John T. Cord, DMA [email protected]

Education University of North Texas, Denton, TX Doctorate of Musical Arts, Trumpet Performance Related Field, Jazz Studies Major Professors: Keith Johnson, John Holt & Michael Steinel August 2009

Yale University School of Music, New Haven, CT Master of Musical Arts, Trumpet Performance Major Professor: Allan Dean May 2004

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance Major Professors: David Greenhoe, Brent Sandy & John Rapson May 2003

Teaching Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Luther College, Decorah, IA (University) August 2013 – current • Applied Lessons Instructor • Brass Chamber Ensembles Director • Brass Methods Instructor

Assistant Professor of Music, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX September 2009 - current • Applied Lessons Instructor • High Brass Ensembles Director • Brass Chamber Ensemble Director • High Brass Methods Instructor • Jazz Combo Director • Academic Advisor

Teaching Fellowship, University of North Texas, Denton, TX September 2006 – May 2009 • Taught undergraduate private trumpet lessons • Led departmental meetings • Judged undergraduate performance juries • Coached undergraduate brass chamber ensembles

Teaching Assistant, Yale University, New Haven, CT January 2004 – May 2004 • Prepared modern jazz lectures • Worked with student project groups

Adjunct Professor, North Central Texas College, Corinth, TX Sept. 2007 – May 2009 • Taught a Music Appreciation course • Served as Arts and Humanities committee member

Adjunct Professor, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA Jan. 2004 - May 2006 • Taught a Music Appreciation course • Served as Arts and Humanities committee member

Adjunct Professor of Trumpet, Southwest Community College, Creston, IA August 2004 - May 2005 • Taught undergraduate trumpet lessons • Taught applied jazz course • Recruited students from local high schools

(Other) Instructor, Argyle High School, Argyle, TX September 2007 – May 2009 • Taught private brass lessons • Coached brass chamber groups • Led orchestral sectional rehearsals

Instructor, Norwalk Community Schools, Norwalk, IA Aug. 2005 - May 2006 • Individual lessons instructor

Instructor, Drake University Community School of Music, Des Moines, IA Aug. 2004 - May 2006 • Individual trumpet lessons instructor

Performance Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestras, Cedar Falls, IA August 2013 – current First Call Substitute/Extra

Corpus Christie Symphony Orchestra, Corpus Christi, TX Dec. 2009 - Sept. 2010 3rd /Assistant Principal Trumpet: Oct. 2010 – May 2013

Corpus Christie Ballet Orchestra, Corpus Christi, TX 2nd Trumpet: Dec. 2009 – May 2013

Corpus Christie Cathedral Orchestra, Corpus Christi, TX Principal Trumpet: Aug. 2009 – May 2013

Stage Door Canteen, USS Lexington Big Band, Corpus Christi, TX Lead Trumpet: Oct. 2009 – May 2013

South Texas Big Band, TX Solo Trumpet: Oct. 2009 – May 2013

Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Irving, TX 2nd Trumpet: April 2008 - June 2009

Garland Symphony Orchestra, Garland, TX 2nd Trumpet: April 2008 - June 2009

Wringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey’s Circus Band Lead & Solo Trumpet: July 2005 - May. 2006 Performance

Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Victoria, TX Kingsville Symphony Orchestra, Kingsville, TX Substitute: Oct. 2009 - Current Nov. 2009 - Current

Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, Laredo TX Harry James Orchestra, Harlingen, TX Sept 2009 Jan. 2010

Allen Symphony Orchestra, Allen, TX Fort Worth Opera, Fort Worth, TX April 2009 May 2008 - July 2008

Metropolitan Classical Ballet, Fort Worth, TX Dallas Wind Symphony, Dallas TX June 2008 August 2007

CMI Brass Quintet, Univ. of North Texas; Denton TX North Texas Wind Symphony, Univ. of North Texas Sept 2007 - May 2008 August 2006 - May 2007

2’Oclock Lab Band, Univ. of North Texas, Denton, TX Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, Wichita Falls, TX Split-Lead & Soloist: August 2006 - May 2007 April 2007

Denton Bach Society, Denton, TX UNT Baroque Trumpet Ensemble, Denton, TX Oct. 2008 Aug. 2006 - May 2007

Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, Davenport, IA Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines, IA Nov. 2001 Aug. 2004 - July 2006

Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, Cedar Rapids, IA Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Oskaloosa, IA June 2003 - Aug. 2004 Sept. 1999 - Dec. 2002

Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra, Ottumwa, IA Waterbury Symphony, Waterbury, CT Sept. 1999 - May 2002 April 2004 - May 2004

Battell Orchestra, Lenox, MA (Tanglewood) Cedar Rapids Symphony, Cedar Rapids, IA May 2004 Jan. 2002

Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Wallingford, CT Synchrony Chamber Ensemble, New Haven, CT May 2004 Jan. 2004 - Aug. 2004

Bob Weast’s Swingin’ Big Band, Des Moines, IA Party Gras Classic Jazz Band, Des Moines, IA Lead & Solo Trumpet: July. 2005 - July 2006 Aug. 2004 - July 2006

Sonido Unidad, New Haven, CT The Yale Brass Quintet, New Haven, CT Jan. 2001 - Aug. 2004 Aug. 2003 - May 2004

Honors/Awards Bach Trumpet Artist/Clinician, Conn-Selmer Corporation, Elkhart, IN Dec. 2012 - current • Artist representative for Vincent Bach Trumpets • http://conn-selmer.com

Phi Kappa Lambda, University of North Texas Chapter, Denton, TX Spring 2009 - current • Scholarly Music Fraternity

Phi Kappa Phi, University of North Texas Chapter, Denton, TX • National Scholarly Fraternity

Member, Board of Directors; Kingsville Symphony Orchestra, Kingsville, TX Nov. 2010 - Dec. 2011

Artist of the Year, Des Moines Metro Arts Alliance, Des Moines, IA 2006

Featured Conductor, Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Rome, GA Jan. 2013 • Guest conductor for the Professors Trumpet Ensemble Recital

Discography Corpus Christie Cathedral Orchestra, A Cathedral Christmas. Corpus Christie, TX: MSR Classics, 2009.

North Texas Wind Symphony, Urban dreams. GIA, Wind Works. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2008.

North Texas Wind Symphony Cindy McTee. Composer's Collection. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2008.

North Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Corporon, Homage. GIA Wind Works. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2008.

Rapson, John. Daydreams from the Prairie JCL Plays the Compositions of John Rapson. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa, 2000.

Swallow, Steve, and John Rapson. Johnson County Landmark plays the music of Steve Swallow. Iowa City, IA: JCL Note, 2002.

Bohemian Soul Tribe, The Great Beatdown. Iowa City, IA: Petting Zoo Records, 2001.

Sonido Unidad, Mi Familia. New Haven, CT Horizon, 2002.

Tom Jessen, Night. Iowa City, IA: East Elm Records, 2000. Publications Scholarly Article: Performance Implications for Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone. Editor’s Repertoire Corner; International Trumpet Guild Journal. October, 2012

Scholarly Article: Demystifying Rustiques, Pedagogy Corner; International Trumpet Guild Journal Oct. 2013 (not yet released).

Album Review: Midwest Coast, Josh Rzepka. Suma Recording Studios, Painesville, OH. Recording Reviews; International Trumpet Guild Journal. March 2010, p. 210.

Album Review: Solo Corno de Caccia, Michael Tunnel. Crystal Records. New York, NY. Recording Reviews: International Trumpet Guild Journal. Oct. 2012, p. 219.

Feature Exposé Article: With Reverence to Miles, DSM Magazine, Des Moines, IA May 2006

Featured Exposé Article, The Jazz Man, The Populous Magazine, Des Moines, IA July 2006

Guest Performance/Clinician/Adjudication

Adjudicator; International Trumpet Guild, Columbus, GA May, 2011 • Preliminary Round, Solo Division, College

Adjudicator; National Trumpet Competition, Fairfax, VA March 2009, 2010 & 2011 • Solo Division, High School • Ensemble Division

Adjudicator; Texas Music Educators Association, TX October 2006 - current • All-Region Audition judge • All-Area Audition judge • Solo and ensemble judge

