Current Resume

Alan J. Hood
1426 South Olathe Way
Aurora, Colorado 80017
(303) 587-7590 (home) (303) 871-6918 (office)
e-mail: ahood@du.edu

I. EDUCATION

University of Colorado at Boulder
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Jazz Performance, in progress

University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Jazz Performance, A. B. D.
• Dissertation Title (in progress): Married to Jazz: An Examination of the Life and Music of Clifford Benjamin Brown, Sr.

University of Texas at Austin
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance, Jazz Emphasis
• Completed One-Year Residency, 1993

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois
• Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, 1992

University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky
• Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance, with Distinction, 1989

PRIMARY INSTRUCTORS:

Gil Johnson (UM), Ray Crisara (Professor Emeritus, UT), Ron Modell (Professor Emeritus, NIU), Vince DiMartino (UK) Dick Jones (Rochester Philharmonic), Jim Hynes (NYC freelance), and Howard Rowe (NY schools)

ADDITIONAL STUDIES:

Louis Davidson, Jon Faddis, Tim Hagans, Roger Ingram, Arnold Jacobs, Don Jacoby, Boysie Lowery, Wynton Marsalis, Barry Ries, Red Rodney, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby Shew, Whit Sidener, Steve Turré, Allen Vizzutti, and Kenny Wheeler

II. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

University of Denver:
• Lecturer of Trumpet (tenure track), 1999 to present
• Associate Professor of Trumpet (with tenure)
• Responsibilities: Trumpet Studio and master class, Freshman Theory and Ear Training (1999-2002), Faculty Brass Quintet and Jazz Combo, Brass Pedagogy, Small Ensemble Coaching, Mentoring and the Lamont Jazz Ensemble (2002-present)

University of Miami:
• Semester Lecturer in Applied Performance (Studio Music and Jazz) and Musicology and Jazz Brass Coordinator (Administrative), 1997 to 1999
• Responsibilities: Jazz Trumpet Studio, Evolution of Jazz, Evolution of Rock, Jazz Band III Jazz Brass Forum, and Applied Trumpet

University of Miami:
• Doctoral Teaching Assistant in Jazz, 1994 to 1997
• Responsibilities: Jazz Trumpet Studio, Evolution of Jazz, Big Bands, Combos, and Improvisation Class Assistant

University of Richmond, Virginia:
• Visiting Instructor in Trumpet and Jazz, 1993 to 1994
• Responsibilities: Trumpet Studio, Jazz Band, Jazz Appreciation, Pep Band, Jazz Combos, Jazz Theory, and Brass Ensemble

University of Texas:
• Assistant Instructor in Trumpet and Jazz, 1992 to 1993
• Responsibilities: Applied Trumpet, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Appreciation

Northern Illinois University:
• Graduate Teaching Assistant in Jazz, 1989 to 1991
• Responsibilities: Jazz Band III, Music Appreciation, Jazz Theory, and Applied Trumpet

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

• Pete Olstad-Bob Montgomery Big Band, 2002-2006
• Ken Walker Jazz Sextet, 2000 to present
• Hot Tomatoes Swing Orchestra, 2000 to 2007
• Lead Trumpet, Naples Philharmonic Orch., Doc Severinsen, soloist, Erich Kunzel, conductor, 2000
• The Aries Brass Quintet, artists-in-residence at the Lamont School of Music, 1999 to present
• The Climb Jazz Combo, artists-in-residence at the Lamont School of Music, 1999 to present
• The Denver Brass, 1999 to present
• Richie Cole’s Alto Madness Orchestra, 1999
• University of Miami Faculty Jazz Combo, 1998 to 1999
• Phil Collins Big Band, U.S. and European Tour, Summer 1998
• Arturo Sandoval Big Band, 1998
• Palm Beach Pops Orchestra, Principal Jazz Trumpet, 1998 to 1999
• Guest Soloist with the University of Miami Salsa Ensemble, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000
• Willie Chirino (Sony Latin artist) Orchestra, 1997 to 1998
• Guest Performer for the International Association of Jazz Record Collectors’ Conference, 1997
• Guest Faculty Soloist with the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, 1997 and 1998
• Guest Faculty Soloist with the University of Miami Studio Jazz Band, 1997 and 1998
• Dennis Noday Big Band, 1996 to 1998
• Melton Mustafa Orchestra, 1996 and 1997
• Woody Herman Orchestra, various dates, 1996 to 2000
• Guest Soloist with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Kunzel, Conductor, 1996
• Glenn Miller Orchestra, Substitute, 1993
• Guest Soloist with the Northern Illinois All-University Jazz Band, 1992
• Rob Parton’s JazzTech Big Band, 1990 to 1992
• Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band, E-flat Cornet, tours from 1989 to 1991

