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Curriculum Vitae Gail Anita Robertson 6772 Goldeneye Drive Orlando, 32810-6090 (C) 407-970-2211 (H) 407-296-5560 [email protected] www.GailRobertson.com ______

Education Doctor of Musical Arts, Performance University of Maryland, College Park, MD Degree interrupted, won full-time performing position, , 1989

Masters of Music, Euphonium Performance Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Degree conferred May 6, 1989

Bachelor of Arts, Euphonium Performance University of , Orlando, FL Degree conferred July 31, 1987

Principal Teachers Brian L. Bowman, University of Maryland Harvey G. Phillips, Indiana University Roy Pickering, University of Central Florida

Teaching Experience University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2000 - present) Adjunct Instructor of and Euphonium Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction through the graduate level; Director, UCF Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble; Master Class; and Brass Techniques.

Valencia College, Orlando, FL (2008 - 2010) Adjunct Instructor: , Tuba, and Euphonium. Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction.

Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, FL (2000 - 2004) Instructor of Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction; Director, BCU Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble; Master Class; and Co-Director, BCU Ensemble.

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1998 - 2002) Adjunct Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction; Director, UF Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble; Master Class; Co-host Tuba Euphonium Day (100+ high school/middle school participants).

Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL (1996 - 1998) Adjunct Instructor of Trombone, Tuba and Euphonium Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction

Seminole Community College, Lake Mary, FL (1994 - 1996) Adjunct Instructor of Euphonium Duties included: All levels of applied low brass instruction

Private Studio, Trombone, Tuba, and Euphonium in Central Florida (1989 - present) Performing Experience Major Ensembles Euphoniumist, Chief Arranger, Co-founder, SymbiosisDuo (2007 - present) SymbiosisDuo formed in 2007 to increase awareness of the tuba/euphonium duo as a performance medium and to promote and disseminate new works for this unique combination of instruments. Symbiosis is defined as, “A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence”. . . the technical and range-requirements for each solo instrument are comparable, suggesting a “separate but equal” relationship. SymbiosisDuo’s eclectic debut recording was selected as finalist for the 2010 Roger Bobo Award for Recording Excellence by The International Tuba and Euphonium Association. Members include: Gail Robertson (euphonium), Stacy Baker (tuba), Alex Thio (), and Deb Eastwood (cornet/flugel horn).

2010 Tour: Florida A & M University (Tallahassee), Florida State College (Jacksonville), FMEA (Tampa), University of (Tampa), St. Boniface Episcopal Church (Sarasota), Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC), Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC), and University of North Carolina (Pembroke, NC)

2009 Tour: University of Alabama, Georgia State, Tennessee Tech, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, and Lakota Hills Baptist Church, (Cincinnati, OH)

Featured Artists: University of South Florida Tuba and Euphonium Day, Tampa, FL (2010)

Featured Artists: St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL (2010)

Featured Artists: Chris Sharp’s PHD Composition Recital, Gainesville, FL (2010)

Featured Artists: Morehead State University Summer Arts Academy Faculty Recital (2010)

Featured Artists Holiday Brass Concert (IWBC Fundraiser) Baltimore, MD (2009)

Euphonium/ Horn, Soloist, Arranger, Brass Band of Battle Creek, MI (1997, 2001, 2004 - present). “The 31-member Brass Band of Battle Creek has been described as an All-Star band of the brass and percussion world's elite, attracting great musicians from around the United States and Europe.”

International Tours: CAYMAN ISLANDS, National Hero’s Day. (2009, 2008)

Euphonium, Stage Manager, and Soloist, Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band (1995 - present) “The musicians of the New Sousa Band are chosen for their ability to transmit the original style, spirit and ensemble sound of Sousa's Band. They are selected from major , military bands, university faculties and freelance musicians.”

International Tour of the People’s Republic of CHINA, 2010

National Tours: FL, NV, WI (2004), NY, IA, WA (2003), CA, WI, MI, FL (2002), IL, WI, MN, FL (2000), CT (1998), FL (1995)

International Tour of JAPAN, 1996

Euphonium, Leader, Chief Arranger, Walt Disney’s The Tubafours (full-time,1989 - 2000) Walt Disney’s premier professional tuba/euphonium quartet.

Tubafours Recital Tour: Tennessee Tech, South Suburban College, Butler Univ., Indiana University, and Univ. of . (1999)

Guest Performers, “Daytona Beach Race for the Cure,” FL (1999, 1998)

Performance, Drum Corps. International (DCI) Orlando, FL (1998)

Featured group, International Tuba Day, Mix 105.1, Radio, Orlando, FL (1996)

Featured group, The Bozo Show (1995)

Euphonium/Arranger, Symphonia, Professional Tuba - Euphonium Ensemble 2000 - present) “This 20-piece ensemble was first organized in 1995 by renowned tuba artists and pedagogues R. Winston Morris of Tennessee Tech University and Scott Watson of The University of Kansas. Morris and Watson bring together some of America's most legendary performers of the tuba and euphonium for the first time. Dedicated to proving that these frequently underestimated instruments are as beautiful as any others, Symphonia produces the most resonant and gorgeous of textures.”

Guest Artist, Symphonia, the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR. (2005)

Guest Artist, Symphonia, Workshop, Interlochen Arts Academy, Traverse City, MI. (2002) Euphonium, Arranger, Unlimited, Professional Euphonium Ensemble (2006 - present) America’s premier Euphonium . Formed and conducted by Winston Morris of Tennessee Tech University.

