Tammy Miller
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Pianist Tammy Miller enjoys a multi-faceted career as a soloist, collaborative pianist, composer, and educator.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist-Faculty of Piano
Omaha Conservatory of Music
Omaha, NE
06.2017 - Current
- Teach weekly individual lessons to an average of 34 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Prepare students for college auditions, scholarship applications, bi-annual festivals, recitals, and competitions.
- Maintain positive working relationships with students, their caregivers, and administrators.
Founder/Group Piano Coordinator
Omaha Conservatory Of Music
Omaha, NE
05.2022 - Current
- Design the curriculum and pacing guides for all ages (5-adult) and all levels of the group piano classes.
- Observe and evaluate teacher performance and provide additional training workshops on various topics in piano pedagogy based on instructional needs.
- Collaborate with the Educational Programming Manager to ensure program success and growth.
- Research current trends in classroom teaching, pedagogical materials, and technological advances for group piano teaching.
- Maintain a national profile as a group piano pedagogue by presenting workshops to teachers locally and around the country and working as a consultant for other newly formed programs.
- Create community partnerships between the Omaha Conservatory and UNO School of Music to help mentor undergraduate and graduate students in our Piano Pedagogy Internship Program.
Instructor of Music
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA
08.2015 - Current
- Taught in-person, individual piano lessons to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Prepared music majors for further study at 4-year institutions.
- Courses taught: MUA 410 Applied Piano I, MUA 412 Applied Piano III, MUS 100 OL01 Music Appreciation and MUS 204 OL01 History of Rock and Roll to a diverse population of students during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Executive Director/Founder
National Composers Orchestra
Council Bluffs, IA
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Devised organizational vision, mission, and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
- Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches.
- Served as the Artistic Director for the Chamber Music Series including overseeing marketing, artist relations, and internal processes.
- Developed partnerships with media and other community groups.
Staff Pianist
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Accompanied guest artist recitals
- Rehearsal pianist for Opera Scenes classes and performances
- Accompanied vocal and instrumental juries, recitals, lessons, and masterclasses
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Created innovative approaches to group piano teaching.
- Taught individual and group piano to music and non-music majors.
- Prepared students enrolled in piano lessons as a secondary instrument for end of semester juries and piano proficiency exams.
Piano Instructor
Preparatory Piano Program at ISU
Pocatello, ID
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and administrators.
- Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities through creative practice methods.
- Prepared students for successful recital performances.
Education
Master of Music - Piano Performance and Pedagogy
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2014
Bachelor of Music - Piano and Vocal Performance
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2011
Primary Teachers
- Karen Kushner, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2015-current
- Dr. Paul Barnes, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014-2015
- Dr. Jeongwon Ham, University of Oklahoma, 2012-2014
- Dr. Jane Magrath, University of Oklahoma, 2012-2014 (Piano Pedagogy)
- Dr. Barbara Fast, University of Oklahoma, 2012-2014 (Piano Pedagogy, Group Piano)
