Education
Michigan State University – 22 credits toward D.M.A., Trombone Performance
New England Conservatory of Music – M.M., Trombone Performance
Crane School of Music at S.U.N.Y. Potsdam – B.M. Cum Laude, Music Education,
Performance
Continuing Education
KlezKamp – 7/29-8/2/19
Rick Robinson “Mr. Cut Time” Seminar on In-School Presentations – 6/16/18
Eli Yamin at the Muse Machine Summer Institute – What Jazz can Teach Us (Jazz/American History/Democracy) – 7/17-7/20/17
Child Protection Online Awareness – 9/14/17
Myra Ballentine “Decoding Bias” – 6/29/17
Muse Machine In-School Performance Training, various workshops – 2017-2019
Accessibility Training – est. 2016
eLearn Training – est. 2015
Primary Trombone Teachers
Curtis Olson – Michigan State University
Norman Bolter – New England Conservatory
Dr. Mark Hartman – Crane School of Music at S.U.N.Y. Potsdam
Hal Janks – Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Selected Additional Teachers
Joseph Alessi, Jr., New York Philharmonic; Douglas Yeo, Boston Symphony; Michael Mulcahy, Chicago Symphony; Randy Hawes, Detroit Symphony; Blair Bollinger, Philadelphia Orchestra; Scott Hartman, Yale University; Milton Stevens, National Symphony; Pete Norton, Cincinnati Symphony; Christian Ganicenco, Cincinnati Symphony; Bill Adam, Indiana University; Peter Ellefson, Seattle Symphony; Larry Zalkind, Utah Symphony, Eastman; Wycliffe Gordon, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Teaching Experience
Colleges and Universities
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH – Low Brass, Music Technology,
Music Appreciation, 2013-present
Indiana University East, Richmond, IN – Low Brass Instructor, 2013-present
Earlham College, Richmond, IN – Low Brass Instructor, 2004-present
Brass Choir Founder/Director, 2008-Present
Central State University, Wilberforce, OH – Low Brass Instructor, 2004-2011
Hillsdale College, MI – Low Brass Instructor; Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble participant
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – Trombone Graduate Assistant
Undergrad lessons, Low Brass Methods Class, Beaumont Brass (faculty quintet)
Alma College, Alma, MI – Low Brass Instructor
Olivet College, Olivet, MI – Instructor of Trombone
Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY – Sabbatical Replacement Instructor of Trombone – Lessons, two sections of Trombone Techniques, brass quintet and brass trio coaching, brass juries, performances with guest artists Canadian Brass and Chris Washburne, and a recital at an institution with approximately 500 music majors.
Wheaton College, Norton, MA – Low Brass Section Coach
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA – Adjunct Aural Skills Instructor
Educational Programs
Greater Dayton Brass Trio, founder
2017-2018 “Traveling Trio Trivia” – I wrote the show, arranged most of the music, collected props, and it was hired by Muse Machine to perform almost 35 times in Dayton area schools. See videos at www.richbegel.com/greater-dayton-brass-ensemble
2018-2019 “Musical Mythbusters” – Again, I wrote this show and it was hired by Muse Machine for dozens of performances in the Dayton area schools.