Principal Euphonium, Soloist, Arranger, Brass Band of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (1999 - 2009) Central Florida’s Championship division British Brass Band. US OPEN Brass Band Championships (2003-2009), North American Brass Band Association Championships (2007-2009, 2002-2004).

EUROPEAN TOUR, Brass In Concert, Brass Band of Central Florida, Regent Hall - London, University of Central England - Adrlan Boult Hall, Peterborough Songters Concert, Gala Concert-Gateshead, and Leicester (2006)

British OPEN Brass Band Competition, Brass Band of Central Florida, Birmingham, ENGLAND (2005)

Principal Euphonium, Florida Wind Band, Tampa, FL (2008 - present) Florida’s professional wind band. Conducted by John C. Carmichael.

Euphonium, Soloist, Arranger, Horns and Pipes Brass and Percussion Ensemble, Orlando, FL (1998 - present) Central Florida’s professional brass and percussion ensemble.

Euphonium/Arranger, Athena Brass Band. (2003 - present) Formed in 2003, the Athena Brass Band is the first all-female brass band in the United States and has performed at the 2003 and 2006 International Women’s Brass Conference and the 2005 Great American Brass Band Festival.

Euphonium, Kentuckiana Brass and Percussion Ensemble, Louisville, KY (1995) Professional Brass and Percussion Ensemble primarily comprised of Kentucky and Indiana musicians.

Trombone, Walt Disney’s Hollywood Brass (full-time, 1989 - 2000) Disney-MGM Studios’ Brass Ensemble and Parade Band formed by combining “The Hollywood Hitmen” and “The Tubafours.”

Substitute 1st Baritone, River City Brass Band, Pittsburgh, PA. (2006 - present) “Formed in 1981 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 28-piece ensemble tours extensively throughout the United States with more than 20 performances each year as part of community concert series, major pops series, and arts festivals.”

Substitute Euphonium, Jack Daniel’s Silver Cornet Band, Lynchburg, TN (2008 - present) This band of world-class performers is sponsored by the Jack Daniels Distillery.

Substitute Bass Trombone, DIVA, Carnival Performing Arts Center, , FL. (2006) DIVA is a New York based, premier all-woman big band performing world-wide.

Orchestra Sarasota , Sarasota, FL (2009)

Sarasota Concert Chorale, Sarasota, FL (2007)

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando, FL (2007)

Key West Symphony Orchestra, , FL (2007)

Florida West Coast Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota, FL (2001)

Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, FL (1990) Solo Soloist, Hannaford Street Silver Band, Toronto, Canada, “Brass Belles Concert” (2010)

Soloist, University of Central Florida Wind Ensemble, Orlando, FL (2009)

Faculty Recital, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2008)

Guest Solo Artist, Arranger, Conductor, Morehead State University OCTUBAFEST (2008) “Wonderful World of Tuba Concert”

Soloist, Valencia Community College Band, Orlando, FL (2008) Soloist, Orlando , Orlando, FL (2008)

Solo Recital, “Bach’s Lunch” St. Lukes, Orlando, FL (2008, 2007)

Faculty Recital, University of Central Florida (2007)

Soloist, Clinician, Red Cedar Band Festival, Meridian Community Band, Lansing, MI (2007)

Soloist, Clinician, World Premier of Kim Archer’s “Fiddlydee” (2006) International Women’s Brass Conference, Normal, IL.

Soloist, Arranger, Conductor Howard Hovey Tuba Day, Long Island, NY (2006)

Joint Faculty Recital with Keith Koons, , University of South Florida OCTUBAFEST, Tampa, FL. (2006)

Joint Faculty Recital with Keith Koons, clarinet, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006)

Euphonium Soloist, University of Central Florida Wind Ensemble (2006)

Guest Artist, Featured Soloist Tennessee Technological University OCTUBAFEST (2005) (full concert of Gail Robertson arrangements)

Soloist, Florida Community College in Jacksonville’s OCTUBAFEST (2005)

Soloist, UCF Wind Ensemble, (Jerry Gardner Dedication Concert) (2005)

Solo Recital Tour: Tennessee Technological University, Indiana University, Morehead State University, Emory University, Bethune-Cookman College, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida (2004)

Joint Solo Recital Tour with Jay Hunsberger, tuba (Indiana University, Morehead State University, Tennessee Tech, and Emory University) (2004)

Joint Faculty Recitals with Jay Hunsberger, tuba, University of Central Florida and University of South Florida (2004)

Soloist, Orlando Concert Band (Lake Eola Band Shell) Orlando, FL (2004)

Soloist, Arranger, Brass Band of Columbus, OH (2004)

Featured Soloist, Arranger, Tennessee Tech., “ of Mass Destruction” Concert, Cookville, TN (2004)

Soloist, Valdosta State University Low Brass Clinic, Valdosta, GA (2004)

Soloist, Florida Community College Band, Jacksonville, FL (2004)

Soloist, Clinician, “Harvey Phillips Big Brass Bash,” Seattle, WA (2003)

Soloist, P. K. Younge High School, Gainesville, FL (2003)

Soloist, Butler University OCTUBAFEST, Indianapolis, IN (2003)

Guest Artist, Soloist, Harvey Phillips Big Brass Bash in Tacoma, WA (2003)

Soloist, Orlando Concert Band, Orlando, FL (2001)

Guest Artist, Clinician, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN (2001)

Joint Guest Artists Recital, University of South Florida with Willie Clark, tuba, Tampa, FL (2000)

Soloist, Bucholtz High School Band, Gainesville, FL (1999)

Soloist, Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL (1999) Soloist, Clinician, Melbourne Community Band, Melbourne, FL (1999)

Guest Artist, University of Octubafest, Jacksonville, FL (1999)

Leadership/Management Experience President and Board of Directors, International Women’s Brass Conference (2003 - present) Duties included: planning, organizing, and leading bi-monthly board meetings, planning and organizing International Conferences, delegating duties within membership.

