Tiffany Engle
Dr. Tiffany Engle
Office: Spoelhof Center 352
Phone: (616) 526-6304
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Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Michigan State University--East Lansing, Michigan
• Doctor of Musical Arts, 2005
Wind Conducting
Document: A Stylistic Analysis of the Wind Ensemble Music of Michael Colgrass, with Particular Emphasis on Winds of Nagual: A Discussion of Its Relationship to the Writings of Carlos Castaneda and a Practical Guide for Its Effective Performance
Ithaca College--Ithaca, New York
• Master of Music, 2001
Major field of study: Wind Conducting
Minor field of study: Saxophone Performance
Capital University--Columbus, Ohio
• Bachelor of Music, 1999
Saxophone Performance
Summa cum laude
CONDUCTING TEACHERS
• John L. Whitwell, 2002-2005
• Grant Coope,r 2000
• Lawrence Doebler, 2000
• Stephen G. Peterson, 1999-2001
• James Swearingen, 1998
• Timothy Swinehart, 1997-1999
CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM TEACHERS
• Frank L. Battisti, July 2004
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
Young Artists Wind Ensemble
• Craig Kirchhoff and Jack Stamp, July 2001
The Art of Wind Band Teaching
• Mallory Thompson, June 2001
Northeast Wind Symposium
• Craig Kirchhoff and Stanley DeRusha, July 2000
The Art of Wind Band Teaching
• Mallory Thompson and Larry Rachleff, July 2000
Northwestern University Conducting Symposium
• John L. Whitwell, June 2000
Northeast Wind Symposium
• Frank L. Battisti, June 1999
Northeast Wind Symposium
• Peter Boonshaft, March 1998
Capital University Conducting Workshop
CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
2005-present, Calvin College, Director of Bands
Calvin Band (Calvin Band, the premiere wind ensemble on campus, presents numerous performances [on and off campus] throughout the year)
Knollcrest Band (A forty-five member ensemble primarily consisting of freshman and sophomore music and non-music majors)
2004, Boston University Tanglewood Institute
Frank L. Battisti Conducting Fellow
Young Artists Wind Ensemble (This ensemble is comprised of talented high school musicians, jointly conducted by Frank Battisti)
• Conduct individual pieces on each concert
• Assist with sectional rehearsals as needed
• Assist with administrative duties of the program
• Coach woodwind chamber ensembles (flute trio, clarinet quartet, woodwind quintet) for weekly performances
• Assist with an elective conducting class by teaching private and group lessons
2002-2005, Michigan State University
Graduate Wind Conducting Assistant
Michigan State University Wind Symphony (Wind Symphony is the premiere wind ensemble on campus, conducted by John L. Whitwell)
• Conduct individual pieces for performance each semester
• Conduct sectional rehearsals as needed
• Assist with musical needs of Wind Symphony, and other university bands (Symphony Band and Concert Band)
Symphony Band (A seventy-member ensemble comprised of seasoned undergraduate music majors, conducted by John T. Madden)
• Duties: conduct rehearsals for a performance at the end of the semester; conduct sectional rehearsals as needed
Concert Band (A seventy-member ensemble comprised of undergraduate music majors and non-music majors, conducted by Wesley J. Broadnax)
• Duties: conduct rehearsals for performances throughout the semester; conduct frequent sectional rehearsals
Michigan State University Campus Band (Campus Band is a large ensemble comprised mostly of non-music majors, jointly conducted by another graduate assistant and myself)
Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band
• Share conducting responsibilities with John Madden and other graduate assistants
• Assist visual coordinators as needed during field rehearsals
• Assist with administrative duties as needed
Michigan State University Spartan Brass (Spartan Brass is a pep band that performs at home Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, and hockey games)
• Share conducting responsibilities with John Madden and other graduate assistants
• Assist with administrative duties as needed
1999-2001, Ithaca College
Graduate Assistant Wind Conductor
Ithaca College Wind Ensemble (Wind Ensemble is the premiere wind ensemble in the School of Music, conducted by Stephen G. Peterson)
• Regularly conduct full-band and sectional rehearsals
• Conduct rehearsals in absence of the conductor
• Complete administrative duties of the ensemble
Ithaca College Chamber Orchestra (Chamber Orchestra is the premiere orchestra in the school of music, conducted by Grant Cooper)
