William M. Adams, D.M.A.

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www.DocAdamsMusic.com

Durham, NC 27712 919-***-****

EDUCATION

Doctor of Musical Arts Vocal Performance/Art Song, University of Texas at Austin.

Treatise: Ralph Vaughan Williams The Songs of Travel: An Historical, Theoretical, and

Performance Practice Investigation and Analysis

Master of Music, Vocal Performance/Opera, California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, California State University, San Bernardino

Associate in Arts, Music, Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, California

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Music Educator, 1985 Present.

Provide private and group instruction in:

Voice Theory Choral Conducting

Saxophone Piano Jazz Improvisation

Clarinet Flute Composition / Arranging

General Music Coordinator / Choir Director, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Hillsborough, 2003 2004.

Prepared and presented the UUCHorale in Sunday services and at special events.

Organized service musicians.

Coordinated and oversaw the selection of all service related music.

Created and maintained music library.

Director of Music, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 2002 2003.

Selected or approved all music for Sunday services and special events.

Prepared and presented the choirs for performance in Sunday services and special events.

Coordinated the development of other musical programs for the Fellowship.

Attended planning meetings with various committees and staff.

Maintained music library.

Maintained music budget.

Coordinated the maintenance of Fellowship owned musical instruments.

Participated in Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network.

Assistant Professor of Performing Arts, Elon University, 2001 2002.

Served as Principal Conductor for Musical Theater productions

Curriculum Taught:

Musical Theater Literature

Private Voice

Recruited new students for the university

Committees served:

Advisory Committee on Students with Disabilities

Maintained department website

Assistant Professor of Music, Chair (Music), Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 1999 - 2001.

Coordinated all aspects of the music curriculum

Designed and implemented a new Bachelor of Music degree (options in Education and Performance)

Maintained and implemented operating budgets

Coordinated the operation of all performing ensembles

Served as music director for various choral and instrumental ensembles

Provided private instruction on principal instruments

Hired and served as administrator for adjunct faculty in music

Hired and served as administrator for student labor

Served as academic adviser to music majors

Actively recruited new students for the university

Supervised student teachers in Music

Evaluated resident teachers in Music

Managed the auditorium (scheduling and operation)

Curriculum taught:

Music Theory (Fundamentals, I, II, III, IV)

Instrumentation

Orchestration

Choral Arranging

Diction for Singers (German, French, Italian, English)

Private Woodwind (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute - Upper and Lower Division)

Private Voice (Upper and Lower Division)

Senior Recital (Voice, Clarinet, and Flute)

Musical Theater Production

Music in Life (Music Appreciation)

Ensembles directed:

Concert Choir

Chamber Singers

Marching Band

Concert Band

Jazz Band

Woodwind Ensemble

Committees served:

Teacher Education Council

Teacher Education Council Professional Development Sub-Committee

Cultural Committee

General Education Assessment Task Force

Humanities General Education Assessment Committee

Music Director, The Austin Chord Rangers, Austin, TX, Chapter, National Barbershop Harmony Society 1995 - 1999

Prepared the Chorus for performances and competitions during weekly rehearsals

Conducted the Chorus at all performances and competitions

Selected music for performance and competition in conjunction with the Music Team

Coached Chapter quartets for performances and competitions

Recruited new members for the Chapter in conjunction with the Board

Voice Teacher, Round Rock Independent School District, Round Rock, TX, 1996 - 1999

Prepared students for U.I.L. & All-State competitions

Prepared students for collegiate auditions

Taught fundamentals of vocal technique

Taught music fundamentals

Coached choral literature in support of the choral programs

Director of Music, The Lakeway Church, Austin, TX, 1994 - 1998

Programmed special music for Sunday Worship Services

Rehearsed and conducted the Chancel Choir for Sunday Worship Services

Prepared Special Music presentations for major holidays and occasions

Prepared and administered music budget

Hired musicians for special services

Recruited for music program

Teaching Assistant, Voice, University of Texas, Austin, 1993 - 1997

Curriculum taught:

Private Voice

Class Voice

Prepared incoming students for audition at the University of Texas

Choir Director, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, San Bernardino, CA, 1989 - 1991

Programmed music for Sunday Worship Services

Rehearsed and conducted the Sanctuary Choir

Prepared music for major holidays and occasions

Founded and served as Music Director for Drama Ministry

Prepared and administered working budget for the music program

Hired musicians for special services

Maintained and expanded the music library

Recruited for the music program

Assistant Director, Concert Choir/Chamber Singers, California State University, San Bernardino, 1990 - 1991

Acted as Administrative Assistant to the Choir Director

Conducted rehearsals in the Choir Director s absence

Conducted sectional rehearsals

Prepared budgets and itineraries for tours and performances

Conducted on performances, including a performance of Handel s Messiah with orchestra

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Assistant Director, Marching Band, Montclair High School, Montclair, CA, 1990

Conducted rehearsals in conjunction with the Band Director and in the Director s absence

Conducted from back- eld during performances

Taught drill, music, and marching technique (parade and eld)

In addition to the Montclair position, I have worked as a freelance drill instructor and music instructor for band camps at

Alta Loma HS, Etiwanda HS, Eisenhower HS, and Chaffey HS - all in California.

