ALEX NOPPE

3300 Madison St. Apt. 15-E

Monroe, LA 71203
Phone: (734) 945-2357
Email: noppe@ulm.edu

E DUCATION
2007-2012 Doctor of M usic Brass Literature and Pedagogy
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Minor Fields: Music Theory, Jazz
Teachers: Trumpet John Rommel
Jazz David Baker
Dissertation Topic: Effects of Stage Presence on Perceptions of
Instrumental Performance in Western Classical Music

2005-2007 M aster of M usic Trum pet Perform ance

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Teachers: Trumpet John Rommel, Anthony Plog
Scholarships: Indiana University Music Merit Award
Andy Upper Memorial Scholarship

2001-2005 Bachelor of M usic Trum pet Perform ance

Bachelor of Fine Arts Jazz Studies
University of Michigan
Teachers: Trumpet William Campbell, William Lucas
Jazz Ellen Rowe, Dennis Wilson
Scholarships: Sidney J. and Irene Shipman Scholarship
Honors: University Honors
James B. Angell Scholar
William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize

T EACHING E XPERIENCE - U NIVERSITY

2010-- Emy-Lou Biedenharn Endowed Chair of Trumpet
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
Teach graduate and undergraduate trumpet majors and
minors as well as applied lessons in jazz improvisation
Teach courses in Jazz Improvisation, Jazz History, and Music
Appreciation
Coach brass ensembles, trumpet ensembles, and jazz combos
Perform with faculty brass and jazz ensembles
Other recruiting and administrative duties
Member of Faculty Learning Community (discussion/research
group for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
 2009-2010 Adjunct Instructor of Jazz and Trumpet
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Direct the Jazz Ensemble
Teach jazz and trumpet lessons
Teach course in Jazz Pedagogy
Perform with the Faculty Brass Quintet
Serve as director for the Indiana State Jazz Festival

2007-2010 Associate Instructor of Jazz

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Direct a jazz ensemble
Coach jazz combos and ensemble sectionals
Assist with courses in improvisation and history, including
class administration and grading
Assist the chair of the jazz department
Oversee the development and management of the jazz library
Teach various courses and ensembles in the absence of jazz
department faculty
Courses taught or assisted with:
History of Jazz
History of Contemporary Jazz & Soul Music
Jazz Literature 2: The Bebop Era
The Music of Duke Ellington
Improvisation 1
Pedagogy of Jazz
Jazz Ensemble I, III, and IV

2009 Guest Artist/Faculty: Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Teach trumpet studio and direct trumpet ensemble
Teach classes in Jazz History and Enjoyment of Music
Work with Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo
Present a classical/jazz recital

2009 Part Time Instructor of Music

Depauw University, Greencastle, IN
Teach Jazz History course

T EACHING E XPERIENCE S UM M ER F ESTIVALS

2011 Faculty Member, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Summer

Band Camp
Teach middle and high school trumpet students
Coach masterclasses, sectionals, and teach jazz improvisation
classes

2004-2010 Director of Jazz Studies and Trumpet Faculty

The Performing Arts Institute, Kingston, PA
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 Developed and established current jazz program
Work with students from high school to undergraduate in an
intense six-week summer multidisciplinary arts environment
Oversee all jazz activities, counselors, and faculty, including
administration and development of the schedule and
curriculum
Teach classes in jazz improvisation, jazz history, composition
arranging, music business, and jazz piano
Coach combos and direct the jazz ensemble
Private instruction on trumpet and all jazz instruments
Perform with the Festival Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and
Faculty Brass Quintet
Direct Faculty Jazz Ensemble

2003 Faculty Member, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Summer Jazz

Camp, Green Bay, WI
Coach combos and assist with trumpet sectionals and
rehearsals
Perform with the Faculty Big Band

T EACHING E XPERIENCE A DJUDICATOR /C LINICIAN

2011-- Sousa Foundation National Young Artists Solo Competition

2010 National Trumpet Competition, Middle School Division

Preliminary Round

2010-- Louisiana All-State Band

2009 Indiana State Jazz Festival, Terre Haute, IN

2006-2009 Bloomington Jazz Festival, Bloomington, IN

2008 Indiana All-State Jazz Band and Combo

T EACHING E XPERIENCE O THER

2004-2005 University of Michigan Jazz Outreach Instructor

Teach improvisation classes in local high schools
Serve as clinician for local high school jazz ensembles
Participate in demonstrative performances