Leader/Producer CD, Walt Disney’s “Tuba Tubafours,” and the “Hollywood Brass” (1994 - 1999)

Stage Manager and Payroll Assistant, Keith Brion’s “New Sousa Band” (1996 - present) Duties included: Concert location set-up, distribution of music, loading and unloading equipment, musician payroll, and working with local stage help at concert locations.

Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Euphonium Coordinator, and Membership Coordinator, International Tuba and Euphonium Association (1985 - Present) Duties included: Ensuring equal representation of the tuba and the euphonium within the organization, provide ideas for acquiring new members, creating a list of state representatives for collegiate chapters of ITEA, and addressing general membership issues.

President, Vice President, Board of Directors, Personnel Manager, Brass Band of Central Fl. (1994 - 2009) Duties included: Securing outstanding players/members of the band, booking substitute players, rehearsal and concert locations planning, and fund raising.

Organization and Sponsorship of Conferences and Special Events Host/Soloist/Arranger/Conductor, University of Central Florida College Invitational Tuba/Euphonium Day (University of South Florida, University of North Florida, Stetson, Albany State, and Valencia Community College) (2010)

President during planning, 2010 International Women’s Brass Conference, Humber College, Toronto, CANADA

Founder/Host of Orlando OCTUBAFEST and TUBAMANIA Recital/Concert Series. (1994 - present)

Coordinator/Host, TUBACHRISTMAS Orlando/Tampa. Duties included: Organize and plan location for rehearsal and performances. Coordinate arrival, registration and performance of up to 700 performers. In 1994, established a relationship with Walt Disney World for performances at different theme parks. In 1995, organized performances in front of Cinderella’s Castle for “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade,” a nationally broadcast holiday special on ABC television. Participated in the filming of a television commercial for “Good Morning America.” The performance at EPCOT in 1996 was the largest participation ever at a TUBACHRISTMAS event worldwide—over 740 tuba and euphonium players. (1995-present)

Co-host International Women’s Brass Conference (Illinois State Univ.) Normal, IL. (Premier of “A Eupher’s Dream,” Euphonium soloist/clinician, Monarch Brass, and Athena Brass Band) (2006)

Host, Low Brass Showcase Concert at Bethune-Cookman College. Daytona Beach, FL (2004, 2003)

Conference Participation (Performances/Presentations/Clinics/Adjudication) Featured Artist, Florida Music Educators Association Conference, SymbiosisDuo, recital/clinic, Tampa, FL (2011)

Featured Artist, International Women’s Brass Conference, SymbiosisDuo, Jazz Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, Monarch Brass, Euphonium clinician, and Euphonium Artist Solo Competition adjudicator, Humber College, Toronto, CANADA (2010)

Midwest Clinic, Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band, , IL (2009)

World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band, Ohio State University and Cincinnati, OH (2009)

College Music Society Regional Conference, SymbiosisDuo performance of Florida Composers, Chris Sharp and Christopher Marshall works, University of Central Florida (2009)

Florida Music Educators Association Summer Conference, Clinician, Altamonte Springs, FL (2009) Guest Artist/Arranger, Seattle Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Seattle, WA (2009)

Featured Artist, International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, SymbiosisDuo, Competition Coordinator, Tuba- Euphonium Quartet Competition, Cincinnati, OH (2008)

Ohio Music Educator’s Association Conference, Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band, Cincinnati, OH (2008)

Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Sonaré Winds/York Brass Artist, Tampa, FL (2008)

Clinician, Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, “How to Fall in Love with the Euphonium and Want to Play it Forever,” sponsored by Sonaré Winds/York Brass Instruments, Chicago, IL (2007)

Wisconsin State Music Conference, Sonaré Winds/York Brass Clinician, Madison, WI (2007)

Florida Music Educators Summer Conference, Brass Band of Central Florida, Altamonte Springs, FL (2007)

Featured Artist, South Eastern Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Sarasota, FL (2007)

Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Willson Euphonium Artist and Guest Artist Tuba and Euphonium Quartet (2007)

Guest Artist, International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Euphoniums Unlimited, Competition Coordinator, Tuba/Euphonium Quartet Competition, Denver, CO(2006)

Co-host with Dr. Sharon Huff, International Women’s Brass Conference, Premier of original composition, “A Eupher’s Dream; “Euphonium soloist/clinician, Monarch Brass, and Athena Brass Band, Adjudicator of Solo Competition, Illinois State University, Normal, IL (2006)

International Guild, Monarch Brass, Glassboro, New Jersey (2006)

Featured Solo Artist/Conductor, Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Solo Recital, Washington, DC (2006)

Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Willson Euphonium Artist, Tampa, FL (2006)

Great American Brass Band Festival, Athena Brass Band, Danville, KY (2005)

Featured Artist, International Women’s Brass Conference, Athena Brass Band Soloist, and Euphonium Clinic, Adjudicator of Solo Competition, Illinois State University, Normal, IL (2003)

Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Willson Euphonium Exhibitor (2003)

International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Competition Coordinator for the Artist Solo Competition, Symphonia, presented arranging class, and directed ensemble reading Session, Greensboro, NC (2002)

College Band Directors National Association Conference, Euphonium Soloist, Buchholz High School Band, Atlanta, Georgia (2002)

Featured Artist, United States Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Solo recital and directed ensemble reading session, Washington, D.C. (2002)

Featured Artist, United States Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Solo recital, presented lecture on “Theme Park Musicians” and directed ensemble reading session. (2001)

Featured Artist, International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Regina, CANADA, Euphonium Recital and member of Symphonia (2000)

Featured Artist, United States Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Solo recital, director massed ensemble reading session, member of The Tubafours. (2000)

Featured Artist, Florida Music Educators Association Convention, The Tubafours (2000) Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Horns and Pipes, Brass and Percussion Ensemble (1999)

Guest Speaker, Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi District Convention, “Women in Music,” Montgomery, AL (1998)

Featured Artist, United States Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference, The Tubafours, Washington, D.C. (1999, 1997)

Featured Artist, International Women’s Brass Conference, performed World Premier of Marta Ptaszynska’s “Scherzo di Fantasia,” for euphonium and piano, St. Louis, M0 (1997)

Featured Artist, Second International Brass Congress, The Tubafours, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (1995)

Featured Artist, International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, The Tubafours, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (1992)

Additional Adjudication/Clinics/Consulting Adjudicator, International Euphonium Competition, Twin Lake, MI. (1999, 2003, 2005, 2011)

Committee member, completing a 2-year project for Tuba Euphonium Press to add graded levels of difficulty to its catalog of over 500 works. (2007)

Soloist/Clinician, Walt Disney’s Magic Music Days, Orlando, FL (2006 - present)

Euphonium, Partner’s in Performance Workshops, Universal Studios, Orlando, FL (2010 - present)

Clinician, University of Central Florida All-State Preparation Clinic (2005 - present)

Low Brass Instructor, numerous Central Florida Schools (1998 - present)

Clinician, County Band Directors, In-Service Certification Clinic (2010)

Clinician, Orange County Band Directors, In-Service Certification Clinic (2000)

Chair, Solo Euphonium CD Competition, “Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording,” International Tuba and Euphonium Conferences: Denver, CO (2006) and Cincinnati, OH (2008)

Florida Bandmaster’s Association Solo and Ensemble Festival Judge. (District judge) (1997 - present)

Florida Bandmaster’s Association Solo and Ensemble Festival Judge. (State judge) (2001 - present)

Summer Festivals and Camps Guest Artist, International Euphonium Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (2008)

Guest Artist, International Euphonium Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (2004)

Jazz Recitalist in Residency at Interlochen Arts Academy as a member of Symphonia, MI (2002)

Instructor of Euphonium and Counselor, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Twin Lake, MI Duties included: Teaching classes at Camp Emory and BLFAC. Preparation of 15-20 students for daily schedule at camp. Maintained sleeping areas and coordinated night activities. Performed in Faculty Symphony Band, Blue Lake Monster (Jazz Ensemble), Symphony Orchestra, Faculty Sax Quartet, and Tuba-Euph. Quartet. (1999, 1998)

Publications Music Arranging and Composing Duties Included: writing for Walt Disney World Company, United States Air Force Tuba Euphonium Ensemble, United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, International Women’s Brass Conference, various college and high school marching bands, and the International Tuba and Euphonium Association. Served as principal writer for Disney’s “The Tubafours,” “SymbiosisDuo,” and “SymbiosisQuartet.” Numerous works published by GAR MUSIC (personal music publishing company), Tuba-Euphonium Press, and Euphonium.com. See attached list of works (1989 - present) Commissioned Works Commissioned by UCF Brass Quintet “At Wit’s End” Brass Quintet. (Premiered 2007)

Commissioned by the International Women’s Brass Conference. “A Euphers Dream,” for 8 euphoniums. (Premiered at the 2006 IWBC Conference)

Commissioned to compose a new work for the United States Air Force Band. “Psychedelic Dances” for Tuba and Euphonium Quartet. (Premiered 2004, required work for the 2008 ITEC)

Commissioned by “Junction,” arrangement of “Viens, Mallika, les lianes en fleurs” Flower Duet from Lakmé - Delibes. (Premiered at the 2003 International Women’s Brass Conference)

Arrangements/Compositions Published Arrangements/Compositions for Tuba-Euphonium Ensembles, Euphonium.com. (2008 - present)

Published Arrangements/Compositions for Tuba-Euphonium Ensembles, GAR MUSIC (2009 - present)

Published Arrangements/Compositions for Tuba-Euphonium Ensembles, Tuba-Euphonium Press. (1996 - present)

Commissioned Music arranger, United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series. (2003)

Arranger for the Armed Forces Brass Ensemble, Michelle Rakers, conductor. (2001)

Music arranger, Manchester Euphonium Clinic with Steven Mead. (1998)

Marching Band Arranger for area Colleges and High Schools. (University of Florida, Valdosta State University, Lake Brantley, Colonial, Titusville, Edgewater, and Dr. Phillips High Schools). (1997 - present)

Articles Music Reviewer, International Tuba and Euphonium Association Journal, (2010 - present)

Gem Series, Jazz Encounter No. 1, the International Tuba and Euphonium Association Journal, Summer 2010

CD reviewer, ITEA Journal Volume 31:4 (Summer 2004) International Tuba and Euphonium Association, Play That Funky Tuba Right, Boy!, CD Recording featuring the Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble, R. Winston Morris, Director. Mark Custom Recording Service, Inc. (2004)

DVDs Co-Euphonium and Tuba Instrumental Advisor with Dr. Stacy Baker for Pro-Series Elite Practice System DVD Series. Co- wrote all pedagogical materials, quartet arrangements of all exercises, and performed on the entire series (10 DVDs for each instrument - in progress, to be released in 2011)

Highlights from the 2006 Brass in Concert Championship and World of Brass in Concert, Brass Band of Central Florida.

