Training Program A Night
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Jakub Rojek
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Tucson, AZ 85706
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Education
DMA/Composition (2017-2020) University of Arizona, Fred Fox School of Music Tucson, AZ
Studies in composition with Daniel Asia
Additional studies in conducting with Thomas Cockrell
MM/Jazz Studies /Piano Performance (2006-2008) New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA
Piano studies with Danilo Perez, additional studies in composition with John Heiss, Michael Gandolfi,
Ken Schaphorst, and Frank Carlberg
BA/Jazz Studies /Piano Performance (2004-2006)
North Central College, Naperville, IL
Studied under instruction of Frank Caruso, Jack Mouse, and John McLean
MM/Classical Piano Performance (1998-2002)
Academy of Music, Krakow, Poland
Studies under tutelage of Janusz Skowron, and Mirosław Herbowski
Participation in a professional piano trio/chamber group training program (1999-2002)
Academy of Music, Krakow, Poland
Areas of Expertise
Composition, theory, piano, commercial music, electroacoustic music, music production, ensemble coaching, hybrid piano techniques, improvisation (idiomatic, non-idiomatic, trans-idiomatic), pedagogy of improvisation (all aforementioned styles), conducting, jazz theory, jazz piano, harmony, transcription techniques, arranging, orchestration, music technology, multi-disciplinary projects, grant development
Awards and Honors
2019: winner of the call for scores, Piano Etude No. 4 “Sui Generis”, Músicos Trabajando 7th Season in Hermosillo, Sonora, México
2019: Residency at Tocalo Tucson Festival
2019: Selected as one of five scholars to represent University of Arizona at A2RU Conference at James Madison University
2018: Invited to present a research clinic on non-idiomatic forms of improvisation, University of the Arts Utrecht, The Netherlands
2013: Prize and a special mention at the International Composition Competition in Darmstadt, Germany
2007: Featured in documentary International Student by Yuna Kang, Boston, MA
2006: Top finalist at The Kathleen T. Phillips Jazz Piano Competition in Pensacola, FL
2006: Awarded a full scholarship to attend New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
2003: Awarded a full scholarship to attend North Central College, Naperville, IL
1998: Awarded full scholarship to attend Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland
Selected Performances
2019: Tucson premiere of Paradise Unimagined at Tocalo Tucson Festival
2019: Tucson premiere of “Musical Time Capsule” with Self-Imposed Exile
2019: World Premiere of Sentient Lacuna, Crowder Hall, University of Arizona
2019: “Oh My Ears” New Music Festival in Phoenix with Rojek/Ward electro-acoustic Duo
2018: A Night of Premieres, Subcarpathian Lore, University of Arizona Composers Concert
2018: A Night of Premieres, Sonorandom, University of Arizona Composers Concert
2016: “Music Now Concert” at the Indiana State University, 2016 “Sounds from The Self-Exposed Exile” for clarinet and piano
2015: Live at Spectrum in NYC, NY, with Self-Imposed Exile
2014: Self-Imposed Exile’s “Live from Steinway Hall”, live recording and concert
2014: opening for Munich Orchestra at Vanderbilt Hall, NYC, NY, performing as a brand ambassador for Steinway & Sons at Wanted Design Show
2014: Architectural Digest Home Design Show in NYC, NY
2009: Piano duo performances with Polish virtuoso Dominik Wania, Stalowa Wola, Poland
2006-2008: Performances alongside jazz greats (Dave Douglas, Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Holland, Don Byron, Cecil McBee, Michael Cain, and John Hollenbeck), including Boston premiere of Dave Douglas' "Meaning and Mystery”
Performing original music of bassist/composer Cecil McBee,
John Hollenbeck's residency as a member of NEC's jazz orchestra Appeared as guest pianist with Nicholas Urie Jazz Orchestra
2007: Beantown Jazz Festival
