Robert D. Alley
2035 Loop Road
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
(205) 556-8150
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Master of Music, Jazz Arranging. Anticipate receiving degree in May, 2003.
McMurry University, Abilene, Texas.
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance in Trumpet. August, 2000. Cum Laude.
University of Texas, Austin, 1993-1994.
College of the Mainland, Texas City, Texas, 1990-1993.
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, 1988-1989.
Cooper High School, Abilene, Texas.
Principle Trumpet Teachers: John Daniel, Eddie Lewis, Scott Taube, Paul Hankins.
Arranging Teacher: Tom Wolfe
Private Composition Teacher: Marvin Johnson
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Alabama, August 2000 to present.
Graduate Assistant in Jazz Arranging and Jazz Studies. Assistant to Tom Wolfe. Responsibilities include: teaching Arranging I (Fall 2002); directing, development, and preparation of the Jazz Standards Combo; created the Jazz Combo Concerts program; assist the What Is Jazz? program; assist student recording sessions; assist with the University Jazz Ensemble; perform Jazz Chair in the University Jazz Ensemble.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE continued
University of Alabama Crimson Camp – Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 2001 and June 2002.
Director of the Crimson Camp Jazz Ensemble. Sole responsibility for developing and preparing the concert, and rehearsing the ensemble.
Instructor for Beginning Improvisation class. Develop and teach curriculum.
Independent contractor – 1991 to present. Galveston, Texas; Texas City Texas; Abilene, Texas; Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Private trumpet instructor to Wylie Middle School, June 1999 to August 2000.
Free-lance trumpet in the Tuscaloosa / Birmingham / Montgomery, AL area. Recent performances include work with Tom Wolfe, Jon Noffsinger, the Matt Devine Sextet, (featured in concert at Workplay, Birmingham, AL), Zero Quartet, (featured in concert at Workplay, Birmingham, AL), Downright, Mark Lanter’s Beat Unit, the Bill Porter Orchestra, Mart Avant’s Night Flight, in addition to various private functions and functions for the University of Alabama.
Holland America Cruise Line
MS Rotterdam, 2nd trumpet / jazz chair, 1998.
MS Veendam, lead and jazz trumpet, 1998.
MS Niew Amsterdam, 2nd trumpet / jazz chair, 1997.
Norwegian Cruise Line
MS Norwegian Crown, lead and jazz trumpet, 1996.
SS Norway, lead and jazz trumpet, 1996.
Dolphin Cruise Line
SS Seabreeze, lead and jazz trumpet, 1995-1996.
SS Oceanbreeze, lead and jazz trumpet, 1995.
MS Royal Majesty, lead and jazz trumpet, 1993-1994.
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University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble, Tom Wolfe, director - Jazz Chair and Featured Soloist, 2000 to present.
Abilene Christian University, Christopher Anderson, director– Jazz Chair and Featured Soloist, 1999-2000.
All-American Community College Jazz Band, performing at the International Association of Jazz Educators (I.A.J.E.) Convention, Miami, Florida, 1992.
All-State Community College Jazz Band (Jazz Chair), performing at the Texas Music Educator’s Association Convention (T.M.E.A.), San Antonio, Texas, 1992.
All-American Community College Jazz Band, performing at the International Association of Jazz Educators (I.A.J.E.) Convention, Washington, D.C., 1991.
All-State Community College Jazz Band, performing at the T.M.E.A. Convention, San Antonio, Texas, 1991.
Member of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, Skip Snead, director, 2000 to present – recent performances include Brass Off by Carl Vollrath, Memphis Skies by William Price, performed at the Southeastern Composers’ League, April 2001.
Member of the University of Alabama Faculty Brass Quintet, Skip Snead, director, 2000 to present.
Free-lance trumpet with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra – Shinik Hahm, Music Director 2000 to 2002.
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Te Deum, Principle Trumpet, First Presbyterian Church Te Deum Celebration, Tuscaloosa, 2002.
Free-lance trumpet with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra – Shinik Hahm, Music Director, Abilene, Texas, 2001.
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Orchestral / Classical - Professional continued
Antonio Vivaldi, Gloria, Principle Trumpet, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, 2001.