• Conduct rehearsals in preparation for a performance at the close of the semester
Ithaca College Concert Band (Concert Band is an eighty-member ensemble comprised of undergraduate and graduate music majors, conducted by Mark Fonder)
• Conduct rehearsals, including a piece for performance at the end of the semester
• Conduct sectional rehearsals
• Complete administrative duties of the ensemble
Ithaca College Campus Band (Campus Band is a one hundred and twenty-five member ensemble comprised mostly of non-music majors, conducted by Elizabeth Bowman)
• Regularly rehearse for a performance at the close of the semester
• Conduct sectional rehearsals
• Complete administrative duties of the ensemble
Ithaca College Chorus (Chorus is an eighty-member ensemble comprised of vocal and non-vocal undergraduate and graduate students, conducted by Mark Simmons)
• Regularly rehearse for a performance at the close of the semester
Student-formed chamber groups (These groups have performed on undergraduate and graduate recitals)
• Chamber Orchestra, performing Henry Cowell, Air and Scherzo
• Big Band, performing Don Ellis, Variations for Trumpet
• Trombone Choir, performing John Stevens, The Chief
• Double Wind Quintet, performing Johann Stamitz, Concerto for Horn
• Brass Choir, performing Malcolm Arnold, Little Suite for Brass
1998-1999, Capital University
Student Wind Conductor
Capital University Wind Symphony (Wind Symphony is a seventy-member ensemble comprised of undergraduate music majors and non-majors, then conducted by Timothy Swinehart)
• Conduct rehearsals in preparation for performance at the end of the semester
• Conduct rehearsals in absence of conductor
TEACHING/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Calvin College, Fall 2005-present
• Assistant Professor teaching Woodwind Methods, Conducting, Instrumental Literature, and Applied Saxophone
MSU School of Music Student Advisory Council, Fall 2003-Spring 2005
• Conducting Area Representative
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, Spring 2003-present
• Solo and Ensemble Festival Adjudicator
Michigan State University, Fall 2002-Spring 2005
• Private Conducting Instructor for undergraduate and graduate students
Immanuel United Methodist Church—Logan, Ohio, 2001-2002
• Children’s/Youth Director; Children’s Handchimes Director
Ithaca College School of Music, 1999-2001
• Beginning and Advanced Instrumental Conducting Graduate Assistant Instructor
Logan-Hocking School District, 1999-2001; 2004
• Substitute Instructor, K-8
Capital University Community Music School, 1998-1999
• Private Saxophone Instructor
Hilliard Davidson High School—Hilliard, Ohio, 1998-1999
• Private Saxophone Instructor
Zanesville High School Band Camp--Zanesville, Ohio, 1998
• Alto Saxophone Instructor
Park Street Middle School—Grove City, Ohio, 1996-1999
• Private saxophone and piano instructor
Logan-Hocking Schools, 1996-1999; 2001-2002
• Private flute, saxophone, and piano instructor
Logan High School Band Camp, 1996-2000
• Alto Saxophone Instructor
SELECTED PERFORMANCES
• Performance of Michael Colgrass’ Winds of Nagual with the MSU Wind Symphony, 2003
• United States premiere of Dana Wilson’s Howling at the Moon for saxophone quartet, 2001
• Graduate conducting recital with the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, 2001
• Elective graduate saxophone recital, 2000
• Conductor of various ensembles at Ithaca College, 1999-2001
• Ithaca College Saxophone Quartet, 1999-2001
• Guest conductor with Capital University Wind Symphony, 1999
• Solo performance in the masterclass with George Wolfe at regional North American Saxophone Alliance conference, 1999
• Capital University Saxophone Quartet performance at regional North American Saxophone Alliance conference, 1999
• Capital University Saxophone Quartet performance in the masterclass with Frederick Hemke at national North American Saxophone Alliance conference, 1998
• Phi Beta National Fraternity Local Competitio, 1997-1998
• Capital University Endowed Scholarship Competition, 1996-1997
• Capital University Conservatory Showcase, 1996-1998
• Tuesday Musical Club Scholarship Competition in Akron, Ohio, 1996
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• College Band Directors National Association, 2002-present
• College Music Society, 2000-present
• Pi Kappa Lambda, 1999-present
• North American Saxophone Alliance, 1997-2002
• Phi Beta National Fraternity, 1996-1999