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

• Faculty member for the Summit Brass Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, 2007-present
• Faculty member for the University of Denver Jazz Camp, 2004-present
• Faculty combo coach for the Colorado Conservatory of the Jazz Arts, 2002-2004, 2007
• Co-director of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ South Florida “Grammy in the Schools” Jazz Ensemble, Nestor Torres, guest artist, 1998
• Miami Site Coordinator for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’“Grammy in the Schools” event, 1996

FREELANCE AND SCHOOL ENGAGEMENTS WITH:

Oleta Adams, Jamey Aebersold, Manny Albam, Gerald Albright, Steve Allen, Ernie Andrews, Susan Anton, Louis Bellson, Keith Brion, Dave Brubeck, Peabo Bryson, Bobby Caldwell, Ed Calle, Conté Candoli, James Carter, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Natalie Cole, Cal Collins, Ray Conniff, Bill Conti, Celia Cruz, Xavier Cugat, Vic Damone, Beverly D’Angelo, Buddy DeFranco, Raul DiBlasio, Bill Dobbins, George Duke, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Larry Elgart, Peter Erskine, Jon Faddis, John Fedchock, Roberta Flack, Carl Fontana, Four Tops, Connie Francis, Curtis Fuller, Lesley Gore, Eydie Gorme, Tim Hagans, Marvin Hamlisch, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Steve Houghton, Englebert Humperdinck, James Ingram, Duffy Jackson, Harry James Orchestra, Clay Jenkins, Quincy Jones, Shirley Jones, Carol Lawrence, Steve Lawrence, Will Lee, Joe Lovano, Rob McConnell, Maureen McGovern, Bob McGrath, Jim McNeely, Melissa Manchester, Chuck Mangione, Manhattan Transfer, Wynton Marsalis, Johnny Mathis, Fred Mills, Peter Matz, Bob Mintzer, James Moody, Joe Mosello, Gerry Mulligan, Chico O’Farrill, Jimmy Owens, Bernadette Peters, Roberta Peters, Ralph Peterson, Bucky and John Pizzarelli, Kim Richmond, Don Rickles, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Joan Rivers, Ronald Romm, Arturo Sandoval, Maria Schneider, Diane Schuur, Doc Severinsen, Bud Shank, Ed Shaughnessy, Byron Stripling, Ira Sullivan, Donna Summer, the Temptations, Toni Tenille, Clark Terry, Ed Thigpen, Steve Turré, Jeff Tyzik, Phil Urso, Chris Vadala, Allen Vizzutti, John von Ohlen, Bobby Watson, Kenny Werner, Western Jazz Quartet, Jiggs Whigham, Roger Williams

III. ACHIEVEMENTS

PUBLICATIONS:

• International Trumpet Guild Journal, “An Interview with Ron Modell,” June 2005
• International Trumpet Guild Journal, article on Clifford Brown, June 2002
• IAJE Newsletter - Colorado Unit, “The Developing Trumpeter,” September 2001
• International Trumpet Guild Journal, contributor to Ray Crisara article, March 2000
• International Association of Jazz Educators Research Papers, article on Clifford Brown, 1997
• The Instrumentalist, feature interview with Ray Crisara, 1995
• Jazz Educators Journal, cover article on Clifford Brown, 1994
• Jazz Trumpet Journal, two feature articles, 1992 and 1993

RECORDINGS:

