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Education
Higher Education ExperienceConductor, The Augsburg Concert Band
Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN, 2016–present Conductor of The Augsburg Concert Band, an ensemble with approximately 50% music majors. Teach beginning conducting, advanced/instrumental conducting, instrumental methods, music theory and aural skills, and the clarinet studio. Faculty advisor to the student-run pep band. Assist with departmental duties including recruiting, assessment, and NASM review. Director of Bands | Assistant Professor of Music Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN, 2009–2013 Conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and “Red Line Swingers” pep band. Manage all administrative aspects of BSU Bands. Teach beginning conducting, advanced/instrumental conducting, instrumental techniques, instrumental arranging, music theory, single reed techniques, and the clarinet studio. Observation of student teachers. Teach and administrate Bemidji MusiCamp summer music camp. Assist with departmental duties including recruiting, department assessment committee, NASM review and co-advising of C-MENC/NAfME. Doctoral Conducting Associate Ohio State University | School of Music, College of the Arts | Columbus, OH, 2006–2009 Conductor of the Collegiate Winds (a concert band with approximately 80% music majors). Assistant Conductor of the OSU Wind Symphony. Guest conduct and assist with administration of all OSU Bands. Teach beginning conducting and assist with all undergraduate instrumental conducting courses. Guest conduct the OSU Symphony Orchestra and OSU MasterSingers. Director of Athletic Bands | Lecturer of Music University of New Hampshire | Durham, NH, 2003–2006 Direction and administration of Wildcat Marching Band, Pep Band, and Bratton Hall Jazz Band (Jazz II). Co-conductor of the UNH Symphonic Band and New Hampshire Youth Band. Teach beginning conducting, marching band methods, and introduction to music. Teach conducting lessons and wind literature in the M.A. in Music program. Observation of student teachers, and advising C-MENC. Graduate Teaching Assistant Oklahoma State University | School of Music | Stillwater, OK, 2001–2003 Guest conduct the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, conduct the Chamber Winds, assist and write drill for 250-member member Cowboy Marching Band, teach Jazz Ensemble 3, assist in teaching conducting classes, and conducting Spirit Band. K-12 Education ExperienceTeaching Artist
Arts Integration Menomonie | Menomonie, WI, 2015-2016 Create and teach arts integrated curriculum with a collaborating elementary classroom teacher. Grant supported. AIM portfolio Band Director Mukwonago High School & Middle School | Mukwonago, WI, 1999–2001 High School responsibilities include conducting the Concert Band, directing the Marching Band, writing drill and organizing summer camp, conducting the Pit Orchestra for musical productions, coaching chamber ensembles, directing after school Jazz Band, directing Pep Band, teaching private lessons, and organizing a tour to Florida. Responsibilities at the Middle School include conducting 7th grade Band, teaching private and group lessons, assisting with after-school Marching and Jazz Bands, conducting summer school band, and teaching 7th grade general music classes. Community Ensembles and OutreachConducting
Minnesota Symphonic Winds, Minneapolis, MN
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie, WI
Menomonie Theater Guild, Menomonie, WI
Bemidji Area Community Band, Bemidji, MN
New Hampshire Youth Band & Wind Ensemble, Durham, NH
Administrative Leadership
University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, WI
Menomonie Theater Guild, Menomonie, WI
Bemidji Area Community Band, Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, Bemidji, MN
Guest ConductingAdult, Community, & Professional Ensembles
Adult, Community, & Professional Ensembles
College & University Bands
College & University
High School & Middle School Honor Bands & Festivals
High School & Middle School Honor Bands & Festivals
AdjuDicator/Clinician
Large Group Adjudication & Clinics
Solo & Ensemble Clinics
Music Camps
Marching Band Adjudication
Academic Publications and PresentationsAcademic Publications & Presentations
“Make some 'art:' finding personal fulfillment through procrastiworking”
“Embrace the Lag: Performing and creating music through Zoom” Session presentation, Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Back-to-School Virtual Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, August 13, 2020. “Mind the Gap: Embracing Internet Latency in Online Ensemble Learning and Performance” Research presentation, Societal challenges and the Arts: critique, impacts and sustainability in/of interdisciplinary music studies (Grieg Research School Spring Course). The Grieg Academy—Department of Music, University of Bergen Faculty of Fine Art, Music, and Design (KMD), Bergen, Norway, 2020. peer reviewed. David E. Myers, Erika Svanoe “Commissioning with Purpose” Panel presentation, Minnesota Music Educators Midwinter Clinic, 2020. panelists: Charles Weise, Erika Svanoe “Rehearsals with an Impact: Ignite Musicality, Expression, and Passion using Knowledge” Panel presentation, Minnesota Music Educators Midwinter Clinic, 2018. panelists: Kristen Tjornehoj, Erika Svanoe, Jack Stamp "Creativity to Reality: Arts Entrepreneurship" Panel presentation, University of Wisconsin–Stout College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Speaker Series, 2015. panelists: Erik Evensen, Jonathan Kuuskoski, Kevin Pontuti, Paola Savvidou, Erika Svanoe, Jerry Hui (moderator) “Rhythmic Notation in Aaron Copland’s El Salón México.” Research presentation, College Band Directors National Conference, Seattle WA, 2011. peer reviewed. “Rhythmic Notation in Aaron Copland’s El Salón México: A Comparison of the Orchestral Score to the Band Transcription by Mark Hindsley.” Journal of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles #17, 2010. peer reviewed. [link] El Salón México by Aaron Copland: A Study and Comparison of the Orchestral Score and Two Transcriptions for Band Doctor of Musical Arts dissertation Committee: Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson (advisor), Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt, Richard Blatti, Dr. Darrel Kinney [read/download] RecognitionImpact of Scholarship
Honors
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Affiliations
CBDNA | College Band Directors National Association NAfME | National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC) • NH Collegiate Chapter Coordinator 2003-2006 CMS | College Music Society MMEA | Minnesota Music Educators Association WBDI | Women Band Directors International ASCAP | American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers PREVIOUS Ohio State University Graduate Music Student Association • Ensembles Area Representative 2008-2009 NHMEA | New Hampshire Music Educators Association • Executive Board Member: Collegiate Chapters Representative 2003-2006 Professional Development
Wisconsin Composition Workshop & Competition, UW–River Falls, 2014 Band Conducting & Pedagogy Workshop, University of Michigan, 2005 CBDNA Wind Band Conducting Symposium, University of Colorado, 2004, 2005 The Art of Wind Band Teaching, University of Minnesota, 1999, 2000 |
