John M. Cipolla Curriculum Vitae 1367 Rolling Ridge Way Bowling Green, Kentucky 42013 Office: 270-745-7093, Mobile: 270-996-9270 E-mail: [email protected] Click on this symbol throughout the CV to link to related sites or documents SelectedWorks from the WKU TopSCHOLAR Research and Creative Activity Database
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina-Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Doctor of Musical Arts in clarinet performance 2002 • Dissertation: Linear Aspects of Harmony in the Countermelodies of New Orleans Jazz Musician, Sidney Bechet • Advisor and major professor, Dr. Kelly Burke The Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Master of Music in clarinet performance 1987 • Major professor, Dr. George Jones The Eastman School of Music, The University of Rochester Rochester, New York Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance 1984 • Major professors Dr. Ramon Ricker, William Osseck The Juilliard School of Music New York, New York One year of study towards Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance degree 1980 • Scholarship student • Major professor, Joseph Allard
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Professor of Music 2015–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Associate Professor of Music 2008–2014 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Assistant Professor of Music 2002–2008 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina GTA, Full–Time doctoral student 2000–2002 Wagner College Staten Island, NY Adjunct clarinet and saxophone instructor 1993–1998 State University of New York at Purchase Purchase, New York Adjunct clarinet instructor 1992
PERFORMING MUSICIAN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Radio City Music Hall Orchestra New York, New York Principal Clarinet, multiple woodwind player, permanent orchestra member 1985–2021 • Live concerts, live and televised performances of extravaganza productions New York City full–time freelance studio & Broadway woodwind musician New York, NY Recordings, Live Performances 1985–2000 • Multiple woodwind player CATS New York City Broadway Orchestra New York, New York Reed III, tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo 1992–2000 • Permanent orchestra member Various New York City Broadway Show Productions New York, New York Substitute Broadway Show multiple woodwind player 1985–1992 • Phantom of the Opera, The Will Rogers Follies, Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Chicago, The Secret Garden, Grand Hotel, City of Angels, Nunsense 1 Shōgun: The Musical New York, NY Reed II, clarinet, flute, piccolo 1990–1991 • Permanent orchestra member
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PERFORMANCES Solo Recitals International
International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2019 Knoxville, Tennessee Invited Solo Recital July 2019 • Contemporary Italian Music Ibero-Americano do Clarinete Castelo de Paiva, Portugal Invited Clarinet Soloist with Festival Jazz Ensemble April 2019 • Academia Ibero Americana do Clarinete Festival Poster 9th European Clarinet Festival/European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Solo Recital August 2019 • Contemporary Italian Music and Jazz Recital Video International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2018 Ostend, Belgium Invited Solo Recital July 2018 • Contemporary Italian Music International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2015 Madrid, Spain Invited Solo Recital July 2015 • Neo Classical Italian Contemporary Bass Clarinet Music International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2014 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Invited Solo Recital July 2014 • Commission and World Premiere, Voice of the Onion by Kenneth Berger, pianist, Zachary Lopes Bulgarian Tenth International Competition "Young Virtuosos - 2014" Sofia, Bulgaria Invited Solo Clarinet Recital March 2014 • Solo Hungarian Clarinet Music International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2013 Assisi, Italy I.C.A. Board of Directors Recital July 2015 • Commission and International Premiere, New Mythologies for solo clarinet, Brad Baumgardner Marcos Romāo International Clarinet Meeting Loures, Portugal Invited Solo Recital July 2013 • Bach and Jazz Clarinet Academia Ibero-Americano do Clarinete at the Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva, Portugal Invited Solo Clarinet Recital April 2012 • Contemporary French and American Jazz Music South American Clarinet Congress Lima, Peru Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2011 • French and American Jazz Clarinet Music International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2011 Northridge, California I.C.A. Board of Directors Recital August 2011 • French Solo Clarinet Music Selmer-Paris Showroom Paris, France Invited Solo Clarinet & Saxophone Recital November 2010 • Filmed for promotional TV special in Paris, France about music education and Selmer clarinets 1st European Clarinet Festival Kortrijk, Belgium Invited Solo Recital November 2010 • 20th Century European Clarinet Music
International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2010 Austin, Texas Board of Directors Recital July 2010
2 • Music of Miklós Rózsa International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2006 Atlanta, Georgia Invited Solo Clarinet Recital July 2006 • French Solo Clarinet Music International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2001 New Orleans, Louisiana Keynote lecture/performance July 2001 • A Portrait of Sidney Bechet
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PERFORMANCES Solo Recitals National
University of Alabama Birmingham Clarinet Symposium Birmingham, Alabama Invited Solo Recital February 2016 • French, German and American works for clarinet and piano University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee Invited Solo Recital January 2012 • French and American Clarinet Music The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico Invited Solo Clarinet Recital March 2010 • Atonal Contemporary Solo Clarinet Music Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas Invited Solo Clarinet Recital April 2007 • German and French Clarinet Masterworks University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Invited Solo Clarinet Recital November 2006 • French Clarinet Masterworks Atlanta Clarinet Association Atlanta, Georgia Invited Solo Clarinet Recital April 2006 • German Clarinet Masterworks • Sponsored by Selmer Paris Corporation Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2006 • French Clarinet Masterworks Miami University Oxford, Ohio Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2006 • French Clarinet Masterworks University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2006 • French Clarinet Masterworks University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2006 • French Clarinet Masterworks Texas State University/College Music Society Round Rock, Texas Invited Solo Clarinet Recital October 2006 • Traditional Solo Clarinet Music West Chester University West Chester, Pennsylvania Invited Solo Clarinet Recital February 2005 • Traditional Solo Clarinet Music Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Invited Solo Clarinet Recital October 2005 • Clarinet Masterworks from France and America.