Clinician; All State Etude Master-Classes, TX • Nikki Rowe High School, Sept. 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 • PSJA Memorial High School, Oct. 2009, 2010 & 2011 • Harlingen High School, Oct. 2010 • Alice High School, Nov. 2012 • Laredo United High School, Nov. 2012 • Edinburg North High School, Dec. 2011 • Calallen High School, Nov. 2011 • Pace High School, Dec. 2011 • Calallen High School, Nov. 2011

Clinician; Texas 5A All State Concert Band Feb. 2011 • Master-class and clinic for All State Concert Band trumpet section members • Led sectional for 5A All State Concert Band Trumpet Section

Clinician; Austin Summer Brass Institute, Austin, TX June 2011 • Performed a solo recital • Coached brass ensembles • Provided private trumpet lessons

Clinician/Instructor; Clark/Leland ISD Music Scholarship Program, Alice, TX 2009 & 2010 • Performed master classes for area high school students • Provided private lessons, free of charge to students

Guest Conductor, Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Rome, GA Jan 2013 • Guest conductor for the Professors Trumpet Ensemble Recital • Ensemble consisted of university studio trumpet professors from throughout the Southeast.

Guest Ensemble Performance, International Trumpet Guild Conference, Columbus, GA May 2012 • Festival of Trumpets, concert concluded the conference week • Performed 3 pieces with ensemble consisting of notable professional trumpeters

Guest Solo Recital Performance; University of North Carolina- Charlotte Feb. 2011 • Guest artist recital, sponsored by UNCC • Master Class for UNCC trumpet majors

Guest Solo Recital Performance; Eastfield College, Dallas, TX March 2011 • Guest artist appearance, sponsored by Eastfield College • Master Class for Eastfield trumpet majors

Guest Solo Recital Performance; Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK March 2011 • Guest artist appearance, sponsored by SEOSU • Master Class for SEOSU trumpet majors and jazz band

Guest Solo Performance; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of the Upper Midwest; National Assembly, Fort Worth, TX July 2006

Guest Solo Performance and Clinician, Culver-Stockton College Jazz Festival, Canton, MO April 2005

Notable Projects TAMUK Trumpet Studio Recitals, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Dec. 2009 • April 2010 • Nov. 2010 • April 2011 • Nov. 2011 • April 2012 • Nov. 2012

TAMUK Trumpet Studio Tour, South TX Dec. 2011 • Recruiting tour featuring 5 different studio trumpet ensembles • Coordinated with area band directors from 3 different independent school districts to visit 4 high schools • Exposure to over 700 area high school musicians

Website Development, Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2010 - 2013 • TAMUK Trumpets Website • TAMUK Online Alumni Newsletter

Host, Guest Artist/Clinician; Edmund Cord Oct. 2013, Luther College

Host, Guest Artist; The Saint Louis Brass Quintet Oct. 2010, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Concert • Master Class on chamber music and the design of rehearsal • Private lessons for over 40 brass music majors

Host, Guest Artist, Byron Stripling March, 2011, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Internationally recognized trumpet artist • Concert with TAMUK Jazz Band I • Master Class with TAMUK Trumpet Studio • Clinic for over 200 area high school musicians

Host, Guest Artist, Stephen Hawk Oct. 2009, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Internationally recognized trumpet artist • Provided master-classes and private lessons • Performed with student ensembles • Personally raised funds to pay for guest artist

Host, Guest Artist, Dr. Jason Crafton and Dr. Brian Walker Nov. 2009, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Guest Artist Recital • Lecture on applying to graduate schools

Host, Guest Artist, Synergy Brass Feb. 2010, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Internationally recognized brass quintet • Performed a concert, master-class and private lessons for over 30 students • Funding through the Office of Student Affairs

Host, Guest Artist, Ron Ledbetter Nov. 201l, Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Principal trumpeter, Corpus Christi and Victoria Symphony Orchestras. • Performed a concert and a master-class with the trumpet studio

External Grant, $4,000, National Endowment for the Arts, Mid- America Arts Alliance April 2010 - Oct. 2010 • Regional Touring Program Grant for two -day visitation by the Saint Louis Brass Quintet. • Visitation included a concert, two master-classes and private lessons for over 40 students among 4 studios. • Event hosted such groups as the Boys and Girls Club of Kingsville, Young Life, Girl Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas and several others.

