Dalton N. Williams

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Wichita KS 67213

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EDUCATION

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Master Of Music Conducting

Conducting Study: Mark Laycock, Victor Markovich, Steve Oare, Boris Vayner Trumpet Study: David Hunsicker

2008 - 2013 Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS Bachelor of Music, Trumpet

Trumpet Study: Todd Hastings

Conducting Study: Craig Fuchs

Athletic Band Director: Douglas Whitten

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

2016 - Present Music Director, Pilgrim Congregational Church - Responsibilities include direction of choral music, recruitment/hiring of local student musicians for services and other outside performances, budget development, music library expansion and organization, and otherwise assisting the church in its goals of congregation development, diversity, and financial growth.

2016 Graduate Assistant and Orchestra Librarian, Wichita State University Assistant Conductor of WSU Symphony Orchestra, WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds. Primary Caretaker of WSU Orchestral Music Library.

2015 - 2016 Substitute Conductor and Educator, Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra Program Rehearsal technician and musical pedagogue. Trumpet section substitute. Orchestra audition panel member for low strings. Temporary Coordinator of Education.

2014 - 2015 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Jazz Arts Program, Wichita State University Wichita Jazz Festival Invitational Day scheduling and oversight. Jazz Arts Big Band and Banda Hispanica Section Leader. Primary caretaker of Jazz Arts Music Library.

2014 CFAI Private Instructor, Wichita State University Private instructor of musical methods and techniques, trumpet emphasis. Age levels beginner through intermediate.

2012 - 2013 President, Beta Delta Chapter, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pittsburg State University Management of Chapter operations, including business meetings, community outreach and service, public musical performances, and attendance of provincial and national level professional and musical development conferences. 2011 - 2012 Drum Major, Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Pittsburg State University Coordinator and Conductor of Game Day stand music and Marching shows. Musical and marching technician. Instrument and uniform checkout and oversight.

2010 - 2012 Fraternal Education Officer, Beta Delta Chapter, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pittsburg State University

Education of Alumnus, Active, and Probationary members. Topics include professional standards, the aesthetic meanings and impacts of music and music education. Syllabus and semester course design and implementation. Development of officer committees and alternative educational methods. 2009 - 2012 Fundraiser and General Assistant, Midwest Trumpet Festival, Pittsburg State University

PERFORMANCE GROUPS

2016 - Present Daydream - An 11-piece Wichita birthed ensemble that combines elements of Jazz, Classical, and Funk form and harmony, with a twist on meter and key changes, and a drop of dubstep. All original music, all students from Wichita, independently run. 2016 - Present Odisea - An ambient jazz trio that focuses on original compositions and encourages electronic modification of acoustic sound.

2016 - Present Banda Hispanica - A condensed big band that nestles in performance of latin jazz, bossa, cha-cha, and other smooth and sultry musical rhythmic flavors from Middle and South America.

2016 Wichita Symphony Orchestra - A professional ensemble that required the services of offstage trumpets for a massive season closing performance. 2014 - 2015 Agave Democracy - A 5-piece combo designed to allow the open flow of musical ideas based on communal decisions and composition. Pulls elements from Jazz, Reggae, Funk, Romanticism, Modernism, Minimalism, Chance Music, Rock and Roll, and many others. 2012 - 2013 Pittsburg State University Faculty Brass Quintet - An ensemble composed principally of Faculty members. Responsibilities include Educational Outreach performances, University functions, and promotional/benefit/recruitment recitals. 2012 - 2013 Beta Delta Brass Band - A student inspired ensemble responsible for booking, arranging/ composing, and performing at artistic or community venues. 2012 - 2013 Gorilla Mens Chorus - A student inspired group that prepared and performed independent of professor oversight. Performances were ad hoc and consisted of a blend of pop and traditional music.

2012 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Wind Ensemble - An ensemble comprised of college age musicians from across the United States, performing principally music of living or modern composers.

2011 - 2013 Pittsburg State University Chorale - The top choral ensemble at the university, this group included fundraising, local and international travel, and recording projects alongside traditionally expected performance projects.

NON-MUSICAL POSITIONS

2016 - Present Anomaly Squared - Customer Service Representative. Position involves recruiting appropriate patients for clinical research being performed around the United States. Additional responsibilities include maintenance and correction of patient accounts, connection of patients with appropriate offices, and a thorough knowledge of research requirements and the laws protecting patient records and accounts. 2014 - 2016 Performance Facilities Student Employee, Wichita State University A multifaceted position meant to serve all areas of the university designed to host live speakers or performers. Duties include speaker setup, lighting setup and adjustment, sound mixer setup and adjustment, stage setup and teardown, house management and ushering, and adjusting space and settings at the request of the speaker/performer. 2011 - 2012 Lab Technician, Pittsburg State University Responsibilities include oversight and maintenance of hardware and software, checkout of recordings from the Digital Music Library, and providing music software technical support to students and faculty.

2009 - 2013 Stage Manager, Pittsburg State University Responsibilities include door and light coordination, stage setup and teardown, page turning and other artist serving tasks, and ushering and crowd control. Position held accelerated responsibility, and rose from serving students and classes to serving visiting faculty and national guest artists.

2008 - 2009 Music Librarian, Pittsburg State University Responsibilities include numerical categorization, electronic cataloging, distribution and maintenance of parts, and

References are available upon request