John Douglas (J.D.) Handshoe, DMA Low Brass Artist, Music Educator Recording Engineer, Arranger

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky – Lexington KY Degree conferred 2018 Doctor of Musical Arts, Trombone Performance

Morehead State University – Morehead KY Degree conferred 2015 Master of Music, Trombone Performance

Morehead State University – Morehead KY Degree conferred 2013 Bachelor of Music Education, Brasswind Area

PRINCIPAL TEACHERS

Bradley Kerns (trombone), University of Kentucky 2015 – 18 Dr. Nathan Dishman (trombone), Morehead State University 2013 – 15 Dr. William Mann (trombone), Morehead State University 2009 – 13 Dr. Stacy Baker (tuba and euphonium), Morehead State University 2007 – 15 Dr. Jeanie Lee (trombone), Morehead State University 2007 – 09

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Berry College – Artist Affiliate in Low Brass 2019 – Present Teach applied low brass to music majors, minors, and non-majors at Berry College Teach courses in Music Appreciation and Brass Methods Conduct the Berry College Brass Ensemble Conduct the Berry College Low Brass Ensemble

Dalton State College – Part Time Instructor in Music, Low Brass 2019 – Present Teach applied low brass lessons to music students at Dalton State College Teach courses in Music Appreciation and American Music

Georgia Highlands College – Part Time Instructor in Music, Low Brass 2019 – Present Teach applied low brass lessons to music students at Georgia Highlands College Teach courses in Music Appreciation

Low Brass Instructor – Pikeville Independent School District 2018 – 2019 Teach half and full hour private lessons to low brass students in the Pikeville Independent School District Teach low brass sectionals

Instructor of Tuba – Morehead State University Fall 2017 Temporary medical leave replacement for MSU Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, Dr. Stacy Baker Teach weekly individual lessons to undergraduate tuba students

Instructor of Euphonium – University of Kentucky Spring 2016 Sabbatical replacement for UK Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, Dr. Skip Gray Teach weekly individual lessons to undergraduate euphonium students Organize master classes and guest artists Sit on the panel for all UK end of year jury assessments

Trombone Area Graduate Teaching Assistant – University of Kentucky 2016 – 18 Teach weekly individual lessons to undergraduate trombone majors and non-music majors Assistant conductor of the UK Trombone Choir Principal conductor of the UK ITF Trombone Choir Teach trombone methods classes to undergraduate music education students Sit on the panel for all UK end of year jury assessments

Private Low Brass Instructor – Scott County School District Fall 2015 Teach half hour lessons to students at Scott County High and Middle School Multiple KMEA All-State Student Ensemble Selections

Director of Basketball Athletic Bands – Morehead State University 2014 – 15 Direct the MSU Basketball Band during the 2014 – 15 Season Direct the MSU Basketball Band during the 2015 OVC Tournament in Nashville, TN Communicate directly with athletics staff to coordinate music during basketball games

University Bands Graduate Assistant – Morehead State University 2013 – 15 Assist with all MSU Athletic Bands - Assistant to the MSU Marching Band (2013 – 15) - Personnel manager and Assistant Director to the MSU Basketball Band (2013 – 14) Substitute for conducting classes in absence of professor Chief Personnel Manager for MSU high school and middle school band clinics General administrative duties - Attendance for conducting and band classes - Correspondence with area middle and high school band directors

Private Low Brass Instructor – Greater Central KY Area 2009 – 2019 Teach half and full hour lessons to area middle and high school low brass students Multiple KMEA All-State and All-District middle and high school band placements Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra placement

Marching Band Low Brass Instructor – Kentucky Area High Schools 2008 – 2019 Teach sectionals and drill during various high school marching band summer camps - Lafayette High School, Lexington KY - Apollo High School, Owensboro KY - Fleming County High School, Flemingsburg KY - Hazard High School, Hazard KY - Southern High School, Louisville KY

RECITALS

Justin Croushore Solo Trombone Recital 9/8/19 Bass Trombone and Euphonium

MASTERCLASSES

Sheldon Clark High School – Inez KY 2019 Teach low brass sectional

Morehead State University – Morehead KY 2018 Work with students in the MSU Trombone Studio and Trombone Choir Teach private lessons Masterclass Topics: Doubling, and Running a Small Business

University of Kentucky Honor Band Clinic – Lexington KY 2018 Work with trombone students in the UK Honor Bands Teach top ensemble brass sectional

