CURRICULUM VITAE JAMES MICHAEL DUNN TUBA/EUPHONIUM 2113 Alpine Drive (303) 926-8822 (h) Erie, CO 80516 [email protected] (303) 735-1598 (w) EDUCATION Post Master’s Degree Study , Arizona State University, 1993-1994 Teaching Assistant *Instructor of Brass Methods Course *Instructor of Repertoire and Pedagogy Course *Director of Tuba Ensemble *Applied Instruction Master of Music in Performance, Arizona State University, May 1993 Teaching Assistant, 1991-1993 *Instructor of Brass Methods Course *Instructor of Repertoire and Pedagogy Course *Director of Tuba Ensemble Bachelor of Science in Education, Tennessee Technological University, 1983 *Instrumental Music Certification, K-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE The University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 2005-present Associate Professor of Tuba /Euphonium (Tenure granted in 2010) *Applied Instruction of Tuba/Euphonium majors and non-majors *Instruction of Literature and Pedagogy Courses *Director of Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble *Brass Chamber Ensemble coaching *Faculty Brass Quintet *University, College of Music & Graduate Committees/Advising The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1994-2005 Instructor of Tuba/Euphonium *Applied instruction of Tuba/Euphonium majors and non-majors *Previous instruction of Music Appreciation *Instruction of Brass Methods *Instruction of Repertoire and Pedagogy Courses *Director of Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble *Brass Chamber Ensemble coaching *Faculty Brass Quintet *School of Music & Graduate Committees/Advising *Brass Area Chair (Spring 2005) University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 2002-2003 Adjunct Faculty *Applied Instruction of Tuba/euphonium majors Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1996-2000 Adjunct Faculty *Applied Instruction of Tuba/Euphonium majors Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama 1997-1999 Adjunct Faculty *Applied Instruction of Tuba/Euphonium majors and non-majors *Director of the Tuba Ensemble *Perform w/faculty quintet Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park, CO 2014-present *Teach private lessons, sectionals and coach chamber music Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Blue Lake, MI summers of 1998, 1999 Faculty *Perform w/Faculty Brass Quintet *Perform w/Festival Orchestra *Coach counselor Brass Quintets/Brass Choir *Applied instruction of Tuba/Euphonium students *Coach brass sectional rehearsals RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORKS PUBLICATIONS "Gravity Dances" for Tuba Quartet by Tony Zilinick, review for Fall 2008 issue of the ITEA Journal,(International Tuba and Euphonium Association) professional publication of the International Tuba Euphonium Association. "Stepping Stones for Tuba, vol. 1" a solo tuba c.d. recording by Scott Watson, review for Fall 2008 issue of the ITEA Journal, professional publication of the International Tuba Euphonium Association. “Recommended Literature for the University Student”, co-authored this chapter with Professor Daniel Perantoni for The Tuba Source Book, co-edited by R. Winston Morris and Edward Goldstein, Indiana University Press, 1995. “Guest Artist Recital” review from the 1992 International Tuba-Euphonium Conference, T.U.B.A. Journal, Fall, 1992. “Teuphemisms” review of duet for euphonium by Eugene Anderson, T.U.B.A. Journal, Fall, 1992. RECORDINGS PRODUCED This is My House, Solo tuba c.d. featuring recent DMA graduate Aaron Tindall, University of Colorado-Boulder, Mike Dunn, co-producer, June, 2014 by Potenza Music Songs of Ascent, Solo tuba c.d. featuring DMA student Aaron Tindall, Univ. of Colorado-Boulder, Mike Dunn, producer, to be released May, 2010 by Potenza Music Something Old, Something New, Solo tuba c.d. featuring David Zerkel, Univ. of Georgia, Mike Dunn, producer, Mark Records, June 2003 RECORDED PERFORMANCES The Way I Feel, Paa Kow’s By All Means Band, Mighty Fine Productions in Denver, CO. Due for release in spring 2017 The third album by internationally renowned drum set player, bandleader, and composer, Paa Kow, takes listeners on a journey that boldly explores the music of the African Diaspora by fusing Ghanaian Highlife with Jazz, Salsa, Funk, and Calypso to create a unique Afro-Fusion sound. The Banner Saga, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, October 2015. Blizzard Entertainment audio director and composer; Austin Wintory, a Colorado native debuting the world premiere of the latest installment of The Banner Saga franchise, a video game franchise. ASK, Paa Kow’s By All Means Band, Immersive Studios in Boulder, CO. September, 2013 The second album by internationally renowned drum set player, bandleader, and composer, Paa Kow, takes listeners on a journey that boldly explores the music of the African Diaspora by fusing Ghanaian Highlife with Jazz, Salsa, Funk, and Calypso to create a unique Afro-Fusion