Recordings “Music for Battle Creek,” The Brass Band of Battle Creek. (2010)

“10th Anniversary,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. (2009)

Promotional/Demo Marches CD, Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band. (2009)

“SymbiosisDuo” Gail Robertson (euphonium), Stacy Baker (tuba), Alex Thio (piano), and Deb Eastwood (Cornet/Flugel Horn) (2008)

“Sing, Sang, Sung,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. (2007)

“Tis a Gift," (Christmas CD),The Brass Band of Central Florida.(2006)

“The Best of the Athena Brass Band,” Athena Brass Band. (2005) “Live 3 BBBC,” The Brass Band of Battle Creek. (2004)

“Live 2 BBBC,” The Brass Band of Battle Creek. (2004)

“US Open, The Best of,” Brass Band of Central Florida. (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007)

"Brass A-Peal,“The Brass Band of Central Florida. (2002)

"Live 1 BBBC,” The Brass Band of Battle Creek. (2002)

“Symphonia 3: Symphonia Fantastique,” Symphonia and Winston R. Morris. (2000)

"Tubas ," featuring The Tuba 4's (Walt Disney’s Tuba-Euphonium Quartet) (Gail Robertson and Carmen Russo euphoniums, Willie Clark and Pat Glynn tubas). (1999)

", Circus and Songs," The University of Florida Wind Symphony. (1999)

Podcasts Sunday, January 10, 2010 SymbiosisDuo (Brasscast, Brass Band Podcast with Lucas Burns) Complete interview with Gail Robertson and Stacy Baker. Ave Maria Op52, No 6 by Schubert, Arranged by Susan Slaughter The Harmonious Blacksmith by Handel, arranged by Gail Robertson/Alex Thio Temple Duet from the Pearl Fishers by Bizel, arranged by Gail Robertson Flower Duet from Lakme by Delibes, arranged by Gail Robertson

Sunday, March 21, 2010 SymbiosisDuo (Brasscast, Brass Band Podcast with Lucas Burns) The Harmonious Blacksmith by George Fredrick Handel, arranged by Gail Robertson/Alex Thio

Sunday, March 25, 2007 Brass Band of Central Florida (Brasscast, Brass Band Podcast with Lucas Burns) Rolling Thunder by Henry Filmore arranged by Gail Robertson

Scholarships and Awards Featured Artist on the Cover of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association Journal (2010) ITEA Gem Series, “Jazz Encounter No. 1” for tuba and euphonium.

Awarded Tau Beta Sigma’s “Outstanding Service to Music Award” (December 2007)

1st Place Winner of the Technical Solo Competition, National Association of Brass Bands of America, Charleston, WV (2004)

2nd Place Winner of the Technical Solo Competition, National Association of Brass Bands of America, Little Rock, AR (2003)

Featured Ensemble on the Cover of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association Journal (1999) Full Interview of Walt Disney’s “The Tubafours.”

Awarded Walt Disney’s “Partners in Excellence” Outstanding Cast Member Award (1999)

Awarded Walt Disney’s “Mouscar Award” for Excellent Performance in Entertainment (1998)

Music Scholarship, Department of Bands, University of Maryland (1989)

Awarded a Performer’s Certificate, Indiana University (1989)

Concerto Competition Winner, Indiana University (1989)

Associate Instructor, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Duties included: Applied tuba and euphonium instruction (curriculum included both orchestral and solo repertoire); responsible for coordination of rehearsal for the IU Tuba Ensemble; coordinated appearances of guest artists and performances on campus. (1987 - 1989) Competition Winner, University of Central Florida (1987)

Gale Sperry Scholarship Award, awarded to the school of music’s most outstanding music major, University of Central Florida (1986-1987)

Society of the Symphony Scholarship, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (1984-1987)

Shuler Memorial Scholarship Award, University of Central Florida (1983-1985)

Morning Musicale Scholarship of Fort Lauderdale, FL (1983)

Professional Affiliations International Women’s Brass Conference, President 2006 - 2010, co-hosted 2006 and 2010 International Conferences, Board of Directors 2003 - present, (member since 1995)

International Tuba and Euphonium Association, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, former Euphonium Coordinator, and Membership Coordinator, 1985 - Present)

Florida Music Educator’s Association, (2010 - present)

International Trombone Association, (2000 – present)

National Association of Brass Bands of America, (1999 – present)

Florida Bandmaster’s Association, (1990 - present)

Tau Beta Sigma, (1983 - present)

Sigma Alpha Iota, (1986 - present)

Instrument Sponsorship/Manufacturing Design Willson - Getzen Brass International Euphonium Artist and Clinician (2010 - present)

Sonaré Winds and York Brass International Euphonium Artist and Clinician (2007-2010)

Willson - DEG Euphonium Artist and Clinician (1995 - 2007)

