Resumé
Ronald M. Brooks
Education:
2008Doctor of Arts, University of Northern Colorado
Major: Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy
2005 Master of Music, University of North Texas
Major: Trumpet Performance
1978Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University
Major: Music Composition
Positions:
2007 - Supervisor of Scheduling, Work Crew, and Rentals at University of
Northern Colorado
2008 - Managing Producer for Concerts Under the Stars, a summer outdoor
concert series at UNC which brings in the top professional groups in Colorado to perform.
2012-2013Theater Technician II for Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO
2008 - 2011Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet and Assistant Conductor of the Trumpet
Ensemble, University of Northern Colorado
2005-2007Teaching Assistant in Jazz Studies at University of Northern Colorado
2003-2005Private Teacher/Repairman at Rusty’s Musical Instrument Exchange
2000-2002Full-time Substitute Teacher, Fort Worth ISD
1986-2000President, Brooks Consulting, (free-lance writing and lecturing)
1994-95Acting Professor of Theology, Tyndale Seminary
1989-1996Home Educator
1984-1985Teaching Assistant to Dr. Norman Geisler, Dallas Theological Seminary
Teaching Experience:
2015-Taught History of Rock & Roll course online and face-to-face.
2012-2015Taught Fundamentals of Music course at UNC. Developed a text for the course.
2008 - 2011Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet and Assistant Conductor of the Trumpet
Ensemble, University of Northern Colorado
Fall 2010Instructor for “Guitar in the Classroom” at UNC – a course for Music
Education majors to learn guitar basics and pedagogy
April 2010Sectional Clinician for workshop with Colorado Springs Youth Orchestra
March 2010Presented “How to Think about Improvisation” to UNC Trumpet Studio
July 2008Presented The Improvisational Style of Terence Blanchard: Traditions
and Innovations at the Historic Brass Society Conference in New Orleans,
LA.
March 2007Presented Getting the Story Straight: The Roots of Jazz-Rock Fusion at
the Mountain Regional conference of College Music Society
Sept. 2006Western State Trumpet Conference: Conductor of Student Ensemble
Selected music, conducted rehearsal for 40 minute performance
2005-2007Teaching Assistant in Jazz Studies at University of Northern Colorado
Director of Lab Five big band and Director of Guitar Ensemble
Selected music, rehearsed, taught styles and basic improvisation, conducted in performances
2003-2005Private Teaching trumpet, guitar, and beginning piano at Rusty’s MIX, Fort Worth, TX
2001-2005Private Trumpet teacher in Cleburne and Fort Worth ISD’s
1972-1975Private Trumpet at Music Center, Medford, OR
University Service:
2007-2015Venue Manager for the UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
2008 - Managing Producer for Concerts Under the Stars
2014Judge for Chamber Music Preliminaries of the Southard Competition
2008 - Coordinator of Work Crew for UNC Gala – planning and implementing all set
changes required for the production
2008Judge of Brass Preliminaries for Rocky Mountain Trumpet Competition
2008Assistant Director and Host of 3rd Rocky Mountain TrumpetFest at UNC
2008Host for Southard Solo/Concerto Competition
Published Books:
2013The Foundations of Music: A holistic approach, self-published
1998The Super Antioxidants, (for James Balch, MD), M.Evans
1992Drug and Addictions Curricula for Rapha Publishing
1990When Skeptics Ask , (with Norman Geisler) Victor Books
1990Come Let Us Reason , (with Norman Geisler) Baker Book House
1987Leader's Guide for The Great Human Race , Victor Books
1985Christianity Under Attack: A Study Guide, (with Norman Geisler) Quest Books
Arranging:
2009-2010Columbus State University “Alma Mater,” “Star Spangled Banner,” and
Korean National Anthem for Columbus State Trumpet Ensemble
2009“Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Armed Forces Medley” and “Hymn to
the Fallen” performed by UNC Trumpet Ensemble at traveling Viet Nam War Memorial in Montrose, CO
2008“God Bless America” performed by UNC Trumpet Ensemble
2008“Rocky Fanfare” performed by UNC Trumpet Ensemble
2003“Don’t Blame Me” Performed by UNT 5:00 Lab Band
1997-1999Staff Arranger for Debbie Danilow and Soul Full O’Jazz
1993“We are God’s People”, anthem arrangement for Travis Avenue Orchestra
1973Directed Stan Kenton Orchestra in reading of “A Day in the Life”
1972-1975Big Band arrangements of Theme from Shaft, A Day in the Life, Chameleon, Live and Let Die, Top of the World, performed by Medford Senior High School
Compositions:
2008Honky Tonk: Redux (big band)
2006Crested Butte Fanfare (Trumpet Ensemble)
2006The Stuff Dreams are Made of (big band)
2004 Inside Job (small jazz band)
2004Serenity (jazz head for guitar and flute)
2004Epistemology (jazz head)
2003Pozo’s Panacea (Latin Combo)
2002Paranoimal (jazz head)
1978Dances for the Bride (brass quintet)
19781 Corinthians 13 (for flute, trumpet, cello and prepared tape)
1977Essay for String Quartet
1976Sonnets (for violin, clarinet, cello, and voice)
Professional Organizations:
2003-International Trumpet Guild
2004-2008International Association of Jazz Educators
2006-College Music Society
2008-Historic Brass Society
References for Ronald M. Brooks
Dr. Robert Murray
Associate Professor of Trumpet
Schwob School of Music
Columbus State University
4225 University Ave.
Columbus, GA 31907 - 5645
(706) 649-7276
Mr. David Caffey
Former Director of the School of Music, University of Northern Colorado
Frasier 48
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-2285
Dr. Charles Hansen
Associate Director of the School of Music, University of Northern Colorado
Frasier 108
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-2679
Ms. Valerie Kalos
Assistant to the Provost
University of Northern Colorado
Carter 4007C
Campus Box 9
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-2305
Mr. John Holt
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
UNT College of Music
PO Box 311367
Denton, TX 76203-1367
(940) 565-3719
Dr. Richard Mayne
Associate Director of Bands
Frasier 14
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-2526
Dr. Scott Meredith
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
University of Wyoming
Department 3037
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-5242