sound. Magic Tubas, R. Winston Morris and The Tubas Unlimited, Mark Records, 2012 The album features arrangements for 8 tubas and euphoniums by Joe Murphy and are exact lifts from the Singer’s Unlimited album, Magic Voices. Songs We Said Goodbye To!, by I’m With Her ( Angie Stevens & Haley E. Rydell) Koala Records, Inc. May 2011 The Music of Anthony Czarnik, recorded original compositions for Brass Quintet and Solo Tuba by Anthony Czarnik at Immersive Studios in Boulder, CO. May and November, 2008 Legacy, featuring the 40th Anniversary All-Star Alumni Ensemble, R. Winston Morris, conducting. Mark Records, released December 2007 Received Grammy Nominations (2008) in three categories (1) best classical album (2) best small ensemble performance (3) Best engineered album Crows in the Hickory, John Churchill, PSI Recording Studios. May 2001 A Festival of Garbage, The Music of James Allen Garrett, Tennessee Technological University Alumni Ensemble, R. Winston Morris, conducting. Mark Records, May 2000 Rhapsody in Silver, featuring Bob Draga, clarinet, Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, Marcus Arnold, Director. Silver Cornet Productions, Inc., July 1997 An American Sampler, Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, Marcus Arnold, Director. Silver Cornet Productions, Inc., September 1995 Dragon’s Tongue, featuring Robert Spring, clarinet; Dr. Richard Strange, conducting. Summit Records, Spring 1994 Alive! and Kickin’, Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, Marcus Arnold, Director. Crescendo Records, 1993 The Golden Age of Brass, Vol. 3, featuring Michael Colburn, euphonium; Henry Charles Smith, conducting. Summit Records, 1993 Warlock: The Armageddon, film sound track; music by Mark McKenzie. Intrada, 1992 Showcase, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, Col. John R. Bourgeois, Director. 1987 The Tennessee Tech University Tuba Ensemble at the Second International Tuba-Euphonium Symposium/Workshop Live!!!; R. Winston Morris, Director. KM Educational Library, 1980 The Tennessee Tech University Symphonic Band; Wayne Pegram, conducting. KM Educational Library, 1980 The Tennessee Tech University Tuba Ensemble; R. Winston Morris, Director. KM Educational Library, 1979 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES Presented Masterclasses, Solo Recitals and Chamber Music Concerts while on tour in St. Petersburg, RUSSIA with Fortress Brass . Venues included Russian National Library, St. Petersburg Conservatory, Capella Hall, Italian Palace, Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace, Rimsky- Korsakov Music Academy (September, 2016) Performed “Naked Man” at Denver Convention Center for National Conference of Gay Men’s Choruses (July 2016) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (Nov., 2016) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (March, 2016) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (Feb. 2016) Performed Nutcracker with the Denver Ballet Orchestra (December, 2015) The Banner Saga, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, October 2015. Blizzard Entertainment audio director and composer; Austin Wintory, a Colorado native debuting the world premiere of the latest installment of The Banner Saga franchise, a video game franchise. Presented Masterclasses, Solo Recitals and Chamber Music Concerts while on tour in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky with Fortress Brass . (October, 2015) Performed with the Crested Butte Music Festival orchestra (Ju)ly, 2015) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks for two concerts (June,. 2015) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra , William Walton (May. 2015) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra , Masterworks (March. 2015) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet tour Salida, CO (March, 2015) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Danny Elfman (February, 2015) Performed Nutcracker with the Denver Ballet Orchestra (December, 2014) Performed a recital as featured Guest Artist for Octubafest at Brigham Young University (October, 2014) Soloist with The Utah Premier Brass Band as featured Guest Artist at Brigham Young University (October, 2014) Presented Masterclasses, Solo Recitals and Chamber Music Concerts while on tour in Moscow and St. Petersburg, RUSSIA with Fortress Brass . Venues included Moscow Conservatory, St. Petersburg Conservatory, Capella Hall, Peterhoff, Great Palace in Petrodvorets, Beloselsky- Belozersky Palace, Rimsky-Korsakov Music Academy (October, 2014) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Masterworks concert (October, 2014) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks, “Symphony Fantastique” (September 2014) Performed with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion sections sections for the opening of Union Station, Denver after remodeling (July, 2014) Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, 4