Designer, Warburton - Gail Robertson Signature Euphonium Mouthpiece (2007)

University and Community Service L.I.F.E. Guest Clinician, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. (2011) Host, University of Central Florida OCTUBAFEST. (2008) Volunteer “Music Day” local Day Care Center (Tuba) (2008) Volunteer “Music Day” local Day Care Center (Euphonium) (2008) Tuba and Euphonium Quartet Concert Bram Towers, Sanford, Florida. (2007) Tuba and Euphonium Quartet (Orlando Libraries: Winter Garden Branch) (2007) Tuba and Euphonium Quartet (Orlando Libraries: Alafaya and Downtown Branches) (2006) Tuba and Euphonium Quartet (Orlando Libraries: Winter Garden and Hernden Branches) (2006) Give Kids the World (home for terminally ill children), The Tubafours, Kissimmee, FL. (1992 - 1999)

Continuing Education/Software Proficiency Completed Florida Bandmaster’s Association Judge Certification Seminar (2003) Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) word processing, presentation, and data software for Mac Computers. Audacity (audio recording/editing software) Finale - music notation software Garageband - basic digital work station, midi sequencer Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) word processing, presentation, and data software SmartMusic (interactive music software for teaching) References

Dr. Stacy Baker (Morehead State University) 78 Timberwood Trail Morehead, Kentucky 40351 606-356-3593 cell 606-783-2107 work [email protected]

Dr. Brian Bowman (University of North Texas) 3827 Ridgemont Lane Denton, Texas 76205 - 1404 940-591-1951 home 940-369-7937 work [email protected]

Jay Hunsberger (University of South Florida and the Sarasota Orchestra) 1833 N. Lakeshore Drive Sarasota, Florida 34231 941-724-4456 cell 941-924-3673 work [email protected]

R. Winston Morris (Tennessee Technological University - Cookeville, Tennessee) 3863 Post Oak Estates Cookeville, Tennessee 38506 931-537-9471 home 931-372-3168 work [email protected]

Susan Slaughter (Principal Trumpet, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - retired) 540 South Geyer Road St. Louis, Missouri 63122 314-966-8671 home/fax [email protected]

Paul Weikle (Florida State College - Jacksonville, Florida) 11352 Bedford Oaks Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32225 904-534-7990 cell 904-646-2010 work [email protected] Music Compositions and Arrangements by Gail Robertson

SymbiosisDuo Charts: (arranged exclusively for Gail Robertson, Stacy Baker, Alex Thio, and Deb Eastwood)

“Au fond du temple saint” Temple Duet from The Pearl Fishers - Bizet (Recorded 2008, SymbiosisDuo), Published by GAR MUSIC Ave Maria (per due voci uguali) - Gaetano Donizetti, Published by GAR MUSIC Napoli Variations on a Neopolitan Song - Herman Bellstedt, Published by GAR MUSIC Nel Seggio Placido - Saverio Mercadante, Published by GAR MUSIC Pavane, Op. 50/Whisper of Angels - Fauré/Amy Sky (Recorded 2008, SymbiosisDuo), Published by GAR MUSIC Rondo Alla Turca - W. A. Mozart, Published by GAR MUSIC Serenade from “The Student Prince” - Sigmund Romberg, Published by GAR MUSIC The Carnival of Venice - Herbert L. Clarke, Published by GAR MUSIC The Harmonious Blacksmiths - Handel (Recorded 2008, SymbiosisDuo), Published by GAR MUSIC The Prayer - Carole Bayer Sager/David Foster (Recorded 2008, SymbiosisDuo) Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro) - Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantotto, and Frank Peterson, “Viens, Mallika, les lianes en fleurs” Flower Duet from Lakmé - Delibes (Recorded 2008, SymbiosisDuo), Published by GAR MUSIC

Euphonium Solo/Duets with Ensembles: Andante and Hungarian Rondo (euphonium solo/2 euph/2 tuba) (Recorded 2007, “Serengeti,”The Brass Arts Quintet from Tennessee Tech) Believe from “The Polar Express” (euphonum solo 2 euph/2 tuba) Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms (euph solo/2 euph/2 tuba), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Czardas (euphonium and tuba duet/ 2 euph/2 tuba), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press El Choclo (solo euphonium/4 or 2 euph/2 tuba) La Cumparsita (solo euphonium/4 trombones or 2 euph/2 tuba) (Recorded 2007, "Colours of the World" Steven Mead and the Trombonisti Italiani) Fly Me to the Moon (solo euph and 3 or 4 part accompaniment) Merry Christmas Darling (solo euphonium/1 euph 2 tubas) (recorded 2008, “Christmas Tubas,” Tennessee Tech Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Winston Morris - conductor) Miss Blue Bonnett (euphonium solo) (2 euph/2 tuba) Rondo Alla Turca (euph/tuba duet with 1 eupn/1 tuba) Running in the Thousand Mile Grass (tuba or euphonium solo with 2 euph/1 tuba) Russian Sailors Dance (solo euphonium/4 trombones or 2 euph/2 tuba) (Recorded 2007, "Colours of the World" Steven Mead and the Trombonisti Italiani) Sonata-Marcello (euph or tuba solo and 2 euph/1 tuba) Steven Foster Medley (solo euphonium/4 trombones or 2 euph/2 tuba) (Recorded 2007, "Colours of the World" Steven Mead and the Trombonisti Italiani) The Bride(s) of the Waves (euph duet with British Brass Band or Concert Band) You Only Live Twice (8 parts) solo euph and solo tuba parts (4 euph/2 tuba)

