Jacquelyn Joy Schwandt

Jacquelyn Joy Schwandt Assistant Professor of Viola

Northern Arizona University School of Music Box 6040 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 928-523-0230 work 928-522-7004 home e-mail: [email protected]

Education:

2006 University of Oregon Doctor of Musical Arts—Viola Performance, Pedagogy emphasis DMA Document: An Integration of Select Pedagogical Techniques of Paul Rolland with Graded Violin and Viola Repertoire of Shinichi Suzuki 1995 Wichita State University Master of Music—Viola Performance 1992 Southern Methodist University Bachelor of Music—Viola Performance, Music Theory

Current Employment:

Northern Arizona University—School of Music—Flagstaff, Arizona 2004-present Assistant Professor of Viola

My duties include studio viola and some violin, upper string techniques course for music education majors, violin/viola pedagogy course, viola literature course, coach chamber music, coordinator of string area, recruit new students.

Significant Solo and Chamber Music Performances: Concerto Appearances, Faculty Artist Recitals, and Guest Artist Recitals (2004-2009):

2009 11/09 Performer and Clinician at Nevada MTNA Convention— University of Nevada, Reno—Will perform and be guest clinician at this three day conference.

10/09 Performer and Clinician at Viola Celebration—University of Tennessee—Will perform and be guest clinician at this two day workshop for violists. This has become a national event in only three years of existence and has attracted such viola clinicians as Jeffrey Irvine, Victoria Chiang and Kathryn Plummer. Last year the Viola Celebration had over 80 participants from 5 states. 4/09 Faculty Guest Artist/Chamber Recital—NAU Campus. Performed a recital of music by Astor Piazzola with guest violinist Miroslav Hristov.

3/09 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus—Performed Mozart “Kegelstadt” Trio for Viola, Clarinet and Piano

2008 11/08 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus. Performed J. S. Bach Gamba Sonata in G minor, BWV 1029; Bruce Reiprich Scent of Blossom for Viola and Piano; Joel Hoffman Krakow Variations for Solo Viola; and Charles Loeffler Two Rhapsodies for Viola, Oboe, and Piano.

9/08 Concert Performance—Augustana Lutheran Church and St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Denver, CO. Performed as viola soloist in two performances of Vaughn Williams’ Flos Campi with Musica Sacra Chamber Ensemble and St. Martins Chamber Choir.

7/08 Chamber Recital—NAU Campus. Performed Brahms’ Piano Quartet in A major, op. 26 and Dohnanyi Serenade for Violin, Viola and Violoncello for the Curry Summer Music Camp at NAU students.

6/08 Solo Performance—36th Annual International Viola Congress. Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Smith Music Hall. Featured Recital performance. “Tribute Recital in honor of Dr. William Magers.” Performed Krakow Variations for Solo Viola by Joel Hoffman.

4/08 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus. Accompanied Concerto in G major for Flute and Orchestra, K. 313 by Mozart.

3/08 Faculty Chamber Performance—NAU Campus. Tribute to Michael Sullivan. Performed Two Songs for Mezzo Soprano, Viola and Piano by Brahms.

2/08 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus. Performed Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, movements 5-8, by Max Bruch.

1/08 Chamber Music Recital—NAU Campus. Performed Quintet in C minor, K. 406 by Mozart, Two Pieces for Viola and Violoncello by Rebecca Clarke, The Angel Series for String Sextet by Astor Piazzolla, Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla. 2007 12/07 Orchestral Performance—Ballet Tucson production of the Nutcracker. Performed as section violist.

12/07 Solo Performance—Arizona Viola Society Fall Recital. Performed Max Reger Suite in G minor, movements 1 and 2.

11/07 Opera Performance—Arizona Opera Production of Die Fledermaus. Phoenix Symphony Hall and Tucson Convention Center Hall. Performed as section violist.

10/07 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus. Performed Telemann Fantasie No. 7 for Solo Viola, Infanta Marina by Persichetti, Viola Zombie by Michael Daugherty, Suite No. 1 in G minor for Solo Viola by Max Reger, Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Pieces 1-4 by Max Bruch, and Sonata for Viola Four Hands and Harpsichord by P. D. Q. Bach.

10/07 Faculty Artist Recital—NAU Campus. Welcome Recital for the Shenyang Conservatory of Music Delegation. Performed Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, Op. 83, Pieces 3 and 4 by Max Bruch.

9/07 Concerto Performance—Newport Symphony Orchestra, Newport, OR. Performed Symphonie Concertante by Mozart with Yvonne Hsueh, violin.

2007-2008 Principal Viola of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

7/07 Faculty Artist Recital—Rapid City, SD. Black Hills String Retreat. Performed Duo for Violin and Viola by Kalliwoda.

6/07 Concerto Performance—Eugene, OR. Lane Community College Orchestra. Performed Sinfonie Concertante by Mozart.

