Riccardo Selva

13805 Maywood Southgate, MI 48195 M (847) 721-7299 E-mail: [email protected] Web: riccardoselva.com

Education

➤Doctor of Music, June 2003 Saxophone Performance Northwestern University Major Professor: Dr. Frederick L. Hemke Evanston, Illinois

Dissertation “The Saxophone In Sacred Music” Major Advisor: Dr. Frederick L. Hemke

Doctor of Music Degree Recitals June 2003, March 2000, and May 1997 School of Music Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois

➤Certificate of Performance, June 1996 Saxophone Performance Northwestern University Major Professor: Dr. Frederick L. Hemke Evanston, Illinois

Certificate of Performance Degree Recitals May 1996 and December 1995 School of Music Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois

➤Master of Music, June 1995 Saxophone Performance Northwestern University Major Professor: Dr. Frederick L. Hemke Evanston, Illinois

Master of Music Degree Recital June 1995 School of Music Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois

➤Bachelor of Music, December 1990 Majors: Saxophone Performance/Wind Instruments and Music Education Minors: Music Theory/Music History University of Major Professor: Donald Sinta Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Music Degree Recital April 1990 School of Music University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan [Dr. Riccardo Selva - 2]

Teaching Experience

College & University

➤Director of Jazz Studies – Schoolcraft College, 2009-2012 Director of Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble Instruct, teach, and direct Jazz Improvisation Class/Jazz Improvisation Combo Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤Instructor – Saxophone And Jazz Improvisation, 2009-2012 Taught private studio lessons to saxophone students both concert and jazz idioms. Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤Instructor – Music Appreciation, 2012 Taught classroom music appreciation to non-music students. Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤Lecturer – Saxophone And Clarinet, 1998-1999 Taught private studio lessons to saxophone and clarinet students. St. Joseph College Seminary at Loyola University - Chicago, Illinois

➤Performance Practice And Criticism, 1997-1998 Graduate Teaching Assistant Coordinated visiting artists, administered class, graded assignments, evaluated course notebooks, and submitted grades. Northwestern University School of Music - Evanston, Illinois

➤Jazz Studies Program, 1996 Graduate Teaching Assistant - Guest conductor Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Improvisation, and Jazz Combos Northwestern University School of Music - Evanston, Illinois

Conservatory

➤Private Studio Lesson Instructor, 1994-2008 Woodwinds (saxophone, flute, clarinet, and oboe), jazz improvisation, music theory, composition, and arranging Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤Jazz Master Class And Concert, 1999-2006 Initiator, Artistic Director, Faculty Instructor, and Performer Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

Primary/Secondary School

➤Woodwinds Instructor/Coordinator of Band Program, 2005-2006 Instructed woodwinds students, coordinated team of music professionals, and worked with school administration to implement band program. Our Lady of Humility School - Beach Park, Illinois & Academy of Our Lady - Waukegan, Illinois

➤Assistant Band Director, 1993 Naval band conductor, private music lesson instructor, and Counselor/coordinator for Academy Naval Band barracks. Culver Military Academy Summer Programs - Culver, Indiana

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(Teaching Experience)

➤Band/Choir Director And Humanities Instructor, 1991-1992 Implemented and directed band program at high school and associated grade schools. Directed high school choir and school musical production. Developed and taught humanities appreciation course (Music And The Arts). St. Mary Catholic Central High School - Monroe, Michigan

Administration

➤Coordinator, Winds And Jazz Studies, 1999-2008 Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤Creator And Committee Member, 1999-2007 Zion Conservatory of Music Scholarship For Underprivileged Students Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤The Shrine of Our Lady Of Pompeii, 1998-2008 Music director The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

➤ Zion Conservatory Of Music At The Taste of Chicago Festival, July 2006 Coordinator Presented by FOX Network Chicago My 50 Chicago Stage Grant Park - Chicago, Illinois

➤Organizer, Saxophone Quartet Festival, 1995 Northwestern University School of Music - Evanston, Illinois

