DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

Dr. Kirk J. Weller

Assistant Professor and Director of Bands

Baird Hall, Room 217F
918-343-7723
kweller@rsu.edu
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Education

Doctor of Musical Arts, 1987
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Instrumental Music (Conducting Emphasis). D.M.A. Dissertation - Arizona State University, “Sound Sources in Successful College Instrumental Conducting Programs”

Master of Music, 1982
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Music Education (Conducting Emphasis). M.M. Terminal Project - Northwestern University, “A Videotape Instructional Tool on Basic Marching Band Techniques”

California Teacher Certification; K-12 Music, 1976
California “Ryan” Clear Teaching Certificate; Music
Georgia Clear Renewable Teaching Certificate Type T-7; Music P-12

Bachelor of Arts, Music, 1975
California State University, Chico, CA

Professional Experience

2010-present, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands
Rogers State University, Claremore, OK

2006-2010, Director of Bands
Paso Robles High School, Paso Robles, CA
Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Beginning Instruments, Color Guard.

2004-2006, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
Orchestra, Elementary Music Methods, Basic Musicianship, Introduction to the Arts, Secondary Instrumental Methods, Aural Theory I, Advanced Conducting, Supervise Music Student Teachers.

1999-2003, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands
North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA
Military Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Instruction Woodwinds, Woodwind Techniques class, Instrumental Methods and Materials, Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Music, Student Teacher Supervision, Elementary Music Methods and Materials, Elementary Music for the Classroom Teacher (part of Integrated Arts class), Music Appreciation.

1991-1999, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands
Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV
Marching Band, Concert Band, Studio Instruction Woodwinds, Instrumental Methods and Materials, Secondary Music Teaching Methods, Student Teacher Supervision, Elementary Music for the Classroom Teacher, Woodwind Techniques, Instrument Repair, Woodwind Ensembles (including Saxophone Quartet, Flute Ensemble, and Clarinet Choir).

1989-1991, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands
Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Studio Instruction Saxophone. Special project implementing music computer assisted instruction.

1987-1989, Assisstant Professor of Music and Director of University Bands
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR
Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Instruction Woodwinds, Music Theory, Seminar in Secondary Instrumental Methods, Instrumental Conducting, Woodwind Class, Public School Music, Band and Choral Arranging, and Musical Theater Orchestra Director.

1986-1987, Graduate Teaching Assistant in Music Education
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Student teaching supervision. Assisted with instruction in student teacher preparation course. Assisted in training doctoral students in computer data analysis. Teaching assistant with ASU Marching Band.

1985 & 1986 , Graduate Internships
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
ASU Marching Band with Dr. Robert C. Fleming. Assisted with field instruction and charting. Assisted with pregame and halftime announcements. ASU Symphonic Band with Dr. Richard E. Strange. Assisted with rehearsals, performed in percussion section.

1984-1985, Instructor of Music and Director of Bands
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Instruction Woodwinds, Music Appreciation, Advanced Instrumental Conducting, Brass Techniques and Musical Theater Orchestra Director.

1980-1984, Director of Instrumental Music
Dunwoody H.S., Dunwoody, GA
Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Combo, Guitar, Marching Band. Extra Duty Teaching: Marching Band and Auxiliary Corps, Musical Theater Productions - Pit Orchestra Conductor, Co-Director, Stagecraft & Lighting Director.

1977-1980, Director of Music
John F. Kennedy H.S., Richmond, CA
Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Guitar. Extra Duty Teaching: Marching Band, Madrigal Choir, Annual Musical Productions - Musical Orchestra Director, Vocal Director, Stagecraft Assistant Director.

1976-1977, Instrumental Music Teacher
Willits H.S., Willits, CA
Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, 8th Grade Beginning Band, Individual Study Instruments. Extra Duty Teaching: Marching Band, Annual Musical Productions - Musical Orchestra Director, Stagecraft Assistant Director.

Honors/Performance and Conducting Seminars and Experiences

CBDNA Conducting Symposium at University of Colorado, Boulder, June 2002 - one of select group chosen to be Conductor/participant studying with Dr. Alan McMurray & Dr. Gary Hill.
Guest Clinician/Conductor to public school bands in Georgia, West Virginia, Arizona, Arkansas, and Maryland. Guest Conductor, 1992 Harrison County,WV All-County Honor Band.
Named to Chairmanship of CBDNA Small College Bands Task Force for 1995-2006. Coordinated development of descriptive survey on small college bands and presented results at 1997 CBDNA Conference in Athens GA.
Fairmont State College, Faculty Senate representative for School of Fine Arts, 1997-
Named to faculty senate ad hoc committee on promotion and tenure guidelines, 1998
Fairmont State College, Member of Education Committee of the Whole, 1991-1999
Fairmont State College, Member of International Education Committee (Chaired, 1997-1998)
Participated in NBPST Facilitator’s Institute training sessions in Atlanta, Spring 2001
1995 FSC Faculty Development Grant recipient to begin a multimedia authoring project to develop a Computer-Assisted-Instruction program for improving score reading.
Presented a paper on the above computer-assisted-instruction program entitled “Converting the MLR Score Reading Program to C.A.I.” as a part of the Focus Session “New Visions for Music Teacher Education II” at the 1996 MENC National Conference. Currently continuing development of Computer-Assisted-Instruction project to aid in teacher preparation through a score reading self-study program.
Saxophone Master Class Participant with Dr. Frederick Hemke, Northwestern University, 1982.
Conducting Seminar Participant with John P. Paynter, Northwestern University, 1980 - 1982.
Observer in Master Classes at Northwestern Univ. on Oboe, Clarinet, French Horn, Trumpet, Tuba.
Dean’s List Northwestern University (3.5 G.P.A., Summers 1979 - 1982).
Dean’s List Arizona State University (4.0 G.P.A., Fall 1985 - Summer 1986).
Saxophone Quartet performances on Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxophone with:
Hemke Master Class, Northwestern University; Arizona State University; University of Arkansas, Monticello; Prince George’s Community College; Fairmont State College
Northwestern University Summer Bands (1979 - 1982) performer - Alto and Soprano Saxophone (including soprano saxophone on the “All Granger” concerts).
Arizona State University Symphonic Band - Percussionist while graduate intern.
Tempe Symphony Orchestra - Tenor Saxophone
Jazz Big Bands - Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophone
Fairmont College Community Symphony Orchestra - Percussion/Timpani
North Georgia College & State Univ. - Percussionist/instrumentalist for Spring Musical 2002
Vocal Soloist (Tenor and Baritone/Bass) for performances of Dubois’ “The Seven Last Words”, Bach’s “Unto Us a Child Is Born”, Handel’s “Messiah” and various solos of sacred literature.
Member of Atlanta Symphony Chorus for 1980 - 1981 season.
Member of Lanier Singers, semi-professional chorale, 1999-2004
Guest Choirister with NGCSU concert choir, mens chorus, and faculty mens quartet 1999-2004
Interim Music Director for First Presbyterian Church, Durango - January 1985-June 1985
Interim Music Director for Dahlonega United Methodist Church - May 2001-May 2002

Professional Organizations

College Band Directors National Association
National Association for Music Education (Formerly known as MENC).

Past member of:

Kappa Kappa Psi,

Theta Sigma Chapter (FSC) Advisor
Beta Omicron Chapter Honorary Member (ASU)
Zeta Zeta Chapter Honorary Member (UAM) Advisor

California, West Virginia, Maryland, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia Music Educators Associations
Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia Association of Jazz Educators
National Association of Jazz Educators
Arkansas Bandmasters Association
Four States Bandmasters Association
Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Directors Association
California Band Directors Association