Jordan E. Kinsey 80 Madison Drive • Newark, DE 19711 • (302) 932-7984 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts (A.B.D.) anticipated February 2017 Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University Major: Wind Conducting Research Subject (in progress): A Forgotten Legacy: The Impact of Gaetano Carusi and his Band of Italian Musicians on the American Concert Band
Master of Music Southern Illinois University – Carbondale May 2011 Major: Wind Conducting Thesis Title: Conductor Guides to Three Standard Works for Wind Band: Eric Whitacre’s October, Gordon Jacob’s An Original Suite, and Ottorino Respighi’s Huntingtower: Ballad for Band
Bachelor of Music December 2006 Murray State University Major: Music Education (Instrumental)
CERTIFICATION
Kansas Professional Teaching License Music: PreK-12 Pennsylvania Professional Certificate Music: Instrumental: K-12 Music: Vocal: K-12 Jordan E. Kinsey Page 2 PUBLICATIONS
Article in a Refereed Journal anticipated Spring 2017 "Stravinsky's Octet for Wind Instruments: An Object of Specific Weight" Journal of Band Research
Article in a Refereed Journal anticipated 2017 “A Conductor’s Guide to Eric Whitacre’s ‘October’” WASBE Journal
Book Review Applying Karnatic Rhythmical Techniques anticipated March 2017 to Western Music Music Educators Journal
Book Review December 2016 Arnold Jacobs’s Legacy: Sound Advice for Developing Brass Players Music Educators Journal
Book Review June 2016 The Instrumental Director's Guide to Comprehensive Program Development Music Educators Journal
Book Review September 2015 Patrick Conway and His Famous Band Music Educators Journal
Book Review March 2014 Life in Cut Time: Time Management for Music Teachers Music Educators Journal
Book Review September 2013 Starting Out Right: Beginning Band Pedagogy Music Educators Journal
M.M. Document May 2011 Conductor Guides to Three Standard Works for Wind Band OpenSIUC http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/gs_rp/80/
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Feature Article August 2010 Members’ Choice: Favorite Music Trips Teaching Music
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
“The Influence of Italian Wind Music on American Bands July 2016 through the United States Marine Band ‘The President's Own’” Internationale Gesellschaft zur Erforschung und Förderung der Blasmusik (International Society for the Promotion and Research of Wind Music) Accepted for 2016 International Conference
"How to Teach Choir Like a Band Director!"
National Association for Music Education October 2015 National In-Service Conference Nashville, Tennessee
Delaware Music Educators Association State Conference October 2015 Smyrna, Delaware
New Jersey Music Educators Association February 2015 State In-Service Conference New Brunswick, New Jersey
"A Survivor's Guide to the Application and Interview Process"
National Association for Music Education October 2015 National In-Service Conference Nashville, Tennessee
Delaware Music Educators Association State Conference October 2015 Smyrna, Delaware
New Jersey Music Educators Association February 2015 State In-Service Conference New Brunswick, New Jersey Jordan E. Kinsey Page 4 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
“Percussion Instruments as a Therapeutic Vehicle July 2014 in the Treatment of Ideomotor and Ideational Apraxia: A Case Study” International Society for Music Education World Conference Pre-Conference Seminar: Music in Special Education, Music Therapy, and Music Medicine Curitiba, Brazil
“Five Steps to Saving Money on Band Instrument Repairs: February 2006 Smart Preventive Maintenance” Quad-State Band Festival (Murray State University)
PRIMARY TEACHERS
Conducting: Dennis Johnson Bradley Almquist Christopher Morehouse Kraig Alan Williams William Berz
Tuba: Raymond Conklin John LeBlanc Brian Brown Alan Baer
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
New Jersey Music Educators Association 2014-present National Association for Music Education 2000-present International Society for Music Education 2000-present The International Percy Grainger Society (Life Member) 2002-present The International Tuba-Euphonium Association 1997-present Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education 2013-present International Society for the 2015-present Promotion and Research of Wind Music College Band Directors National Association 2015-present College Music Society 2014-present World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles 2015-present Jordan E. Kinsey Page 5 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (Continued)
The Conductors Guild 2015-present National Association of Professional 2005-present Band Instrument Repair Technicians
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Part-Time Lecturer January 2017-Present Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities Secondary Instrumental Methods: A 300- level course for undergraduate music education majors, including field experience and research components.