Awards And Honors

➤Recognized For Teaching Excellence, 2012 Schoolcraft College Faculty Forum – Nominated by Jazz Program Students Schoolcraft College – Livonia, Michigan

➤Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition, September 1996 Participant in Soloist Category Bordeaux Conservatory of Music - Bordeaux, France

➤Winner, Symphony Civic Orchestra Concerto Competition, February 1994 Featured alto saxophone soloist Concertino Da Camera – Jaques Ibert Dr. Leslie B. Dunner - conductor Orchestra Hall - Detroit, Michigan

➤Northwestern University School of Music Emma Peters Hooper Award, 1996

➤Allen Park Community Council Outstanding Service Award, 1994

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Grants

➤$8,000 Schoolcraft College Foundation Grant, 2012 Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program Guest Artist Series

➤$5,000 Schoolcraft College Foundation Grant, 2011 Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program Guest Artist Series Don Owens – Guest Artist Professor Emeritus of Conducting & Ensembles Northwestern University

➤Yamaha Corporation, 2011 Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program Guest Artist Series Wayne Bergeron, trumpet – Guest Artist Yamaha Artist

➤$4,000 Community Grant, 2006 Zion Conservatory of Music Jazz Program Recipient of the $4,000 Community Grant (largest amount awarded) in recognition of outstanding program Macy’s North

Performing Ensembles Solo ➤Saxophone Soloist, 1994-Present Featured in concert, jazz, and church venues (see list of performances) Chicago, Illinois & Detroit, Michigan

Chamber ➤Chain, 2001-Present Saxophone Quartet (Classical) Co-Founder and Soprano Saxophonist Chicago, Illinois

➤I Sassofonisti Virtuosi, 1991-2006 Saxophone Quartet (Classical and Jazz) Founder and Saxophonist Detroit, Michigan

➤Espresso, 1994-2000 Saxophone Quartet (Classical and Jazz) Founder and Saxophonist Chicago, Illinois

Orchestral ➤Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, 2011-2012 Featured Saxophone soloist Royal Oak, Michigan

➤Southern Great Lakes Symphony Orchestra, 2008 Saxophone & Bass Clarinet Charles Greenwell – Music Director Riverview, Michigan [Dr. Riccardo Selva - 5]

(Performing Ensembles)

➤Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 2001-2008 Substitute/Extra: soprano, alto, tenor saxophones, and flute double (classical and jazz) Andreas Delfs – Music Director Milwaukee, Wisconsin

➤Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra, 1993-1994 Classical Saxophonist & Concerto Competition Winner Detroit, Michigan

Jazz ➤Riccardo Selva & Friends, 1995-Present Jazz Combo Woodwinds (saxophones, flute, and clarinet) and vocalist Musical Director, Agent, and Composer/Arranger Chicago, Illinois & Detroit, Michigan

➤The Pros Big Band, 2010-2012 Saxophonist & Vocalist Royal Oak, Michigan

➤Jump Street Swing Band, 2008-2012 Saxophonist Ortonville, Michigan

➤Grosse Isle Big Band, 1991-1994 Saxophonist Grosse Ile, Michigan

Church Music ➤St. Frances Cabrini, 2009-2012 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) for liturgies and special events St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church – Allen Park, Michigan

➤St. Cyprian, 2010-2012 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) & vocalist for liturgies St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church – Riverview, Michigan

➤St. James Music Ministry, 1998-2008 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) for liturgies and special events St. James Roman Catholic Church – Arlington Heights, Illinois

➤Sheil Center, 1995-2006 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) Cantored and directed choir The Sheil Catholic Center (Northwestern University) - Evanston, Illinois

➤St. Hugh Music Ministry, 1992-2006 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) and vocalist St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church – Southgate, Michigan

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(Performing Ensembles)

➤ Huron Valley Church Music Ministry, 1992-2007 Featured solo instrumentalist (saxophones and flute) and vocalist Huron Valley Reformed Church – Rockwood, Michigan