4/07 Concerto Performance—Mesa, AZ. Mountain View High School Orchestra. Performed Sinfonie Concertante by Mozart.

3/07 Faculty Chamber Series—NAU Campus. Performed Tedesco Guitar Quintet with Tom Sheeley, Guitar; Louise Scott, Violin; Karin Hallberg, Violin; Mary Beadell-DiBartolo, Violoncello.

2/07 Faculty Artist Series—NAU Campus. Performed Telemann Duo for Viola and Flute and Hoffmeister Duo for Viola and Flute with Tracey Schmidt, Flute.

2006 10/06 Faculty Chamber Music Series—NAU Campus. Performed Oboe Quartet in D major by Stamitz with Rebecca Scarnati, Oboe; Louise Scott, Violin; Mary Beadell-DiBartolo, Violoncello.

10/06 Opera Performance—Arizona Opera Production of Verdi’s MacBeth in Phoenix and Tucson. Performed section viola.

10/06 Solo Perfomance—Tempe, AZ. Performed as guest clinician for Virtuoso Viola Day. Perfomed Passacaglia by Rebecca Clarke.

9/06 Faculty Artist Series—NAU Campus. Performed Lacrymae by Benjamin Britten; Duo in G major for Violin and Viola by Mozart with Louise Scott, Violin; Passacaglia by Rebecca Clarke; Sonata No. 1 by Martinu.

8/06 Chamber Music Performance—Phoenix and Sedona, AZ. Red Rocks Chamber Music Festival. Performed Holberg Suite by Grieg; Divertimento in G major by Mozart; Violin Concertino by Schubert.

2006-2007 Principal Viola of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

7/06 Faculty Artist Recital—Rapid City, SD. Black Hills String Retreat. Performed Passacaglia by Rebecca Clarke.

4/06 Faculty Chamber Music Series—NAU Campus, Sedona Public Library. Performed Flute Quartet by Mozart, “Dissonant” String Quartet by Mozart. Laura Barron, Flute; Louise Scott, Violin, Karin Hallberg, Violin, Mary Beadell-DiBartolo, Violoncello.

3/06 Opera Performance—Arizona Opera Production of Wagner’s Flying Dutchman. Performed section viola.

3/06 Faculty Artist Series—NAU Campus. Performed Trio for Viola, Violoncello and Trombone by Persichetti.

2/06 Faculty Artist Series—NAU Campus. Performed Baldessare Trumpet Sonata No. 1 for Trumpet, Strings and Continuo.

2005 11/05 Faculty Artist Series—NAU Campus. Performed Sonata by Rebecca Clarke; Viola da Gamba Sonata in G major by J. S. Bach, Duo for Viola and Violoncello by Gliere. 11/05 Faculty Recital—Coconino High School, Flagstaff, AZ. Performed Sonata by Rebecca Clarke; Viola da Gamba Sonata in G major by J. S. Bach, Duo for Viola and Violoncello by Gliere. 10/05 Opera Performance—Arizona Opera Production of Bizet’s Carmen in Phoenix and Tucson. Performed section viola

4/05 Faculty Chamber Music Series—NAU Campus. Performed Four Songs for Mezzo Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, and Viola by Igor Stravinsky.

2/05 Faculty Chamber Music Series—NAU Campus. Performed “Kegelstadt” Trio for Viola, Clarinet, and Piano by Mozart. Michael Sullivan, Clarinet; Rita Borden, Piano.

2004 9/04 Faculty Chamber Music Series—NAU Campus.

Orchestral Experience (2004-2009):

2004-present Principal Viola of Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

2005-present Substitute Viola for Arizona Opera Orchestra Have played productions of Bizet’s Carmen, Wagner’s Flying Dutchman, Die Fledermaus, and AZ Opera’s Gems and Gala Concerts.

2008 Substitute Viola for Phoenix Opera Orchestra Performed in production of Tosca.

2007 Substitute Viola for Phoenix Symphony Orchestra Performed Harmonielyre by John Adams.

2007 Substitute Viola for Eugene Symphony Orchestra Performed Symphony No. 1 by Shostakovich.

Teaching Experience (2004-2009):

2004-present Assistant Professor of Viola, Northern Arizona University

2004-present Violin/Viola Instructor, NAU Academy of Music and Dance Responsibilities include teaching students age 7-17 weekly private lessons, lead Suzuki group classes, observe and give feedback to college student teachers in Suzuki group classes, two student recitals per semester, one Suzuki group recital per semester.

2005-present Viola Instructor, Curry Summer Music Camp at NAU Responsibilities include teaching daily viola master classes, viola sectionals, and chamber music coaching to students in 6-12 grades.