University of Maryland/Clarinet Connection Festival College Park, Maryland Invited Solo Clarinet Recital October 2004 3 • Music for Solo Clarinet University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium Norman, Oklahoma Invited Solo Clarinet Recital October 2004 • American Music for Clarinet Southeast Missouri State University Cape Giardeau, Missouri Invited Solo Clarinet Recital September 2003 • Music for Solo Clarinet University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia Invited Solo Saxophone Recital September 2003 • Saxophone Masterworks Nicholas Roerich Museum New York, New York Solo Clarinet Recital September 1999 • French Masterworks University of Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah Invited Clarinet Recital September 1999 • Solo Clarinet Masterworks
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PERFORMANCES Solo Recitals Regional/State/Local
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital August 2017 • Masterworks for clarinet solo and clarinet and piano Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Saxophone Recital March 2017 • French Masterworks for saxophone and piano Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital August 2016 • German and American Clarinet Works Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Jazz Saxophone Recital March 2016 • Jazz Standards Duo with Double Bass Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Recital August 2015 • French, Italian and German Master Works for Clarinet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Woodwind Doubling Recital March 2015 • Clarinet and Saxophone Masterworks Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Saxophone Recital April 2014 • Contemporary French, South American and North American Concert Saxophone Music Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital September 2013 • Commission and USA Premiere, New Mythologies for solo clarinet, Brad Baumgardner Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Saxophone Recital February 2013 • Saxophone Traditions Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital September 2012 • Nueva Música. Para Cuatro Clarinetes Kentucky Music Teachers Association Richmond, Kentucky Lecture Recital October 2011 • Concerto for Clarinet, Carl Nielsen 4 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Clarinet Recital September 2011 • Concerto for Clarinet, Carl Nielsen Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital August 2011 • Swinging into the Fall Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Clarinet Recital September 2010 • Concerto for Two Clarinets, Op. 35, Franz Krommer Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital March 2009 • The Contemporary Clarinet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Saxophone Recital September 2008 • Music for Saxophone and Woodwind Quintet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital April 2008 • Clarinet Masterworks, Brahms & Mozart Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Guest Composer/Saxophone Recital September 2007 • Music of Don Freund for saxophone and piano University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Solo Clarinet Recital October 2006 • Solo Masterworks for the Clarinet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital September 2006 • Clarinet Solo Works Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) Louisville, Kentucky Guest Saxophone Recital October 2004 • Saxophone Standards Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Saxophone Recital April 2004 • French Saxophone Repertoire Todd County High School Elkton, Kentucky Solo Clarinet Recital April 2004 • Traditional Clarinet Repertoire Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA) Lexington, Kentucky Clarinet Recital September 2003 • KMTA Kentucky Composers Concert, premiere of Dr. Charles Smith works for clarinet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Solo Clarinet Recital September 2003 • Clarinet Standards
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PERFORMANCES Concerto Performances International
International Clarinet Meeting Loures, Portugal Festival Concert October 2017 • Concerto No. 2 for Clarinet, Carl Maria Von Weber Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Costa Rica Tour Costa Rica Costa Rica Tour July 2011 • Concerto for Clarinet, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Performed seven concerts on this tour
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PERFORMANCES Concerto Performances Regional/State
The Symphony, Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Winter Concert February 2019 • Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Bowling Green, Kentucky Fall Concert October 2018 • Colors of Light, Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Bowling Green, Kentucky Winter Concert January 2018 • Concerto for Clarinet, Artie Shaw Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Russell Springs, Kentucky Recruiting Concert Tour November 2018 • Concerto for Clarinet, Artie Shaw Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Bowling Green, Kentucky Fall Concert September 2017 • Concerto for Clarinet, Artie Shaw Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Bowling Green, Kentucky Costa Rica Tour Send Off Concert June 2011 • Concerto for Clarinet, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Southern Kentucky Concert Band Bowling Green, Kentucky Summer Concert Series July 2010 • Concerto No. 2 for Clarinet, Carl Maria von Weber, Polacca The Symphony, Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Winter Concert February 2009 • Triplo Concerto à Tre, Gian Carlo Menotti Western Kentucky University Symphonic Band Various cities, Kentucky WKU Symphonic Band Tour November 2008 • Black Dog, Concerto for Clarinet, Scott McCallister Western Kentucky University Symphonic Band Bowling Green, Kentucky WKU Symphonic Band Pre-Tour Concert November 2008 • Black Dog, Concerto for Clarinet, Scott McCallister Barren County High School Band Glasgow, Kentucky Fall Concert May 2006 • Hurricane Force for Alto Saxophone and Clarinet, Michael Kallstrom Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Bowling Green, Kentucky 6 Regional Consortium Premiere Concert May 2006 • Desert Roads, Concerto for Clarinet, David Maslanka Muhlenberg North High School Band Central City, Kentucky Spring Concert May 2004 • Concertino for Clarinet, Carl Maria von Weber Franklin Simpson High School Band Franklin, Kentucky Spring Concert May 2004 • Concertino for Clarinet, Carl Maria von Weber Bowling Green/Western Symphony Orchestras Bowling Green, Kentucky Winter Concert February 2004 • Concerto for Clarinet, Adagio, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Bowling Green/Western Symphony Orchestras Bowling Green, Kentucky Winter Concert February 2004 • Introduction, Theme and Variations, Gioachino Rossini Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Various cities, Kentucky Recruiting Tour November 2003 • Concerto X for Clarinet and Band, Scott McCallister Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble Various cities, Kentucky Fall Concert November 2003 • Concerto X for Clarinet and Band, Scott McCallister
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PERFORMANCES Chamber Music Performances International