Conducting ➤Director of Jazz Studies – Schoolcraft College, 2009-2012 Director of Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Improvisation Combo Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤The Shrine of Our Lady Of Pompeii, 1998-2008 Conductor, composer, and arranger for orchestra and choir Cantor and instrumentalist (saxophones, flute, clarinet, guitar, and piano) The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

Vocal

➤Huron River Men’s Chorus, 1991-1994 Vocalist (Tenor), Assistant Conductor, and Flautist Rockwood, Michigan

➤Choral Masterpieces Chorale, 1993-1994 Vocalist (Tenor) Trenton, Michigan

Performances

➤Jazz @ 37 North Concert Series, 2012 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends – Featured artists 37 North Church - Southgate, Michigan

➤The Jazz Showcase, 2011 The Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program – featured performers with Harold Mabern The Jazz Showcase – Chicago, Illinois

➤Schoolcraft Jazz Studies Program Tour of Chicago, 2011 The Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program Performances at The Jazz Showcase, The Navy Pier, Northwestern University School of Music, and The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Chicago, Illinois

➤Visiting Guest Artist, 2009-2011 Dr. Riccardo Selva – composer, conductor, instrumentalist, and vocalist Holy Week & Easter Liturgies The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii – Chicago, Illinois

➤Faculty Recitals – Schoolcraft College, 2010-2011 Featured recitalist - Saxophone Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤The David Bennett Quartet, 2010 Featured professional performer – Saxophones, flute, and vocalist The Michigan Jazz Festival Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

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(Performances)

➤The Michigan Jazz Festival – Schoolcraft College, 2009-2011 Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program (Jazz Ensemble & Improvisation Combo) Riccardo Selva – Conductor, saxophones, & flute Schoolcraft College - Livonia, Michigan

➤Chiesa Nuova Concert Series, August 2007 Chain Quartet – featured performers Chiesa Nuova - Chicago, Illinois

➤Francis W. Parker School Department of Theatre, March 2007 West Side Story - Music by Leonard Bernstein Reed 1: flute, piccolo, alto saxophone, and clarinet Francis W. Parker School Auditorium - Chicago, Illinois

➤Taste of Chicago Festival, July 2006 Riccardo Selva & Friends Jazz Combo – featured performers Presented by FOX Network Chicago My 50 Chicago Stage Grant Park - Chicago, Illinois

➤ZCM Jazz Master Class & Concert Series, 2000-2006 Riccardo Selva & Friends Jazz Combo – featured performers Spring Jazz Concert, April 2006 Jazz On Celluloid Concert (Jazz in TV & Film), March 2006 Advent/Christmas Jazz Concert, December 2005 The Music of Duke Ellington, May 2005 Jazz Master Class & Concert, February 2001 Jazz Master Class Concert, May 2000 All day jazz master classes and clinics with evening concert The Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤Zion Benton Township High School Jazz Day & Concert, February 2005 Featured clinician and performer (saxophone, flute, and clarinet) The Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤Notre Dame Preparatory School Retreat, February 2005 Featured clinician, composer/arranger, motivational speaker, and performer (saxophone, flute, voice, and conductor) with band and orchestra Colombiere Conference Center – Clarkston, Michigan

➤Glenview Community Church Concert Series, April 2004 Soprano, alto, tenor saxophones and flute – orchestra member and featured soloist Gospel Mass – Robert Wray Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano – Claude Bolling Glenview Community Church - Glenview, Illinois

➤Solo And Chamber Music Concerts, December 1996 - March 2004 Saxophones, flute, clarinet, and voice Organized, promoted, and performed in numerous concerts of instrumental solo, vocal solo, and chamber music repertoire. St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church - Southgate, Michigan

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(Performances)

➤Chain of Hope 9/11 Memorial, April 2002 Chain Quartet – featured performers Performed for 9/11 memorial event at Chicago’s Union Station Union Station - Chicago, Illinois

