2022 - Present | University Distinguished Professor of Music, Western Kentucky University ‐ Department of Music, Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
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2015 - 2022 | Professor of Music, Western Kentucky University ‐ Department of Music, Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
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1985 - 2021 | Principal clarinet & multiple woodwinds, Radio City Music Hall Orchestra ‐ Radio City Productions | |
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2008 - 2014 | Associate Professor, Western Kentucky University ‐ Department of Music, Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
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2002 - 2008 | Assistant Professor of Music, Western Kentucky University ‐ Department of Music, Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
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1992 - 2000 | Multiple woodwind orchestra member, CATS New York City Broadway Show ‐ Winter Garden Theater, NYC | |
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1985 - 2000 | Non-Academic Position, NYC Professional Studio and Broadway Musician | |
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1993 - 1998 | Clarinet & Saxophone Instructor, Wagner College ‐ Music | |
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1992 - 1992 | Clarinet Instructor, State University of New York College at Purchase ‐ Music | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
2019 - 2019 | QTAG (quick turn around grant) |
WKU Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
9th European Clarinet Festival travel grant, Camerino, Italy | |
Role: Clarinet Recitals/Master Classes/President of Jury for International clarinet competition | |
2019 - 2019 | QTAG (quick turn around grant) |
WKU Potter College of Arts and Letters | |
International Clarinet Meeting travel grant, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal | |
Role: Clarinet Recitals/Master Classes | |
2019 - 2019 | WKU Provost's Initiative for Excellence |
WKU Office of the Provost | |
Dr. Spencer Prewitt, guest clarinet artist | |
2019 - 2019 | WKU Provost's Initiative for Excellence |
WKU Office of the Provost | |
Eddie Rich, guest saxophone artist | |
2005 - 2005 | Potter College Junior Faculty Scholarship |
Western Kentucky University | |
Ain't Misbehavin' CD (recording and production) | |
2004 - 2004 | Faculty Scholarship Council Scholarship |
Western Kentucky University | |
2003 - 2004 | Potter College Faculty Development |
Potter College of Arts and Letters, Western Kentucky University | |
Travel grant to perform recital at International Clarinet Festivals | |
2003 - 2003 | CPE Action Agenda Grant |
Council on Post Secondary Education (CPE) | |
Lecture/Recital on topic of "British Clarinet and Piano music 1880-1945" | |
2002 - 2002 | CPE Action Agenda Grant |
Council on Post Secondary Education (CPE) | |
WKU Topper Clarinet & Saxophone Day |
Professional Service and Affiliations
2021 - 2023 | Comitato Scientifico (Scientific Committee), Cesena, Italy, Accademia Italiana del Clarinett, "L'arte del clarinetto" | 2021 - 2023 | University Senator, Western Kentucky University | 2021 - 2023 | Potter College Representative, Western Kentucky University Curriculum Committee | 2015 - 2022 | Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Arts degree, Western Kentucky University Department of Music | 2021 - 2021 | Mentor, Eastman School of Music Meliora Collective Mentorship Program | 2005 - 2021 | Capstone Jury Orientation Committee, Western Kentucky University Department of Music | 2004 - 2021 | Academic Advisor, Western Kentucky University Department of Music | 2014 - 2016 | Chair, Western Kentucky University Strategic Planning Committee | 2012 - 2014 | President, International Clarinet Association | 2011 - 2012 | Young Artist Competition Coordinator, International Clarinet Association | 2010 - 2012 | College/University State Division Chair, Kentucky Music Educators Association | 2008 - 2010 | Secretary, International Clarinet Association | 2007 - 2009 | Kentucky Third District Music Educators Association College Representative, Kentucky Music Educators Association | 2007 - 2008 | Research Competition Chairperson, International Clarinet Association |
Honors and Awards
- Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2020
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award November 2017
- Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Potter College Award for Service April 2008
- Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2007
- Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Bowling Green, Kentucky State KMEA Teacher of the Year February 2007
- Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Third District Bowling Green, Kentucky Third District KMEA Teacher of the Year August 2003
- International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest® 2001 Salt Lake City, Utah First Prize–Research Presentation Competition July 2003 • Linear Aspects of Harmony in the Counter Melodies of Jazz Musician Sidney Bechet
Courses
- Saxophone Pedagogy
- Clarinet Pedagogy
- Saxophone Principal (undergraduate and graduate)
- Clarinet Principal (undergraduate and graduate)
2000 - 2002 | Doctor of Musical Arts Clarinet Performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro | |
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1985 - 1987 | Master of Music Clarinet Performance, Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts | |
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1981 - 1984 | Bachelor of Music Clarinet Performance, Eastman School of Music | |
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1980 - 1981 | Bachelor of Music Saxophone Performance, Juilliard School ‐ Music | |
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Links
Contact Information
Dr. John Cipolla
Professor of Music
Western Kentucky University
Department of Music
1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
1-270-745-7093
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