Scott County Schools “Jumpstart Day” – Georgetown KY 2017 Work with Dr. Brad Keesler to give beginning trombone and euphonium students a solid playing foundation

University of Kentucky Honor Band Clinic – Lexington KY 2017 Work with tuba and euphonium students in the UK Honor Bands

Dunbar High School – Lexington KY 2017 Teach low brass sectional

Morehead State University Summer Arts Academy – Morehead KY 2015 Give Presentation: Proper Fundamental Routines for Daily Practice ADJUDICATION

Pike County All-County Honor Band Tuba / Euphonium Auditions 2018 Pike County All-County Honor Band Timpani Auditions 2018 KMEA District VIII Honor Band Tuba / Euphonium Auditions 2014

PERFORMING ENSEMBLES

Atlanta Festival Brass – Atlanta GA 2019 – Present Tenor Trombone

Lexington Brass Band – Lexington KY 2019 – Present Baritone Horn

Owensboro Symphony Orchestra 2nd Street Jazz Band – Owensboro KY 2017 – Present Bass and Tenor Trombone

Dimartino – Osland Jazz Orchestra – Lexington KY 2017 – Present Substitute Bass Trombone

Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra – Lexington KY 2017 – Present Substitute Tenor Trombone 2017 – Featured Ensemble, Woodford Theatre, Versailles KY

Lexington Singers Orchestra – Lexington KY 2016 – Present Bass Trombone

Lexington Theatre Company – Lexington KY 2016 – Present Tenor Trombone / Euphonium

Saxton’s Cornet Band – Frankfort KY 2015 – Present Tenor Horn 2018 – Featured Ensemble, Oldham County Veterans Day Celebration, Crestwood KY 2017 – Educational Outreach Concert, Ackerman Middle School, Florence KY 2016 – Featured Ensemble, Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville KY 2015 – Featured Ensemble, Caramel Celebration of Bands, Caramel IN

Victory Brass – Lexington KY 2015 – Present Bass Trombone

Auxilium Trombone Trio – Owensboro KY 2014 – Present Bass Trombone (Founding Member) Chamber Ensemble in Residence, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 2015 – 18 2017 – Guest Artist, First Presbyterian Church, Owensboro KY 2017 – Guest Recital, Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference, Louisville KY 2016 – Guest Performer, First Presbyterian Church, Owensboro KY 2016 – Guest Recital, Morehead State University, Morehead KY 2016 – Guest Recital, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro KY 2016 – Guest Recital, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 2015 – Guest Recital, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro KY 2015 – Guest Artist, Settle United Methodist Church, Owensboro KY 2014 – Guest Performer, Settle United Methodist Church, Owensboro KY

University of Kentucky Faculty Brass Quintet – Lexington KY 2017 – 18 Bass Trombone 2018 – Guest Artist, Central Kentucky Concert Band, Lexington KY 2018 – Guest Recital, Indiana University, Bloomington IN 2018 – Guest Recital, Ball State University, Muncie IN 2017 – Guest Recital, Scott County High School, Georgetown KY 2017 – Guest Recital, Western Hills High School, Frankfort KY 2017 – Guest Recital, Dunbar High School, Lexington KY

A Grand Night for Singing Orchestra – Lexington KY 2017 Tenor Trombone

Alltech “Celebration of Song” Orchestra – Lexington KY 2015 – 16 Bass Trombone Wu Ming Brass Quintet – Morehead KY 2015 Bass Trombone (Founding Member) 2015 – Guest Recital, First Baptist Church, Morehead KY

Cave Run Symphony Orchestra – Morehead KY 2013 – 17 Bass Trombone

Kentucky Music Educators Association Intercollegiate Orchestra – Louisville KY 2013 Bass Trombone 2013 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY

Kentucky Music Educators Association Intercollegiate Band – Louisville KY 2010 – 18 Euphonium / Bass Trombone 2018 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2016 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2015 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2014 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2012 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2011 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2010 – Featured Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY

University of Kentucky Opera Orchestra – Lexington KY 2017 – 18 Bass Trombone

University of Kentucky National Trumpet Competition Small Ensemble – Lexington KY 2016 – 18 Bass Trumpet 2018 – Semifinalist, NTC Small Ensemble Division, Denton TX 2017 – Semifinalist, NTC Small Ensemble Division, Denver CO