➤Marcia Funebre from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 In Eb (Eroica), March 2002 Chain Quartet – featured performers Arranged by Riccardo Selva (Première March 24, 2002) Palm Sunday Mass Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D., presiding The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

➤Praise With Music! 1999 Concert featuring Sheil Center musicians in solo and chamber music repertoire Riccardo Selva - tenor The Sheil Catholic Center (Northwestern University), Evanston, Illinois

➤Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition, September 1996 Participant in Soloist Category Bordeaux Conservatory of Music - Bordeaux, France

➤Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition Preview Concert, August 1996 Saxophones Presented a solo concert and fund-raiser for French saxophone competition St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church - Southgate, Michigan

➤Our Hispanic Heritage Concert, October 1995 Featured soprano saxophone soloist Fantasia – Heitor Villa – Lobos Zion Chamber Orchestra The Zion Conservatory of Music - Zion, Illinois

➤Saxophone Quartet Festival, May 1995 The Espresso Saxophone Quartet - Alto saxophonist Northwestern University School of Music - Evanston, Illinois

➤Hollywood Bowl Preview Concert, August 1994 I Sassofonisti Virtuosi Saxophone Quartet Reception for Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Patrons Orchestra Hall - Detroit, Michigan

➤St. Dunstan’s Theater Guild of Cranbrook, July 1994 City Of Angels - Music by Cy Coleman Reed 1: soprano and alto saxophones, clarinet, flute, and piccolo The Cranbrook Greek Theater – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

➤Wayne State University Opera Workshop, 1994 Die Fledermaus - Johann Strauss Clarinetist Richard Piippo - conductor Wayne State University – Detroit, Michigan

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(Performances)

➤Wayne State University Department of Theatre, 1993-1994 No No Nanette - Music by Vincent Youmans Gypsy - Music by Jule Styne Reed 1: soprano and alto saxophones, clarinet, flute, and piccolo The Bonstelle Theatre – Detroit, Michigan

➤Brunch With The Classics, October 1993 I Sassofonisti Virtuosi Saxophone Quartet – featured performers Presented by WQRS Classical Music Radio Station (Detroit, Michigan) The Somerset Collection - Troy, Michigan

➤Republic of San Marino Military Band, July 1992 Performed as principle alto saxophonist with the world’s oldest Republic’s military band for a summer concert series Maestro Stefano Gatta Piazza Borgo Maggiore – San Marino, Italy

➤MusicaFestival Jazz Orchestra, July 1991 Performed as lead alto saxophonist for a summer concert series Piazza Borgo Maggiore – San Marino, Italy

Television Appearances

➤Evening News, 2010 WJBK Fox 2 Detroit National Association of Pastoral Musicians Conference World Premiere of St. Raphael: The Healer for Jazz Ensemble & Choir – Dr. Riccardo Selva Cobo Hall - Detroit, Michigan

➤The Cutting Room Floor, 1996 Dearborn Community Cable Access Performed a recital of saxophone solo music as a preview of the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition Host – Emmy Peck Dearborn, Michigan

➤Eli Zaret’s The Sports Zone – Christmas Edition, 1994 WJBK FOX 2 Detroit I Sassofonisti Virtuosi Saxophone Quartet – featured performers Live performance of Christmas music during sports show telecast Southfield, Michigan

➤A Musical Journey With I Sassofonisti Virtuosi, 1994 Comcast Cable Television Wrote, produced, performed in, and hosted television show Southgate, Michigan

➤The Cutting Room Floor Christmas Edition, 1994 Dearborn Community Cable Access I Sassofonisti Virtuosi Saxophone Quartet – featured performers Performed Christmas music for cable television special Host – Emmy Peck Continental Cable - Dearborn, Michigan [Dr. Riccardo Selva - 10]