2005: Chicago's Chopin Theatre Jazz Festival
2001: member of Academy of Music choir and orchestra, Credo by Krzysztof Penderecki
1999: Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, member of the international choir and orcehstra,
Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms, international tour and workshops
Conference Highlights
2020: Graduate Music Student Conference, the University of Arizona
2020: Midwest Graduate Student Conference, University of Iowa, Iowa City
2020: UConn. Graduate Music Conference, University of Connecticut
2019: A2RU Conference Project presentation, James Madison University
2019: Southwest Chapter of the Society for Ethnomusicology Conference presentation about Non-Idiomatic Forms of Improvisation, University of Texas at El Paso
2019: Presentation on non-idiomatic improvisation, University of Arizona
Commissions
2019: Micro-provisional for solo percussion and fixed media, commissioned by Michael Pratt
2019: Paradise Unimagined, for Tocalo Tucson Percussion and Composer Festival
2018: Sounds from the Re-Exposed Exile for Morceux de Concours, for bassoon and piano,
Fred Fox School of Music
2018: Sonorandom, for percussion and piano, commissioned by Javelinas
2015: Suite # of Infinite Beaudee, for bass cl., piano and live electronics,
commissioned by Self-Imposed Exile
2015: Voluptuous Velocities Suite, commissioned by DownHearr Trio
2014: Sounds from the Self-Exposed Exile, for piano and clarinet,
commissioned by Self-Imposed Exile
2013: Crimson, song cycle for soprano and piano, commissioned by Milena Lange
2008: Ear-rash-ional, for dectet, commissioned by New England Conservatory’s 2008 Commencement Ceremony
Publications/Recordings (Disc.)
Recording: The Art of Non-idiomatic Self, solo piano, 2020 (self-release)
Recording: forthcoming on A-side Records, Live at Tedesco Studios, w/Self-Imposed Exile
Recording: Sonorandom, with percussionist Jacob Ransom, 2018
Recording: Voluptuous Velocities by Jakub Rojek Trio, 2016
Recording: Live from Steinway Hall, by Self -Imposed Exile, 2015, A-Side Records
Recording: Impish Brevity by Jakub Rojek Trio, 2014
Recording: Cudawianki (solo) by Jakub Rojek, 2011
Recording: Joel Moore Quartet, w/Joel Moore Quartet, 2007
Publication: Iconocerto for chamber orchestra, 2019, Hsinja Publishing, Issuu
Publication: Alone with Everybody, for dectet, 2019, Hsinja Publishing, Issuu
Publication: Cyclerama, for two violins, 2019, Hsinja Publishing, Issuu
Publication: Contemporary Atonal Improvisation: Limitlessness of the Intervallic Approach, Limitations and Dangers of Vernacular Improvisation and an Ultimate Approach to Fully Embracing an Atonal Grid, 2019, Issuu
Publication: Improvisation as a Long-Lost Intrinsic Skill: Eclecticism and Improvisational Incarnations Found in the Medieval Composition and Performance Art, 2019, Issuu
Publication: Transnationalism in Expressing Existential Struggle through the Means of Grotesque, and Sarcasm in the Works of Gustav Mahler and Dmitri Shostakovich, 2019, Issuu
Publication: Non-idiomatic Improvisation: Intervallic Development Levels of Complexity, 2019, Issuu
Publication: Sounds from the Self-Imposed Exile for clarinet and piano, 2016, Hsinja Publishing, Issuu, Matching Arts Collective - Netherlands (forthcoming)
Music Business Experience
Self-imposed Exile, management, promotions, artistic director (2014-
Sentient Lacuna, management, promotions, artistic director (2018-
Publishing, copyright laws, streaming and music distribution platforms
Current Research
Research on non-idiomatic improvisation and its applications in the context of music composition postulating a practical/performance approach to piano and group improvisation.
The research proposes combining music composition tools (set theory, counterpoint) with instrumental improvisation to enable instantaneous musical creation, and without relying on a harmonic framework. The two components comprise intervallic, and textural (non-pitch related) improvisation.
