, Webster University February 2012Voting reviewer, Kevin Kline Awards, Saint Louis 2012Staff singer, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis December 2011-March 2012Music consultant, RED, Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis August 2011Supporting role of Sipos, She Loves Me, Insight Theatre Company August 2011Baritone soloist, Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem,

Webster University Symphony Orchestra May 2011Recitalist, Samuel Barber Centenary, Webster University October 2010Citizen review panelist, Regional Arts Commission from Spring 2010Conductor, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Webster University Symphony Orchestra January 2010Recitalist, British song recital, Webster University September 2009Instructor of singing, St. Cecilia Academy (adult prep program) Summer 2009Faculty promotion reviewer, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Summer 2009Staff singer, Church of Saint Michael and Saint George November 2008-June 2009

Funded Grants Faculty Research $4800 grant to fund research project into American operetta, Webster University January 2012Love Changes Everything CD recording $11,500 grant, William S. Kerr Foundation January 2010International Faculty Course Development $1200 grant September 2005 Ball Foundation $15,000 grant for international travel January 2005 International Faculty Course Development $1400 grant August 2004 Enriching the Choral Music Experience; $17,500 grant funded through a “Building a Four-Year Commitment” Lilly Foundation grant Fall 2004 Ten students fully funded to attend national ACDA convention; Simon Carrington in guest conductor residency October 2004; guest jazz artist Ly Tartell, November 2004; 22 students to Cleveland Orchestra performance of Elijah, September 2004) Enriching the Choral Music Experience; $15,500 grant funded through a “Building a Four-Year

Commitment” Lilly Foundation grant Spring 2003 Eight students fully funded to attend national ACDA convention; develop a choral music majors on-line survival guide;

Gwyneth Walker in composer residency October 2003 University Strategic Plan Assessment, $1,200 grant Summer 2003 Jewish Studies Project, $300 workshop grant Summer 2003

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Special Recognitions Inductee, Lee’s Summit High School Hall of Fame 2014Distinguished Alumnus, University of Central Missouri Department of Music 2012Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) December 2011Biography listed in Who’s Who in America 2009-2010Biography listed in Who’s Who in the World 2008-2009 Biography listed in Who’s Who in American Education 2007-2008 Biography listed in Who’s Who in American Education 2006-2007 Ball State University Student Organization Advisor of the Year April 2005 Ball State University Student-American Choral Directors Association chapter named Chapter of the Year by national ACDA organization January 2005 (Biennial award; competitive process through national student activities chair) Opus Award, Missouri Choral Directors Association July 1998 (Inaugural recipient of award for outstanding choral composition commissioned by a Missouri choir within the last five years)

National/International Service

Artistic Director, Missouri Verses and Voices from Fall 2013Conductors Guild, Inc. 2009-2012

National board memberChair, Publications Committee February 2010-2012

Saint Louis International Choral Festival 2010Artistic DirectorChair, Steering Committee

GALA Choruses, Inc.National board member 2011National leadership workshop reading session leader September 2010

Simon Carrington Chamber Singers, Inc. 2007-2010Secretary, Board of DirectorsFounding member and producer

American Choral Directors AssociationNational Chair, Youth and Student Activities 2005-2010Division Chair, Youth and Student Activities 2004-2005Program Chair, Central Division biennial convention 2002-2004Editor, Indiana Choral Directors Association Notations 2001-2003

Adjudicator and Clinician, 21 Century International Choral Festival, Malaysia December 2003 Sole North American jurist on six-person panel; 43 choirs Adjudicator, Showstoppers New York March 2003

Other notable mentions

Fundraising workshop June 2013Vestry member and Senior Warden, Grace Episcopal Church, Muncie 2007-2008Host, An American Choral Christmas, original two-hour special on Indiana Public Radio

December 2007Host, A Very British Choral Christmas with Jeffrey Carter, original two-hour special on

Indiana Public Radio December 2005Crystal Cathedral Summer Conducting Institute, Garden Grove, CA August 2003

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BSU Teaching and Learning Academy 48 class hours including Blackboard and digital media; colloquium in Expert Teaching; Teaching Portfolio development Summer 2002, 2003

Rotary International Group Study Exchange representative Summer 2001Month-long tour of cities in São Paulo state, Brazil; Guest lecture at Universidade de Campinas

Professional memberships Pi Kappa Lambda College Music Society National Association for Music EducationMissouri Music Educators AssociationNational Association of Teachers of SingingAmerican Choral Directors AssociationHerbert Howells Society (UK)

Ralph Vaughan Williams Society (UK)Elgar Society (UK) Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (honorary) ASCAPMusic Theatre Educators AllianceNational Collegiate Choral Organization

Full list of solo experience, choral experience, refereed performances, musical theatre direction, papers read and lectures, professional development, adjudications, and community and institutional service available upon request.

Blogs

About teaching voice: musicatwebster.wordpress.com

Cheering on the Department of Music: musicchair.wordpress.com

References

Peter Sargent, DeanLeigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsWebster University314.968.7005sargenpe@webster.edu

Dottie Marshall EnglisChair, Conservatory of Theatre ArtsWebster University314.968.6966marshado@webster.edu

Kevin McBethDirector of MusicManchester United Methodist ChurchSaint LouisAND Director, Saint Louis Symphony In Unison Chorus314.402.4214Kevin.mcbeth@manchesterumc.org