External Grant, $8,000, National Endowment for the Arts Oct. 2012 • Grant used to commission a musical piece, “The Need to See” by Dan Welcher • Co-writer of grant and member of performing ensemble • Performances at 5 local elementary schools, for over 400 students • Performance on campus at Texas A&M University-Kingsville • Anticipated recording on Feb. 17th, 2013, recording will be used in conjunction with a children’s book based upon the libretto of the piece, release date TBD

University Organized Research Grant, $3,000. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX Sept. 2010 • Presidential Performing and Visual Arts Series • Grant approved through the President’s Circle

University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Grant, $1,000 Texas A&M University-Kingsville Sept. 2010

Student Service Funding, Office of the Dean of Student Affairs Dec. 2010 - Oct. 2012 • Supplemental funding for 2010 National Trumpet Competition • Performance for 2011 TAMUK Ring Ceremony • Performance for 2012 “Who’s Who Among American Colleges” ceremony

Commission, TAMUK Trumpet Studio, Texas A&M University- Kingsville Aug. 2012 • “Blue Chase”, composed by Dr. Elaine Ross • Internationally recognized trumpet ensemble composer. • Commission includes heading indication that the piece was written for the TAMUK Trumpets. • Published by Triplo Press, 2012

Representative, Bach (Conn-Selmer) Studio Program, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Sept. 2010 - current • Instruments supplied by the Conn-Selmer Corporation with the intention of providing quality instruments available for purchase to college trumpeters.

Reviewer, International Trumpet Guild March 2011 - Present • CD Recording Review Committee

Reviewer, International Trumpet Guild May 2011 • Event reviewer for ITG Annual Convention • Reviewed 6 events over 4 days

Faculty Performance, Luther College Sept. 2013 • Performed on Faculty Showcase Recital • Divertimento, Boris Blacher

Faculty Solo Recital, Texas A&M University-Kingsville April 2012 • Concerto in F minor, Oskar Bohme • Concerto for Trumpet, G.P. Telemann • Duo Sonata, Barbara York • Seven Spanish Folk Songs, Manuel De Falla • Faculty Performance, Texas A&M University- Kingsville Oct. 2012 • “The Need To See”, by Dan Welcher • National Endowment for the Arts Grant funded Commission • Performances included 6 appearances at local Kingsville elementary schools. Exposure to over 400 elementary students. • Premiere performance at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Faculty Feature Performance, Kingsville Symphony Orchestra, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Nov. 2012 • “Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major,” by A. Vivaldi • “Unanswered Question” by Charles Ives

Faculty Ensemble Performance, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Sept. 2010 • “Façade” by William Walton

Faculty Performance, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Sept. 2010 • “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi

Faculty Feature Performance, Texas A&M University-Kingsville April 2010 • “Concertino in E-flat major” by Ernst Sachse

Faculty Performance, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Nov. 201l • Duet performance with Mr. Ron Ledbetter, including works by Handel, Vivaldi, Manfredini and Franceschini

Faculty Performance, Texas A&M University- Kingsville • “The Trumpet Shall Sound” from the Messiah, by G. F. Handel

Faculty Feature Performance, Texas A&M University-Kingsville April 2011 • Solo performance with the TAMUK Percussion Ensemble • “Edifice” by David Jarvis

Student Achievements

National Trumpet Competition, Fairfax, VA March 2010 • Selected for Ensemble Division Semi-final Round • Over 180 national groups submitted, 40 selected

National Trumpet Competition, Fairfax, VA March 2010 and 2011 • Solo division, Frank Segovia, semi-finalist, 2010 • Solo division, Frank Segovia, semi-finalist, 2011 • Solo division, Joshua Castillo, semi-finalist, 2011 • Solo division Aracely Rodriguez, semi-finalist, 2011

Rodney Mack Outer Banks Trumpet Retreat, Outer Banks, NC Jan. 2011 • 3 Students selected by special invitation to attend retreat • Faculty of the retreat include some of the most sought after trumpeters in the world including Jens Lindeman, Jose Sibaja, Kurt Dupuis, Wynton Marsalis Rodney Mack and others. • Retreat included lessons, master classes and ensemble playing • Scholarship funding secured through retreat administrators by Cord in the amount of $3,700 •

Graduate Research Advisor, William De La Cruz III, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX • Supervisor and research advisor for Master’s of Music Degree