Peter J. Folliard
Dean
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Accomplished executive equipped with natural leadership talents and proven business acumen. Specializes in effectively running and continuously optimizing performing arts operations. Proven talents in building strategic partnerships with stakeholders and driving necessary change.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean
Augustana School of Music
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2020 - Current
- Increased school registrations over 215% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Associate Professor
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2017 - Current
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies, including incorporation of new technologies for learning and grading.
Eastman Conducting Fellow
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Rochester, NY
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Assistant conductor for Philharmonic Concert Series.
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Participated in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
Director of Operations
United States Air Force Band & Symphony Orchestra
Washington DC
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Assisted in leading 184 professional musicians in 1,600 annual performances, broadcasts, and ceremonies for public audiences and influential leaders of the world.
- Collaborated with guest artists including Peter Cetera, Al Jarreau, Doc Severinson, Arturo Sandoval, the Canadian Brass, Melinda Doolittle, Natalie Morales, and Jo Dee Messina.
- Conducted performances at national and state music conferences, for televised national sporting events and for President Barack Obama and his cabinet.
Education
Doctor of Music - Orchestral Conducting
Eastman School of Music Rochester
07.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Music - Conducting, Euphonium, Piano
Peabody Institute of The John Hopkins University
08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Music - Euphonium, Piano, Music Theory
University of North Texas
08.2002 - 05.2007
Skills
Organizational leadership
Project Management
Relationship Management
Operating budgets
Curriculum design
Program development
Classroom Instruction
Group and individual instruction
Progress reporting
Music Education
Student research guidance
Academic advisement
Student counseling
Thesis advisement
Continuing education
Technology-based curriculum
Performance assessment
Academic research
Lecturing
Class instruction
Classroom presentations
Curriculum Development
Career advising
Online learning tools
Accomplishments
- Raised $1.5M for the Augustana School of Music
- Developed and codified an artistic partnership between the Augustana School of Music and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
- Author of The Bach Initiative
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Air Force Musicians Association
- Amerisong (Honorary Board Member)
- Dakota Sky Chamber Music (Vice President)
- Rise Up Mentor
- College Music Society
- College Orchestra Directors Association
- Conductors Guild (current)
- International Tuba-Euphonium Association
- Kappa Kappa Psi
- League of American Orchestras
- National Association for Music Education
- National Association of Schools of Music
- North American Brass Band Association
- South Dakota Music Educators Association
Quote
In matters of fashion flow with the tide. In matters of principle stand like a rock.
Thomas Jefferson
Timeline
Dean
Augustana School of Music
08.2020 - Current
Associate Professor
Augustana University
08.2017 - Current
Doctor of Music - Orchestral Conducting
Eastman School of Music Rochester
07.2014 - 05.2017
Eastman Conducting Fellow
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
01.2014 - 08.2016
Director of Operations
United States Air Force Band & Symphony Orchestra
01.2010 - 02.2014
Master of Music - Conducting, Euphonium, Piano
Peabody Institute of The John Hopkins University
08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Music - Euphonium, Piano, Music Theory
University of North Texas
08.2002 - 05.2007