9th European Clarinet Festival/ European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Chamber Recital August 2019 • Contemporary Italian and American duets chamber music International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2018 Ostend, Belgium International Clarinet Quartet Concert July 2018 • Ritmo Nuovo, compositions by Argentinian composer, Osvaldo Lichtensvieg Marcos Romão International Clarinet Meeting Loures, Portugal Clarinet Trio Music October 2017 • Mosaico a Rio, Osvaldo Lichtensvieg , Trio Sonata, Scarlatti , Minonga, Osvaldo Lichtensvieg International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2017 Orlando, Florida The Stark Clarinet Quartet (professional Italian quartet) July 2017 • ClariPercussion, World Premiere International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2017 Orlando, Florida International Clarinet Quartet Concert July 2017 • Music of the South 6th European Clarinet Festival/ European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Chamber Recital August 2016 • Brahms and American Music, Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet 6th European Clarinet Festival/European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Chamber Recital August 2016 • Clarinet Choir, world premiere, Che by Sauro Berti 6th European Clarinet Festival/European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Chamber Recital August 2016 • The Chamber Music of David Avshalomov, European Clarinet Association Festival Clarinet Choir 6th European Clarinet Festival/European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Chamber Recital August 2016 • Contemporary Italian Chamber music by Antonio Fraioli, European Clarinet Association Festival Clarinet Choir International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2016 Lawrence, Kansas Festival Jazz Ensemble August 2016 • Saxophonist in Festival Jazz Ensemble Concert featuring jazz clarinetist, Eddie Daniels International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2016 Lawrence, Kansas I.C.A Board of Director Recital August 2016 • Benniana by Steven Harlos International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2015 Madrid, Spain International Clarinet Quartet Concert July 2015 • Music by Argentinian composer, Osvaldo Lichtensvieg International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2014 Baton Rough, Louisiana Professors' Clarinet Choir August 2014 • International Professors' Clarinet Choir International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2014 Baton Rough, Louisiana International Clarinet Quartet Concert July 2014 • Music by Argentinian composer, Osvaldo Lichtensvieg International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2013 Assisi, Italy International Clarinet Quartet Concert July 2013 • Ritmo Nuovo
Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, ClariPeru Lima, Peru 8 Invited Chamber Recital September 2012 • Clarinet Quartet recital with Stanley Drucker, retired Principal Clarinet, NY Philharmonic International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2012 Lincoln, Nebraska Board of Directors Recital August 2012 • Music of French composer, Christian Lauba International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2011 Northridge, California Clarinet Quartet Concert August 2011 • Premiere of Quartet dedicated to master clarinet & saxophone professor, Joseph Allard • Quartet members: Gary Bovyer, John Cipolla, Eddie Daniels, Ed Joffe International Clarinet Association, ClarinetFest® 2011 Northridge, California The Music of Matthias Mueller August 2011 • Clarinet Choir Music, members of choir from 12 countries
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PERFORMANCES Chamber Music Performances National
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Gainesville, Florida Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet February 2011 • Quartet comprised of four Kentucky clarinet professors • Premieres of commissioned works o Euphoric Dances, Richard Byrd o Weep No More, Elizabeth Austin o Quartet for Clarinets, mvt. 1, Brad Baumgardner o Quartet for Clarinets, mvt. 2, Brad Baumgardner o Quartet for Clarinets, mvt. 3, Brad Baumgardner Society of Composers, Inc. Rock Island, Illinois New Music Concert October 2010 • Music of Michael Kallstrom University of Louisville Clarinet Day Louisville, Kentucky Invited Guest Chamber Recital September 2010 • French Chamber Music East Tennessee State University Chamber Recital Series Johnson City, Tennessee Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet April 2010 • Premiere of music by Maria A. Niederberger College Music Society Great Lakes Regional Chapter Conference Mount Pleasant, Michigan Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet March 2009 • Chamber Music for Four Clarinets Macon County Arts Council Summer Concert Series Lafayette, Tennessee Lost River Cave Big Band Concert September 2008 • Conducted, organized, performed lead alto saxophone Nashville Jazz Trio Nashville, Tennessee Jazz Concert June 2008 • Jazz Standards University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin Chamber Recital Series February 1998 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds Ohio University Athens, Ohio Chamber Recital Series March 1998 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds
Kutztown University Kutztown, Pennsylvania Chamber Recital Series March 1998 9 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds • Press Release advertising the concert University of California at Chico Chico, California Chamber Recital Series March 1997 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds The Lawrenceburg Events Center Concert Series Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Chamber Recital Series March 1997 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds Lawrenceburg Public School Concerts Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Student Lecture/Performance March 1997 • Mozart on Fifth Woodwind Trio performing crossover chamber music for varied woodwinds • Instrument demonstration for students
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PERFORMANCES Chamber Music Performances Regional/State
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Chamber Music Video, winner KMTNA Composer’s Competion August 2020 • Appalachian Trilogy Notes by Matthew Herman Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Music Clarinet Recital September 2013 • Faculty duos and trios Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Music Clarinet Recital January 2013 • Single and Double Reed Duos Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky WKU Department of Music Prism Concert September 2013 • Music of Mike Mower for Saxophone Quartet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Saxophone Recital April 2013 • Contemporary Saxophone Chamber Music Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Autumn Collage Chamber Music Recital September 2012 • Music for Clarinet and Voice Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Jazz Combo Recital March 2012 • The Music of Charlie Parker Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Autumn Collage Chamber Music Recital October 2010 • Faculty Woodwind Trio Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Music Recital October 2010 • Premiere of Life is Dreaming by Michael Kallstrom for improvising singers, woodwinds, dancer Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Kentucky Clarinet Duo-Dallas Tidwell/John Cipolla October 2009 • Duos from Around the World Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Saxophone Chamber Recital September 2010 • Saxophone Quartet Music by Lennie Niehaus
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Music Recital September 2009 10 • Music of composer Michael Kallstrom Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Guest Artist Chamber Music Recital September 2009 • The Music of Eric Mandat Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Chamber Music Recital February 2009 • Romantic German Songs Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Guest Artist Chamber Recital September 2008 • Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Autumn Collage Chamber Music Recital August 2008 • Premiere of Wind and the Waves by composer, Michael Kallstrom • Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Jazz Chamber Recital August 2008 • Jazz Standards Western Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Guest Artist Chamber Recital February 2008 • Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Clarinet Chamber Recital February 2008 • Quatuor pour la fin du Temps, by Olivier Messiaen Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Autumn Collage Chamber Music Recital October 2007 • Jazz and Classical Repertoire for Woodwinds Kentucky Center Chamber Players Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky Center Chamber Players Concert Series September 2007 • Serenade No. 10 (Gran Partita) Western Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Guest Artist Chamber Recital September 2007 • Commonwealth Clarinet Quartet Lost River Cave Concert Series Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Jazz Quintet Recital August 2007 • Jazz Standards Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Clarinet Chamber Recital September 2006 • Duos with clarinet and WKU instrumental faculty Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Clarinet Chamber Recital April 2006 • Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano by Johannes Brahms Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Mozart Birthday Celebration February 2006 • Kegelstatt Trio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Woodwind Chamber Recital October 2004 • Trios for clarinet, flute, oboe Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Faculty Saxophone Chamber Recital September 2004 • Saxophone Quartet Music by French Composers
