Curriculum Vitae

Christopher Evan Wilson
Adjunct Faculty, Kirkwood Community College
Percussion Instructor, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
chris@wilsonmarimba.com
http://www.wilsonmarimba.com

Education:
Year - Degree - Institution - Area of Study

2007 - M.M. - The Boston Conservatory - Percussion Performance
Boston, MA
Marimba emphasis

2005 - B.M. - Eastern Washington University - Percussion Performance
Cheney, WA

Instructors

Major:
Nancy Zeltsman, Percussion Department Chair, The Boston Conservatory
Marty Zyskowski, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Washington University

Minor:
Keith Aleo, Percussion Professor, The Boston Conservatory
John Grimes, Percussion Professor, The Boston Conservatory
Samuel Solomon, Percussion Professor, The Boston Conservatory
Kendall Feeney, Adjunct Instructor, Eastern Washington University (Contemporary Ensemble)

Teaching Experience:
Years - Institution/Organization - Position

Spring Semester 2009-present - Kirkwood Community College - Adjunct Faculty
Cedar Rapids, IA

Duties include teaching Music Appreciation (MUS100).

Spring Semester 2009-present - Eastern Iowa Arts Academy - Percussion Instructor
Cedar Rapids, IA

An after-school program that teaches the arts to all ages of children. Duties thus far have included an Elementary African Drum Ensemble.

2008-09 - West Music Company - Drum Set Instructor
Iowa City, IA

Duties included teaching drum set lessons.

2008 - Boston DayJams - Drum Set Instructor
Newton, MA

A five week summer program that teaches rock music to Elementary and Junior High kids. Duties included teaching drum set classes, group band lessons, giving clinics and performances.

2007-09 - Needham School District - Percussion Instructor
Needham, MA

Positions included Drumline Instructor and substitute Private Lesson Instructor. Duties for Drumline Instructor included teaching the drumline and front ensemble, arranging music for the half-time show and bleacher features, teaching the drumline how to march (it was their first year on the field). Duties for Private Lesson Instructor included substitute instruction for the Needham School District (Elementary, Junior High and High School students).

2004 - Eastern Washington University - Drumline Instructor
Cheney, WA

Duties included teaching the drumline and front ensemble, arranging music for the half-time show and bleacher features, teaching drill.

2003-04 - Cheney High School - Front Ensemble Instructor
Cheney, WA

Duties included teaching the front ensemble for the marching band and winter drumline.

Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements:

2010 - Commissioned to write an article entitled “Tips on Performing for the Young and the Elderly” published in the March 2010 edition of Percussive Notes.

2009 - Endorsed by Pearl Drums/Adams Percussion Corporation. Became a member of their Regional Education Program.

2009 - An article entitled "Marimba rhythms take center stage" about a series of performances given in Burlington, Iowa appeared in the April 22nd edition of The HawkEye.

2005 - Yarwood Award recipient: given annually to an Eastern Washington University senior of each department who displays maturity and leadership.

2005 - Graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Washington University

2005 - Honorable Mention, Coeur D’Alene Concerto Competition.

2004 - An article entitled "Wellpinit Review" about a performance of Rosauro's Marimba Concerto No. 1 with the Spokane Symphony appeared in the May 22nd edition of the Spokesman-Review.

2004 - Solo Appearance on Spokane Public Radio. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1

2004 - Gold Medal winner, Music Fest Northwest Young Artist Competition; competition concluded with a performance with the Spokane Symphony. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1.

2004 - Winner, Northwest Solo Competition; competition concluded with a Performance with the Eastern Washington University Orchestra. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1.

2004 - Winner, Cheney Washington Percussion Festival Solo Competition, Collegiate Division.

2003 - Silver Medal winner, Music Fest Northwest Young Artist Competition.

Professional Performing Experience:

Solo Appearances

For the effort of saving space, please visit the section of this website dedicated to past concerts: wilsonmarimba.com/pastconcerts.htm

Appearances of note:

2010 - Artist in Residence with the Dubuque Arts Council, Dubuque, IA. A two week program giving assembly performances to schools in the Dubuque area.

2010 - Solo Faculty Recital, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

2009 - Assembly Performances given in Burlington, Mediapolis, and Cedar Rapids, IA.

