John B. Lopez
[email protected]
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Doctor of Musical Arts – Performance (Wind Conducting) Major Advisor – Dr. John Lynch
Minor Field – Trombone Performance Minor Advisor – Dr. Josh Bynum Ohio University, Athens, OH
Master of Music – Performance (Wind Conducting) Major Advisor – Dr. Andrew Trachsel
Glenville State College, Glenville, WV Bachelor of Arts – Music Education K-12
TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA 2013-present
Position: Director of Athletic Bands
Teaching Assignment: Directed all athletic bands activities including the CNU Marching Captains and the Pep Band. Also served as the conductor for the University Band in addition to teaching Elementary Ear Training, Brass Methods, Trombone Choir, and Marching Band Methods.
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 2011- 2013
Position: Doctoral Conducting Associate
Teaching Assignment: Assisted with and guest conducted the Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band as well as assisted with the Redcoat Marching Band, the Basket Ball Band, and served as the conductor of the University Band
Ohio University, Athens, OH 2009 – 2011
Position: Graduate Conducting Associate
Teaching Assignment: Assisted with and guest conducted the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Marching 110, and Basketball Band. Also served as an Assistant Conductor of the
University Concert Band and assisted in teaching Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Gilmer County High School, Glenville, WV 2006-2009
Position: Band Director
Teaching Assignment: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Basketball Band, Choir, Theatre, and General Music
PERFORMANCE
Conducting and Guest Conducting
The Christopher Newport University Concert Band 2014
Guest Artist Simon Wildman, Tuba, “President’s Own” Marine Band
The Christopher Newport University Pep Band 2014
The Christopher Newport University Trombone Choir 2014
The Christopher Newport University Marching Captains 2013
The University of Georgia Trombone Choir at the Eastern Trombone Workshop,
Washington D. C. 2012
Guest Artist Recital (George Curran, Bass Trombone, Atlanta Symphony) 2011
The University of Georgia Wind Ensemble 2011-2012
The University of Georgia Wind Symphony 2011-2012
The University of Georgia Symphonic Band 2011-2012
Wyoming County Middle School (WV) Honor Band 2011 Ohio University Tuba Recital
(Simon Wildman, Tuba, “President’s Own” Marine Band) 2010
Ohio University Trombone Choir 2010
Ohio University Flute Recital (Carissa Patton) 2010
Glenville State College (WV) Honor Band 2009
Premieres
Brother’s Lament by Andy Cech – World Premiere 2010 Trombone
The University of Georgia Trombone Choir 2011- 2012
The University of Georgia Graduate Trombone Quartet 2011-2012
Ohio University Wind Ensemble 2009 – 2011
Ohio University Jazz Ensemble I 2010 - 2011
Ohio University Trombone Choir 2009-2010
Ohio University Graduate Trombone Quartet 2009-2011
Smoot House Jazz Band (WV) 2008-2009
Doug Hess Big Band (OH) 2006-2009
Mountain State Brass Band (WV) 2006-2009
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH
The Pipe Organ as Inspiration for Wind Band Transcriptions with a Transcription 2014
of Charles-Marie Widor’s Symphony No. 5 in F Minor and a Conductor’s Guide to Rehearsal and Performance (Doctoral Dissertation)
The Eternal Warning: Social Commentary in the Wind Band Repertoire. 2014
(GASI Publications)
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Middle School Ed. (GIA Publications) 2014 “Teacher Resource Guide: National Emblem by E. E. Bagley”
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH Continued
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Vol. 9 (GIA Publications) 2012 “Teacher Resource Guide: Sheltering Sky by John Mackey”
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Vol. 9 (GIA Publications) 2012 “Teacher Resource Guide: Chaconne by Larry Daehn”
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Solos with Band Accompaniment (GIA Publications) 2011
Various Articles on Composers including: Michael Colgrass, Albert Cobine, Lloyd Conley, Marius Constant, Dinos Constantinides, Paul Coombs, Paul Cooper, Aaron Copland, Arcangelo Corelli, Paul Martin Zonn, William Duckworth, Thomas Duffy, Paul Dukas, Ionel Dumitru, Allen B. Duncan, Brenton C. Dunnington, Marcel Dupre, Anonin Dvořák , and Paul Dzon
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Vol. 8 (GIA Publications) 2011 “Teacher Resource Guide: To Dream in Brush Strokes by Michael Oare”
AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Received an Invitation for the Christopher Newport University Marching Captains 2014
to perform in the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.