University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble – Lexington KY 2015 – 16 / 18 Bass Trombone 2016 – Featured Ensemble, Comedy Off Broadway “Battle of The Big Bands”, Lexington KY

University of Kentucky Trombone Choir – Lexington KY 2015 – 18 Bass Trombone 2018 – Guest Recital, University of The Cumberlands, Williamsburg KY 2018 – Guest Recital, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kingsport TN 2018 – Guest Recital, Dobyns Bennett High School, Kingsport TN 2018 – Guest Recital, Sullivan South High School, Kingsport TN 2018 – Guest Recital, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate TN 2016 – Guest Ensemble, Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville KY 2016 – World Premiere, “Atlas” (Quartet Version) by Tyler Kline, Danville KY 2016 – Guest Recital, American Trombone Workshop, Arlington VA 2016 – Guest Recital, Lake Braddock High School, Burke VA 2016 – Guest Recital, Morehead State University, Lexington KY 2016 – Educational Outreach Concert, Stonewall Elementary, Lexington KY 2016 – Featured Soloist, “Capriccio” by Steven Verhelst, Morehead KY 2015 – Featured Ensemble, University of Kentucky Christmas Collage, Lexington KY 2015 – Featured Ensemble, Art College of Inner Mongolia University, Hohot China

University of Kentucky Wind Symphony – Lexington KY 2015 – 18 Bass Trombone 2017 – Featured Ensemble, American Bandmaster’s Association Convention, Lexington KY 2017 – Guest Ensemble, Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference, Louisville KY

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra – Lexington KY 2015 – 18 Bass Trombone 2018 – Soloist, Bass Trumpet, “Le Sacre Du Printemps” by Igor Stravinsky, Lexington KY 2016 – Soloist, Euphonium, “The Planets Suite” by Gustav Holst, Lexington KY

Morehead State University Jazz Ensemble I – Morehead KY 2011 – 15 Bass Trombone 2015 – Featured Ensemble, Cave Run Symphony Orchestra Fundraising Gala, Morehead KY 2012 – Featured Ensemble, Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Cincinnati OH 2012 – Featured Ensemble, Comedy Off Broadway “Battle of The Big Bands”, Lexington KY 2012 – Featured Ensemble, Jazz Educator’s Network Conference, Louisville KY

Morehead State University Orchestra – Morehead KY 2010 – 14 Tenor / Bass Trombone

Morehead State University Symphony Band – Morehead KY 2007 – 15 Euphonium / Bass Trombone 2015 – Educational Outreach Concert Tour, Augusta KY School District 2014 – Educational Outreach Concert Tour, Eastern KY & Southern OH 2013 – Guest Ensemble, KMEA Conference, Louisville KY 2012 – International Concert Tour, The People’s Republic of China 2010 – Educational Outreach Concert Tour, Eastern KY & WV 2008 – International Concert Tour, Spain

Morehead State University Tuba / Euphonium Ensemble – Morehead KY 2007 – 15 Euphonium 2016 – Guest Conductor, “TubaChristmas”, Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop, Morehead KY 2014 – Primary Arranger, “Tubas at The Arcade”, Morehead State University, Morehead KY 2012 – Soloist, “Skyfall” by Adele Adkins (arr. Handshoe), Morehead KY 2012 – Soloist, “Bride of The Waves” by Herbert L. Clarke (arr. Handshoe), Morehead KY 2011 – Guest Ensemble, Marshall University Low Brass Day, Huntington WV 2008 – Guest Ensemble, International Tuba Euphonium Association Conference, Cincinnati OH

RECORDING PROJECTS (As Performer)

Untitled Trio Album Release date TBA Auxilium Trombone Trio Performer, bass trombone

Stuff 2017 Justin Croushore, trombone University of Kentucky Trombone Choir Performer, bass trombone

With Sword and Crown (Single) 2015 University of Kentucky Trombone Choir Bradley Kerns, conductor Performer, bass trombone

Trifecta – Bill Mann Unreleased Bill Mann, trombone Morehead State University Tuba / Euphonium Ensemble Performer, Euphonium

NON-EDUCATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Great American Brass Band Festival Student Ensemble Director 2017 – 2018

Founder and Co-Owner, Brass Tacks Supply Company 2016 – Present BTSC is a husband and wife business that sells accessories for brass instruments and music for brass ensembles

