Versatile Educator and Program Architect

ROBERT LEVY

April ****

P.O.Box **** Long Beach, New York 11561

E mail: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 920-***-****

EDUCATION:

Ithaca College (B. S. Music); North Texas State University (M.M.E.); Lawrence University

(Honorary Masters); doctorate course work completed University of Iowa; summer study Oberlin College;

TEACHING:

Professor of Music, Director of Bands, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisc. (1979-2004) Visiting Professor, School of Arts and Letters and Humanities, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 2004-2005;

Visiting Professor Fall Term Sabbatical replacement, Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2010 Associate Professor, Director of Instrumental Music, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (1971-1979)- responsible for developing a program from its beginning. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

Board of Directors Fox Valley Jazzfest (2003-2011), Lawrence University: Chair, Department

(twelve committees 1980-03) including Admissions and Recruitment, Honorary Degrees, and tenure. Music Director/Founder, Tidewater Music Festival, Maryland (1972-79); Chair, Music Department, St. Mary's College of Maryland; Board of Directors, International Trumpet Guild;

(Chair, ITG Composition Contest).

WORK EXPERIENCE:

While engaged in education, I have had parallel experiences in fundraising, program development, and recruitment, program and website design, writing/editing fliers, brochures, documents, and publications, as lecturer and consultant, with grant proposals, budget, chairing committees, and coordinating weekend workshops and seminars. WRITINGS/ PUBLICATIONS:

Wrote record liner notes/record reviews/articles, numerous news releases Getzen Gazette, Appleton Post Crescent, Arabesque Records, Crest Records, High-Performance Review); experience in fundraising, student recruitment, budget,, grant proposal writing, concert promotion, brochure publication design. Publishing series "Robert Levy, Music for Brass", Ensemble Music, Ithaca, New York; Editor: "Friends of Alec Wilder" newsletter; articles in several journals, CD liner notes: Arabesque, Golden Crest, Mark, Albany record companies. Music compositions published by Alliance Music (*Wisc.), Nichols Music (Ithaca, NY), and Triplo Press (Ohio). WEBSITE DESIGN: http://www.robertlevymusic.com/ and http://alecwildermusicandlife.com/ LECTURER/CONSULTANT:

The University of Melbourne, Australian National University (Canberra), Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts; Harvard University; Lawrence University; Tidewater Music Festival,

(Maryland); Universities of Wisconsin-Madison, Whitewater, Oshkosh; Iowa; Stephen F. Austin, Texas, others; Ratmuse Music Publishers, Australia (2003); Mercer University, Georgia (1999); Columbia College, Chicago (1998); Wisconsin Dept. of Education “Arts Propel Project” (1998); Margun Music Inc., Newton Centre, Mass. (1986-88); The Monumental Brass Quintet, Washington, D.C. (for residency, 1988); George Mason University (1981). Page 2 of 3…ROBERT LEVY

GRANTS:

Wisconsin “Arts Propel Project” in Education (Madison); Wisconsin Arts Board, Fox Valley Arts Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts, Maryland Arts Council, Washington Redskins Foundation, Lawrence University Research Grants (several) including Culpepper Foundation grant, 1999.

GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCIES:

Australian National University, Canberra, Australia (2003); Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (1991); China People’s University, Beijing, China National Minority University, Beijing, Xian Conservatory, China (2001); Mercer University, Georgia (1999); Univ. Of Maryland

(2004); Stephen F. Austin Univ., Texas (2012)

SUMMER FESTIVALS/MUSIC CAMPS:

Faculty member, performer, and/or guest artist; National Music Camp, Interlochen, Mich. (1986- 87); Tanglewood (1988); Red Lodge, Mont. (1972-2013); Univ. of Washington (2003); Wisc. National Guard Rehearsal/Clinic Workshop (1996-97); Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (1998-99); Holy Trinity Music School, Haiti (2000-03);

AWARDS:

Lawrence University Honorary degree and Alumni Service award (2004); Wisconsin School Music Educators citations; Virginia Center for the Creative Arts - Fellow in Residence (1997); Wisconsin Arts Board - New Work Award (1991) and Artist-In-Residence, Wisconsin (1997-99); Downbeat Magazine (1986); ASCAP and National Federation of Music Clubs (1974, 1977, 1979); President's Award for Creative Teaching, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (1973). PROFESSIONAL:

National Symphony Orchestra, as a soloist, with brass quintets and jazz groups: Harvard University, International Trumpet Guild Conference (twice), Carnegie Recital Hall (five times), guest recitals and concerts throughout the U. S. (more than 100 programs in 40 states), Canada, Australia, Portugal, China, Jamaica, Haiti, at colleges, universities including Eastman, Indiana Univ., Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Center, The Japan House, Museum of Modern Art, many others.

CONDUCTING:

Guest conductor/clinician for All-State, regional, and district festivals throughout the U.S.A., Australia, China, Haiti; numerous colleges and high schools; most recently, Red Lodge, Montana, 2013.