2009 - Solo Recital Series, Legacy Pointe Assisted Living Center, Iowa City, IA.

2009 - Solo Recital Series, Legacy Garden Care Center, Iowa City, IA.

2009 - Solo Recital, The Arts for the Living Center, Burlington, IA. Performance given in conjunction with art exhibit titled “30 Under 30.”

2009 - Solo Concert, The University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA. Performance given for the Arts Share Program.

2008 - “Outside of Boston Tour,” a series of recitals given at Assisted Living Centers around New England: Longwood Place in Reading, MA; Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester, MA; Grace Morgan House in Methuen, MA; Sarah's Place Adult Day Health Center in Haverhill, MA; Atria Marland Place in Andover, MA.

2004 - Featured Soloist, Spokane Symphony, Spokane, WA. Performed Ney Rosauro’s Marimba Concerto No. 1 twice: once as a result of a competition, then at a professionally contracted concert.

2004 - Featured Artist on Spokane Public Radio. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1.

2004 - Featured Soloist, Eastern Washington University Orchestra. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1.

2004 - Featured Soloist, Eastern Washington University Percussion Ensemble. Ney Rosauro Marimba Concerto No. 1.

2004 - Featured Soloist, Eastern Washington University Orchestra. David Maslanka In Lonely Fields

2003 - Featured Soloist, Eastern Washington University Orchestra. David Maslanka In Lonely Fields

Orchestral and Chamber Music Performances and Experience

2009-present - Substitute Percussionist, Orchestra Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA.

2009-present - Substitute Percussionist, Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, Cedar Rapids, IA.

2010 - Chamber Performance, Bassoon and Marimba duet with Jacqueline Wilson, Doctoral Recital at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

2009 - Chamber Performance, Marimba and Flute duet with Jennifer Cunningham, Doctoral Recital at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

2009 - Substitute Percussionist, Grinnell College Symphonic Band, Grinnell, IA.

2009 - Substitute Percussionist, Iowa City Community Theatre production of Zombie Prom, Iowa City, IA

2008 - Substitute Percussionist, Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, Davenport, IA. Thus far have only rehearsed, have never performed with the group.

2008 - Percussionist, Boston College High School production of West Side Story, Dorchester, MA.

2008 - Substitute Percussionist, Arlington Street Church Choir, Boston, MA.

2008 - Percussionist, Juventas! New Music Ensemble, Boston, MA. Performed a concert series premiering new chamber operas.

Master Classes/Clinics Given

2010 - Guest Lecture, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Lecture given to a Humanities class on the marimba, learning music, and preparing for a recital.

2009 - Performance and Clinic, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Clinic given on finding gigs and promoting yourself as a freelance musician.

2009 - Technology Clinic, Red Cedar Chamber Music Summer Festival, Mount Vernon, IA. Clinic given on using internet promotion as a young artist.

2009 - Percussion Clinic, Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis, IA. Clinic on African Drumming and soloing given to the High School percussionists.

2008 - Percussion Clinic, Boston DayJams, Newton, MA. Two clinics given to participants on African Drumming and improvising.

2004 - Percussion Clinic, Washington Music Educators Association Conference, Yakima, WA. Clinic was given by the Eastern Washington University Percussion Ensemble. I gave a short presentation on how to play and teach four mallet marimba playing.

Recordings:

Locke and the Chris Wilson 5, "Loose Ties." Auxiliary percussion and hand drums, 2005.

Upcoming Performances and Professional Engagements:

For the effort of saving space, please visit the section of this website dedicated to upcoming concerts and appearances: wilsonmarimba.com/concerts.htm

Appearances of note:

Professional Non-Academic Education:

2010 - Chamber music coaching with Benjamin Coelho, Associate Professor of Bassoon, University of Iowa; Principal Bassoon, Orchestra Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA.

2009 - Chamber music coaching with Nicole Esposito, Associate Professor of Flute, University of Iowa.

2008 - Chamber music coaching with Laura Ahlbeck, Oboe Lecturer, Boston University; Principal Oboe, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston, MA.

2006 - Master class performance for percussionist Eduardo Leandro, Artist in Residence, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY.

2006 - Chamber music coaching with Sharan Leventhal, Violin Professor, The Boston Conservatory, Boston, MA.

2002 - Master class performance for Gunther Schuller, Composer & Historian.