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Christopher Moors, B.M.E., M.M. Trumpet Performance and Music Education |
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Christopher Moors 2011 Philo Rd #10., Urbana, IL; 217-778-5223, music@cmoors.com Objective: To teach and express the beauty of music through excellence on brass instruments. Education: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Doctorate in Performance and Music Literature with Conducting Minor Coursework complete 2000. GPA - 3.92 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Master of Music in Trumpet Performance with Music Theory Emphasis Graduation, May 1997. GPA - 3.95 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Bachelor of Music Education with Instrumental Performance Minor Graduation, Magna Cum Laude, December 1995. GPA - 3.81 Teaching Experience Private Lesson Studio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois, 1991-2008. “My Music Store”, Golden Valley, MN; 2001-2006. Private Lesson Instructor – Brass Specialist, Beginning Band Instruments. MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, MN; sub trumpet teacher, 2002-2006. Olson Middle School, trumpet lessons, Bloomington, MN; 2000-2003. Music Studios of Jan Erickson, trumpet lessons, Plymouth, MN; 2001-2002. Wayzata Public Schools, trumpet lessons, Plymouth, MN; 2000-2001. Ludlow Elementary School, Ludlow, IL; K-8 General Music, Spring 2000. Rantoul Public Schools, Rantoul, IL; Guest Composer, Fall 1999. Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL; Master Class, Spring 1999. Wabash College, Adjunct Trumpet Instructor, Crawfordsville, IN; 1998-1999. University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL; 1997-1999. Teaching Assistant: Sabbatical Replacement, Trumpet, and Brass Tech. Class. Central Conservatory of Illinois, trumpet lessons, Champaign, IL; 1997-1998. Millikin University, trumpet lessons prep school, Decatur, IL; 1998. Illinois Summer Youth Music Camp, Champaign, IL; Summer 1998. Allerton Music Camp, Monticello, IL; Feb. 1998. Portland Public Schools, Portland, MI; Band Camp, Summer 1997. Marshall School of Music, trumpet lessons, East Lansing, MI; 1996-1997. St. John’s Public Schools, trumpet lessons, St. John’s, MI; 1996-1997. East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI; 1995. Student Teaching, High School and Middle School. East Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI; Lessons, 1995. Farwell Public Schools, trumpet lessons, Farwell, MI; 1993-1994. Performance Experience: 2007-2008 Champaign-Urbana, Illinois: Cosmology, Danville Brass Quintet, Danville Symphony, 1st Choice Music, C-U Theatre Company, In Your Ear Big Band, church ensembles. 2001-2006 Minneapolis, Minnesota: Metropolitan Orchestra, Minnetonka Choral Society, Exultate, Ensemble Polaris, St. Olaf Catholic Church Brass, Wooddale Lutheran Church Orchestra. 1997-2000 Champaign-Urbana, Illinois: Sinfonia da Camera, Champaign-Urbana symphony, Danville Symphony (principal trumpet), Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Symphony (sub), Prairie Ensemble, University of Illinois Orchestra, Concert Band 1A, and Jazz Band 1. 1991-1996 Michigan: Michigan State Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Jazz Band 1, Central Michigan University Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Lab 1, Lansing Lyric Opera, Lansing Symphony Brass Quintet. Additional Skills Music History/Theory: Extensive knowledge in both areas. Creativity: Well developed in using educational psychology to elicit thoughtful responses. Comprehensive Approach: Each lesson assists in developing a broader conceptual approach that influences all areas of life in a positive way. Communication: Excellent at working with students of all ages and clearly sharing ideas with parents, colleagues, and administration. Computer/technology: Basic PC operation, Internet, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Finale, Sound Forge, Cool Edit Pro, Band in a Box, and Frontpage. Creative Projects and Supplemental Instruction Composer of brass music and songs, 2000-2008. Jazz and Composition student of Dr. Thomas Wirtel, 1997-2000. Published in December 1998 International Trumpet Guild Journal. Conducting Student of James Keene, Director of Bands; Univ. of Illinois, 1998-1999. Special Courses: Trumpet and Brass Quintet literature study with Dr. Mike Ewald, 1998. Composition Student of Dr. David Gillingham, 1993-1994. Private Teachers: Dr. Mike Ewald, professor of trumpet University of Illinois; principal trumpet Sinfonia da Camera. Ray Sasaki, professor of trumpet University of Texas; Tone Road Ramblers, St. Louis Brass Quintet. Dr. Tom Wirtel, retired head of jazz department University of Illinois; Heartland Jazz Ensemble. Richard Illman, professor of trumpet Michigan State University; Lansing Symphony. Dr. Paul Willwerth, retired professor of trumpet Central Michigan University. |