1999-- Private Trumpet, Jazz, and Piano Instruction

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S ELECTED L IST OF G UEST P ERFORM ANCES /C LINICS (2006-2012)
Bloomington High School North, IN
North Vigo High School, Terre Haute, IN
Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Caldwell Parish High School, Columbia, LA
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Parkway High School, Boosier City, LA
Ruston High School, Ruston, LA
University of Louisiana-Lafayette, LA
West Monroe High School, West Monroe, LA
West Ouachita High School, West Monroe, LA
Ypsilanti High School, Ypsilanti, MI
Milford High School, Milford, MI
Brighton High School, Brighton, MI
Denton High School, Denton, TX
Guyer High School, Denton, TX
Ryan High School, Denton, TX
De Pere High School, De Pere, WI
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, WI
With the Indiana State Faculty Brass Quintet:
Washington High School, Washington, IN
Vincennes High School, Vincennes, IN
Paoli High School, Paoli, IN
Jasper High School, Jasper, IN
With the Mirari Brass Quintet:
Mills High School, Millbrae, CA
Ponderosa High School, Shingle Springs, CA
San Francisco State University, CA
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Scotts Valley School System, Scotts Valley, CA
New Fairfield High School, New Fairfield, CT
Litchfield High School, Litchfield, CT
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Blackfoot High School, Blackfoot, ID
Brigham Young University, Rexburg, ID
Century High School, Pocatello, ID
Preston High School, Preston, ID
Merit School of Music, Chicago, IL
Round Lake High School, Round Lake, IL
Bloomington North High School, IN
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Cecilia High School, Cecilia, LA
University of Louisiana-Lafayette, LA
University of Louisiana-Monroe, Monroe, LA
Ocean Springs High School, MS
Vancleave High School, Vancleave, MS
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Arbor View High School, Las Vegas, NV
Coronado High School, Henderson, NV
Foothill High School, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, NV
Sierra Vista High School, Las Vegas, NV
Sunrise Mountain High School, Las Vegas, NV
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University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, NV
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Niagara-Wheatfield High School, Buffalo, NY
Williamsville Transit M.S., Williamsville, NY
Fulton High School, Fulton, NY
Hastings High School, Hastings, NY
SUNY-Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
Youngstown State University, OH
Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
Herriman High School, Herriman, UT
Orem Junior High School, Orem, UT
West High School, Salt Lake City, UT
Big Foot High School, Walworth, WI
Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI
Greendale School System, Greendale, WI
Union Grove High School, Union Grove, WI
With the Black Bayou Brass Trio:
Airline High School, Bossier City, LA
Bossier Parish Community College, LA
Caddo Magnet High School, Shreveport, LA
Parkway High School, Bossier City, LA
Clinton High School, Clinton, MS
Northwest Rankin High School, Flowood, MS
Pearl High School, Pearl, MS
Warren Central High School, Vicksburg, MS
John Horn High School, Mesquite, TX
McKinney North High School, McKinney, TX
Richardson High School, Richardson, TX
West Mesquite High School, Mesquite, TX
Mahidol University, Salaya, Thailand
Royal Thai Navy Music School, Bangkok,
Thailand
Sarasas Ektra School, Bangkok, Thailand
Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
With the Cypress Park Jazz Quartet:
Iolani High School, Honolulu, HI
Leeward Community College, Pearl City, HI
McKinley High School, Honolulu, HI
Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
Lusher Charter School, New Orleans, LA
Pineville High School, Pineville, LA
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, LA
Warren Easton Charter School, New Orleans,
LA
With the Louis Romanos Quartet:
Aragon High School, San Mateo, CA
Gunn High School, Palo Alto, CA
Maria Carillo High School, Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
West Valley College, San Jose, CA
University of Louisiana-Monroe, Monroe, LA
P ERFORM ANCE E XPERIENCE O RCHESTRA /W IND E NSEM BLE
2011-- Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, LA (Substitute/Extra)

2011-- Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Alexandria, LA (Substitute/Extra)

2010-- Monroe Symphony Orchestra, LA (Principal Trumpet)

2010 Philharmonia a Vent, Terre Haute, IN (Third Trumpet)

2009-2010 Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, IN (Substitute/Extra)

2009 Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, IN (Substitute Principal)

2008-2010 Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, IN (Substitute/Extra)

2008 Indianapolis Opera, IN (Substitute/Extra)

2006-2010 Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic Orchestra, IN (Second Trumpet)

2006-2010 Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, IN (Second Trumpet)

2006-2009 Carmel Symphony, IN (Substitute/Extra)

2006-2008 Bach Collegium, Fort Wayne, IN (Second Trumpet)