Miami Valley Klezmer Ensemble, founder – This ensemble performs music of historical Jewish weddings in humorous educational programs, sometimes with narrated children’s books. See videos at www.richbegel.com/miami-valley-klezmer-ensemble
Summer Festivals
Brass Ensemble Camp, Dayton, OH – Founder, Instructor, 2013-present
Recruitment; repertoire selection; instruction in fundamentals of trombone playing, chamber music, and performance skills for high-school trombonists
Affetti Music Festival, Anchorage, AK – Artistic Director, Low Brass Coach, 2011-2012 – Hiring wind, brass, and percussion faculty; scheduling all aspects of the festival; programming faculty concerts; choosing repertoire; reviewing printed programs; coaching chamber ensembles; teaching low brass lessons; performing with students; performing as a soloist; performing as a member of the Affetti Chamber Orchestra, managing faculty and students/parents, and more
Centerville Low Brass Week, Centerville, OH – Founder, Recruiter, Faculty – Publicity, recruitment, and implementation of the program: soliciting sponsorships, website development, scheduling, hiring guest artists, selecting/copying/distributing music, conducting low-brass choir, coaching mixed-brass chamber ensembles, teaching classes, performing, and more, at a camp serving all ages and levels of experience
Summer ‘Bones, Dayton and Cincinnati, OH – Cofounder/Faculty Member
Duties were similar to those listed above, plus teaching music-related software clinics. It was held at the University of Dayton and the Cincinnati Conservatory.
Pine Mountain Music Festival, Hancock, MI – Principal Trombone, Brass Quintet Coach
Park City International Chamber Music Festival, UT – Brass Choir/Program Director
Implemented the entire brass program: selected and provided music, conducted brass choir (seventh to twelfth graders), and coached chamber ensembles.
Hanover Public Schools Summer Program, MA – Band Instrument Instructor
Hull Summer Arts Program, MA – Band Instrument Instructor
Clinics
Low Brass Technique and Jazz Improvisation Class, at MusicAlliance, Cleveland, OH
Brass Seminar at Paragon Music, Tampa, FL
Three Clinics at Centerville High School, Centerville, OH
Master Class at Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH
Chamber ensemble coaching for a U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific CD, Anchorage, AK
Master Class at University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
“Intonation” and “Auditions,” Rafael Méndez Brass Institute, University of Denver, CO
“Practice Tips,” “Breathing,” “Musicality,” “SmartMusic,” “Orchestral Excerpts & Auditions,” “Band-in-a-Box,” “How to Practice,” “How to Take Lessons,” “Introduction to Improvisation,” “Listening,” “Expression,” group warm-ups, and masterclasses at Summer ‘Bones, Cincinnati Conservatory & University of Dayton
Master Class at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
“Advice from a Professional” at Million Story Book Company, Fort Wayne, IN
“Tone Quality” and “Intonation” at DeWitt High School, DeWitt, MI
“Ready, Set, Go, Practice!” at Okemos High School, Okemos, MI
“Efficient Practice Techniques” at the Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY
“Humor in Music,” “The Role of the Trombone in Music,” and “Color Change in Music” at the Cohasset Community Center, Cohasset, MA
Classroom Teaching
Alexandria Montessori School, Centerville, OH – General Music ages 3-12, 2014-2016
Dayton Kroc Center, Dayton OH – Brass Class, Lessons Instructor, Lessons Program Coordinator, 2012-2015
Belle Haven Elementary School, Dayton, OH – Music (Cross-Curricular), 2011-2013
and Bear Middle School, Miamisburg, OH – 2005-2009
and Mary Queen of Peace Catholic School, Dayton, OH – 2007-2008
and Dayton Catholic Elementary School, Dayton, OH – 2005-2006
Consulted with fourth and fifth-grade classroom teachers about academic
material and created a related music curriculum that met state standards in non-
music topics. Part of the Dayton Philharmonic’s School Partners with Artists
Reaching Kids.
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, IN – Substitute (band, general music), 2004
Winchester Public Schools, Winchester, MA – Elementary Brass Instructor, 1997-1999
Taught ten first and second year (fifth and sixth grade) brass classes per week.
Winchester Public Schools – Eighth-Grade Orchestra Conductor, 1997-1998
Hull Summer Arts Program, Hull, MA – Music Program Instructor, 1996 – Middle-school instrumental lessons and K-3 general music.
Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Woonsocket, RI – General Music Instructor, 1996
and Father Holland Elementary School, Pascoag, RI – 1996
Designed and taught a school-wide K-4 general music course.
