Mark Kirk
Middleboro,MA
Summary
Creative Jazz and Classical composer/arranger and performer with over 55 years of professional involvement in the field of performance art. Adept at private instruction and large ensembles in all areas of music. Dedicated to the further growth of all music types and expanding the boundaries using computer software/systems and new innovative instruments globally , remaining committed to proctoring and teaching young talented individuals in the creative quests whether musically or other artistic forms through attention to detail and current organizational skills..
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jazz Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger, Copyist
Self-employed
1965.09 - Current
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computer.
- Wrote and arranged 4 Classical and 35 Jazz music pieces.
- Wrote and published 450 songs with B.M.I.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Rewrote 12 original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Performed as pit musician in NYC on 5 various Broadway productions, and featured artists in 4 Jazz Clubs
- Performed throughout France, Italy, and Spain with Kim Parker for two one-month tours.
- Performed throughout Italy with Marco de Marco for one month.
- Worked with such artists as Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Phil Woods.
- Main copyist and co-composer/arranger with Phil Woods
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
1991.01 - 2006.05
- During this large span of time, took off from 45 year music career to raise two children, spend more time with family, and research expanding musical knowledge of various types of music
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
Assistant Professor
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
1985.08 - 1991.05
- Mentored over 65 students and communicated internship and employment opportunities both undergraduates and graduates levels.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created text book and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped 10 struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Jazz Music for Non-Music majors curriculum.
- Created 17 piece Jazz Ensemble for performance and concert venues. Said Ensemble performed stock arrangements, student compositions, and person compositions.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Jazz Composition majors at graduate level courses.
- Collaborated with faculty members on Jazz Ensemble projects and worked with students to write and perform same.
Assistant Teacher
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1984.08 - 1986.05
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and record keeping.
- Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
- Administered quizzes and tests and documented grades.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Performed with Jazz Ensemble as lead alto soloist at all venues
- Assembled various musical groups, both Classical and Jazz, to perform modern musical pieces by visiting composers.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.1972
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Music Theory
- Classical Music
- Music Software
- Music Composition
- Music Publishing
- Contemporary Music Expertise
- Music Ensembles
- Music Notation
- Instrumental Music
- Music Theory Expertise
Accomplishments
Received an award from the city of Marcerata, Italy for musical excellence.
Grammy Award Nominee Mark Kirk Jazz Quartet
Assistant to Phil Woods as Program Manager
Represented Finale Music Systems at various demonstrations of their music software
Affiliations
Project Manager, PMP
Broadcast Music Inc. (B.M.I.)
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Windows 7 Configuration
- MIS Network Admin Certification
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
1991.01 - 2006.05
Assistant Professor
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
1985.08 - 1991.05
Assistant Teacher
University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
1984.08 - 1986.05
Master of Arts - Music Theory And Composition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Berklee College of Music
Certificate of Status - Zoning Officer
Microsoft Certified Windows 7 Configuration
MIS Network Admin Certification
InterNACHI Home Inspector Certified
Jazz Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger, Copyist
Self-employed
1965.09 - Current