Wind Conducting Associate August 2014-Present Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities: • Graduate assistant: - Marching Scarlet Knights - Rutgers Wind Ensemble - Rutgers Concert Band - Rutgers Symphony Band • Guest conductor: - Rutgers Wind Ensemble - Rutgers Symphony Band - Rutgers Concert Band • Large Ensemble Audition Coordinator • Liaison for New Jersey Intercollegiate Wind Ensemble • Assistant Conductor for Clarinet Ensemble and Saxophone Ensemble • Private undergraduate conducting lessons • Guest lecturer for Woodwind Methods • Provide repairs for student- and university-owned woodwind instruments as needed
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University Bands Graduate Assistant August 2010-May 2011 Southern Illinois University – Carbondale Carbondale, IL
Responsibilities: • Primary graduate assistant for Saluki Marching Band: -maintenance of attendance records -rehearsal assistant • Assistance with uniforms, instrument maintenance and repair, and music library • Administration of Heartland Honor Band and Choir Festival • Assistance with logistics for Evelyn Glennie Residency • Conductor for sectional rehearsals • Assistant conductor: - Wind Ensemble - Symphonic Band • Primary director for Basketball and Volleyball Pep Band
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
9-12 Music Specialist August 2013-May 2014 Avon Grove Charter School West Grove, PA
Responsibilities: • Class Guitar (Levels 1-4) • Music Technology • Music Theory (Levels 1-4) • Concert Choir • Jazz Ensemble • Class Voice • Class Percussion • Music History (Levels 1-4): - Medieval/Renaissance - Baroque/Classical - Romantic - 20th Century/Modern
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PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Director of Bands August 2012 – May 2013 Norton Community High School Norton, KS (Honored as a “Best Community for Music Education” in the United States by the NAMM Foundation)
Responsibilities: • High School Concert Band • High School Marching Band • High School Jazz Band • High School Pep Bands • High School Chamber Ensembles • Instrumental Private Lessons for every student in High School Band program and tuba players from Middle School Band Program • Administration of entire band program, grades 5-12 • Festival Host and Co-Coordinator for Mid-Continent League Elementary Music Festival
6-12 Music Specialist Fall 2007-May 2010 Woodland R-IV School District Marble Hill, MO
Responsibilities: • High School Concert Band • Middle School Beginning Band • High School Marching Band • Middle School Chorus • High School Jazz Ensemble • A.P. Music Theory • High School Chorus • Vocal/Instrumental Private Lessons • Middle School Concert Band
Low Brass Instructor Fall 2001-Fall 2005 Corbin High School - Corbin, KY Caldwell County High School - Princeton, KY Crittenden County High School - Marion, KY
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Student Teacher Fall 2006 Madisonville-North Hopkins High School James Madison Middle School Browning Springs Middle School Symsonia Elementary School
MILITARY TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Member, 380th Army Band 2013-present Richmond, Virginia • Assistant Conductor • Senior Instrumentalist, rank of Staff Sergeant - perform as tuba player with concert band, ceremonial band, brass quintet • Supply Sergeant/Instrument Repair Technician - charged with maintenance and repair of unit’s entire instrument supply
United States Army Music Program Senior Leaders Course June 2016 United States Army School of Music Norfolk, Virginia
United States Army Music Program Advanced Leaders Course July 2013 United States Army School of Music Norfolk, Virginia
Member, 312th Army Band 2012-2013 Lawrence, Kansas • performed as tuba player with concert band and ceremonial band
United States Army Warrior Leader Course October 2011 McCrady Training Center, South Carolina
United States Army Combat Lifesaver Course August 2011 Naval Support Activity Mid-South Millington, Tennessee
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Defense Training Management System Operator Course July 2011 Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Instrument Repair Apprentice October 2006 United States Military Academy West Point, New York • served as apprentice to repair technician for the United States Military Academy Band, SGM Cal Christensen
Member, 100th Army Band 2002-2012 Fort Knox, KY • Assistant Conductor • Senior Instrumentalist -performed as tuba player with concert and ceremonial band, brass quintet • Supply Sergeant/Instrument Repair Technician - charged with maintenance and repair of unit’s entire instrument supply • Assistant Training Non-Commissioned Officer - charged with scheduling all training activities for the unit and preparing a Training Schedule for the Commanding General
United States Army Music Program Audio Workshop October 2002 Fort Rucker, Alabama
United States Army Music Program On-the-Job Training Summer 2002 113th Army Band “Dragoons” Fort Knox, Kentucky
United States Army Basic Combat Training Summer 2002 Fort Jackson, South Carolina Jordan E. Kinsey Page 10 RELATED EXPERIENCE
Guest Conductor January 2017 Newport News, Virginia All-City Honor Band
Guest Conductor October 2016 The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
Music Theory Faculty 2016-present Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI • teach fundamentals of music theory to campers in grades 6-9
Owner and Technician 2005-present Kinsey Clarinets Newark, Delaware • provide clarinet repair and rebuilding services for military bands, school music programs, and individual clients from across the United States
Guest Conductor Spring 2006 Murray State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Murray State University Symphony Orchestra Murray State University Symphonic Band Murray State University Concert Band
Guest Conductor Fall 2005 & Spring 2006 MSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Guest Conductor Fall 2006 Kentucky Music Teachers Association Monster Piano Concert
Artistic Director 2012-2013 Norton County Arts Council, Inc. Norton, Kansas • provided artistic leadership for a non-profit cultural council with an annual budget of $40,000. • led programming efforts for a six-event subscription series
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Music Director and Organist 2012-2013 Trinity Episcopal Church Norton, Kansas • selected hymns for Sunday worship services to coordinate with Revised Common Lectionary • performed service music on pipe organ
Student Manager 2001-2003 Murray State University Recording Studio • Oversaw recording, digital mastering, and duplication of all live performances within the Department of Music
Instrument Technician 2005-2006 Murray State University Instrument Repair Shop • responsible for cleaning and maintenance of marching brass instruments • brass and woodwind instrument maintenance, repair and rebuilding • assisted Piano Technician with piano repair and rebuilding
Band Officer and Uniform Manager 2001-2005 Murray State University “Racer” Marching Band • Assisted with design and contract for new marching band uniforms • Developed a fitting and inventory procedure • Charged with contracting for transportation and lodging for high school recruiting tours, away games, etc.