2006-present Viola Instructor, Black Hills String Retreat, Rapid City, SD Responsibilities include teaching daily viola master classes, viola Suzuki group classes, and traditional viola group classes. Lead groups in final concert, perform on faculty recitals. Teach students 5-17 years old.

2008, 2009 Violin Instructor, Valley of the Sun Suzuki Association Annual Workshop Responsibilities include teaching violin master classes and violin group classes to students age 5-8. I worked with and taught with other NAU Suzuki faculty as well as other high profile, nationally known Suzuki clinicians.

5/08 Guest Master Class Clinician—Coconino High School, Flagstaff, AZ Conducted master class for violin and viola students in the high school orchestra. Approximately twenty students impacted by this master class.

1/08 Guest Master Class Clinician—Dobson High School, Mesa, AZ Conducted master class for viola students in the high school orchestra. Approximately twelve students impacted by this master class.

1/08 Conference Presentation—Mesa, AZ. Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, “One on a Part!: The Advantages of Chamber Music for the Pre-College Student,” collaborating with other NAU string faculty.

11/07 Guest Master Class Clinician—Mountain View High School, Tucson, AZ. Conducted master class for viola students in the high school orchestra. Approximately ten students impacted by this master class.

9/07 Guest Master Class Clinician—Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR. Conducted master class for violin and viola college students. Approximately ten students impacted by this master class. 4/07 Guest Master Class Clinician—Mountain View High School, Mesa, AZ. Conducted master class for entire string orchestra. Approximately 70 students impacted by this master class.

10/06 Guest Clinician—Virtuoso Viola Day, Tempe, AZ. Conducted a high school viola choir in morning and afternoon sessions, culminating in an afternoon performance. We performed the Telemann Quartet for Four Violas in G major. I also did a workshop on regional and all-state excerpts for those planning to audition for regional and all-state orchestras.

2/06 Guest Master Class Clinician—Las Vegas, NV. Conducted a master class for the violin winners of each age division of the Bolognini Competition. Approximately 25 students impacted by this master class.

5/05 Guest Master Class Clinician—Eaglecrest High School, Aurora, CO. Conducted Master Class for the high school string orchestra. Approximately 70 students impacted by this master class.

11/04 Guest Master Class Clinician—Paradise Valley High School, Scottsdale, AZ. Conducted a master class for the high school string orchestra. Approximately 40 students impacted by this master class.

10/04 Guest Master Class Clinician—Tucson Public Schools, Tucson, AZ. Conducted master classes at each school. Approximately 150 students impacted by these master classes.

University, Departmental, and Community Service:

2004-present String Area Coordinator Duties include coordinating faculty loads, run juries, facilitate string area meetings, act as liaison between string area and director, serve as member of the Administrative Council, facilitated on-campus string suditions with graduate assistant.

2006-present Faculty Advisor, NAU student chapter of the American String Teachers Association The string students and I started the student chapter, which is growing and is very involved on campus and in the community.

2006-present President, Arizona Viola Society Responsibilities include facilitating board meetings, member recitals, and writing the newsletter. In 2008, I and the treasurer organized the first day of the 36th International Viola Congress in Tempe, AZ. To coincide with the Viola Congress, the Viola Society organized a performance of the Star Spangled Banner at the Arizona Diamondbacks major league baseball game.

2007-present Arizona String Teachers Association, Northern Arizona Membership Chair Responsibilities include attending board meetings, identifying new Northern Arizona members, writing about Northern Arizona for the quarterly newsletter.

2007-2010 Member of the University Faculty Senate Duties include attending monthly meetings and acting as a liaison between the senate and the faculty. I was just elected to the Elections sub-committee for 2009-2010.

2006-2009 Member of the NAU Faculty Grievance Committee Heard a grievance in fall/winter 2007-2008.

2007-2008 School of Music Education Professor Search Committee

2006-2009 School of Music Faculty Chamber Music Committee This committee coordinates the Faculty Chamber Music Series, suggesting repertoire and groups, setting dates and venues.

2005-2007 School of Music Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

2004-2005 School of Music Orchestra Director Search Committee

Adjudicating:

11/09 High School String Competition at Nevada MTNA conference, Reno NV

3/08 Viola Adjudicator for Arizona High School All-State Orchestra Auditions

1/08 Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp Adjudicator for Arizona Northwest Regional High School Orchestra Auditions

10/06 Virtuoso Viola Competition Judge. Ten high school violists competed for a monetary award and a performance at the Virtuoso Viola Day performance. 2/06 Bolognini Competition, String Area Judge, Las Vegas, NV

2/06 Viola Adjudicator for Arizona Northwest Regional Middle School Orchestra Auditions

3/05 Viola Adjudicator for Arizona High School All-State Orchestra Auditions

Professional Memberships:

2004-present American String Teachers Association 2004-present Suzuki Association of the Americas 2005-present American Viola Society 2004-present College Music Society 2008-2009 Music Educators National Conference