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PERFORMANCES Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra Kentucky Bowling Green, Kentucky Principal clarinet 2002–2005 Bass clarinet, clarinet, saxophone 2008–present • Master works concerts, pops concerts Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Knoxville, Tennessee Bass clarinet–freelance 2015 • Master works concerts Owensboro Symphony Orchestra Owensboro, Kentucky Substitute Bass clarinet 2002 • Master works concerts North Carolina Symphony Orchestra Charlotte, North Carolina Substitute clarinet 2001 • Master works concerts Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Greensboro, North Carolina Substitute clarinet, saxophone 2001 • Master works concerts, Pop concerts New York City Opera New York, New York Tenor Saxophone 1997 • Stage version of On the Town, Leonard Bernstein–2-week engagement at Lincoln Center, 12 performances Hudson Valley Philharmonic Poughkeepsie, New York Substitute second clarinet 1996–1998 • Master works concerts St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble New York, New York Substitute 2nd clarinet, saxophone 1989–1998 • Various concerts Brooklyn Philharmonic Brooklyn, New York Second clarinet 1987–1993 • “The Music of Steve Reich,” conducted by Kent Nagano, at the 1987 Next Wave Festival • Various operettas, masterwork concerts
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PERFORMANCES Commercial/Jazz Orchestra
Radio City Music Hall Orchestra New York, New York Principal Clarinet, multiple woodwind player, permanent orchestra member 1985–present • Contracted, tenured orchestra member • Live concerts, live and televised performances of extravaganza productions • Annual productions of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Radio City Easter Show • Performances with artists including Liza Minelli, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick, Liberace Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center Broadway Show Series Bowling Green, Kentucky Chicago, The Musical October 2018 • Lead Alto Saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo Knoxville Jazz Orchestra Knoxville, Tennessee Lead alto saxophone, multiple woodwind player February 2010 • Performed with singer, Johnny Mathis-alto saxophone, flute, alto flute, piccolo New York City Full–time freelance studio & Broadway woodwind musician New York, New York Recordings, Live Performances 1985–2000 12 • Multiple woodwind player CATS New York City Broadway Orchestra New York, New York Reed III, tenor saxophone, flute, piccolo 1992–2000 • Permanent orchestra member Various New York City Broadway Show Productions New York, New York Substitute Broadway Show multiple woodwind player 1985–1992 • Phantom of the Opera, The Will Rogers Follies, Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Chicago, The Secret Garden, Grand Hotel, City of Angels, Nunsense, Funny Girl Shōgun: The Musical New York, NY Reed II, clarinet, flute, piccolo 1990–1991 • Permanent orchestra member Meredith Monk Ensemble New York, New York Principal clarinet 1991 • Brooklyn Academy of Music Premiere of opera, Atlas Mario Bauza’s Latin Jazz Ensemble New York, New York Second Alto saxophone 1986-1987 • Performance at The Village Gate in New York City with trumpet soloist, Dizzy Gillespie • Ensemble member for one year
RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY PUBLICATIONS Pedagogical Publications
Mayr, Simon. Concerto per Corno Bassetto e Orchestra. Edited by Antonio Fraioli. English translation of preface by John Cipolla, 2021. Brusca, Sergio. Metodo per Clarinetto. Milano: Edizioni CURCI, 2021. Explanation of dynamics for clarinet students, ages 11–13, included in forward of method book. Naglieri, Michele. “24 Studi in tutte le tonalità for clarinet.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Piscogne: Edizioni Eufonia, 2020. Handel, George Frideric. “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.” Edited by John Cipolla. Glendale: C. F. Peters Editions, 2000. Tulou, Jean-Louis. “Tulou for Two.” Edited and recorded by John Cipolla. New York. G. Schirmer, 1999. Baermann, Carl. “The Virtuoso Clarinetist.” Recorded, edited, compiled by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Baermann, Carl. “The Art of Clarinet.” Recorded, edited, compiled by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Bach, J. S., Ditterdorf, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schubert, Bizet, MacDowell, Verdi. “Popular Concert Favorites with Orchestra for Clarinet.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Bach, J. S., Ditterdorf, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schubert, Bizet, MacDowell, Verdi. “Popular Concert Favorites with Orchestra for Flute.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Bach, J. S., Ditterdorf, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schubert, Bizet, MacDowell, Verdi. “Popular Concert Favorites with Orchestra for Alto Saxophone.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Bach, J. S., Ditterdorf, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schubert, Bizet, MacDowell, Verdi. “Popular Concert Favorites with Orchestra for Tenor Saxophone.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Dvorak, Gilbert and Sullivan, Brahms, Lully, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, Smetana, Gabrielli, Palestrina. “Band Aids for Clarinet.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Dvorak, Gilbert and Sullivan, Brahms, Lully, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, Smetana, Gabrielli, Palestrina. “Band Aids for Flute.” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Dvorak, Gilbert and Sullivan, Brahms, Lully, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, Smetana, Gabrielli, Palestrina. “Band Aids for Alto Saxophone” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997. Dvorak, Gilbert and Sullivan, Brahms, Lully, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, Smetana, Gabrielli, Palestrina. “Band Aids for Tenor Saxophone” Recorded by John Cipolla. Westchester: Music Minus One, 1997.
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PUBLICATIONS Solo Recordings/Chamber Recordings/Broadcasts
Harlos, Stephen. Musicisti per l’accademia italiano del clarinetto. Pianist, Federico Nicoletta. GDE Edizioni Musicali MPLIDC17AF, (2017). CD. Lichtensvieg, Osvaldo; Kenneth Berger. Ritmo Nuovo. Piero Vincenti, clarinet; John Cipolla, clarinet; Osvaldo Lichtensvieg, clarinet; Sauro Berti, bass clarinet. Independent release. (2014) CD. Kallstrom, Michael. Souls and Sounds, for voice, flute & piano, Flute Chamber Music of Michael Kallstrom. Centaur Records 2911, (2008). CD. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Radio City Productions. NBC Television. (2007). Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade. NBC Television. (2007). Bimstein, Phillip, Fulvio Caldini, Andrea Clearfield, Bill Douglass, James Macmillan, Rodney Rogers. The Light Wraps You, New Music for Oboe. MSR Classics MS 1217, (2007). CD. Burch, Curtis. Burchland. Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra. Artist One-Stop (2006). CD. Cipolla, John; Doc Livingston. Misbehavin’. Pianist, Doc Livingston. Independent release. (2005). Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Radio City Productions. Sony Music Distribution, 2000. Radio City Music Hall Re-Opening Gala. Radio City Productions & Cablevision Systems Corporation, 1999. World War II Documentary, Arts & Entertainment Cable TV. (1998). Cipolla, John. Baermann’s Bravuras from Carl Baermann’s Method for Clarinet, Opus 63 and Opus 64. John Cipolla, clarinet. Independent release. (1997). Cipolla, John, all original compositions and clarinet; Michael Formanek, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, drums; Neil McNamara, guitar; Erik Charleston, percussion. Free Sketches of Color. Independent release. (1997). Bernstein, Leonard. Leonard Bernstein’s New York. Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Nonesuch Records (1996). CD. Monk, Meredith. Atlas: An Opera in Three Parts. ECM New Series. (1993). Goddertz, Charles. Tunes for Tap. Dance Vision Records. (1993).
