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ERIC ROMBACH-KENDALL Director of Bands: University of New Mexico Past President: College Band Directors National Association EDUCATION The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 1986-1988. MM (Wind Conducting) The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 1983-1984. MM (Music Education) University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington. 1975-1979. BM (Music Education), Cum Laude TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1993 to Present. Professor of Music, Director of Bands. Provide leadership and artistic vision for comprehensive band program. Regular Courses: Wind Symphony, Graduate Wind Conducting, Undergraduate Conducting, Instrumental Repertory. Additional Courses: Instrumental Music Methods, Introduction to Music Education. Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. 1989-1993. Assistant Professor of Music, Conductor Wind Ensemble. Courses: Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Concert Band, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Conducting, Instrumental Literature and Materials, Philosophical Foundations of Music Education. Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota. 1988-1989. Instructor of Music (sabbatical replacement). Courses: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 1986-1988. Graduate Assistant: University Bands. Conductor of Campus Band, Assistant Conductor Michigan Youth Band. The University of Michigan, 1984. Graduate Assistant in Music Education. Instructor of wind and percussion techniques for undergraduate music education students. Oak Harbor School District, Oak Harbor, Washington. 1985-1986. Director of Bands, Oak Harbor High School. Courses taught: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band. Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, Washington. 1979-1983, 1984-1985. Director of Bands, Gig Harbor High School, Goodman Middle School. Courses taught: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band/Pep Band, elementary instrumental music. RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE College Band Directors National Association National President, 2011-2013. Southwest Division President, 2005-2007. Board of Directors, 2005-2017. Associate Chair, Department of Music. University of New Mexico. 2007-2010. Fall 1997. Organize and oversee recruitment, scholarship auditions, graduate assistantships, faculty loads. Interim Chair, Department of Music. University of New Mexico. Spring 1998. Provide leadership and management of all aspects of Department of Music including budget, faculty affairs, recruitment, scholarships, graduate assistantships, and curriculum. PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PERFORMANCES 2010 CBDNA Southwest Division Conference. Las Cruces, NM. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 2009 Society for Composers, Inc. National Conference. Santa Fe, NM. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 2009 North American Saxophone Alliance Region II Conference. Albuquerque, NM. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 1999 CBDNA National Conference, Austin, TX. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 1998 New Mexico Music Educators All State Conference. Albuquerque, NM. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 1996 CBDNA Southwest Division Conference. Wichita, KS. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. 1992 MENC National Convention. New Orleans, LA. Boston University Chamber Winds. COMMISSIONS & CONSORTIA Starry Night. Michael Kalstrom. 2015. WKU Consortium. Kalypso. John Mackey. 2015. UNCG Consortium. Fear Strikes Out. Michael Schelle. 2015. Composer Consortium. Golden Gate. Stephen Gryc. 2015. University of New Mexico Consortium. Where the Good Sounds Live: Alvin Singleton. 2014. CBDNA Consortium. No Strings Attached: Andre Previn. 2014. Eastman Consortium. Six Romances After Mendelssohn: Stephen Gryc. 2013. University of New Mexico Commission. Saxophone Concerto: Frank Ticheli. 2013. Saxophone Consortium. Sandia Crest: Joseph Turrin. 2012. University of New Mexico Commission. Concerto for Winds & Percussion: Stephen Gryc. 2012. Hartt School Consortium. Symphony: Savage Howls. Armando Bayolo. 2012. University of Oregon Consortium. Solace. Steven Bryant. 2012. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Consortium. Tuba Concerto: Dana Wilson. 2012. Ithaca College Consortium. Terra Cruda: Susan Botti. 2011. National Wind Ensemble Consortium. Equinox: Joseph Turrin. 2011. Hartt School Consortium. From the Language of Shadows: Huck Hodge. 2011. University of Washington Consortium. Concerto for Wind Ensemble: Steven Bryant. 2011. University of Texas Consortium. My Brother’s Brain: Carter Pann. 2011. University of Colorado Consortium. Road Stories: Jennifer Higdon. 2011. National Wind Ensemble Consortium. The End of the World: Michael Schelle. 2011. Butler University Consortium. Roma: Valerie Coleman. 