ORATORIO AND SOLO CONCERT EXPERIENCE (WITH ORCHESTRA)

Requiem

Gabriel Faur Multiple Performances (NC, TX)

Requiem

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Multiple Performances (NC, TX)

Requiem

Maurice Duru Multiple Performances (NC, TX)

Fantasia on Christmas Carols

Ralph Vaughan Williams Multiple Performances (NC)

Five Mystical Songs

Ralph Vaughan Williams Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chorus, NC

Serenade to Music

Ralph Vaughan Williams Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chorus, NC

Holocuast Cantata

Donald McCullough Choral Society of Durham, NC

Mass of the Children

*** John Rutter Multiple Performances (NC)

Messiah

George Frederic Handel Multiple Performances (CA, TX, NC)

Chandos Anthem No. 9

George Frederic Handel Pasadena Pro Musica

Dettigen Te Deum

George Frederic Handel Chaffey College

Mass in B Minor

Johann Sebastian Bach Pasadena Pro Musica

Magni cat in D

Johann Sebastian Bach Multiple Performances (NC)

Ein deutsches Requiem

Johannes Brahms C.S.U. San Bernardino

Small Requiem (western premiere)

*** Daniel Pinkham Pasadena Pro Musica

The Diaries of Adam and Eve

*** Donald Grantham University of Texas New Music Ensemble

The Creation

Franz Joseph Haydn Encino, CA

Paukenmesse

Franz Joseph Haydn Austin Choral Union

Lord Nelson Mass

Franz Joseph Haydn Multiple Performances (NC, TX)

Magni cat

Franz Schubert Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chorus, NC

The Star of Bethlehem

Joseph Rheinberger Pasadena Pro Musica

Don Quichotte Dulcin e

Maurice Ravel University of Texas Symphony Orchestra

F nf R ckert Lieder

Gustav Mahler University of Texas Chamber Orchestra

Letters (world premiere)

*** Joseph Blaha University of Texas Percussion Ensemble

La Fiesta de la Posada

Dave Brubeck Choral Society of Durham

*** Denotes a performance given under the direction, or with the collaboration, of the composer.

STAGE ROLES (PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGIATE)

Cos Fan Tutte Guglielmo, Don Alfonso University of Texas, C.S.U.S.B.

Susannah Olin Blitch C.S.U.N., C.S.U.S.B.

Die Fledermaus Gabriel von Eisenstein C.S.U. Northridge Opera Theater

The Fantasticks El Gallo U.T., C.S.U.S.B., Chaffey College

La Cambiale di Matrimonio Tobias Mill C.S.U. Northridge Opera Theater

L incoronazione di Poppea Ottone, Seneca C.S.U. Northridge Opera Theater

Into the Woods Cinderella s Prince University of Texas Opera Theater

A Midsummer Night s Dream Theseus Los Angeles Music Center Opera

Za de Osmin Euterpe Opera

A Funny Thing Forum Miles Gloriosus Chaffey College

Once Upon A Mattress Prince Dauntless Ontario Civic Light Opera

MAJOR WORKS CONDUCTED

Messiah

George Frederic Handel Multiple Performances (CA, TX)

Requiem

Gabriel Faur Austin, TX

Requiem

Maurice Duru Austin, TX

Requiem

John Rutter Multiple Performances (TX, OK)

Fantasia on Christmas Carols

Ralph Vaughan Williams O.P.S.U.

Five Mystical Songs

Ralph Vaughan Williams Multiple Performances (TX, OK)

Knock-Knock Cantata

P.D.Q. Bach Multiple Performances (NC, OK)

Adagio for Strings

Samuel Barber Austin, TX

A Celebration of Christmas

William Adams Austin, TX

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THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS CONDUCTED

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Elon University

Lucy s Play C.S.U. San Bernardino

The Elephant Man Chaffey College

Torah San Bernardino, CA

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Speckled Band C.S.U. San Bernardino

The Adventures of Zippy the Wonder Penguin C.S.U. San Bernardino

CLINIC AND FESTIVAL CONDUCTING, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