• Summit Brass, A Summit Brass Night in Colorado, 2008
• Denver Brass, From Age to Age, 2007
• Denver Brass, John Williams, 2006
• Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, Come Fly With Us, 2006
• Keith Oxman (with Curtis Fuller), Dues in Progress, 2006
• Ken Walker Sextet on Live at the Oasis, Volume 8, KUVO-FM radio (89.5), 2005
• Mike Pagan Big Band, Pag’s Groove, 2005
• Kendor Jazz Band Publications Demonstration CD, 2005, 2007
• Ken Walker Sextet, Terra Firma, 2005
• Mojo Watson, Black Beauty, 2004
• Denver Brass, Misbehavin’, 2003
• Kutandara, Rugare, 2003
• University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, Jazz Miami, 2002
• Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, Swingin’!, 2002
• Denver Brass, The Brass Music of Chris Hazell, 2002
• Ken Walker Sextet on Live at the Oasis, Volume 5, KUVO-FM radio (89.5), 2002
• Aries Brass Quintet, Aries Stands Alone, 2002
• The Denver Brass, O Holy Night, 2001
• Dana Paul and the Nantucket Sound, Live in Concert, 2000
• The Phil Collins Big Band, A Hot Night in Paris, 1999
• Ray Charles, In Concert, DVD, 1999
• Ed Calle, Sunset Harbor, 1999
• Dennis Noday Orchestra, A Tribute to Stan Kenton, 1998
• Two Live Crew, Real One, 1998
• Tony Boyd Quintet, Out of the Dark, 1994
• University of Texas Jazz Orchestra, Loose Ends, 1993
• Rob Parton’s JazzTech Big Band, Featuring Conté Candoli, 1992 and The Count Is In, 1993
• Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble, Kids Are Pretty People, 1991

AWARDS:

• Host of the 2007 Rafael Méndez Brass Institute, University of Denver, 2007-present
• Host of the First Annual Rocky Mountain Trumpet Festival, University of Denver, 2006
• Host of the 29th annual International Trumpet Guild conference, University of Denver, 2004
• University of Denver Office of Multicultural Affairs Grant, Jon Faddis, guest performer, 2000
• Northern Illinois University Graduate Teaching Award, 1991
• Downbeat magazine’s Student Music Awards: “Outstanding Musician,” 1990 and 1992
• Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble “Outstanding Member,” 1990
• O. Helton Acres Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement, 1989
• University of Kentucky Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner, Concerto by Henri Tomasi, 1988
• Aspen Music Festival, Jazz Performance Fellowship, 1987

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITY:

• University of Denver PROF and CAMF Grants for Solo Recording with Strings, 2007
• Clinic presentation on Clifford Brown, National Trumpet Competition, Fairfax, VA, 2006
• University of Denver Faculty Research Fund Grant, Clifford Brown’s Wilmington, 2006
• Lecture/Performance on Clifford Brown, University of Denver Provost’s Luncheon, Invited Guest, 2005
• Panel presentation on Clifford Brown, ITG conference, University of Denver, 2004
• Chief Researcher, Interviewer and Consultant for published biography on Clifford Brown (released March 2000), Dr. Nick Catalano, author, Oxford University Press, publisher, 1996 to 1999
• International Association of Jazz Educators – Chicago Conference, 1997 Research paper presentation on Clifford Brown
• International Association of Jazz Record Collectors – Sarasota, Clifford Brown presentation, 1997
• Guest Speaker on WDNA (88.9 FM) radio for Clifford Brown birthday tribute – Miami, October 1996

STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Brynn Rector, ITG Jazz Competition, Bangkok, Thailand, tied for second place, 2005 and Tanglewood Fellow, 2008
• Arturo Rocha, tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2004
• Veigar Margeirsson, trumpeter for TV’s Chicago Hope series, 2000
• Michael Rodriguez, IAJE-Stan Getz/Clifford Brown fellowship recipient – top prize, 1998; Winner, ITG Jazz Competition, 1999; finalist and third prize, Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, 2007
• Joel Behrman, 2nd place, University of Central Florida International Trumpet Guild chapter Collegiate Jazz Trumpet Competition, 1997
• Brian MacDonald, lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, 1997

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• International Association of Jazz Educators
• International Trumpet Guild – Life Member
• Denver Musicians Union
• Judge for National Trumpet Competition (live jazz competition and solo Master's preliminary round),
                 International Trumpet Guild (multiple jazz competitions - preliminary) and Carmine Caruso
    International Jazz Competition (preliminary)