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PUBLICATIONS Published Journal Articles, Blogs
Cipolla, John. “Practicar” Clariperu (blog). Clariperu–el clarinette en Latinoamérica. 2011. Cipolla, John. “Buddy DeFranco, The Standard Bearer.” The Clarinet (December 2010). Vol. 38, no. 1. (50-54). Cipolla, John. “Phrasing, Speaking in Musical Sentences.” Florida Music Director (September 2010): 14, 16. Cipolla, John. “Phrasing, Speaking in Musical Sentences.” Bluegrass Music News (Summer 2009). Cipolla, John. “The Pedagogy of Clarinet/Saxophone Teacher, Joe Allard.” The Clarinet (June 2009). Vol. 36, no. 3. (50-52). Cipolla, John. “Sidney Bechet's Linear Harmony: An Examination of His Countermelodies.” The Clarinet (June 2004). Vol. 31, no. 3. (66-70).
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PUBLICATIONS CD Liner Notes
Stark Quartet. Pezzi Fantastici. Italian to English CD liner notes translated by John Cipolla. Música. Viva EAN: 8058333573731. (2019) CD.
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PUBLICATIONS Music and CD Reviews
Lefèvre, Xavier. “Méthod de clarinette.” Preface by Philippe Cuper. Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2021. Vol. 48, no. 3, pg. 67. Jarvis, Jeff. “JAMZ: 15 Solos in Modern Styles. Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet. June 2021. Vol. 48, no. 3, pg. 67–68. Martin, Gilles. Piotr, Pierre et Peter for Bb clarinet and piano. Collection Éric Perrier. Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet. June 2021. Vol. 48, no. 3, pg. 68. Paindestre, Sebastien. “Clariana Jazz Pop: 24 Pieces.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, December 2019, Vol. 47, no. 1, pg. 78. Rae, James. “Jazz Zone: An Introduction to Jazz Improvisation for Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2019. Vol. 46, no. 4, pg. 69-70. Veret, Emilien. “Latin Spirit.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2019. Vol. 46, no. 4, pg. 70. Martino, Donald. “Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2014. Vol. 41, no. 3, pgs. 89- 90. Rae, James. “Jazz Scale Studies.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2014. Vol. 41, no. 2, pg. 97. Rae, James. “Style Workout: Classical for Solo Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2013. Vol. 40, no. 4, pgs. 99-100. Pronto, Frank. “Bridges, Eddie Daniels Plays the Music of Frank Proto.” Review by John Cipolla. RED MARK DVC 200308. (2007) DVD/CD. The Clarinet, June 2012. Vol. 39, no. 3, pg 94. Liley, Thomas. “Eugene Rosseau: With Casual Brilliance.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2012. Vol. 39, no. 3, pgs. 90-91. Mandat, Eric. “Chips Off the Ol' Block for solo bass clarinet” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2012. Vol. 39, no. 2, pgs. 94-95. Rossini, Gioacchino Antonio. “Divertimento.” Edited by Carlos Passler. Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2012. Vol. 39, no. 2, pgs. 94. Aguila, Miguel del. “Pacific Serenade, Op. 59.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2011. Vol. 38, no. 2, pg. 92-93. Wilson, Jeffery. “Colour Studies for Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2010. Vol. 37, no. 4, pg. 78-79. Neumann, Heinrich. “Schweizer Serenade and Variationen uber den Sehnsuchtswalzer.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2010. Vol. 37, no. 3, pg. 77. Sedlak, Wenzel. “Variationen uber ein Tirolerlied fur zwei Klarinetten.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2010. Vol. 37, no. 2, pg. 92. Allerme, Jean-Marc. “Jazz Attitude, 40 Easy and Progressive Jazz Studies for Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, December 2009. Vol. 37, no. 1, pg. 93. Norton, Christopher. “Improvise Micro-Jazz for Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2009. Vol. 36, no. 4, pg. 88. Wilson, Jeffery. “Three Jazz Studies for Clarinet.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, September 2009. Vol. 36, no. 4, pg. 88. Curtis, Mike. “Eight Original Jazz Duos for 2 Clarinets.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2009. Vol. 36, no. 3, pg. 65-66. Curtis, Mike. “Eight More Original Jazz Duos for Clarinet and Bassoon.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2009. Vol. 36, no. 3, pg. 66. Rae, James. “Easy Blue Clarinet for clarinet and piano.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, June 2009. Vol. 36, no. 3, pg. 65. Kim Ellis. New AmericanWorks for Clarinet Vol. II. MMC Recordings CD Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2009. Vol. 36, no. 2, pg. 82-84. Royal Academy of Music. “ABRSM Jazz Program.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, December 2008. Vol. 36, no. 1, pg. 81-82. Stoltzman, Richard, Michelle Gingras. Coughlin, Kyle. “Beginning Clarinet Studies.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2008. Vol. 35, no. 2, pg. 83.
15 Mintzer, Bob. “14 Jazz and Funk Etudes for Bb Instruments.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2008. Vol. 35, no. 2, pg. 85. Power, James. “All That Jazz, Jazz & Blues Solos for Clarinet with Piano Accompaniment.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2008. Vol. 35, no. 2, pg. 83-84. Power, James. “All That Jazz, Jazz & Blues Solos for Clarinet with Piano Accompaniment.” Review by John Cipolla. The Clarinet, March 2008. Vol. 35, no. 2, pg. 83-84.
