CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

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Ph.D. in Bassoon Performance (2005-2009)

Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney; Sydney, Australia Master of Music in Bassoon Performance (2003-2004)

Business Cognate Minor

Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana

Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance, cum laude (1999-2003) Music Business Certificate Minor

Northwestern University; Evanston, Illinois

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Lecturer in Music Business & Bassoon

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2011-current) Revised Music Business program

• Updated course titles, descriptions, and content

o Financial Aspects of the Music Industry (previously Music Retail and Manufacturing)

o Managerial Aspects of the Music Industry (previously Music Performance and Industry)

• Created two new courses, both begin Spring 2013

o Marketing the Arts

o Entrepreneurship for Musicians

• Developing 5 year strategic plan for department growth

o Revising graduation requirements

o Initiated School of Business & School of Music collaboration

o Proposing future course areas

 Advanced Entrepreneurship

 Arts Administration

 Musical Finances - Royalties, Taxes & Licensing

 Commercial Music - Selling Sound Additional Courses Taught

• Music & Culture: Pop Rocks

• Music Business Practicum - supervision of external work experiences • Applied bassoon for majors and minors

Appleton, WI 54912 T 920-750-1441 E [email protected] www.paulabrusky.com www.bcmcc.info

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St. Norbert College; De Pere, Wisconsin (2010-2012) Courses:

• Applied bassoon for majors and minors • Woodwind method - oboe and bassoon

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Professional Development and Entrepreneurship for Music Students (current research) • Identify hiring trends

• Prepare students for multi-faceted career in music

• Develop marketing and branding strategies for musicians Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2002)

Revenue Management Intern

• Completed ticket utilization study • Established “no-show” ticket statistics

• Disseminated findings and suggested improvements SELECT PUBLICATIONS ON MUSIC BUSINESS

Brusky, Paula (2012). “Consistency?” MusicCollective.

Brusky, Paula (2012). “Advertising - Questions to Consider.” MusicCollective. Brusky, Paula (2012). “Be You!” MusicCollective.

Brusky, Paula (2012). “Website Redesign “Fun”.” MusicCollective.

Brusky, Paula (2011). “Using the Holiday to Advance YOUR career.” MusicCollective. Brusky, Paula (2011). “The Price of Recording.” MusicCollective.

Brusky, Paula (2011). “Writing a Bio.” MusicCollective.

Brusky, Paula (2011). “Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition.” The Double Reed 33(4): 11.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ON MUSIC BUSINESS &INDUSTRY

Brusky, Paula. (In Review). “Sell Your Skills.” International Double Reed Society. University of Redlands, California.

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Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition, Inc. - BCMCC (2009-current) Founding Director

A 501(c)(3) national arts organization that hosts a bi-annual competition for

composers to write new chamber works that include the bassoon. Winning works are performed, recorded, and published.

• Single handedly devised and executed a national bi-annual competition • Wrote bylaws and incorporated, registered with State of Wisconsin • Applied for and obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status

• Recruited judges, sponsors, partners, and musicians • Publicized competition and solicited composers • Negotiated recording and publishing contracts • Created online application and judging systems

• Organized the four winning composers and twelve chamber musicians for the recordings and 2011 IDRS world premiere concert

• Distributed and marketed CD

Aerial Dance Pole Exercise LLC (2010-current) Owner and Senior Instructor

A fitness studio for women specializing in pole exercise, a trial sport in the 2016 Olympics. Pole improves functional strength, which decreases performance injuries.

• Founded business, created LLC, registered with State of Wisconsin

• Created sequential functional strength training curricula based on PhD research • Trained and supervised instructional staff of five

• Handled all accounting and quarterly tax returns

• Designed studio, leased spaced and supervised renovation • Created brand and strategic marketing plan

• Developed clothing line • Recruited students

• Enhanced customer experiences thru social activities and performances

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Target Corporation Grant - $2,000 (2011)

Funding for “Bay Winds - An Educational Quintet” school tour Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Grant - $500 (2010)

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“Bassoon and Friends: Winning Works from the 2010 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition” MSR Classics (May 2011)

WORLD PREMIERES

“Austerity Measures” - Justin Henry Rubin San Francisco, California (2 March 2012)

