KEVIN J. GORMAN
8145 E. Camelback Road #221
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 970-3296
Education
D.M.A. in Saxophone Solo Performance, Arizona State University; graduated summa cum laude
Adjudicator, 2006 Music Teachers National Association Solo and Chamber Competitions (Southwest Division)
Guest Artist in Saxophone and Chamber Music, Arizona State University (2004)
Instructor of Saxophone, Southwestern College, Phoenix, AZ (2003-2004)
Instructor of Saxophone, Foothills Music, Phoenix, AZ (2003-present)
Instructor of Saxophone, The PLACe Music Academy, Phoenix, AZ (2003-present)
Instructor of Saxophone, Thunderbird Adventist Academy, Scottsdale, AZ (2003-2004)
Saxophone Clinician, Chaparral High School, Scottsdale, AZ (2003-2004)
Adjudicator, Arizona All-State Music Festival (2002-2003)
Instructor of Music Theory, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ (1998)
Saxophone Clinician, Tolleson Union High School, Tolleson, AZ (1998)
Instructor of Music Theory, Grand Canyon University (fall semester, 1998)
Instructor of Saxophone, Grand Canyon University (August 1997-2004)
Instructor of Saxophone and Clarinet, Benjamin Franklin 7th and 8th Grade School, Mesa, AZ (Fall semester 1996)
Faculty Associate in Saxophone and Chamber Music, Arizona State University (January 1995-May 1995; August 2000-May 2001)
Baritone saxophonist, Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet (1994-present)
Instructor of Saxophone, Linton-Milano Music, Mesa, AZ (1994-1998)
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Saxophone and Chamber Music, Arizona State University (August 1993-May 1994; August 2001-May 2002)
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Music Theory, Aural Skills, Sight Singing, and Ear Training, Arizona State University (August 1992-May 1994)
Graduate Assistant to Dr. Frederick Hemke, Professor of Saxophone and Senior Associate Dean of Performance Studies at Northwestern University (September 1991-June 1992)
Soloist and performer, Arizona State University New Music Ensemble, 22nd and 25th Annual Conferences of the Society of Composers, Region VII
Soloist, 1989 and 1990 conventions of the North American Saxophone Alliance
Orchestral saxophonist, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Sun City Symphony Orchestra, Mesa Symphony Orchestra, Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra, Arizona State University Symphony Orchestra, and Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra
M.A. in Music History and Literature, Arizona State University; graduated summa cum laude
M.M. in Saxophone Performance, Northwestern University; graduated summa cum laude
B.M. in Saxophone Performance, Arizona State University; graduated summa cum laude
Experience
Instructor of Saxophone, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2004-present)
Recordings
Standard of Excellence: Festival Solos Book 2, Alto Saxophone, by Bruce Pearson and Mary Elledge, San Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, 2005. Recorded companion compact disc featuring complete performances and play-along tracks for each piece included in the book
Standard of Excellence: Festival Solos Book 2, Tenor Saxophone, by Bruce Pearson and Mary Elledge, San Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, 2005. Recorded companion compact disc featuring complete performances and play-along tracks for each piece included in the book
Standard of Excellence: Festival Solos Book 2, Baritone Saxophone, by Bruce Pearson and Mary Elledge, San Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, 2005. Recorded companion compact disc featuring complete performances and play-along tracks for each piece included in the book
Black Dog with Robert Spring, clarinet (2005, Summit Records DCD 412), alto and baritone saxophones in supporting wind ensemble
EnTangoment with the Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet (2000, TimeGrabber Digital 003), baritone saxophone
Waterworks and Firemusic with the Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet (1996, TimeGrabber Digital 001), baritone saxophone
Dragon's Tongue with Robert Spring, clarinet (1994, Summit Brass DCD 166), principal alto saxophone in supporting wind ensemble
The Golden Age of Brass III with Michael Colburn, euphonium (1993, Summit Brass DCD 150), baritone saxophone in supporting wind ensemble
The Golden Age of Brass II with David Hickman, cornet, and Mark Lawrence, trombone and baritone (1991, Summit Brass DCD 121), baritone saxophone in supporting wind ensemble
The Golden Age of Brass with David Hickman, cornet, and Mark Lawrence, trombone and baritone (1990, Summit Records DCD 114), baritone saxophone in supporting wind ensemble
Publications and Writings
A Performance-Oriented Compendium and Compact Disc Recording of Selected Saxophone Literature for the Pre-College Saxophonist, D.M.A. Diss., Arizona State University, 2006
Principles of Rhythm: A Critical Analysis of the Conceptualization and Realization of the Rhythmic Theories of Paul Creston, M.A. Thesis, Arizona State University, 1999
History, Style, and Structure of the Third Symphony, Op. 44 by Sergei Prokofiev, First Place Winner of the 1994 Zeta Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda research paper contest
Arizona State University Academic Scholarship for undergraduate study
Arizona State University Band Scholarship for graduate study (academic years 1994/1995 through 1997/1998)
Arizona State University Graduate Academic Scholarship (academic year 1999/2000)
Winner of the Billwiller Award for Winds, 29th Annual Carmel Chamber Music Competition, 2000 (saxophone quartet, baritone saxophone)
Grand Prize winner of the Coleman Award for Woodwinds or Brass, 1994 Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition (saxophone quartet, soprano saxophone)
Prize winner, 1990 Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition (saxophone quartet, alto saxophone)
Prize winner, 1989 Carmel Chamber Music Competition (saxophone quartet, baritone saxophone)
Finalist, Concert of Soloists competition, Arizona State University (saxophone finalist November 1993 and 1995, woodwind finalist November 1994, 1998, and 2001)
Member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Alpha Chapter
Member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Arizona State University
Honors and Awards
First place winner, 1994 Zeta Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda research paper contest