Tuba Solos with Ensembles: Largo al Factotum (tuba solo with 2 euph/2 tuba) Running in the Thousand Mile Grass (tuba or euphonium solo with 2 euph/1 tuba)

Euphonium Solo/Duets with Piano: Czardas (euphonium and tuba duet), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Never for Another Day (euph and piano)

Euphonium Solo with Trio Accompaniment: (4 parts) Bordogni Etude # 11 (euph solo and 2 euph/1 tuba) Sonata-Marcello (euph or tuba solo and 2 euph/1 tuba) Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart (solo euph/1 euph/2 tubas)

Original Compositions: A Euphers Dream (8 euphoniums) Commissioned by the International Women’s Brass Conference. (Recorded 2006, "Euphonium Magic Vol. 3" Earth Voices by Steven Mead), Published by GAR MUSIC Allegro et Andantango (duet for two tubas), Published by GAR MUSIC At Wit’s End (brass quintet) Autompne Fanfaronade (4 euphoniums and 4 tubas), Published by GAR MUSIC Edgewater Tuba Tune (3 tubas) Jazz Encounter No. 1 (ITEA Gem Series), Published by GAR MUSIC Never for Another Day (solo euph and piano) Psychedelic Dances for Tuba Euphonium Quartet (required work for the 2008 ITEC Tuba-Euphonium Quartet Competition), Published Euphonium.com 1. The Tuba from Euphanema 2. The Tuba Tango 3. Tea for Tuba 4. Mambo #8822 Serenata (duet for two tubas) Published by GAR MUSIC

Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble: Trio (two euph/one tuba) Serenade by Schubert (solo euph/euph/tuba)

Tuba/Euphonium Quartets: (from Walt Disney’s the “Tubafours” book) (all 2 euph/2 tuba) Aladdin Medley (Arabian Nights/Friend Like Me/On Jump Ahead) (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Bandstand Boogie Blue Moon (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Bugler’s Holiday Carol of the Bells Christmas time is Here College Fight Song Medley Colonel Bogey (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Colors of the Wind (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Disney Movie Medley Glow Worm Helena Polka Hunchback Medley Jingle Bell Rock? Jazz , Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press L.O.V.E. (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Love Will Find A Way (from Lion King 2) March of the Artimals (parade music) My Girl (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Mr. Sandman (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Nothin’ for Christmas O Christmas Tree O Holy Night Pink Panther (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Reflection (from “Mulan”) Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer Soothe the Savage Beast (parade music) Straighten Up and Fly Right (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) The Clarinet Polka (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) The Little Drummer Boy The Maple Leaf Rag Them Basses The Most Wonderful Time of the Year The Time of Your Life (from A Bug’s Life) (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) The Typewriter Song Thunder and Blazes (Entry of the Gladiators) Trashin’ the Camp (parade music) Unchained Melody (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Under the Boardwalk (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Under the Double Eagle March We Wish You a Merry Christmas You’ll Be in My Heart (recorded 1999, “Tubas Under the Boardwalk,” The Tubafours) Villians Medley (Poor Unfortunate Souls/Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf/Trust in Me/Cruella DeVil) White Christmas You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch Tuba/Euphonium Quartets: (4 parts) All Things Bright and Beautiful Amazing Grace, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press America Medley, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Armed Forces Medley, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart (solo euph/1 euph/2 tubas) Baby Elephant Walk , Published by GAR MUSIC Beyond the Sea Blue Tango Bridal Chorus Budweiser Theme Carmen Medley Chameleon (Maynard Ferguson) some divisi for more players Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Fly Me to the Moon Happy Birthday Hey Jude I Feel Good (James Brown) Inspector Gadget La Donna Mobile, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Liberty Bell, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Liechtensteiner Polka, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Livin’ La Vida Loca Negro Spiritual Medley, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Never There O Canada Paladio Parade of the Slave Children (from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom) Pass The Peas Pee Wee’s Tuba Adventure (from Pee Wee Herman’s Bigtop) Pennsylvania Polka, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Reflection (from Mulan) Ronda Alla Turca Salut’ d Amour, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Schindler’s List Serenade by Schubert, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Sheep May Safely Graze, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Solace/The Entertainer, Published by GAR MUSIC Star Spangled Banner, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Strike up the Band The Man I love Theme from Schindler's List (Recorded 2006, "Euphonium Magic Vol. 3" Earth Voices by Steven Mead) The Mouse Joins the Marines Tico Tico To a Wild Rose, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Two Irish Tunes (Danny Boy and the Last Rose of Summer), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press “Viens, Mallika, les lianes en fleurs” Flower Duet from Lakmé - Delibes(commissioned by Junction) What's This? (Recorded 2004,“Euphonium Magic” Volume 2, Music of Life, by Steven Mead) When Stealing Down Her Pallid Cheek (UNA FURTIVA LAGRIMA), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press When You Wish Upon A Star (Recorded 2004,“Euphonium Magic” Volume 2, Music of Life, by Steven Mead) When Yuba Does the Rumba on the Tuba Without A Song Wolsey’s Wilde, Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Zoot Suit Riot