CLINICIAN AND SEMINARS:

From 1993-2004 Artist/Clinician for the Getzen Brass Instruments Corp.; at Juilliard School of Music, Harvard Univ., Manhattan School of Music (N.Y.), Indiana Univ., Empire Brass Symposium (Tanglewood); with American Brass Quintet (N.Y.), the Canadian Brass (Wisc.), Univ. of Iowa, numerous other universities, middle and high schools. JAZZ:

Locally, leader of the 18-member Big Band Reunion (1992-2013), which has given more than seven hundred performances; directed ensembles in numerous states; freelance professional playing; recording sessions; appearances: Knitting Factory (New York); Guimaraes Festival

(Portugal); International Jazz Educators Conference (Chicago); New England Conservatory; Boston University, Eastman School of Music.

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RECORDINGS/ RADIO BROADCASTS:

More than forty professionally produced recordings including ten as conductor, with brass quintets, jazz ensembles for Albany, CRI,, Accurate, Mark, Northeastern, others; Wis. Public Radio; “Music from Interlochen”; “Music from the Mountains”; Montana; WQXR, N.Y.C.;

ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS:

More than sixty published compositions: Alliance Publications; National Music Publishers; Ensemble Music; Triplo Press (see listing at robertlevymusic.com website) MISCELLANEOUS:

Producer, annual NY city April “Celebration of the Life and Music Alec Wilder” concerts (2011-); Assisted internationally acclaimed composer/conductor Gunther Schuller in writing his autobiography (2003-2005); currently collecting materials and research; video interviews on American composer Alec Wilder; produced a documentary pilot film (2007) on Wilder,); Interviews with approximately fifty important American figures, including writers Studs Terkel and William Zinsser, singer Tony Bennett, NPR piano jazz host Marian McPartland, musician/record producer Mitch Miller, composer Gunther Schuller,

REFERENCES:

Mr.John Harmon (collaborated on numerous projects). Mary Alice Shaw (Administrative Asst) 7035 Jacobson Drive 1640 Atares Drive #32

Winneconne, Wisc. 54986. Punta Gorda, Fla. 33950

Phone: 920-***-****/920-***-**** Phone: 217-***-**** Dr. R. Oakley Winters (former Administrator). Robert Umiker (former colleague) 10450 Lottsford Rd.-Apt 36 1548 E.Hope Street

Mitchellville, Md. 20721 Fayetteville, Ark. 72701-2430 Phone; 301-***-**** Phone: 479-***-****

Mr. Nick Keelan (former teaching colleague)

6040 Redondo Sierra Vista NE

Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144

Phone: 920-***-****

Parents of recent students:

Richard and Jennifer DePalma. Ph-516-***-**** *********@*****.*** Reginald Celis Ph-516-***-****. *********@*****.*** Robert Levy, Director of Project Management

Long Beach, 11561, New York, 920-***-****, ***********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Dynamic Project Management professional with over 25 years of experience in educational leadership, specializing in program development and team coordination. Proven success in enhancing organizational performance through innovative strategies and effective resource management. Recognized for the ability to lead diverse teams to achieve exceptional results and foster collaborative environments. Eager to leverage expertise to drive impactful projects that align with the goals of future employers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

09/1979 – 06/2004

Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Lawrence University Appleton, USA

• Orchestrated innovative music programs that attracted diverse student participation and enhanced the university's musical reputation.

• Mentored students in advanced musical techniques and performance practices, leading to several achieving state-level recognition.

• Designed and directed ensemble performances, showcasing original compositions and classical masterpieces to the wider community.

09/2004 – 05/2005

Visiting Professor, School of Arts and Letters and Humanities, University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, USA

• Devised interdisciplinary courses that integrated music with literature and fine arts, enriching the academic experience for students.

• Evaluated student performances and offered constructive feedback to enhance their artistic development.

09/2010 – 05/2011

Visiting Professor Fall Term Sabbatical replacement, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, USA

• Instituted a comprehensive curriculum for the fall term, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects of music education.

• Championed student engagement through interactive workshops and live performances. EDUCATION

09/1962 – 06/1966

Ithaca College

B.S., Music

Ithaca, USA

09/1966 – 01/1968

North Texas State University

M.M.E., Music Education

Denton, USA

09/1979 – 06/2004

Lawrence University

Honorary Masters

Appleton, USA

09/1968 – 06/1970

University of Iowa

Doctorate, Doctorate coursework

Iowa City, USA

• Coursework completed.

07/1968 – 07/1968

Oberlin College

no degree program, Summer study

Oberlin, USA

SKILLS

Music Education

Fundraising

Program Development

Website Design

Grant Proposal Writing

Concert Promotion

Publications Design

Conducting

Guest Artist

Music Composition

Leadership

Teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Mentoring

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