“Night Dance for Flute & Bassoon” - Jonathan Russell San Francisco, California (2 March 2012)

“Sonata Op. 229, No. 3” - Guilherme Schroeter

University of Texas Austin; Austin, Texas (24 January 2012) “Little Sarabande for Viola and Bassoon” - Justin Henry Rubin

University of Texas Austin; Austin, Texas (24 January 2012) “Mist for Bassoon and Track” - Kyle Hovater

University of Texas Austin; Austin, Texas (24 January 2012) “Movements for Bassoon and Piano” - Stefan Cwik

University of Memphis Double Reed Festival; Memphis, Tennessee (21 January 2012) “Concertino for Bassoon, Piano and Three Strings” - Jonathan Bartz

International Double Reed Society Conference; Tempe, Arizona (3 June 2011) “American Nights” - Arthur Gottschalk

International Double Reed Society Conference; Tempe, Arizona (3 June 2011) “What About You?” - Lewis Nielson

International Double Reed Society Conference; Tempe, Arizona (3 June 2011) “8 Miniatures for Chamber Ensemble” - Stefan Cwik

International Double Reed Society Conference; Tempe, Arizona (3 June 2011) “Persist to Subsist Through Inconsistent Hostile Skin” - Hayden Woolf

Evanston, Illinois (10 October 2010) “Water Spirit Song” - Ross Edwards

UNIVERSITY GUEST MASTERCLASSES

University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa (2012)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, Texas (2012) University of Texas Austin; Austin, Texas (2012)

University of Memphis; Memphis, Tennessee (2012) St. Norbert College; De Pere, Wisconsin (2011, 2012)

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2011) Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, Kentucky (2011)

CHAMBER MUSIC COLLABORATIONS

BCMCC Chamber Players (2009-current) Bassoon Performer

• Record winning compositions for release on MSR Classics record label • Perform winning compositions in world premiere concert

• Perform concerts nationally

Bay Winds - An Educational Wind Quintet (2010-2012)

Colleagues: Kortney James, Karen Stefiuk, Andrea Gross Hixon, Andrew Parks • Outreach to elementary and middle schools

• Performed six concerts regionally

• Educational programming to supplement music programs Chamber Performances:

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Theresa Martin-clarinet (2012)

BluePrint Series, San Francisco; Michael Williams-flute, Stephanie Bibbo-violin, Keisuke Nakagoshi-piano (2012)

Houston, Texas; Matthew Detrick-violin, Eliza Thomason-viola, Elizabeth Lee-cello, Charles Tauber-piano (2012)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Eliza Thomason-viola (2012) Texas Lutheran University; Eliza Thomason-viola (2012)

Appleton, Wisconsin; Monte Perkins-bassoon (2011) De Pere, Wisconsin; Karen Stefiuk-clarinet (2010)

Evanston, Illinois; Laura Kanoski-soprano, Daniel Pesca-piano (2010)

SOLO APPEARANCES

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (2012)

Joint Recital, performed unaccompanied work San Francisco (2012)

Joint Recital; Kevin Korth-piano, Michael Williams-flute Stephen F. Austin State University (2012)

Joint Recital; Geneva Fung-piano, Eliza Thomason-viola University of Texas Austin (2012)

Solo Recital; Chuck Dillard-piano, Eliza Thomason-viola University of Memphis (2012)

Solo Recital; Arthur Hart-piano

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (2011) Solo Recital; Nicholas S. Phillips-piano Eastern Kentucky University (2011)

Solo Recital; Bernardo Scarambone-piano Appleton City Band; Appleton, Wisconsin (2010)

“Concert Piece” - Burrell Phillips ORCHESTRAL POSITIONS

Green Bay Symphony Orchestra; Green Bay, Wisconsin (2009-current) Substitute Bassoon

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra; Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2011-current) Substitute Bassoon

Sydney Chamber Orchestra; Sydney, Australia (2005-2009) Principal Bassoon

Symphony Australia; Sydney, Australia (2006) Substitute Bassoon

ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS

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Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney (2010-current) Research Affiliate

Injury Prevention for Musicians (current research) • Distinguish effective treatments

