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Elizabeth Aleksander, D.M.A. A. Employment History B. Teaching I. PERSONAL INFORMATION Elizabeth Aleksander, D.M.A. Associate Professor of Music Fine Arts 235 Martin, TN 38238 731.881.7413 [email protected] II. EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS 2008 Doctorate of Musical Arts in Clarinet Performance University of Nebraska (Lincoln, Nebraska) Related Area of Study: Music Theory Document: “Gustav Jenner’s Clarinet Sonata in G Major, opus 5: An Analysis and Performance Guide with Stylistic Comparison to the Clarinet Sonatas, opus 120 of His Teacher, Johannes Brahms” 2005 Master of Music in Clarinet Performance with distinction Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona) 2003 Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, Summa cum laude Ohio University (Athens, Ohio) III. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND TEACHING / ADVISING A. Employment History 2013-present University of Tennessee at Martin (Martin, Tennessee) Associate Professor (2017-present), Assistant Professor (2013-2017) 2014-present UTM Community Music Academy (Martin, Tennessee) Instructor of Clarinet 2016-present Paducah Symphony Orchestra (Paducah, Kentucky) Bass Clarinet 2014-2015 Jackson Symphony Orchestra (Jackson, Tennessee) Co-Principal Clarinet 2004-2014 Private Studio (Martin, Tennessee; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Flagstaff, Arizona) Instructor of Clarinet 2008-2013 Cornerstone Academy of Clarinet (Lincoln, Nebraska) Instructor of Clarinet 2009-2013 Southeast Community College (Lincoln, Nebraska) Instructor of Music 2007-2008 Midland University (Fremont, Nebraska) Instructor of Music B. Teaching Accomplishments 1. Courses Taught Clarinet MUAP 161, 162, 164, 362: Clarinet Lessons MUAP 495: Senior Recital MUEN 368: Clarinet Choir, Clarinet Quartet, and Wind Quintet Music Theory MUS 131: Music Theory I MUS 231: Music Theory III (formerly MUS 222: Music Theory IV) MUS 420: Form and Analysis Music Appreciation MUS 111: Masterpieces of Music MUS 112: Music In Our Time Aleksander Curriculum Vitae (Page 2) 2. Student Evaluations Spring 2017 Mean score was 4.45 Fall 2016 Mean score was 4.92 Spring 2016 Mean score was 4.83 Fall 2015 Mean score was 4.55 Spring 2015 Mean score was 4.78 Fall 2014 Mean score was 4.11 Spring 2014 Mean score was 4.73 Fall 2013 Mean score was 4.48 3. Student Achievements A. A. TMEA All-State Band (2017) All-West Tennessee Blue Band (2016, 2017) All-West Tennessee Red Band (2015) UTM Honor Band Solo Competition Winner (2017) Ratings of 1 at TMEA Solo and Ensemble contest (2015-2017) Accepted to UTM as a B.A.M. major beginning Fall 2017 E. C. TMEA All-State Band (2016) All-West Tennessee Blue Band (2015, 2016) Ratings of 1 at TMEA Solo and Ensemble contest (2015, 2016) Accepted to Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts (2015) Accepted to UTM as a music education major beginning Fall 2016 A. E. UTM Concerto Competition finalist (2015) H. G. Amro Future Music Educator of the Month (2015) N. H. TMEA All-State Band (2017) All-West Tennessee Blue Band (2017) Accepted to UTM as a music education major beginning Fall 2017 Accepted to Murray State as a music education major beginning Fall 2017 B. H. TMEA All-Collegiate Honor Band (2016) C. K. Brian Simmons Memorial Scholarship recipient (2017-18) TMEA All-Collegiate Honor Band (2016) UTM Concerto Competition finalist (2016) L. L. Admitted to M.Mus. program in music therapy at Kansas State University (2014) Admitted to M.Mus. program in music therapy at Appalachian State University (2014) Admitted to M.S. program in counseling at the University of Tennessee at Martin (2014) J. M. TMEA All-Collegiate Honor Band (2016) UTM Concerto Competition alternate (2017) UTM Honors Recital performer (NASM accreditation visit – September 28, 2016) M. W. Admitted to M.Mus. program in clarinet performance at Michigan State University (2014) Admitted to M.Mus. program in clarinet performance at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (2014) Admitted to M.Mus. program in clarinet performance at the University of Minnesota (2014) Nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2014) Selected as counselor for Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts (2014) Selected for Aria International Summer Academy (2014) J. W. TMEA All-Collegiate Honor Band (2016) Performer for ICA Southeast Regional Conference master class (2015) UTM Honors Recital performer (April 27, 2016) Aleksander Curriculum Vitae (Page 3) C. Advising / Student Support 1. Advising Ongoing Advised students (typically 4-5 per semester) Advised incoming freshmen at SOAR (typically once per year) 2. Student Scholarly and Creative Activity 2013-present Performed with UTM Chamber Players, a chamber ensemble of UTM faculty and students March 23, 2018; April 1, 2016; March 20, 2015; April 4, 2014; and October 20, 2013 Prepared 6 students for senior