Philip J. Feo 1269 Thorndale Lane, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Office/Fax (847) 550-8100 - Mobile (847) 361-9143 e-mail: [email protected]
SUMMARY Music professional with over twenty five years of experience. Respected music contractor and performer. Committed to quality and service. Respectful and courteous. Makes a positive difference in the workplace by assisting others to achieve success.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL PROFILE • Excellent organizational skills • Enthusiastic • Works well under pressure • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Creative • Strong ability to multitask and problem solve • Computer savvy • Detail and goal oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROYAL TRUMPET WORKS, INC., Lake Zurich, IL 1987 - Present
Owner/Manager/Performer/Contractor Established professional music performing ensemble which provides high quality musical performers and services to hundreds of satisfied customers annually throughout the Chicagoland region.
• Developed a network of over 400 freelance professional musicians. • Contract and manage freelance musicians and coordinate scheduling of performers. • Designed and implemented comprehensive Filemaker relational database and computerized accounting system to manage Union contracts and work dues / pension reporting. • Maintain business budget, company payroll as well as accounts receivables and payables. • Member in good standing of Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.
HOFFMAN ESTATES HIGH SCHOOL, Hoffman Estates, IL 2004 - Present
Music Assistant (Trumpet / Brass) Teach private lessons and sectionals to trumpet and brass students. Conduct band and assist with other duties as requested by the Band Director. Philip J. Feo cont. (2)
PHILIP FEO MUSIC PREPARATION, Lake Zurich, IL 1981 - Present Owner/Manager/Composer/Supervising Copyist A professional music preparation service providing music compositions, arrangements and computer generated instrumental parts and scores. Attention to detailed work results in exceptional performances for my clients. The following are a few of the many high profile organizations and projects which I have supervised and prepared.
• Composed three world premier works for the Concert Singers of Cary, North Carolina and the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra (2010) • George Vosburgh, 1st Trumpet, Pittsburgh Symphony - Boehme Trumpet Concerto (2009) • Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra - Music Academy Gala with Billy Joel (2008) • Rogers & Hammerstein Publications: Andrew Lloyd Weber “Cats” (2005) • Conductor Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago (various compositions) (2003 - 2004) • World Children's Music Event featuring, Celine Dion, Peter Cetera, Josh Groban (2002) • Rogers & Hammerstein National Tour “Cinderella” (2000/2001) • Lyric Opera of Chicago: William Bolcolm - Mc Teague (1992 World Premier) • Chicago Symphony Orchestra (various compositions for Sir George Solti and others) (1982 - 1998) • Marriott Lincolnshire Resort Theater & The Goodman Theater Productions (1981 to 2000)
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, Highland Park, IL 2001 - 2002 Education and Performance Programs Manager Managed and implemented the award winning “Jazz Mentor” education program which featured many leading Chicago area professional musicians. This program continues to be offered to Chicago Public and Suburban schools and encourage students to further their musical knowledge and experience.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Chicago, IL 1982 -1998 Assistant Music Librarian Provided organization and preparation of musical materials for use by conductors and musicians in concert settings which resulted in world class performances by the C. S. O.
• Interacted with and assisted conductors, musicians, and stage personnel with musical materials and other specific daily needs pertaining to rehearsals and performances. • Organized musical scores, instrumental parts and reference materials. • Collaborated in the design and layout of the Symphony Center music library facility, 1996. • Assisted the following conductors and artists: Sir Georg Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, James Levine, James Galway, Luciano Pavarotti, Leonard Bernstein, Doc Severinsen.
COMPUTER SKILLS • Macintosh and PC • Filemaker database program • Finale Music program • Logic Studio 8 Music production program • Microsoft Products (Designed custom Microsoft Access organizational database for Ravinia Festival Community Outreach Department.) EDUCATION • American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL - BME Music Education • Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL - Continuing Education toward Masters Degree • Columbia College Chicago - Film Music Composition Workshop (Los Angeles California, CBS Studios)