• Associate lifestyle choices with injury rates

• Ascertain exercise and stretch techniques to prevent injury onset • Educate on self-treatment options

Performance Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Bassoon Players (current research) • Establish injury risk statistics for bassoonists

• Identify causes and risk factors for injury

• Optimize body maintenance to improve practice and performance Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney (2008)

Postgraduate Associate

• Developed bassoon music library • Created music database

UNIVERSITY GUEST LECTURES ON INJURY PREVENTION

University of Redlands; Redlands, California (2012)

Fox Valley Music Teachers Association; Appleton, Wisconsin (2012) University of Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa (2012)

San Francisco Conservatory; San Francisco, California (2011, 2012) Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, Texas (2012) Texas Lutheran University; Seguin, Texas (2012)

University of Texas Austin; Austin, Texas (2012) University of Memphis; Memphis, Tennessee (2012)

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; Oshkosh, Wisconsin (2011, 2012) St. Norbert College; De Pere, Wisconsin (2011)

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, Kentucky (2011) University of Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin (2010) Northwestern University; Evanston, Illinois (2010) Lawrence University; Appleton, Wisconsin (2010) University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan (2010) Butler University; Indianapolis, Indiana (2010)

Cleveland Institute of Music; Cleveland, Ohio (2010) Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana (2010)

PUBLICATIONS ON INJURY PREVENTION

Brusky, Paula (2010). “The High Prevalence of Injury Among Female Bassoonists.” Medical Problems of Performing Artists 25(3): 120-125.

Brusky, Paula (2010). "Bassoon Players Experience Pain Relief through Rolfing." The Double Reed 33(2): 93-96.

Brusky, Paula (2009). "High Prevalence of Performance-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Bassoonists." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 24(2): 81-87. Brusky, Paula (2009). “Dissertation: Performance Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in

Bassoon Players.” The University of Sydney. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ON INJURY PREVENTION

Austin, Berenson, Brusky, Chesky, Cornett-Murtada, & Williamon. (In Review). “The Responsibility of Occupational Health & Safety in College Music Programs.” College Music Society - National Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. Brusky, Paula. (In Review). “Strength and Conditioning for Double Reed Players”.

International Double Reed Society. University of Redlands, California.

Brusky, Paula, Sang-Hie Lee, & Aaron Williamon (2012). “Wellness Workshop: Musical Strength." College Music Society - National Conference. San Diego, California Brusky, Paula, Sang-Hie Lee, & Aaron Williamon (2012). “Wellness Workshop: Fluid

Flexibility." College Music Society - National Conference. San Diego, California Brusky, Paula (2011). “Injury Prevention for Musicians.” The Midwest Clinic - An

International Band and Orchestra Conference. Chicago, Illinois

Brusky, Paula (2011). “A Healthy Academic.” College Music Society - National Conference. Richmond, Virginia

Brusky, Paula (2010). “Addressing Injury Prevention While Teaching.” College Music Society. Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brusky, Paula (2010). “Age of Bassoon Players Impacts Performance-Related

Musculoskeletal Disorders.” Performing Arts Medicine Association. Snowmass, Colorado.

Brusky, Paula (2010). “Pain and Injury Prevention.” International Double Reed Society. University of Oklahoma; Norman, Oklahoma.

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Career Mentor - College Music Society National Conference 2012 Musician Health in Education Task Force - College Music Society

Instigator and Chair

Music Business & Industry Committee - College Music Society Member

Music Collective - online musician community (http://www.musiccollective.org/) Music Business Blog Writer/Contributor

Disability and Rehabilitation Journal Peer Reviewer

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Endeavor International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2005-2009) Australian Government

Highest merit scholarship available to international students David Nhilla Dumbrell Scholarship (2009)

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

International Postgraduate Award (2005-2008) University of Sydney

Friends of Music Scholarship (2003-2005) Indiana University

Victor Garwood/Welch Scholarship (2003) Northwestern University

Margaret E Dadian Scholarship (2002) Northwestern University

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Website Management: HTML, SEO integration, Google Analytics Online Tools: SurveyMonkey, Constant Contacts, WuFoo

Computer Fluency: SPSS, EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint, WordPress, Bento Music Technology: Finale, Sibelius, GarageBand