2005 Birmingham/Bloomfield Symphony, MI (Substitute Principal)

2004-2005 Lansing Symphony Orchestra, MI (Second Trumpet)

2004-2005 Jackson Symphony Orchestra, MI (Substitute Principal)

2001 Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, WI (Substitute/Extra)

1999 Green Bay Civic Symphony Orchestra, WI (Substitute/Extra)

P ERFORM ANCE E XPERIENCE J AZZ

2012-- Louis Romanos Quartet, Athens, GA

2011-- Cypress Park Jazz Quartet, Monroe, LA

2011-- Equinox Jazz Orchestra, Savannah, GA

2011-- Bill Causey Big Band, Shreveport, LA

2010-- Wave Mechanics Union, Indianapolis, IN

2009 Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra, Indianapolis, IN

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 2008-2010 Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra, IN

2006-2010 Stardusters Jazz Orchestra, IN

2006-2008 Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Indianapolis, IN

2005-2007 David Baker Big Band, Bloomington, IN

P ERFORM ANCE E XPERIENCE C HAM BER

2010-- Black Bayou Brass Trio, Monroe, LA

2009-- Mirari Brass Quintet (Trumpet, Composer/Arranger,

Business/Booking/Tour Manager)

2009-2010 Indiana State University Faculty Brass Quintet, Terre Haute, IN

2009 Athor Ensemble (Contemporary Ensemble), Bloomington, IN

2006-2010 Columbus Brass Quintet, Indianapolis, IN

2005-2010 Bloomington Chamber Singers, IN

2005-2007 Tangent Brass Quintet, Bloomington, IN

S OLO P ERFORM ANCES

2011 University of Louisiana-Monroe Orchestra, LA

2011 University of Louisiana-Monroe Jazz Ensemble, LA

2009 Performing Arts Institute Wind Ensemble, Kingston, PA

2008 Indiana University Chamber Singers, Bloomington, IN

2007 Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, IN

2000 Green Bay Civic Symphony, WI

M ASTERCLASS P ERFORM ANCES

Neil Bernsten Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Burns Soloist
Charles Daval Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Vincent DiMartino Centre College
Glenn Fischtal San Francisco Symphony
John Hagstrom Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ingrid Jensen Soloist
Anthony Plog Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik, Freiburg, Germany
Thomas Smith New York Philharmonic Orchestra
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R ECORDINGS
2012 Spires. Mirari Brass Quintet. Trumpet/Composer/Arranger/Co-
Producer.

2012 Further to Fly. Wave Mechanics Union. HXmusic, LLC.

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2010 Celestial Dancers. Philharmonia a Vent. Klavier Records, KCD-
11183.

2009 Smack Dab in the Middle. The Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra. Hal
Leonard Corporation, HL07011581. Featuring John Clayton,
arranger/conductor.

2009 Strauss: Don Juan. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2009 Beethoven: Missa Solemnis. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2008 Saint-Sans: Symphony No. 3 "Organ". Columbus-Indiana

Philharmonic.

2008 Debussy: Nocturnes. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2007 Bach: Mass in B Minor. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

Principal Trumpet and Solo Corno di Caccia.

2007 Sibelius: Symphony No. 5. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2007 Beethoven: Symphony No. 9. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2006 Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2006 Dvorak: Symphony No. 9. Columbus-Indiana Philharmonic.

2004 Seven Eleven. University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble. University

of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Featuring Hank Jones, piano.

2004 William Bolcom: Songs of Innocence and Experience. University of

Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Naxos American. Conductor:
Leonard Slatkin. Winner of 2006 Grammy Awards for Best
Classical Album, Best Choral Performance, and Best
Contemporary Classical Composition.

2007-2010 Various demonstration recordings for the Hal Leonard

Corporation, De Haske Music, and the Disney Corporation in wind
ensemble, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band.

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C OM POSITIONS AND A RRANGEM ENTS
2012 Amparito Roca (J. Texidor) for Brass Quintet/Wind Ensemble.
Premiere: Mirari Brass Quintet and Herriman High Symphonic
Band (Herriman, UT)

2005 Rosewood (Woody Shaw), for Jazz Ensemble. Premiere: University

of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, Ellen Rowe-dir.

2005 Sambacita, for Latin Jazz Ensemble. Premiere: University of

Michigan Latin Jazz Ensemble, Roland Vazquez-dir.

2005 Suspended Animation, for Brass Choir. Premiere: Arbor Brass

Choir, Timothy Krohn-dir.

2004 My Funny Valentine (Rodgers and Hart), for Jazz Ensemble.

Premiere: University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, Ellen Rowe-dir.