2008 Eastern Tennessee Vocal Association, All-East Men s Honor Choir, Knoxville, TN

2008 Riverside High School, Choral Clinics, Durham, NC

2008 Charlotte Catholic High School, Choral Clinics, Charlotte, NC

2008 The Master s Men, Chorus Retreat, Cary, NC

2008 The Singing Body, joint workshop with Dr. Leslie Pasternack, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC

2008 New Sharon United Methodist Church, Choral Clinic, Hillsborough, NC

2008 Thirteenth Colony Sound, Barbershop Chorus Retreat, Savannah, GA

2008 Harmony eXtreme Camp, Northeastern District, NBHS, Bridgewater, MA

2008 Harmony Explosion Camp, Dixie District, NBHS, Clemson, SC

2008 Harmony Explosion Camp, Sunshine District, NBHS, Orlando, FL

2008 Voice Workshop, Male Vocal Technique, Szymanski Studios, Chapel Hill, NC

2008 Connecticut Music Educator s Association, Western Region Honor Choir, Wilton, CT

2007 Pinellas County Youth Harmony Workshop, Tampa, FL

2007 Barbershop Chorus Retreat, Thirteenth Colony Sound, Savannah, GA

2007 NED, NBHS, Harmony eXtreme Camp, Fitchburg, MA

2007 Dixie District, NBHS, Harmony Explosion Camp, Clemson, SC

2007 Sunshine District, NBHS, Harmony Explosion Camp, Orlando, FL

2007 SWD, NBHS, Harmony Explosion Camp, Denton, TX

2007 The Singing Body, joint workshop with Dr. Leslie Pasternack, Raleigh, NC

2007 Chapel Hill Community Chorus workshop, Chapel HIll, NC

2007 North Carolina Renaissance Faire choral clinic, Raleigh, NC

2006 Hillsborough County Youth Harmony Workshop, Tampa, FL

2006 Chancel Choir Retreat, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC

2005 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Fitchburg, MA

2005 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Orlando, FL

2003 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Fitchburg, MA

2003 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp. Alfred, NY

2003 Barbershop Chorus Retreat, Coastal Chordsmen, Bridgeport, CT

2003 Chancel Choir Retreat, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC

2003 Voice Master Class, Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX

2002 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Orlando, FL

2002 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Denton, TX

2002 Band Clinic, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

2002 Voice Master Class, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

2001 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Orlando, FL

2001 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Denton, TX

2001 Band and Choir Clinic, Goodwell High School, Goodwell, OK

2000 National Barbershop Harmony Society Harmony Explosion Camp, Muncie, IN

2000 Beaver County Choral Festival, Beaver, OK

2000 HPEA Music League Festival, Lakin, KS

2000 Band and Choir Clinic, Beaver High School, Beaver, OK

1999 Marching Band Clinic, Clayton High School, Clayton, NM

1999 Guest Conductor, McNeil HS Choir Concert, Austin, TX

1998 Voice Master Class, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX

CHURCH SOLOIST EXPERIENCE

Baritone Soloist, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, CA, 1991 - 1993

Sang bass in the Sanctuary Quartet

Participated in special services and all High Holy Day services

Soloed as necessary

The nature of this position placed a high emphasis on the ability to sight-read and learn music quickly.

Baritone Soloist, Neighborhood Unitarian Church, Pasadena, CA, 1992 - 1993

Served as Bass section leader for the Sunday Singers

Soloed as needed

Participated in special music services

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Baritone Soloist, Westwood Christian Church, Westwood, CA, 1992

Served as Bass section leader for the Sanctuary Choir

Soloed monthly and as needed

Participated in special music services - including an annual Madrigal Christmas Feast

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Teachers of Singing

American Choral Directors Association

Music Teachers National Association

North Carolina Music Teachers Association

Durham Music Teachers Association

Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network

The Texas Exes: The Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas

The National Barbershop Harmony Society (formerly SPEBSQSA, Inc.)

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AWARDS AND HONORS

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

University of Texas Concerto Competition Winner

California State University, San Bernardino Faculty Artist-Scholar Award

California State University, Northridge Voice Faculty Award

Meritorious Achievement Award (Composition) - Kennedy Center s American College Theater Festival. Dramatic Score for

C.S.U.S.B. production of Lucy s Play

Southwest District National Barbershop Harmony Society Novice Quartet Champion 1998, Lonesome Road