World Premiere of Walter Pelz’ All the Earth with Joy Is Sounding, Principle Trumpet, Highlands United Methodist Church, Birmingham, 2001.
Third trumpet and assistant-principle with the Galveston Symphony Orchestra – Richard Pickar, Conductor, Galveston, Texas, 1991-1993.
Orchestral / Classical - Recent University Appointments:
Co-Principle trumpet, University of Alabama’s Huxford Symphony Orchestra, Carlton McCreery, music director and conductor, 2000 to present. Appeared with the orchestra as soloist on Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Trumpets in C.
Principle trumpet , McMurry University Wind Ensemble, Scott Taube, director, 1998-2000.
Principle trumpet, McMurry University Brass Quintet, 1998-2000.
Member of the Tuscaloosa Horns, performing with:
The Temptations, The Four Tops, Dennis Edwards and the Tempation Review, The O’Jays, and others. 2001 to present.
Into the Woods, Theatre Tuscaloosa, 2002.
Jesus Christ Superstar, University of Alabama, 2002.
Hello, Dolly, starring Carole Cook, Summerfest Musical Theatre, 2001.
Mame, starring Celeste Burnum, Summerfest Musical Theatre, 2001.
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Shows / Commercial continued
Holland America Cruise Line, 1997-1998.
See also MAJOR PERFORMING EXPERIENCE / Jazz. Performing for all Broadway Review Shows and Featured Entertainers including Maureen McGovern and John Raitt.
Norwegian Cruise Line, 1996.
See also MAJOR PERFORMING EXPERIENCE / Jazz. Performing for all Broadway Review Shows and Featured Entertainers including Lisa Donovan.
Lead and solo trumpet with Smitty, featured entertainer at Marriot’s Frenchman’s Reef Resort and Hotel, December 1994 - January 1995.
Dolphin Cruise Line, 1993-1994.
The Eternal Return by Craig P. First, Fall 2002.
University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble, Tuscaloosa, Fall 2000.
Featured soloist, WWV, Abilene Christian University Jazz Ensemble, Christopher Anderson, director, Spring 2000.
A Departure, Abilene Christian University Jazz Ensemble, John Daniel, director, Spring 1989.
Dean’s List, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 2000-Present
Principle Trumpet, Small College Intercollegiate Band - H. Robert Reynolds, Conductor, College Band Directors National Association Conference, 1999.
Dean’s List, McMurry University, Abilene, Texas, 1998-2000
Presidents Award recipient, College of the Mainland, Texas City, Texas, 1992.
Selected as an outstanding soloist at the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference (G.C.I.C.) Jazz Festival, 1992 and1991.
G.C.I.C. All-Star Jazz Band and Combo, performing at the G.C.I.C. Jazz Festival, 1992 and 1991.
Selected as an outstanding soloist at the Sam Houston Jazz Festival, Huntsville, Texas, 1991.
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REFERENCES
Tom Wolfe, director
Jazz Studies Program
School of Music
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366
205-348-1473 office
205-348-1473 fax
Email: twolfe@music.ua.edu
Web: http://bama.ua.edu/~twolfe/
Jon Noffsinger
School of Music
University of Alabama
(205) 348-1475
Email: jnoffsin@music.ua.edu
Web: http://bama.ua.edu/~jnoffsin
Bruce Murray
School of Music
University of Alabama
(205) 348-7110
Email: bmurray@music.ua.edu
Web: http://bama.ua.edu/~bmurray
School of Music
Box 870366
University of Alabama
Tuscloosa, AL 35487-0366
(205) 348-4542
Email: ssnead@music.ua.edu
Web: http://bama.ua.edu/~ssnead
REFERENCES continued
Professor Carlton McCreery
Director of Orchestral Studies
School of Music
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
205.348.5062
Email: cmccreer@music.ua.edu
C. P. First
4102 East Lake Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
205-556-2594
Email:
cfirst2@comcast.net
Web: http://bama.ua.edu/~cpfirst
Trumpet
School of Music
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-8223
Email: mbjohnso@music.ua.edu
Scott L. Taube, Director of Bands
McMurry University - Box 575
Abilene, TX 79697
915-793-3837
Email: taubes@mcmurryadm.mcm.edu