SERVICE
Guest Clinician November 2016 East Brunswick High School Wind Ensemble East Brunswick High School Orchestra Bridgewater-Raritan High School Wind Ensemble Bridgewater-Raritan High School Orchestra
Diocesan Council 2016-present Episcopal Diocese of Delaware
Vestry Member 2014-present The University and Parish Church of St. Thomas Newark, Delaware
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Delegate to Diocesan Convention 2015, 2016 The University and Parish Church of St. Thomas Newark, Delaware
Scholarship and Grant Reviewer 2013-present Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Jazz Ensemble Listening Committee for State Conference Spring 2014 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Adjudicator, Piano Accompanists for District Chorus Spring 2014 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Adjudicator, Cello and String Bass for District Orchestra Spring 2014 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
Adjudicator, Instrumental Solos February 2013 Mid-Continent League Elementary Music Festival
Calendar Committee 2012-2013 Norton Community School District
Vice-President 2009-2010 Woodland Community Teachers Association
Scholarship Committee 2008-2010 Woodland Community Teachers Association
Professional Development Committee 2007-2010 Woodland R-IV School District Marble Hill, Missouri
Madisonville-North Hopkins High School October 2006 Maroon Classic Marching Band Competition Adjudicator, Music Performance
Crittenden County High School October 2004 Marching Band Competition Announcer and Timekeeper Jordan E. Kinsey Page 13 PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE - TUBA
Rutgers University Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble 2014-present Rutgers University President’s Commencement Band 2015-present Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band 2013-2014 380th Army Band 2013-present - Concert and Ceremonial bands, Brass Quintet 312th Army Band 2012-2013 - Concert and Ceremonial bands Heartland Wind Symphony (Kansas) 2012-2013 Cape Girardeau Municipal Band (Missouri) 2007-2011 100th Army Band 2002-2012 - Concert and Ceremonial bands, Brass Quintet
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Alexander Technique Intensive Retreat Summer 2016 SevenOaks Retreat Center Madison, VA
New Jersey Music Educators Association 2015-2016 State Conference
The Midwest Clinic 2000-2015 An International Band and Orchestra Conference
Delaware State Music Day October 2015
National Association for Music Education October 2015 National In-Service Conference
Columbus State University Wind Conducting Symposium November 2014 Kevin Sedatole, Eugene Corporon, and Jamie Nix, clinicians
The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” 2004-2014 Tuba-Euphonium Workshop
Kansas Music Educators Association February 2013 State Conference
Kansas Bandmasters Association July 2012 Summer Conference Jordan E. Kinsey Page 14 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Continued)
Missouri Music Educators Association 2008-2010 State Conference
Northwestern University Conducting and Wind Music Symposium July 2009 Mallory Thompson and Jerry Junkin, clinicians
Kentucky Music Educators Association 2000-2007 State Conference
HONORS/AWARDS
Wind Conducting Fellowship 2014-present Mason Gross School of the Arts Rutgers University
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014
Army Commendation Medal September 2012
Armed Forces Reserve Medal January 2012
Commandants List October 2011 United States Army Warrior Leader Course
United States Army Drivers Badge July 2011
Wind Conducting Scholarship 2010-2011 Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Dean’s List for Academic Excellence Spring 2003 Murray State University Fall 2004 Spring 2006
Music Department Scholarship 2000-2004 Murray State University Jordan E. Kinsey Page 15
REFERENCES
Dr. Kraig Alan Williams Director of Bands Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University [email protected] 848-932-1394
Dr. William Berz Area Co-Coordinator of Music Education Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University [email protected]
Mr. Darryl J. Bott Associate Director of Music Department Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University [email protected] 732-932-5544
Dr. Melissa A. Cooper K-6 Music Specialist Woodland R-IV School District [email protected] 573-208-0081
Mr. John E. Fannin Assistant Director of Bands Murray State University [email protected] 270-210-1429
Dr. Christopher Morehouse Director of Bands Southern Illinois University Carbondale [email protected] 618-453-5041