Ohio University Graduate Associate Outstanding Teaching Award 2011
One of four selected in the University and received most nominations in the history of the award
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society 2011
Ronald P. Socciarelli Award for Outstanding Service to the 2010
Ohio University Marching 110
Selected as a participant in the Fred Fennell Conducting Symposium 2010
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Fraternity (Honorary Membership) 2010
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity (Honorary Membership) 2009
Named West Virginia Inspirational Teacher by the WV Governor’s Honors Academy 2009
Gilmer County High School Teacher of the Year 2008
West Virginia Region VII Exemplary Teaching Techniques Winner 2008
Nominated twice for WV Music Educator of the Year 2008-2009
Finalist for the Glenville State College Outstanding Student Leadership Award 2005
Glenville State College “Above and Beyond Award” 2005
Glenville State College Fine Arts Student of the Year 2004
Glenville State College Student Marshal 2004
Glenville State College Resident Assistant of the Year 2004
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Assisted in Hosting the First Annual Christopher Newport University Honor Band 2015
Host of the Virginia All-State Band at Christopher Newport University 2015
Faculty Sponsor for the Christopher Newport University Sketch Comedy Club 2014-Present
Hosted the Christopher Newport University Marching Captains’ Band Day 2013
Faculty Sponsor for the Mu Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi 2013-Present
Hosted the Conductor’s Art Conducting Symposium at The University of Georgia 2010
Glenville State College Assistant Resident Director 2004-2005
Glenville State College Student Government Officer 2004-2005
Glenville State College Student Government Representative 2003-2004
Glenville State College Student Mentor 2004-2005
CLINICS, MASTERCLASSES, AND ADJUDICATION
NATO Parade (VA) April 2014
Champion Middle School (GA) January 2013
Austin Peay State University Marching Competition (TN) October 2012
Warren High School (OH) Concert Band Clinic (with Chris Hayes) April 2011
Collegiate Music Educator’s National Conference at Ohio University March 2010
Wirt County High School (WV) Summer 2007-2008
Capital High School (WV) Summer 2004-2010
Obion County Central High School (TN) Summer 2004-2013
Teaching Proficiencies
Large Ensembles, Athletic Bands, Chamber Ensembles, Conducting, Jazz (Big Band and Combo), Instrumental Music Education, Wind Band Literature, Music History, Music Theory, and Ear Training PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association for Music Education Ohio Music Education Association
The Conductor’s Guild
West Virginia Music Education Association
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity of America Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Fraternity
REFERENCES Dr. John P. Lynch
Director and Conductor of The University of Sydney Conservatorium Wind Symphony The Sydney Conservatorium
(785) 550-9339
Dr. Andrew Trachsel, Director of Bands Ohio University School of Music
Glidden Hall 491 Athens, Ohio 45701 (940) 453-8015 [email protected]
Dr. Richard Suk, Associate Director of Bands Ohio University School of Music
Glidden Hall 491 Athens, Ohio 45701 (740) 593-1110 [email protected]
Dr. Joshua Bynum, Associate Professor of Trombone Hugh Hodgson School of Music
The University of Georgia (870)-403-1624
Dr. Michael Robinson, Director of Athletic Bands Hugh Hodgson School of Music
The University of Georgia (706)-540-4594
Professor Lloyd Bone, Assistant Professor of Music Glenville State College Fine Arts Department 200 High St.
Glenville, WV 26351 (304) 266-6082
Dr. Chris Hayes, Professor of Music Ohio University
Glidden Hall 491 Athens, OH 45701 [email protected]