Radio Broadcasts

➤Classical Days & Jazzy Nights Sponsorship Drive WRCJ 90.9 FM (Detroit, MI), 2012 Special guest - discussion of musical events & sponsorship drive Hosts – Chris Felcyn & Georgeann Herbert Detroit, Michigan

➤Lemonade WSDP 88.8 FM (Plymouth, MI), 2011 Special guest - interview featuring music and upcoming musical events Host – Betty Smith Plymouth, Michigan

➤Live From The Shrine WCAR 1090 AM (Detroit, MI)/WOAP 1080 AM (Lansing, MI), 2005 Personal interview featuring music, personal background, and scholarship Host - Mary Dudley Royal Oak, Michigan

➤Quiet Waters Music Hour WLOF 101.7 FM (Buffalo, NY), WQOR 750 AM and WITK 1550 AM (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA), and WHIC 1460 AM (Rochester, NY ), 2005 Personal interview featuring music, personal background, and scholarship Host – Tracy Tremblay North Collins, New York

➤The Jazz Show, 1999 WNUR 89.3 FM (Evanston, IL) Northwestern University Radio Personal interview featuring music, personal background, scholarship, and live performances in the studio Host – George Berry Evanston, Illinois

➤Italian Music Program, 1997 WMSE 91.7 FM (Milwaukee, WI) - Milwaukee School of Engineering Radio Live performance - alto saxophone Milwaukee, Wisconsin

➤Live Christmas Show, 1995 WCSX 104.7 FM (Detroit, MI) I Sassofonisti Virtuosi Saxophone Quartet – featured performers Performed Christmas music live on radio show Detroit, Michigan

Compositions, Arrangements, & Orchestrations

➤Winters On The Street Chapter 2 (2012) – 12:55 min. Winters On The Street Chapter 1 (2012) – 12:47 min. Composition & Soundtrack for Photo Essay (Video) - www.youtube.com Riccardo Selva – Saxophones & Flute; Audio recording & production

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(Compositions, Arrangements, & Orchestrations)

➤Lullaby For A Tiny King (2011) – 8 min. Composition for jazz ensemble and choir (Première January 2, 2011) Epiphany Concert Series Riccardo Selva – conductor and soprano saxophone The Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church – Riverview, Michigan

➤St. Raphael: The Healer (2010) – 13 min. Composition for jazz ensemble and choir (Première July 11, 2010) National Association Of Pastoral Musicians Conference Riccardo Selva – conductor, vocalist, and soprano saxophone soloist The Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble Cobo Hall – Detroit, Michigan

➤St. Michael: The Warrior (2009) – 6 min. Composition for jazz ensemble (Première December 14, 2009) Schoolcraft College Jazz Program Winter Concert Riccardo Selva – conductor and alto saxophone soloist Bill Cairo - drums The Schoolcraft College Jazz Ensemble VistaTech Center – Livonia, Michigan

➤Litany Of The Saints (2007) – 6 min. Composition for cantor, chorale, pipe organ, flute, brass quartet (2 Bb trumpets/trombone/bass trombone), timpani, and percussion Text from the Roman Missal and original adapted text by Riccardo Selva Commissioned by The Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D. To be published by World Library Publications – Franklin Park, Illinois (Première August 26, 2007) Festa Di Tutti Santi Celebration Riccardo Selva – conductor and flute Josie Falbo – soprano The Willows Academy Choir The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Chamber Orchestra The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

➤Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (2004) – 5:18 min. Arrangement & Orchestration for vocal duet, chorale, and chamber orchestra (Première December 4, 2004) Mary And Christmas Concert Teresana Barabba – soprano Richard Fragomeni - baritone Paul French – conductor William Ferris Chorale And Orchestra The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

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(Compositions, Arrangements, & Orchestrations)

➤Fill Us With Your Love, O Lord – Psalm 90 (2003) – 6 min. Composition for voice, oboe, and piano (Première October 12, 2003) Mass For Pastoral Ministers - His Eminence Frances Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, presiding Riccardo Selva – tenor Benjamin D. Peters – oboe James G. Janossy, Jr. – piano The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

