Education
Higher Education ExperienceConductor, The Augsburg Concert Band
Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MN, 2016–present Conduct The Augsburg Concert Band, a concert band with approximately 50% music majors. Teach basic conducting, advanced/instrumental conducting, music theory, 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 Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, 2009–2013 Conduct the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band as well as manage all administrative aspects of BSU Bands. Direct and organize the campus “Red Line Swingers” pep band. Teach beginning conducting, advanced/instrumental conducting, instrumental techniques, instrumental arranging, single reed techniques, and the clarinet studio. Observation of student teachers. Teach and administrate 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, Columbus, OH, 2006–2009 Conduct the Collegiate Winds (a concert band with approximately 80% music majors). Guest conduct and assist with the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band 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. Assistant Director of Bands / Director of Athletic Bands University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 2003–2006 Direction and administration of Wildcat Marching Band and Pep Band, directing Jazz Band 2, and co-conducting Symphonic Band (interim). Teach undergraduate conducting classes, graduate conducting lessons, graduate wind literature, marching band methods, and introduction to music. Guest conduct the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. Observation of student teachers, and advising C-MENC. Graduate Teaching Assistant Oklahoma State University, 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. Public Education ExperienceTeaching Artist
Arts Integration Menomonie, Menomonie, WI, 2015-2016 Create and teach arts integrated curriculum with a collaborating elementary classroom teacher. 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 responsibilities 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 Outreach University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, WI
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie, WI
Menomonie Theater Guild, Menomonie, WI
Bemidji Area Community Band, Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, Bemidji, MN
New Hampshire Youth Band & Wind Ensemble, Durham, NH
Guest ConductingAdult, Community, & Professional Ensembles
College & University
High School & Middle School Honor Bands & Festivals
Adjudicator/ClinicianLarge Group Adjudication & Clinics
Solo & Ensemble Clinics
Music Camps
Marching Band Adjudication
Academic Publications and Presentations“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 Advisor: Dr. Russel Mikkelson Committee: Dr. Hillary Apfelstadt, Richard Blatti, Dr. Darrel Kinney [read/download] RecognitionImpact of Scholarship
Honors
Grants
Professional DevelopmentWisconsin 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 Professional AffiliationsCBDNA | College Band Directors National Association
NAfME | National Association for Music Education CMS | College Music Society WBDI | Women Band Directors International ASCAP | American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Ohio State University Graduate Music Student Association • Ensembles Area Representative 2008-2009 New Hampshire Music Educators Association • Executive Board Member: Collegiate Chapters Representative 2003-2006 Music Educators National Conference • NH Collegiate Chapter Coordinator 2003-2006 |
Erika Svanoe is a terrific musician and a gifted conductor. She is also a great teacher, who will engage your students and give them fresh and vital perspectives on the music they are performing.” |
Erika Svanoe is one of the finest conductors I know at the college level. She is a terrific technician and educator on the podium, but what truly sets her apart is a unique combination of love of music and love of her students.” |