Flynn Memorial Scholarship, University of Texas

Dean s List, California State University, Northridge

Dean s List, California State University, San Bernardino

CONDUCTORS STAGE DIRECTORS PRIVATE COACHES

John Rutter Kenneth Danziger William Rhodes

Daniel Pinkham Dr. Rohbert DeSimone Dr. David Scott

Dr. Rodney Wynkoop George Reeder Dr. Loren Filbeck

Dr. Timothy Muf tt Richard Isackes Gilda Cruz-Romo

Dr. Morris Beachy Dr. David Scott Dr. Darryl Hobson-Byrd

David Stevens Dr. Amanda Sue Rudisill Donald Bowers

Dr. Loren Filbeck Dr. Loren Filbeck

Dr. Susan Klausmeyer William Lewis

Dr. David Scott Catherine Johnson

David Anglin

Dan Welcher

William Kirschke

Dr. Richard Saylor

Dr. Jay O. Lambeth

Edward Low

Dr. Joseph Crabtree

Harry Jansen

Julian Irvine

Larry Speakman

PUBLICATIONS

Adams, William. Compact Disc review of I Cantori di New York s recording of Frank Martin s Le vin herb . The Choral

Journal. Vol. 43, No. 7, February 2003.

Adams, William. A brief history of the Songs of Travel. The Journal of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, No. 25,

October 2002.

Adams, William. Robert Louis Stevenson: A brief examination of the poet behind the Songs of Travel. The Journal of the

Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, No. 25, October 2002.

Adams, William. Elements of Form and Unity in Songs of Travel. The Journal of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, No.

25, October 2002.

Adams, William. The Recordings: A comparative analysis of the nine extant recordings of the Songs of Travel. The

Journal of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society, No. 25, October 2002.

Adams, William. Personal Testimony: How I was drawn to the Songs of Travel. The Journal of the Ralph Vaughan Williams

Society, No. 25, October 2002.

REVIEWS

I cannot imagine the rst four songs being better sung than they were by William Adams, whose performance was

wonderfully in ected and featured extraordinary dynamic nuances. William Thomas Walker, Classical Voice North

Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC referring to the performance of Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs by the Chapel Hill

Community Chorus.

William Adams high-lying baritone made the haunting refrain one not to be easily forgotten. Carl J. Halperin,

The Herald-Sun. Durham, NC referring to the performance of The Holocaust Cantata by the Choral Society of

Durham.

William Adams rewarded all present with rmly-grounded singing that was rich and satisfying to hear. Carl J.

Halperin. The Herald-Sun. Durham, NC referring to the performance of Duru s Requiem by the Duke Chapel Choir.

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REPRESENTATIVE COMPOSITIONS, ARRANGEMENTS AND EDITIONS

A Celebration of Christmas Cantata for Soprano, Treble, Flute, SATB Choir, and Piano.

Lucy s Play. Incidental musical score to the theatrical production.

The Elephant Man Incidental musical score to the theatrical production.

A Christmas Carol. Incidental musical score to the theatrical production.

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Speckled Band. Incidental musical score to the radio production.

The Adventures of Zippy the Wonder Penguin. Incidental musical score to the radio production.

San Bernardino, Our Alma Mater arranged for Concert Band and SATB Choir. Alma Mater of C.S.U.S.B.

Crimson and Blue arranged for Concert Band and SATB Choir. Alma Mater of O.P.S.U.

Sanctus arranged for Concert Band from Palestrina s SATB score.

Hail the Aggie Crew for Marching Band. O.P.S.U. Fight Song

Were You There? arranged for SATB Choir, Piano and String Quartet.

Panis Angelicus arranged and edited for TTBB Choir from Palestrina s SATB score.

In This Time of Stillness SATB Choir

We Call On You SATB Choir, Recorder, Guitar, 5-String Bass

Carol of the Bells arranged for TTBB Choir.

What Child is This? two arrangements, one for TTBB Choir, the other for SATB Choir.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart / Heart of My Heart medley arranged for TTBB Choir.

Silent Night separate arrangements for TTBB and SATB choirs.

That Lonesome Road arranged for TTBB Quartet from the James Taylor song (permission granted from Warner Bros.).

A British Isles Folksong Set for Baritone and Wind Quintet.

Included The Turtle Dove, Annie Laurie, and Londonderry Air.

Three Sketches on Jesu for Flute and Saxophone Quartet.

Tenets Serial tone poem for Saxophone Quartet

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree arranged for Baritone, Flute and Piano.

The Wexford Carol two arrangements, 1) Soprano, Baritone, Flute, and Piano and 2) two Baritones, Flute and Piano

A Prayer in Spring for Baritone and Piano; text by Robert Frost.

The Cowboy s Lament arranged for Baritone and Piano.

Sweet Little Jesus Boy for Voice and Piano.

Prelude I for Bass-baritone and prepared piano; text by T.S. Eliot

Thinking of Nicole for Solo Piano

The Weight of Dreams from my score for The Elephant Man for Solo Piano

Midnight Angel for Trumpet and Rhythm Section

Dreams of Moonlight for Saxophone Quartet

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