Morehead State University Symphony Band Tour Director 2015 Oversee all aspects of the 2015 MSU Symphony Band tour to Augusta KY Schools

Bugles Media, LLC Engraver 2013 Engraver for sheet music featured in: - A Modern Approach to Improvisation, Volume 3: The Improvisational Style of Scott Wendholt - The Compendium of Bugle Calls, Volume 1

Morehead State University Summer Arts Academy Head Counselor 2014 – 15 Oversee student affairs Assist with daily masterclasses and lessons Organize nightly activities for students Perform in faculty showcase recitals Oversee peer counselors and communicate directly with academy director

Morehead State University Summer Arts Academy Counselor 2011 – 2013 Oversee student affairs

RECORDING PROJECTS (As Engineer/Producer)

Dubois’ “Seven Last Words of Christ” Performance April 14, 2019 The Centenary Chancel Choir Scott Heersche, conductor Recording Engineer

University of Kentucky Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Promo Video December 5, 2018 The University of Kentucky Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Matt Hightower, conductor Recording Engineer

Untitled Jazz Trombone Ensemble Album Release date TBA The University of Kentucky Trombone Studio Bradley Kerns, conductor Recording Engineer

Untitled French Trombone Literature Album Release date TBA David Seder, trombone Carson Crovo, piano Recording Engineer

Splotch Ecology Released 2018 Bradley Kerns, trombone Jacob Coleman, piano Recording Engineer

Conversations Released 2017 Nathan Dishman, trombone Bradley Kerns, trombone Production Assistant, Tracks 6 – 8

The Whistler and His Dog Released 2016 Bradley Kerns, trombone Hye Jin Yeom, piano Producer

ARRANGEMENTS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS

Trombone Ensembles - Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney 2018 - Everything Beautiful (Mvt. 1) – Samuel Hazo 2018 - Theme from Jurassic Park – John Williams 2018 - Ave Verum Corpus – William Byrd 2018 - Madrigale – Giovanni Gabrielli 2018 - Flower Duet from Lakme – Leo Delibes 2017 - Nessun Dorma – Giacomo Puccini 2017 - Magany – György Ligeti 2017 - Vere Languores Nostros – Antonio Lotti 2016 - Canzon I a5 – Giovanni Gabrieli 2015 - Canzon XII – Giovanni Gabrieli 2015 - Dream is Collapsing – Hans Zimmer 2015 - Sonata Pian E Forte – Giovanni Gabrieli 2015 - Ave Maria – Anton Bruckner 2014 - Lux Aurumque – Eric Whitacre 2014 - O Magnum Mysterium – Morten Lauridsen 2014 - Salvation is Created – Pavel Tschesnokoff 2014 - The Star-Spangled Banner – John Stafford Smith 2014 - Canzon A 12 – Giovanni Gabrieli 2013 - Suite from Pirates of The Caribbean – Klaus Badelt 2013

Tuba / Euphonium Ensemble - I’m Coming Out – Rodgers / Edwards 2017 - Bring Him Home – Claude-Michel Schonberg 2016 - Hello! – Parker / Stone / Lopez 2016 - Whatever Happened to My Part? – Idle / Du Prez / Innes 2016 - Urinetown Medley – Mark Hollman 2016 - Friends on The Other Side – Randy Newman 2015 - Let It Go – Anderson-Lopez / Lopez 2015 - Part of Your World – Alan Menken 2015 - Baba Yetu – Christopher Tin 2014 - Green Hill / Chemical Plant Themes – Masato Nakamura 2014 - Mass Effect – Wall / Hulk / Jacques / Kates 2014 - Mute City – Kanki / Ishida 2014 - Never Forget – O’Donnel / Salvatori 2014 - Ocarina of Time Medley – Koji Kondo 2014 - Star Fox 64 Main Theme – Koji Kondo 2014 - Super Mario Brothers Medley – Koji Kondo 2014 - Theme from L.A. Noire – Hale / Hale 2014 - Captain America March – Alan Silvestri 2013 - Corynorhinus – Hans Zimmer 2013 - The Avengers Theme – Alan Silvestri 2013 - Underdog – Stover / Biggers / Covington / Harris 2013 - For Your Eyes Only – Conti / Lesson 2012 - Skyfall – Adkins / Epworth 2012 - Soul Bossa Nova – Quincy Jones 2012 - You Know My Name – Cornell / Arnold 2012 - Krypton Fanfare – John Williams 2011 - Oogie Boogie’s Song – Danny Elfman 2011 - This is Halloween – Danny Elfman 2011 - Everybody Wants to Be A Cat – Al Rinker 2008