➤Marcia Funebre (2002) – 4:15 min. Arrangement of Marcia funebre from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in Eb (Eroica) Chain Quartet – featured performers (Première March 24, 2002) Palm Sunday Mass Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D. presiding The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii - Chicago, Illinois

➤Gospel Medley (1998) – 7:30 min. Arrangement/orchestration for jazz ensemble (Première April 16, 1998) Northwestern University Jazz Invitational Riccardo Selva – featured soloist (voice and tenor saxophone) David Ness - conductor Northwestern University Jazz Lab Band Northwestern University School of Music, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall – Evanston, Illinois

➤Ben’s Grace (1997) – 8 min. Composition for solo oboe and chamber orchestra (Première April 11, 1997) Benjamin D. Peters Masters Recital – Student of Ray Still Benjamin D. Peters – oboe Riccardo Selva – conductor Grace Chamber Orchestra Northwestern University School of Music, Lutkin Hall – Evanston, Illinois

Publications

➤The Saxophone In Sacred Music (2003) Doctoral dissertation Northwestern University UMI Dissertation Services – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Recordings

Sound Recordings

➤Winters On The Street Chapter 2 (2012) Winters On The Street Chapter 1 (2012) Composition & Soundtrack for Photo Essay (Video) - www.youtube.com Riccardo Selva – Saxophones & Flute; Audio recording & production [Dr. Riccardo Selva - 13]

(Sound Recordings)

➤America’s Millenium Tribute To Adolphe Sax, Volume XI, Compact Disc 2006 Variations On A Sentimental Song – Julian Harvey (2005) Chain – Dr. Riccardo Selva - soprano saxophone; Dr. David Pituch – alto saxophone; Dr. Jan Berry-Baker – tenor saxophone; Masahito Sugihara – baritone saxophone Arizona University Recordings; AUR CD 3128 2006

➤Mary And Christmas - Music From The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii, Compact Disc 2004 Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle – Riccardo Selva (2004) The William Ferris Chorale And Chamber Orchestra Teresana Barabba – soprano; Richard Fragomeni – baritone; Paul French – conductor

➤Sybel Diana – Cantare, Cantare, Compact Disc 1995 Performed in orchestra for studio recording sessions Riccardo Selva – alto saxophone Big Dreams Studios

➤The San Marino National Anthem, Tape Cassette 1993 Researched the history of the San Marino national anthem in San Marino, Italy. Collaborated with Maestro Stefano Gatta, director of the San Marino Military Band. Produced project, arranged music, and authored cassette program notes. Southgate Anderson High School Symphonic Band - Southgate, MI. Riccardo Selva - conductor World Class Tapes

Video Recordings

➤ZCM Spring Jazz Concert, Digital Video Disc 2006 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Video of instructional clinics and live concert; April 29, 2006 Dr. Riccardo Selva Studios

➤Latin Jazz And Gospel Concert, Digital Video Disc 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Video recording of live concert; October 16, 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva Studios

➤ZCM Spring Jazz Concert Featuring The Music of Duke Ellington, Digital Video Disc 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Video of instructional clinics, interviews, promotional materials, program introduction, and live concert; May 28, 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva Studios

Presentations

➤Sound Recording Engineering – Guest Artist, July 2006 Assisted sound engineer in demonstrating studio miking and recording techniques. Harper College/Maxim Entertainment Group – Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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(Presentations)

➤The Mobile Mac Recording Studio, June 2006 Macs Make Your Music World Go ‘Round, July 2005 Apple Computer Made On A Mac Series, Presentation, demonstration, and performance NMA Theater: Apple Computer North Michigan Avenue Store Chicago, Illinois