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Citations/Interviews Included in Masters And Doctoral Theses, Dissertations, Articles
Cavallaro, Claudio. “Antonio Fraioli Le Composizioni Per Clarinetto E L’attività Di Divulgazione Dello Strumento.” Masters Thesis, Conservatorio Di Musica. “Bruno Maderna,” 2018. Corley, Paula. “Not Like the Others: Playing Strategies for A, E-flat and Bass Clarinet.” The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020): 16–20. Dempsey, David. “The Saxophone at Juilliard.” Accessed March 28, 2021. Gargrave, Wayne Eric. “The Use of the Saxophone in the Dramatic Music of Leonard Bernstein: A Guide for Informed Performance.” D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 2006. Gingras, Michele . More Clarinet Secrets: 100 Quick Tips for the Advanced Clarinetist, 1st and 2nd ed. Lanham: Scarecrow Press/Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. 2011. Harger, Stephanie. “An Investigation of Finger Motion and Hand Posture during Clarinet Performance.” Doctoral Thesis, Arizona State University. 2011. Haley, Lilly Deborah. “Using Jazz Pedagogy to Supplement the Undergraduate Lesson Setting.” Doctoral Treatise, Florida State University. 2018. Lignitz, Kellie. “A Survey Of Four Original Works For Clarinet And Guitar And Their Effect On Compositional Output For The Repertoire.” Doctoral Thesis, University of North Texas. 2013. Lin, Sheng-hsin. “Background, Compositional Style, and Performance Considerations in the Clarinet Works of David Baker: Clarinet Sonata and Heritage: A Tribute to Great Clarinetists.” Doctoral Dissertation, University of North Texas. 2016. Miller, Kimberly. “Carl Baermann: His Influence on the Clarinet in the Nineteenth Century as Pedagogue, Composer, and Instrument Technician.” D.M.A., College-Conservatory of Music of The University of Cincinnati. 2010. Paddock, Tracey Lynn. “A Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-Century American Clarinetists.” Doctoral Treatise, The Florida State University. 2011. Thomas, David. “Five Traits of Great Players.” Accessed March 28, 2021. Sadigursky, Sam. Clarinet Etudes. New York: Sam Sadigursky. 2008, 2009. Sánchez, Elisa Montoya. “A Guideline For Students To Be Better Prepared When Pursuing A Career As A Clarinet College Professor, Clarinet Orchestral Player, Or Soloist.” A DMA Document In Music. Texas Tech University, 2020. Vena, Alfredo. The Nineteenth-Century Italian Clarinet Tradition and its Revaluation, The Case of Ernesto Cavallini. Rome: ARCNE. 2007.
RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research
WKU QTAG Travel Grant Camerino, Italy 9th European Clarinet Festival August 2019 • Clarinet Recitals/Master Classes/President of Jury for International clarinet competition WKU QTAG Travel Grant Castelo de Paiva, Portugal International Clarinet Meeting April 2019 • Clarinet Recitals/Master Classes Erasmus + Program Salerno, Italy Conservatorio Statale di Musica 'Giuseppe Martucci' October 2014 • Working with the conservatory and the WKU study abroad department, created agreement between WKU and the Conservatorio Statale di Musica 'Giuseppe Martucci' in Salerno, Italy to create an exchange program between this conservatory and Western Kentucky University through the European Union’s Erasmus + program 16 • Program is based on the existing European Union Bologna Agreement and Erasmus Program, which is devoted to helping European countries develop opportunities of cultural, educational and vocational exchange for both students and professors • The Erasmus + program now reaches to non-European countries (United States is now one of the regions) and therefore, this European Union funding can now be utilized both for US and European students and professors • Funding by European Union Erasmus + program not granted
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TEACHING
Courses Taught
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Applied Clarinet and Saxophone lessons (undergraduate and graduate level) August 2002–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Clarinet Chamber Music (undergraduate and graduate level) August 2002–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Saxophone Chamber Music (undergraduate and graduate level) August 2002–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Clarinet Pedagogy (graduate level) August 2002–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Saxophone Pedagogy (graduate level) August 2002–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky World Music August 2008–present Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Music Appreciation June 2007–June 2007 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Music Theory for non-majors August 2002–May 2004 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Applied Clarinet (undergraduate and non–majors) 2000–2002 Wagner College Staten Island, New York Applied Clarinet and Saxophone (undergraduate and non–majors) 1993–1998 State University of New York at Purchase Purchase, New York Applied Clarinet (undergraduate and non–majors) 1992
TEACHING
Master Classes/Presentations International
International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2019 Knoxville, Tennessee Invited Panelist Speaker July 2019 • College team-teaching: panel discussion with professors, Drs. Robert Spring and Joshua Gardner Ibero-Americana do Clarinete Castelo de Paiva, Portugal Jazz Clarinet Master Class April 2019 • Video of Master Class International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2017 Orlando, Florida Invited Panelist Presenter July 2017 • Woodwind Doubling on Broadway lecture recital 6th European Clarinet Festival/ European Clarinet Association Camerino, Italy Invited Presenter August 2016 • The Clarinet on Broadway–lecture demonstration discussing skills necessary for performing on Broadway,woodwind doubling, sight-reading, learning various styles Marcos Romāo International Clarinet Meeting Loures, Portugal Clarinet Master Class July 2013 • Master Class on Brahms Sonatas Academia Ibero-Americana do Clarinete at the Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva, Portugal Clarinet Master Class April 2012 • Students from Portugal and Spain South American Clarinet Congress Lima, Peru Clarinet Master Class September 2011
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TEACHING
Master Classes/Presentations National
California State University Northridge Northridge, California Guest Clarinet Master Class Artist April 2020 • Worked repertoire with students Truman State University Kirksville, Missouri Guest Clinician March 2019 • Reed-Making Demonstration Workshop & mini recital Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee Guest Clinician September 2018 • Woodwind Doubling Lecture/Demonstration University of North Carolina Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Clarinet Master Class Clinician November 2016 • Worked repertoire with students Bowling Green State University Clarinet Day Bowling Green, Ohio Jazz Clarinet Masterclass October 2016 • Taught basic approaches to improvisation and performed Bucchi Concerto on bass clarinet University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee Saxophone Master Class Clinician February 2016 • Presentation of fundamentals and worked repertoire with students University of Alabama Clarinet Symposium Birmingham, Alabama Clarinet Master Class February 2016 • Presentation of fundamentals and worked with students Marshall University Saxophone Day Huntington, West Virginia Saxophone Master Class March 2015 • Presentation of fundamentals and worked repertoire with students University of Montana Missoula, Montana Clarinet Master Class April 2011 • Presentation of fundamentals and worked repertoire with students Atlanta Clarinet Association Atlanta, Georgia Clarinet Master Class April 2006 • Sponsored by Selmer Paris Corporation Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee Clarinet Master Class September 2006 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students Miami University Oxford, Ohio Clarinet Master Class September 2006 • Fundamentals class and introduction to jazz improvisation University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Clarinet Master Class September 2006 19 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Clarinet Master Class September 2006 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students Texas State University/College Music Society Round Rock, Texas Clarinet Master Class October 2006 • Nielsen Clarinet Concerto overview Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Clarinet Master Class October 2005 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students University of Maryland/Clarinet Connection Festival College Park, Maryland Clarinet Master Class October 2004 • Clarinet Jazz Improvisation Clinic University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium Norman, Oklahoma Clarinet Master Class October 2004 • Clarinet Jazz Improvisation Clinic Southeast Missouri State University Cape Giardeau, Missouri Clarinet Master Class September 2003 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students University of West Georgia Carrolton, Georgia Saxophone Master Class September 2003 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students College Music Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference Wingate, North Carolina Invited research presentation October 2002 • A Portrait of Sidney Bechet Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia Clarinet Master Class September 2000 • Worked with individual students Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Clarinet Master Class October 1999 • Worked with individual students University of Southern Utah Cedar City, Utah Clarinet and Saxophone Master Class September 1999 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Rochester, New York Invited Presenter January 1999 • Woodwind clinic
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Master Classes/Presentations Regional/State
Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky KMEA All State Orchestra Wind Section Coaching February 2021 • Three days of coaching on Zoom because of pandemic Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky KMEA All State Concert Band Saxophone Section Coaching February 2021 • Three days of coaching on Zoom because of pandemic Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky KMEA All State Orchestra Wind Section Coaching February 2020 • Coached concert repertoire Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky KMEA All State Orchestra Wind Section Coaching February 2019 • Coached concert repertoire Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky
20 KMEA All State Orchestra Wind Section Coaching February 2016 • Coached concert repertoire Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Louisville, Kentucky KMEA All State Orchestra Wind Section Coaching February 2009 • Coached concert repertoire University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky Clarinet Master Class October 2006 • Fundamentals class and worked with individual students Kentucky High Schools Numerous cities in Kentucky Clarinet & Saxophone Master Clinics 2002–present • Fundamentals classes
TEACHING
Invited Jury Member/Judge for Competitions International
ClarinetOnline International Clarinet Competition Cesena, Italy Jury Member June 2021 • International woodwind competition PERUSIA HARMONICA International Woodwind Competitions Perugia, Italy Online Jury Member for Winds and Brass Category May 2020 • Jury member for wind instrument category ClarinetOnline International Clarinet Competition Cesena, Italy President of Jury June 2020 • ClarinetOnline interview in Italian Language Academia Italiana del Clarinetto Camerino, Italy Ciro Scarponi International Clarinet Competition August 2019 • President of Jury International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2019 Knoxville, Tennessee Jury Member July 2019 • Judged research presentations Academia Ibero-Americano do Clarinete Castelo de Paiva, Portugal Jury Member, Concurso Ibero-Americano do Clarinete April 2019 • International clarinet competition International Clarinet Meeting Loures, Portugal Jury Member October 2017 • International clarinet competition ENKOR International Online Woodwind Competition Online Jury Member March 2018 • International woodwind competition ENKOR International Online Woodwind Competition Online Jury Member March 2017 • International woodwind competition ENKOR International Online Woodwind Competition Online Jury Member March 2016 • International woodwind competition Clarinet Art International Clarinet Competition Teplice, Czech Republic Jury Member March 2015 • International clarinet competition Clarinet Art International Clarinet Competition Teplice, Czech Republic Jury Member March 2014 • International clarinet competition Concorso Internazionale per Clarinetto, Città di Carlino Carlino, Italy Jury Member October 2015 • Students competing from numerous countries
21 Il Festival Internazionale Il mondo del clarinetto dell’Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto Todi, Italy President of Jury September 2014 • Jury members’ recital Tenth International Competition "Young Virtuosos - 2014" Sofia, Bulgaria Jury Member March 2014 • Students competing from numerous countries Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, ClariPeru Lima, Peru Jury Member September 2012 • Students competing from numerous countries Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, ClariPeru Lima, Peru Jury Member September 2011 • Students competing from numerous countries International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2008 Kansas City, Missouri Coordinator July 2008 • Coordinated research presentations International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2007 Vancouver, Canada Coordinator July 2007 • Coordinated research presentations International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2006 Atlanta, Georgia Research Presentation Judge July 2006 • Judged research presentations International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2004 College Park, Maryland Research Presentation Judge July 2004 • Judged research presentations
TEACHING
Invited Jury Member/Judge for Competitions National
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Performance Competition Chattanooga, Tennessee Woodwinds Judge October 2005 • Judged all woodwind categories
TEACHING
Invited Jury Member/Judge for Competitions Regional/State
Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky KMEA All State Clarinet Auditions December 2018 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky KMEA All State Clarinet Auditions December 2013 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky KMEA District Three Solo & Ensemble March 2013 • Evaluated woodwinds Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky KMEA All State Clarinet Auditions December 2010 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky KMEA All State Clarinet Auditions December 2009 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Radcliff, Kentucky 22 KMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival Judge March 2009 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions District Three Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Bowling Green, Kentucky KMEA All State Clarinet Auditions December 2008 • Judged clarinet prepared solo auditions
TEACHING Invited Conference Presentation/Panel Participant International
International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2011 Northridge, California The Pedagogy of Clarinet/Saxophone Teacher, Joe Allard July 2011 • Panel discussion International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2011 Kansas City, Missouri The Pedagogy of Joe Allard July 2008 • Panel discussion
Invited Conference Presentation/Panel Participant Regional/State
Western Kentucky University Office of Distance Learning Bowling Green, Kentucky Online Teaching Presentation May 2009 • Presentation of online teaching techniques I use in my studio clarinet/saxophone studio College Music Society Great Lakes Chapter Mount Pleasant, Michigan A Hybrid Curriculum of Private and Group Lessons for College Clarinet & Saxophone Studio Instruction March 2009 • Lecture presentation • Program
TEACHING Studio YouTube Channel Instructional Videos • John Cipolla Teaching Videos • John Cipolla Kentucky Music Educators All State Clarinet & Saxophone Instructional Videos
TEACHING WKU Clarinet Studio Student Performances • Student clarinet quartet • Senior Performance degree clarinet recital • Music Education student senior recital
WKU Saxophone Studio Student Performances • Senior Performance degree recital • Music Education Student recital lab performance • Student Saxophone Quartet
TEACHING Interviews with WKU Clarinet & Saxophone Alumni
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TEACHING Student Teaching Evaluations (S.I.T.E.)