Trumpet Ensemble - Bagatelles – György Ligeti 2017 - Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder – Daniel Speer 2017

Brass Quintet - Sandalwood – Louis Thomas Hardin 2018 - Baci Soavi E Cari – Carlo Gesualdo 2017 - Variations on America – Charles Ives 2017 - Bolivar – Eric Cook 2015 - The Luckiest – Ben Folds 2013 - Change of Time from “Mikrokosmos” – Bela Bartok 2011

Brass Choir - Theme from “Jurassic Park” – John Williams 2019 - The Star-Spangled Banner – John Stafford Smith 2017

Other Chamber Works - Socrate – Eric Satie (Horn, Trombone, and Piano) 2017 - Flower Duet from Lakme – Leo Delibes (Horn, Trombone, and Piano) 2017 - Flower Duet from Lakme – Leo Delibes (Trumpet, Trombone, and Piano) 2017 - Mikrokosmos Suite – Bela Bartok (Trombone Duo) 2017 Wind Band - Fantasy Variations on My Old Kentucky Home – John Hartmann (Euphonium and Band) 2019

Solo Works - What A Wonderful World – Weiss / Thiele 2018 - Fantasia #4 – Georg Phillipp Telemann 2018 - Prayer from Jewish Life – Ernest Bloch 2017 - Un Grand Sommeil Noir – Edgar Varèse 2018 - Graceful Ghost Rag – William Bloom 2017 - Vocalise Etude – Olivier Messiaen 2017

COMMISSIONED WORKS

Flesh (and not) – Tyler Kline 2016 Trombone Trio

Render – Tyler Kline 2015 Bass or Tenor Trombone and Electronics

Coalescence – Tyler Kline 2014 Euphonium, Tuba, and Piano Consortium Member

Banter – Tyler Kline 2013 Bass Trombone and Marimba

Vicarious Rhapsody – Tyler Kline 2010 Tenor Trombone, Euphonium, Cajón, and Piano

Amelioration – Kevin Callihan 2007 Euphonium and Brass Quintet

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Tyler Kline’s Render: A Formal Analysis and Performance Guide 2018 Doctoral Dissertation

Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Volume 11 2018 Research Assistant Research assistant on Richard Miles’ article “Music for Special Occasions” Responsible for cataloguing entries submitted by research associates Responsible for finding missing information regarding entries

Teaching Music Through Performance in Band: Jazz for Beginning Ensembles 2018 Research Associate Author of two teacher resource guides: o Gospel Blues – Jeff Darrohn o Topsy – Edgar Battle / Eddie Durham (arr. John Berry) Responsible for contacting other research associates regarding issues with guides

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Logic Pro X Garageband Adobe Audition Makemusic Finale Avid Sibelius Musescore 2.0 Final Cut Pro iMovie Adobe Premiere Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Suite

HONORS AND AWARDS

Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award – Arts/Entertainment – Program 2017 A Grand Night for Singing

Morehead State University Outstanding Graduate Student in Music 2015

Morehead State University Undergraduate Creative / Research Fellow 2009 – 12 - 2010 – 12 – Trombonium: The Art of Doubling on Trombone and Euphonium - 2009 – 10 – The Study and Implementation of the Compositional Techniques of Charles Ives

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Federation of Musicians 2018 – Present International Trombone Association 2012 – Present International Tuba / Euphonium Association 2007 – Present Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 2008 – 12 National Association for Music Education 2007 – 12

REFERENCES

Bradley Kerns – Professor of Trombone, University of Kentucky – [email protected] – 859.559.6333 Dr. Wiliam Mann – Assistant Professor of Trombone, Georgia State University – [email protected] – 404.413.5946 Dr. Stacy Baker – Professor of Tuba / Euphonium, Morehead State University – [email protected], 606.783.2107 Dr. Nathan Dishman – Assistant Professor of Trombone, Iowa State University – [email protected], 606.783.2477 Dr. Kevin Callihan – Director of Bands / Coordinator of Music Theory, Longwood University – [email protected] – 270.852.3626 Dr. Cody Birdwell – Director of Bands, University of Kentucky – [email protected] – 859.257.4900 Scott Heersche – Worship Pastor, Centenary United Methodist Church – [email protected] – 859.269.2800