Music Publishing

➤Cantate Et Iubilate Deo Hymnal Accompaniment, 2000-2004 Served as music editor and consultant. Collaborated with notable experts Richard Proulx and James Socias in the design and development of sacred music hymnal. Notated hymns and Gregorian chant with Finale software. Midwest Theological Forum Publishers – Chicago, Illinois

Recording Engineering/Post Production

➤America’s Millenium Tribute To Adolphe Sax, Volume XI, Compact Disc 2006 Variations On A Sentimental Song – Julian Harvey (2005) Arizona University Recordings; AUR CD 3128 2006

➤America’s Millenium Tribute To Adolphe Sax, Volume X, Compact Disc 2006 Prelude And Aria – Julian Harvey (2002) Arizona University Recordings; AUR CD 3124 2006

➤ZCM Spring Jazz Concert April 29, 2006, CD 2006 ZCM Jazz Concert: The Music of Duke Ellington May 28, 2005, CD 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Dr. Riccardo Selva Studios

Pro Audio Consulting

➤Notre Dame Preparatory High School Music Department, 2006 Instructed faculty in audio hardware and software, recording, and post- production Notre Dame Preparatory High School – Pontiac, Michigan

Videography/Video Post Production

➤ZCM Spring Jazz Concert April 29, 2006, DVD 2006; Latin Jazz And Gospel Concert October 16, 2005, DVD 2005 ZCM Jazz Concert: The Music of Duke Ellington May 28, 2005, DVD 2005 Dr. Riccardo Selva & Friends Dr. Riccardo Selva Studios

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Community Service

➤St. Francis Hospital – Resurrection Health Care, 1997-2004 Founder and director of music volunteer program St. Francis Hospital/Nursing And Rehabilitation - Evanston, Illinois

➤Music Mentoring Program, 2004-2005 Professional Music Mentor The Sheil Catholic Center (Northwestern University) - Evanston, Illinois

➤St. Hugh Church, 1991-1993 Member and President – Parish Pastoral Council Religious Education Program instructor/Youth Music Program St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church – Southgate, Michigan

Additional Educational Background

➤Soggiorno Culturale (Cultural Sojourn), 1991 – San Marino/Italy Class Work - History, culture, and the Italian language Music Performances (alto saxophone) – The San Marino Military Band – MusicaFestival Jazz Orchestra Private Music Instruction - Antonio Bertozzi (Composer/Performer/Conductor) Sponsored/hosted by the Government of San Marino

➤Private Saxophone Instruction Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois • Dr. Frederick L. Hemke • Dr. Jonathan Helton

The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan • Professor Donald Sinta • Dr. Christopher Creviston • Dr. Jean Pendell • Dr. Charles Young • John Vana • Dr. Cliff Leaman

Center For Creative Studies – Detroit, Michigan • Reginald Borik

➤Jazz Studies

Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois • Antonio Garcia - Jazz Performance, Improvisation, Pedagogy, Composition, Arranging, and Music business • Michael Kocour - Jazz Improvisation • Don Owens - Jazz Composition, Arranging, and Conducting

Wayne State University – Detroit, Michigan • Chris Collins - Jazz Improvisation, Composition, and Arranging

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan • Alvin McKinney - Jazz Style And Improvisation

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(Additional Educational Background) ➤Jazz Studies

• George Benson - (Saxophonist) Jazz Improvisation And Theory Detroit, MI

➤Conducting Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois • John P. Paynter - Wind Ensemble And Chamber Music • Don Owens - Jazz Ensemble • Frederick Ockwell - Orchestral And Operatic Music • Paul Aliapoulios - Choral Music

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan • Donald J. Schleicher - Fundamentals of Conducting • Dr. Louis Bergonzi - Fundamentals of Conducting

➤Voice • Angela Stramaglia – Vocal Technique And Performance Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University Evanston, IL

Professional Affiliations

 North American Saxophone Alliance  National Association of Pastoral Musicians  The College Music Society  Pi Kappa Lambda - Music Honors Fraternity  Mu Phi Epsilon - Professional Music Fraternity