East Weymouth Public Schools, East Weymouth, MA – Substitute (band), 1995-1996
Braintree Public Schools, Braintree, MA – Substitute (band), 1995-1996
South Shore Conservatory, Hingham, MA – Kindermusic Instructor, 1995-1996
Benjamin Trotter Elementary School, Dorchester, MA – General Music, 1994-1995
In partnership with the Boston Music Education Collaborative.
Boston Public Schools, Roxbury, MA – Substitute (band, piano class), 1994
Potsdam Public Schools, Potsdam, NY – Special Education Music Student Teacher, 1991
Teaching Certifications
Florida Professional Teacher’s Certificate, 2014-2017
Ohio 4 Year Resident Educator License, Music (pre k-12), 2011–2015
State of Indiana Substitute Teacher’s Permit, 2004–2007
Massachusetts Educator’s Certificate, Music (pre k-12), 1998–2003
SELECTED STUDENT SUCCESSES
HBCU National Band Director’s Consortium
U.S. Air Force Alaska Brass/Band of the Pacific
Wichita Grand Opera
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Full Scholarship
New England Conservatory
The Crane School of Music at S.U.N.Y. Potsdam
Ohio State University
University of Oklahoma Full Assistantship
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
Western Michigan University
Wright State University
University of Dayton
Eastern Kentucky University
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute Full Scholarship
Interlochen Arts Academy Trombone Institute
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Springfield Youth Symphony
Dayton Philharmonic Volunteers’ Solo Competition Winners
Middletown Symphony Youth Solo Competition Winners
District Honor Bands
Performance Experience
Orchestras
Dayton Philharmonic, OH – Second 2003-Present
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, OH – Principal, Second 2018-Present
Southwest Ohio Philharmonic – Principal 2015-Present
Klezmer Company Orchestra substitute, 2015-Present
Naples Opera substitute, 2014-2016
Florida West Coast Symphony substitute, 2014-2016
Affetti Chamber Orchestra, AK – 2011-2012
Springfield Symphony, OH – Principal 2009-2011
Northwest Indiana Symph, Muenster, IN – Principal/Soloist, Trombone/Euph 2002-03
Fort Wayne Philharmonic, IN – Second 2001-2003
Pontiac-Oakland Symphony, Oakland County, MI – Principal 2000-2001
West Shore Symphony, Muskegon, MI – Second 2000-2001
Midland Symphony, MI – Second 2000
Hingham Symphony, MA – Principal 1998-1999
New Bedford Symphony, MA – Second 1996-1999
Symphony by the Sea, Marblehead, MA – Principal/Second 1996-1999
Concord Symphony, MA – Principal 1995
Boston Civic Symphony, MA – Second 1993-1994
Additional Performances With
Naples Opera, Cincinnati Symphony, Columbus Symphony, Boston Ballet Orchestra, Alabama Symphony, Virginia Symphony, Albany Symphony, Kentucky Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, Lansing Symphony, New Hampshire Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Springfield (MA) Symphony, Hudson Valley Philharmonic
Selected Solo Engagements
Kettering Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Band, 10/3/2015
Sinclair Community College Community Concert Band, 12/2/2012
Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, 5/5 and 5/6/2012
Affetti Chamber Orchestra, Anchorage, Alaska, 8/2011
Sinclair Community College Community Wind Symphony, 1/22/2011
Recital for the Air Force Band of the Pacific, Anchorage, Alaska, 10/6/2010
Recital at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, 10/2/2010
Northwest Indiana Symphony, 2/25/2003
Summer Festivals
Lancaster Festival, Lancaster, OH, 2018
Affetti Music Festival, Anchorage, AK
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute, Denver, CO
Pine Mountain Music Festival, Upper Peninsula, MI – Principal
Park City Chamber Music Festival, UT
Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, MA
National Repertory Orchestra, Breckenridge, CO
Festival of Two Worlds, Spoleto, Italy
Spoleto Festival U.S.A., Charleston, SC
Selected Conductors
James Levine, Paavo Järvi, Seiji Ozawa, John Williams, James Conlon, Andre Previn, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Robert Spano, Larry Rachleff, Richard Westerfield, Benjamin Zander, Edward Tchivzhel, Michael Palmer, Randall Craig Fleischer, David Alan Miller, Jonathan McPhee, Peter Perret, Joseph Flummerfelt, George Benjamin, Carl Topilow, Tan Dun, Murray Gross, Gustav Meier, Yoshimi Takeda, Leon Gregorian, John Whitwell, Frank Battisti, Timothy Topolewski, Neal Gittleman, Peter Stafford Wilson
Chamber Music
Greater Dayton Brass Ensemble, founder
Miami Valley Klezmer Ensemble, founder
Trombones of Dayton, founder
Malarkey, founding member
Earlham College Faculty Brass Trio, founder
Affetti Chamber Orchestra
Queen City Brass
Summit Brass, one performance
Solid Brass
Oakwood Brass
Brass Trilogy, founding member
Starlight Brass, founder
Three Rivers Wind Symphony, euphonium
Beaumont Brass (Michigan State University faculty brass quintet)
Canadian Brass, one performance
Boston Chamber Ensemble
Boston Brass Guild
Park City International Chamber Music Festival Faculty
Mercury Trombone Ensemble, founding member
Rock Band
Reload, 2017-Present (regular member then moved to subbing)
Jazz Ensembles
Sinclair Community Jazz Ensemble
The Generations Big Band
Jazz Central Big Band
Jazz Education Connection of Ohio (JECO) Reading Band
Tom Daugherty Orchestra
Chris Riddle/Harry Connick Senior Big Band
Frank Sinatra Junior Big Band
Frank Shooshan’s 16 Piece Big Band
NEC Jazz Composer’s Ensemble
Sonny Daniels Big Band
Hicksville Community Swing Band
Contemporary Ensembles
Musique 21
Boston Microtonal Society
Bob Ceely’s “The Automobile Graveyard,” World Premiere
NEC John Zorn Ensemble
Auros Group for New Music
Recordings
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra – “DPO Alive: Richard Strauss – Igor Stravinsky”
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra – “DPO Alive: The Romantics”
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra – “DPO Alive: Still/Shostakovich”
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra – “Portrait: Celebrating 75 Years and 4 Music Directors”
Hillsdale College Big Band – “Opus One”
Beaumont Brass – Noels arranged by Deterue and Petit, “Christmas at Beaumont Tower”
MSU Wind Symphony – “Michigan State University Ensembles”
MSU Symphony Orchestra – Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Symphony #4, The Gardens
Frequency Band Trombone Choir – Norman Bolter, “Experiments in Music”
Boston Chamber Ensemble – Robert Didomenico, Piano Concerto #1, premiere
NEC Wind Ensemble – John Harbison, Three City Blocks, Michael Colgrass, Arctic Dreams
NEC Symphony Orchestra – “The 90th Anniversary Season: Jordan Hall”
Publications
2006 A Modern Guide for Trombonists and Other Musicians: Third Edition
2003 Editor: Intonation Repair Tool, Thomas G. Kociela
2002 A Modern Guide…, Wealthy Dog Productions (revised 2003)
1999 College Trombonists’ Handbook, Wealthy Dog Productions (revised 1999, 2000)
Compositions
1999 To Grow for soprano, flute, and trombone
1995 Conscience for one onstage trombone and one offstage trombone
Other Positions/Committee Memberships
Miami Valley Symphony – Judge, Clark J. Haines Memorial Concerto Competition
Bowling Green State University – Judge, 44th Annual Concerto Competition
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra – Artistic Advisory Committee
New Bedford Symphony – Personnel Manager
Crane Student Association – Public Relations Representative
Home Studio – Private Instruction on Brass Instruments, Piano, Improvisation