-Includes instructional videos, scores (published on YouTube, Issuu)
Teaching (piano, composition, voice, theory, improvisation, ensemble, conducting)
(2019- 2020) Pima Community College, Adjunct Faculty
MUS151 (Exploring Music; in person and online formats)
(2017-2020) University of Arizona, GTA/Instructor of record, Tucson, AZ
MUS 120A (Skills and Structure I/music theory)
MUS 240A-240B (Introduction to composition)
MUS 340 (Composition)
MUS 160D (Human Achievements and Innovations in the Arts; in person and online formats)
MUS 107 (Music Appreciation, online course)
MUS 421 (Orchestration)
(2016-2017) Faculty at Dance and Music Academy, Glenview, IL
(2016-2017) Substitute band teacher at SD 202, 203, Plainfield, Naperville, IL
(2015-2017) Faculty at Fox River Academy, Oswego, IL
(2014-2015) Faculty at Soyulla Artist, NJ
(2013-2015) Faculty at Brooklyn Musical Arts, Brooklyn, NY
(2012-2013) Accompanist at Lincolnwood SD, Chicago, IL
(2007-2008) Faculty at Solomon Schechter Day School, Newton, MA
(2007-2008) Faculty at Artisan Studios, Chestnut Hill, MA
(2004-2006) North Central College, GTA/Instructor of record, Naperville, IL
Jazz Combo/Ensemble
Jazz Piano
(2005-2006) Faculty member at Music Suite, Naperville, IL
(2000-2002) Academy of Music, Krakow, Poland
Chamber Ensemble Coaching
(1997-1998) Community music program for children and adults, Stalowa Wola, Poland
(1998-2020) Private instructions: piano, improvisation, composition, music production
Other Work Experience
2021 - : Choir accompanist, Flowing Wells School District, Tucson AZ
2017- : Organist, Eastside Assembly of God, Tucson, AZ
2015-2017: Music Director, St. David’s Episcopal Church, Aurora, IL
2015-2016: Sales Associate at Heavenly Pianos, Arlington Heights, IL
2013-2015: Music Director, Christ Methodist Church, Brooklyn, NY
2013-2015: Music Director/pianist for off Broadway productions, New York, NY
2013-2014: Choir Director, “Hejnał” Choir, Greenpoint, NY
2009-2013: Pianist for Carnival, RCCL, Princess, and Cunard cruise lines
2007-2008: Music Director, Grace Episcopal Church, Everett, MA
2004-2006: Assistant Music Director/Pianist, Bolingbrook Community Church, IL
2004-2006: Pianist/Organist, St Andrew’s Catholic Church, Romeoville, IL
1996- : Professional pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and session musician
Extracurricular Activities
2019: Music + Festival, the University of Arizona
2019: non-idiomatic improvisation clinics and meetings, development of instructional materials for upcoming book
2018-2019: Fulbright and DAAD research grant proposals
2012-2019: various grant projects development (A2RU, Fulbright, DAAD), successful fundraising campaigns in collaboration with Hatchfund
Professional Affiliations
ASCAP, CMA, NACUSA, Steinway & Sons
Technology
Mac OSX, Microsoft Office Suite, MIDI, Sibelius, Finale, MuseScore, East West Hollywood Orchestra libraries, Sound Set Project, Ableton Live, Reason, Logic Pro, ProTools, Max MSP, Audacity, Garage Band, video and sound editing, Blackboard, D2L, Canvas, Notebowl, Zoom
References
Daniel Asia - Composition Chair
University of Arizona
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Zbigniew Granat - Theory/History
Professor of Music
Ph.D., Program Director
Nazareth College
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Dr. Robert Gordon -
Assistant Professor
University of Arizona
College of Fine Arts – FFSOM
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Jay Rosenblatt - Associate Professor
Music History
University of Arizona
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Aaron Kruziki -
Grammy-nominated
multi-reedman, composer
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Thomas Cockrell - Professor, Music
Director, Orchestral Activities
Nelson Riddle Endowed Chair in Music
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Dennis Wentz - MD, CPE, FAAPL
Former President
Montana Chamber Music Society
Former president
Intermountain Opera Bozeman
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