2010. CBDNA Consortium. Bones of Contention: Sam Pilafian. 2010. University of New Mexico Commission. Dragon Rhyme: Chen Yi. 2010. National Wind Ensemble Consortium. Serenade: Carter Pann. 2009. University of Colorado Consortium. Tongues of Fire: Christos Hatzis. 2009. WASBE Consortium. Concerto Logic: Carter Pann. 2008. Michigan State University Consortium. The Scarecrow, An Opera in Two Acts: Joseph Turrin. 2005. CBDNA Consortium. Summer’s Journey: Elliott Schwartz. 2005. Worldwide Concurrent Premieres Consortium. Zarabande: Joseph Turrin. 2004. University of New Mexico/Albuquerque Public Schools Consortium. Illuminations: Joseph Turrin. Commissioned by UNM Wind Symphony for Joseph Alessi. 2003. University of New Mexico Consortium. Decem Perfectum, Concertino for Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble: Robert Xavier Rodriguez. 2002. Arizona State University Consortium. Tales from the Center of the Earth: Nebojsa Zivkovic. 2002. Hartt School Consortium. Minstrel of the Kells: Dan Welcher. 2002. Big 12 Commissioning Consortium. Dream Dancer: Michael Colgrass. 2001. Worldwide Concurrent Premieres Consortium. Concerto for Double Bass and Chamber Winds: Charles Rochester Young. 2001. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point commissioning consortium. Las Campanas: Stephen Gryc. 2001. Commissioned by UNM Wind Symphony in memory of UNM Professor of History, Robert Kern. Evensong: Stephen Gryc. 2000. Commissioned by UNM Wind Symphony for Philip Smith. Fandango: Joseph Turrin. 1999. Commissioned by UNM Wind Symphony for Philip Smith and Joseph Alessi. Bandana: Daren Hagen. 1999. CBDNA Opera Commissioning Consortium. Chronicles: Joseph Turrin. Commissioned by UNM Wind Symphony for Philip Smith. 1998. University of New Mexico Consortium. Concerto for Marimba 8 Hands: James Mobberley. 1998. University of New Mexico Commission of transcription for wind ensemble and Marimba Yajalón. Masquerade Variations: Stephen Gryc. 1998. University of New Mexico Commission. Blue Shades: Frank Ticheli. 1996. Worldwide Concurrent Premieres Consortium. RECORDINGS Tales of Imagination. Summit Records, DCD586. 2011. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony and JD Shaw soloist. Devisadero. Navona Records, NV5849. 2011. Openings by Christopher Shultis. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony. Fascinating Ribbons. Summit Records, DCD 519. 2009. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony and Sam Pilafian soloist. Classic Solos for Winds. Summit Records, DCD 487. 2007. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony and Kevin Vigneau, Valerie Potter, Keith Lemmons faculty soloists. Illuminations. Summit Records, DCD 367. 2003. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony and soloist Joseph Alessi. Fandango. Summit Records, DCD 271. 2000. University of New Mexico Wind Symphony and soloists Philip Smith and Joseph Alessi. PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS 2015 New Mexico Music Educators Conference. Albuquerque, NM. “Quality Isn’t Negotiable: Creating a Culture of Excellence”. Albuquerque Youth Symphony. Albuquerque, NM. Interim Conductor. American International School of Guangzhou. Guangzhou, China. Musician in Residence. Asia Pacific Activities Conference. Guangzhou, China. Guest Conductor APAC Honor Band. The Hartt School. Hartford, CT. Guest Conductor, Hartt Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band. Colorado Bandmaster’s Association. Fort Collins, CO. Adjudicator, State Concert Band Festival. Indiana State School Music Association. Indianapolis, IN. Adjudicator, State Concert Band Finals. 2014 Florida Intercollegiate Band. Tampa, FL. Conductor. Washington All-State Wind Symphony. Yakima, WA. Conductor Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR. Clinician/Conductor, Oregon State University Wind Ensemble. Albuquerque Concert Band. Albuquerque, NM. Guest Conductor. United States Army Field Band. Albuquerque, NM. Guest Conductor. CBDNA/ASCAP Fennell Composition Contest. New York, NY. Adjudicator. Cleveland State University Band. Cleveland, OH. Guest Conductor. Cleveland Winds. Cleveland, OH. Guest Conductor. Cleveland Youth Wind Ensemble. Cleveland, OH. Guest Conductor. Ohio Music Educators District 4 & 7 Honor Band. Cleveland, OH. Guest Conductor. Utah State University Honor Band. Logan, UT. Guest Conductor. Albuquerque Youth Symphony. Albuquerque, NM. Interim Conductor. 2013 Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR. Clinician/Conductor, Oregon State University Wind Ensemble. University of the Pacific. Stockton, CA. Clinician, Pacific West Band Festival. Oregon State Band Contest. Corvallis, OR. Adjudicator. Pacific Lutheran University. Tacoma, WA. Guest Conductor, Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble. University of Puget Sound. Tacoma, WA. Clinician/Conductor, University of Puget Sound Wind Ensemble. Peninsula Band Festival. Gig Harbor, WA.