Cham ber Brass Com positions and Arrangem ents:

2012 Defying Gravity (Stephen Schwartz), for Jessie Thoman and the
Mirari Brass Quintet
2012 Waiting For Isaac, for the Mirari Brass Quintet
2012 Zigeunerweisen (Pablo de Sarasate/Rafael Mendez), for the Black
Bayou Brass Trio.
2011 Elegy, for the Mirari Brass Quintet
2010 Canyon Run, for the Mirari Brass Quintet
2010 Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Charles Mingus), for the Mirari Brass
Quintet
2010 Haitian Fight Song (Charles Mingus), for the Mirari Brass Quintet
2010 Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder), for the Mirari Brass
Quintet
2010 Spain (Chick Corea), for the Mirari Brass Quintet
2009 Shenandoah (traditional), for brass quintet.
2007 Revecy Venir du Printans (Claude Le Jeune), for brass quintet
2003 D.C. Fanfare, for trumpet quartet.

Sm all Group Jazz Com positions:

2011 Cacti
2011 Canyons
2009 Below a Sunless Sea
2009 Slightly Askew
2005 Azure and Sand
2005 BLuE
2005 Curiosity Killed the Cat
2004 Thanksgiving in Baghdad
2003 Midnight Trane
2001 Pythagoreas Rex

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P UBLICATIONS - R EVIEW S
2012 Review of Live at the Ship's Company Theatre, by the Ocean
Sounds Quartet. Journal of the International Trumpet Guild, Vol.
36 (4), 92.

2012 Review of Good Signs, by the Clay Jenkins Quartet. Journal of the
International Trumpet Guild, Vol. 36 (3), 74-74.

2012 Review of Remember Forward, by James Stephenson. Journal of

the International Trumpet Guild, Vol. 36 (3), 81.

2012 Review of Arranging for the Small Jazz Ensemble: A Step-By-Step

Guide with Practical Exercises and Recorded Examples, by Robert Larson.
Music Educators Journal, Vol. 93 (3), 24.

P UBLICATIONS P UBLICALLY A VAILABLE P EDAGOGY

2009 Jazz Improvisation Handbook 4: Guide to Practicing Jazz

2008 Jazz Improvisation Handbook 3: Modern Jazz

2007 Jazz Improvisation Handbook 2: Bebop

2006 Jazz Improvisation Handbook 1: Beginning Improvisation

C ONFERENCES
2012 Joint Conference of the College Music Society / National
Association for College Wind and Percussion Instructors, San
Diego, CA
Invited performance with Black Bayou Brass Trio

2012 International Trumpet Guild Conference, Columbus, GA

Clinic: Beyond the Blues Scale: Improvisation Games
Performed with Indiana University Alumni Trumpet
Ensemble

2012 Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities, Honolulu

Invited performance with Cypress Park Jazz Quartet

2011 Louisiana Music Educators Conference, Baton Rouge, LA

Clinic: Beyond the Blues Scale: Improvisation Games
Performed with LAJE Reading Jazz Ensemble

2011 Big XII Trombone Conference, Lubbock, TX

Performed with Chamber Arts Brass Trio

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 2010 Louisiana Music Educators Conference, Baton Rouge, LA
Performed with LAJE Reading Jazz Ensemble

2009 International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and

Learning, Bloomington, IN

2008 Midwest Composers Symposium, Iowa City, IA

Performed new compositions by Eric Nathan and Clifford
Gagliardo

2005 International Association of Jazz Educators, Toronto, Canada

Performed with University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble

2004 International Trumpet Guild Conference, Denver, CO

Finalist in Solo and Orchestra Excerpt Competitions

C OM PETITIONS AND A W ARDS

2004 3rd
Place Winner, ITG Solo Competition, Denver, CO

2004 3rd Place Winner, ITG Guild Orchestra Competition, Denver, CO

2004 Finalist, University of Michigan Concerto Competition

2004 Finalist, Jazz Division, National Trumpet Competition, George

Mason University, Fairfax, VA

2003 Semifinalist, College Solo Division, National Trumpet

Competition, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

2002 Conference Scholarship Winner, International Trumpet Guild,

Manchester, England

U NIVERSITY AND C OM M UNITY S ERVICE

2012-- College of Arts and Sciences Career Enhancement Committee
(University of Louisiana-Monroe)

2011-- Music Department Library Committee (UL-Monroe)

2011-- Monroe Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors

M EM BERSHIPS
College Music Society
International Trumpet Guild
Louisiana Association for Jazz Education
Louisiana Music Educators Association
National Association for Music Education
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
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