recitals 2016-present Coordinated and provided feedback to senior music majors conducting and rehearsing the Clarinet Choir 2017-present Collaborated with music technology students to produce audio and video recordings (with LCD) 2017 Collaborated with UTM Dance Ensemble for live music from LCD (March 30 and 31) 2016 Oversaw student research and presentations at UTM Woodwind Day Presented a chamber performance with a freshman flute performance major (December 4) 3. Opportunities Provided to Clarinet Students Ongoing Run weekly clarinet/woodwind class (beg. Fall 2013) Organize studio trips (beg. Spring 2014) Body Mapping Seminar in Carbondale, IL ICA Southeast Regional Conference in Birmingham, AL (2 nights) Mouthpiece trial trips to Jackson, TN Denise Gainey’s recital and master class in Memphis, TN Conduct a clarinet choir (beg. Spring 2014) Present semesterly Clarinet Studio Recitals (beg. Fall 2014) Organized UTM Woodwind Day (beg. Spring 2016) 2016-2017 Lesson video collaboration with University of Alabama-Birmingham clarinet studio 2015-2016 Assisted with student choro ensemble 2014 Took three clarinet students to Recife, Brazil as part of percussion travel study (May 5-14) IV. SCHOLARLY / CREATIVE ACTIVITY A. Performances 1. Solo Performances 2013-present Faculty Musicales: solos on April 10, 2017; November 21, 2016; March 21, 2016; February 1, 2016; November 16, 2015; March 23, 2015; February 9, 2015; and October 7, 2013 2018 Jenni Brandon, Visiting Composer Recital (March 15) Faculty Chamber Recital at UTM Woodwind Day (February 24) 2017 Andover Educators Biennial International Conference (June 28 in Columbus, GA) – bass clarinet solo 2016 International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest Convention (August 4 in Lawrence, KS) River City Clarinet Winter Festival (January 15 in Chattanooga, TN) 2015 International Clarinet Association Southeast Regional Conference (February 21 in Birmingham, AL) 2014 Visiting Artist Recital at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (September 24 in Platteville, WI) Faculty Recital (September 21) Concerto with Omaha Symphonic Winds (May 4 in Omaha, NE) 2. Performances with LCD Faculty Woodwind Trio 2013-present UTM Chamber Concerts: March 23, 2018; April 1, 2016; March 20, 2015; October 20, 2013 2018 Visiting Artist Recital at the University of Southern Mississippi (date TBD in Hattiesburg, MS) Jenni Brandon, Visiting Composer Recital (March 15) Aleksander Curriculum Vitae (Page 4) University of Alabama-Birmingham Clarinet Symposium (March 3 or 4 in Birmingham, AL) Faculty Chamber Recital at UTM Woodwind Day (February 24) 2017 Music by Women Festival (March 3 in Columbus, MS) Faculty Chamber Recital at UTM Woodwind Day (February 25) College Music Society Southern Regional Conference (February 23 in Clarksville, TN) Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium (January 6 in Washington, DC) 2016 Faculty Chamber Recital (September 11) Faculty Musicale (March 21) Mid-South Flute Festival (March 19 in Memphis, TN) Faculty Chamber Recital at UTM Woodwind Day (March 5) 2015 Visiting Artist Recital at Rhodes College (November 22 in Memphis, TN) Adolphe Sax Birthday Celebration (November 8) Faculty Chamber Recital (October 11) Visiting Artist Recital at Amro Music (July 16 in Memphis, TN) Faculty Chamber Recital (March 29) 2014 International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest (August 3 in Baton Rouge, LA) Douglas Owens’s Faculty Oboe Recital (April 27) 2013 Douglas Owens’s Faculty Saxophone Recital (September 8) 3. Other Chamber Performances 2013-present Faculty Musicales: chamber ensembles on September 26, 2016 and April 21, 2014 2016 Katie Palmer’s Visiting Artist Recital, two duets (September 29) Faculty Chamber Recital: Music for Voice and Woodwinds (April 22) Faculty Chamber Recital: Music with French Horn (January 17) River City Clarinet Winter Festival (January 15-16 in Chattanooga, TN) 2014 Chamber Performances in Recife, Brazil (May 8-12) University Trio Faculty Chamber Recital (March 28) Corey Mackey’s Visiting Artist Recital, three duets (March 18) 4. Orchestral Performances 2013-present Paducah Symphony Orchestra: April 14, 2018; February 17, 2018; December 9, 2017; November 18, 2017; October 14, 2017; September 9, 2017; March 11, 2017; February 8, 2017; December 10, 2016; October 15, 2016; September 17, 2016; April 16, 2016; March 12, 2016; November 7, 2015; October 3, 2015; May 17, 2014; April 12, 2014; and November 2, 2013 2014-2015 Jackson Symphony: April 11, 2015; March 7, 2015; November 1, 2014; October 2, 2014; September 6, 2014; and August 23, 2014 2014 Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2014 B. Premieres TBD Josiah Sprankle, Musings (for LCD Trio) 2017 At UTM Woodwind Day (February 25): Sy Brandon, Divertimento Andy Isca, Jubilation, Theme, and Metamorphoses (for LCD Trio) Michael Mathenia, Imperfections
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