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Neal Allsup

Music Professor
Hutchinson,KS

Summary

Professor/Director of Choral ensembles, Vocal Jazz ensembles, and private voice (Classical and Jazz) dedicated to teaching quality music literature and encouraging student-musicians to thrive in musical development.


Energetic and creative professional, skillful in coordinating musical events, organizing rehearsals and selecting repertoire.


Has demonstrated skills in improving the quality of performance of musicians/vocalists.


Knowledgeable Music Director with 38 years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Choral Activities

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
08.1988 - Current
  • Choose Choral/Vocal Jazz/Solo literature to set students up for challenge and success.
  • Educate students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Direct ensembles at live and recorded performances.
  • Organize and lead recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
  • Conduct rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Demonstrate singing techniques, teaching applicable music theory and explaining significance of pieces.
  • Conduct auditions to choose performers for musical ensembles.
  • Coordinate with other performing arts professionals.
  • Submit, manage and comply with established budgets.
  • Maintain calendars of events and assist in event planning.

Vocal Music Instructor

Trinity High School
Hutchinson, KS
08.1994 - 05.1997

I spent every morning ar 8:00am trying to revitalize the vocal music program at Trinity High School. I did this for three years and grew the program to the point that they felt they could hire a full-time person.

Graduation Assistant in Choral Music

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
08.1986 - 05.1988

Directed the K-State Choral in rehearsals and concerts.


Directed the Kansas State Collegium Musicum in rehearsals and concerts

Director of the Officers Chorus - Fort Riley, KS

U.S. Army
Ft. Riley, KS
08.1986 - 05.1988

Rehearsed and Directed this ensemble for the following types of performances:

Sunday services at the Main Post Chapel

Music for funerals on base.

Music for ceremonies and promotions.

Vocal Music Instructor

Mt. Ayr Community Schools
Mt. Ayr, Iowa
08.1985 - 05.1986

Taught General Music grades K-6

Rehearsed and Directed the Jr. High Chorus

Rehearsed and Directed the High School Concert Choir and Show Choir

Education

Master of Music in Conducting - Music

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.1988

Bachelor of Music Education - Music - Voice

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
05.1985

Skills

  • Vocal coaching
  • Piano accompaniment
  • Sound engineering
  • Choral Conducting
  • Harmony knowledge
  • Studio recording experience
  • Arranging music

Accomplishments

  • Ensembles have consistently performed at State Music Conventions
  • Vocal Jazz Ensembles have been selected to present concerts at the Jazz Education Network international convention
  • Eight Carnegie Hall performances with Choirs and Vocal Jazz Ensembles
  • Many Jazz Voice students have been selected as the Outstanding Jazz Vocalist at UNC Jazz Festival
  • Students and ensembles have won several Downbeat Awards

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Jazz Education Network

American Choral Directors Association

Kansas Music Education Association

Kansas Choral Directors Association


Timeline

Vocal Music Instructor

Trinity High School
08.1994 - 05.1997

Director of Choral Activities

Hutchinson Community College
08.1988 - Current

Graduation Assistant in Choral Music

Kansas State University
08.1986 - 05.1988

Director of the Officers Chorus - Fort Riley, KS

U.S. Army
08.1986 - 05.1988

Vocal Music Instructor

Mt. Ayr Community Schools
08.1985 - 05.1986

Master of Music in Conducting - Music

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Music Education - Music - Voice

Wartburg College
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