- Dr. Juan Pablo Andrade, Idaho State University, 2008
- Dr. Kori Bond, Idaho State University, 2006-2012
Selected Performances
- 2024, Concerto Soloist, Piano Concerto, No. 1 (Ewazen), Oklahoma Composers Orchestra - Norman (OK)
- 2024, Collaborative Pianist, Meadowlark Duo, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Mid-Week Concert Series - Omaha (NE)
- 2024, Concerto Soloist, 100-Year Celebration of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Nebraksa Wind Symphony - Omaha (NE)
- 2023, Concerto Soloist, Piano Concerto No. 2 "A Planets Odyssey" (Perttu) - Springfield (OH)
- 2023, Festival Participant, Zankel Hall, Skidmore College - Saratoga Springs (NY)
- 2023, Concerto Soloist (Ewazen), Orchestra Omaha (NE) - World Premiere
- 2022, First-ever Guest Soloist, "En Vivo Concert Series", University of Texas - San Antonio (TX)
- 2022, Guest Soloist, Lincoln Memorial University (TN)
- 2022, "Noisy Women" Recital with Elizabeth Grunin (Cellist, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra), National Composers Orchestra Chamber Music Series (IA)
- 2022, "Noisy Women" Recital with Elizabeth Grunin, Omaha Conservatory of Music (NE)
- 2021, Faculty Recital, Omaha Conservatory of Music (NE)
- 2020, "Nasty Women", Celebrating 100 years of Women's Suffrage Recital Guest Soloist, Countryside Church Recital Series (NE)
- 2020, Concerto Soloist (Baldwin), National Composers Orchestra (IA) - World Premiere
- 2019, Concerto Soloist (Perttu), Lakeland Civic Orchestra (OH)
- 2019, Concerto Soloist (Perttu), Oklahoma Composers Orchestra (OK)
- 2019, Concerto Soloist (Baldwin), Dordt University Symphonic Band (IA)
- 2019, Concerto Soloist (Perttu), Westminster College Orchestra (PA)
- 2019, Concerto Soloist (Perttu), Orchestra Omaha (NE) - World Premiere
- 2019, Duo Nouveau Guest Artist Recital with Bryan Stanley (Pianist), Dordt University (IA)
- 2019, Faculty Recital, Omaha Conservatory of Music (NE)
- 2018, Recital with Lewis Lipnick, Kennedy Center Millenium Stage (D.C)
- 2018, "Galactic Visions" Recital, Solo Piano and Piano Quintet, Omaha Conservatory of Music (NE)
- 2018, Concerto Soloist (Baldwin), Symphony of the Vines (CA) - World Premiere
- 2017, Recital with Lewis Lipnick (Contraforte, National Symphony Orchestra), Dordt University (IA)
- 2017, Performer, Society of Composers Conference, Kansas State University (KS)
- 2017, Recital with Lewis Lipnick, International Double Reed Society, Lawrence Conservatory of Music (WI)
- 2017, Faculty Recital, Iowa Western Community College (IA)
- 2017, Scholarship Benefit Recital, Guest Soloist, Idaho State University (ID)
- 2016, NATS, Collaborative Pianist, Wichita State University (KS)
- 2016, Recital with William Harvey, (Concertmaster, Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional), Nebraska Wesleyan University (NE)
- 2016, Recital with Lewis Lipnick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (NE)
- 2016, Alberto Ginastera Lecture-Recital, Iowa Western Community College (IA)
- 2015, NATS, University of Kearney, Collaborative Pianist (NE)
- 2015-2017, Collaborative Pianist for numerous Degree Recitals, Masterclasses, and Studio Performances for Oboe, French Horn, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Voice undergraduate and graduate students, University of Nebraska -Lincoln (NE)
- 2014, Master's Degree Recital, University of Oklahoma (OK)
- 2013, Performer & Festival Participant, Classical Music Festival (Eisenstadt, Austria)
Teaching Awards
- 2022 Yamaha "40 under 40" Music Education Advocacy Program Award
- 2021 Omaha Conservatory of Music "Above and Beyond Award"
- 2012-2014 University of Oklahoma full-time graduate teaching assistantship
Student Awards
- 2024 Omaha Music Teacher Association, Senior Scholarship, Special Judge's Recognition (Andy Wu)
- 2023 Nebraska Music Teachers Association (NMTA) State Senior Performance Competition, honorable mention (Andy Wu)
- 2023 Elected President of the Tri-em National Honors Society of Music for Creighton Prep (Chris Lowes)