Christmas/Chanuka Ensemble Charts: Believe from “The Polar Express” (euphonum solo 2 euph/2 tuba) Carol of the Bells (tubafours) Chanuka/I Have A Little Dreydl Christmas Opener 1997 Christmas Time is Here (tubafours) Feliz Navidad God Rest, Ye Merry Gentlemen/O come, O come, Emanuel Hannukah Ner Li (2 euph/2 tuba) Hark the Herald Have a Holly Jolly Christmas It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (recorded 2008, “Christmas Tubas,” Tennessee Tech Tuba-Euph Ensemble, Winston Morris) Holiday Medley Jingle Bell Rock? Jazz (tubafours) Jingle Bells (tubafours), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press Merry Christmas Darling (recorded 2008, “Christmas Tubas,” Tennessee Tech Tuba-Euph Ensemble, Winston Morris) Nothin’ for Christmas (tubafours) O Christmas Tree (tubafours) O Holy Night (tubafours) Posada Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer (tubafours) The Little Drummer Boy (tubafours) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (tubafours) (recorded 2008, “Christmas Tubas,” Tennessee Tech Tuba-Euph Ensemble, Winston Morris) We Wish You a Merry Christmas (tubafours), Published by Tuba/Euphonium Press White Christmas (tubafours) Winter Wonderland (tubafours) You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch (tubafours)

Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles: (5 parts) A Quiet Place (5 trombones or /4 euph/1 tuba) (Recorded 2005, "Locomotion,” by Steven Mead) From Canterbury Lane (3 euph/2 tuba) (Theme song of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp) Mr. Roboto by Styx (5 euphs or 4 euphs/1 tuba)

Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles: (6 parts) Diamonds are Forever (3 euph/3 tuba) From Russia With Love (4 euph/2 tuba) Goldfinger (3 euph/3 tuba) Nobody Does It Better (4 euph/2 tuba) Space Medley (3 euph/3 tuba) Thunderball (4 euph/2 tuba) You Only Live Twice (euphonium/tuba duet or trio 3 euph/3 tuba) Rolling Thunder (4 euph/2 tuba) Viva la Vida (6 euphs)

Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles: (7 parts) SHOCKTUBAFEST Halloween Medley (Adams Family/Munsters/Twilight Zone/Tales from the Crypt)

Tuba/Euphonium Ensembles: (8 parts) America The Beautiful (4 euph/4 tuba) Autompne Fanfaronade (4 euphoniums and 4 tubas), Published by GAR MUSIC Celetubration (4 euph/4 tuba) (music to celebrate the life of Harvey Phillips) Chameleon (4 euphs/4 tubas) opt. Rhythm section (IEI 2008) La Gazza Ladra (4 euph/4 tuba)

Euphonium Ensembles: (4 parts) Fly Me to the Moon Hey Jude What’s This?

Euphonium Ensembles (8 parts) A Euphers Dream, (Recorded 2006, "Euphonium Magic Vol. 3" Earth Voices by Steven Mead), Published by GAR MUSIC

Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Ensembles: (6 parts) Batman (2 euph/2 trombone/2 tuba) Pass the Peas (3 euph/trombone and 1 tuba) Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba Ensembles: (8 parts) Florida Fantastique (2 euph/2 tuba/4 trombones) (music of Florida combined with music of Berlioz)

Mixed Ensembles: Four Hymns, Holy, Holy, Holy/Sweet Hour of Prayer/His Eye Is On Sparrow/Lift Every Voice and Sing/ (horn/euph/trombone/tuba) The Horse (saxophone quartet)

Buskers Charts: (2 , trombone, euphonium, and tuba) Walk this Way/Just a Closer Walk (3 trumpets/euph/tuba/percussion) (2006 US OPEN) Soul Man Brooklyn (2007 US OPEN) Freebird Chameleon (2008 US OPEN)

Brass Quintets: Andante and Hungarian Rondo (with euphonium solo), (Recorded 2007, “Serengeti,”The Brass Arts Quintet from Tennessee Tech) At Wit’s End Christmas Time is Here Morehead State University Alma Mater Send in the Clowns The Most Wonderful Time of the Year The Toy Trumpet

British Brass Band Charts: A New Carnival of Venice (4 solo euph feature) Beautiful Ohio (euphonium duet) Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms (euph solo) Recorded 2009, “10th Anniversary,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. Bennet’s Triumphal March, Recorded 2009, “10th Anniversary,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. Chicago Medley Christmas Time is Here (euphonium solo) Demelza (soloist and band), Recorded 2009, “10th Anniversary,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. Miss Blue Bonnett (euphonium solo) Rolling Thunder Someone to Watch Over Me, Recorded 2009, “10th Anniversary,” The Brass Band of Central Florida. The Bride(s) of the Waves (euph duet with British Brass Band or Concert Band) The Debutante (duet part only) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year The Three Mendez (Tenor Horn or Cornet or Euph Trio Feature)

Brass and Percussion Ensemble: Carnival of Venice Cousins (trombone/euphonium and trumpet/cornet duet) Someone to Watch Over Me The Three Mendez (Cornet Trio)

Marching Band Charts: American Girl Chicago Medley (Get Away/25 or 6 to 4/Saturday in the Park/If She Would Have Been Faithful/25 or 6 to 4 Rock version) Aerosmith Show: Dream On, Just Push Play, Walk This Way Flirtin with Disaster Free Bird If She Would Have Been Faithful Jesus Christ Superstar TAG ending Jesus Christ Superstar Livin’ La Vida Loca Pompano Beach High School Alma Mater Soul Man Take it While it’s Hot What is Life? What the World Needs Now, Is Love, Sweet Love Zoot Suit Riot