SERVICE Officer/Chair Positions–Professional Service
International Clarinet Association, President/President–Elect/Past–President August 2010 - August 2016 • Set agenda and attend all I.C.A. Board meetings as full voting participant • Attend all I.C.A. General meetings at I.C.A. conferences • Participate in Board discussions (both live and by email) in order to provide information and direction • Appoint members of committees in consultation with the Board • Oversee site selection for future ClarinetFests® • Overall responsibility for annual ClarinetFest® • Schedule bi-yearly Board meetings • Lead General Business Meeting at ClarinetFest® • Publish quarterly President’s Message in The Clarinet (see deadlines on page 3 of the magazine) • Participate in furthering the I.C.A. objectives • Perform other duties as requested by the Board • Obtain awards plaques/memento for honorary members, outgoing officers, outgoing committee chairs and others • Serve as chief executive officer of the corporation • Supervise the activities of paid employees of the corporation • Serve as ex-officio member of all special and standing committees, except the nominating committee • Appoint members of the nominating committee per corporation by-laws for regularly scheduled officer elections, • Send thank you letters to ClarinetFest® artistic directors and copy to their immediate supervisors
International Clarinet Association, Secretary August 2008–August 2010 • Attend all I.C.A. Board meetings as full-voting participant • Attend all I.C.A. Business meeting at I.C.A. conferences • Attend all I.C.A. State Chair meetings • Participate in Board discussions (both live and by email) in order to provide information and direction • Present Secretary oral report at I.C.A. Business meeting at conferences • Write minutes for I.C.A. Board meetings and distribute to Board • Write minutes for I.C.A. Business meeting and distribute to Board • Write minutes for I.C.A. State Chair meetings and send to state chair coordinator for distribution • Prepare annual I.C.A. Business meeting report for publication The Clarinet • Compose letters and do mailings for various I.C.A. business • Update page 3 of The Clarinet on a quarterly basis • Process and update I.C.A. liaisons lists • Receive and process nominations for I.C.A. honorary members • Report nominations to the Board at I.C.A. Board meetings • Answer mail directed to I.C.A. Secretary • Maintain confidentiality • Participate in furthering I.C.A.’s objectives • Maintain files and mailing lists to pass on to next Secretary
International Clarinet Association Young Artist Competition Coordinator August 2011–August 2012 • Coordinate all aspects of the competition (judge selection, advertising, prizes, awards) KMEA College/University State Division Chair Elect; College/University Division Chair August 2010–August 2012 • Attend Board meetings International Clarinet Association Research Competition Chairperson August 2007– August 2008 • Coordinate all aspects of the competition (judge selection, advertising, prizes, awards) Kentucky Third District Music Educators Association College Representative August 2007– August 2009 24 • Attend district meetings, present reports
SERVICE Department/College/University/External
WKU University Senate, Potter College Curriculum Committee August 2021–present Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto journal, L’arte del clarinetto, Comitato Scientifico (Scientific Committee). June 2021–present • Comitato Scientifico is composed of four international clarinet professors (USA, Italy, Portugal, Belgium) • Together with the Board of Directors, creates and approves guidelines for cultural and educational initiatives and content Mentor for Eastman School of Music Meliora Collective Mentorship Program (mentoring recent graduates) January 2021–May 2021 WKU Department of Music NASM Core Committee for the Self-Study, reader August 2021–present WKU Department of Music Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts degree August 2015–present WKU Department of Music Academic Advisor, Bachelor of Arts degree August 2015–present WKU Department of Music Strategic Planning Committee, Chairperson August 2014–present WKU Potter College Professional Development Fund Committee August 2011–May 2012 WKU Department of Music NASM Core Committee for the Self-Study, reader August 2010–2011 WKU Potter College Curriculum Committee, alternate departmental committee member August 2009–May 2011 WKU Master Advisor Certificate program completion March 2009 WKU Department of Music Faculty continuance and tenure/promotion committee August 2008–present WKU Department of Music Capstone Jury Orientation Committee August 2005–present WKU Department of Music Academic Advisor, Bachelor of Music Performance degree August 2003–August 2015 WKU Department of Music Curriculum Committee August 2002–present WKU Department of Music Jury Committee member for degree and non-degree recitals August 2002–present WKU Department of Music Audition Committee member WKU woodwind entrance auditions August 2002–present WKU Department of Music Audition committee member for WKU ensemble placement auditions August 2002–present
HONORS/AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS
Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2020 University of North Carolina Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award November 2017 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Potter College Award for Service April 2008 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2007 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Bowling Green, Kentucky State KMEA Teacher of the Year February 2007 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2003 International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2001 Salt Lake City, Utah First Prize–Research Presentation Competition July 2003 • Linear Aspects of Harmony in the Counter Melodies of Jazz Musician Sidney Bechet
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Federation of Musicians Union (AFM), Local 802 (New York City) 1985–present International Clarinet Association 1997–present National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2002–present Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) 2002–present Endorser for Selmer Paris Clarinets 2006–present Endorser for Gonzalez Clarinet reeds 2006–present Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Great Britain (CASS) 2007–present North American Saxophone Alliance 2010–2015 European Clarinet Association, Member, Professional Society 2014–present Endorser for ZAC Ligatures 2016–present
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