- 2023 KVNO Classical Kid for March (Illyanna Robinson)
- 2022 KVNO Classical Kid for July (Libby Evans)
- 2022 Omaha Music Teachers Association Senior Scholarship, 1st place (Aaron Beacham)
- 2022 Omaha Music Teachers Association Senior Scholarship. 2nd place (Emily Rimington)
- 2022 Omaha Music Teachers Association Intermediate Division Young Artist Competition, "Most Musical" award (Vicky Wu)
- 2022 Nebraska Young Artist Award (Barron Whitmore)
- 2021 Omaha Music Teachers Association Senior Scholarship, 2nd place (Nicolas Artola)
- 2021 Nebraska Young Artist Awards, two recipients (Aaron Beacham, Emily Rimington)
- 2021 NMTA Junior Performance Competition, honorable mention (Vicky Wu)
- 2020 Nebraska Music Teachers Association Senior Performance Competition, 2nd place (Emily Rimington)
- 2020 Nebraska Music Teachers Association Junior Performance Competition, 2nd place (Vicky Wu)
- 2019 KVNO Classical Kid for December (Edward Feng)
- 2019 Nebraska Music Teachers Association Senior Performance Competitions, 2nd place (Edith Hickman)
- Four students named Omaha Conservatory Merit Scholars (Aaron Beacham, Vicky Wu, Nicolas Artola, JaLani Whitmore)
- Students have earned the following Royal Conservatory of Music Awards: Intermediate Masterworks, Advanced Masterworks, Theory, Service, Levels Prep A-Level 10, Graduating Senior, Senior Recital
- Students accepted to masterclasses for Mika Sasaki (Juilliard), Ann Schein (Peabody), John Blacklow (Notre Dame), Xiayin Wang (Manhattan), Dr. Alan Huckleberry (Iowa)
- Students accepted to music programs at the Lied Center Academy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Omaha, University of Iowa, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and University of South Dakota.
Student Senior Recitals
- 2024, Christopher Lowes
- 2024, Hadley Forsen-Yepes
- 2023, Samantha Rinell
- 2022, Emily Rimington
- 2022, Aaron Beacham
- 2020, Edith Hickman
Masterclass Presentations & Adjudications
- 2024, Festival Adjudicator, Lincoln Music Teachers Association District Festival (NE)
- 2023, Festival Adjudicator, Nebraska Music Teachers Association State Festival (NE)
- 2022, Masterclass Clinician, Musical Arts Society of San Antonio (TX)
- 2019, Masterclass Clinician, Westminster College of New Wilmington (PA)
- 2017, Masterclass Clinician, Dordt University of Sioux Center (IA)
- 2014, Masterclass Clinician, University of Oklahoma of Norman (pre-college) (OK)
- 2010, Pocatello Music Club Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Division Competition Adjudicator, Idaho State University (ID)
- 2009, Collaborative Piano Masterclass Clinician, Idaho State University (ID)
Conference Presentations
- 2024, "Bedtime Stories: An Album for the Young”, Omaha Music Teachers Association, Schmitt Music Omaha, NE
- 2022, "Group Piano Isn't Just Black and White" San Antonio Music Teachers Association, Steinway Gallery, San Antonio, TX
- 2012, "Helping Students Progress Through Injury" 2nd Annual Piano Pedagogy Symposium, Co-presenter, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Professional Service
- 2024-current, Nebraska Music Teachers Association, Junior MTNA Performance Competition Chair, State Executive Board
- 2022-current, Omaha Music Teachers Association, Senior Scholarship Chair, Executive Board
- 2022-2023, Omaha Music Teachers Association, Parliamentarian, Executive Board
- 2021-2023, Omaha Conservatory of Music, Artist-Faculty Representative, Board of Directors
- 2021-2023, Omaha Conservatory of Music, Artist-Faculty Representative, Educational Programming and Educational Outreach Committees
- 2017-2022, National Composers Orchestra, President, Board of Directors
- 2017-2022, National Composers Orchestra, Chair, Governance Committee
- 2013-2014, University of Oklahoma, MTNA Collegiate Chapter, Secretary/Treasurer
- 2013-2014, University of Oklahoma, Graduate Student Association, Senator
- 2013-2014, University of Oklahoma, Ways and Means Graduate Committee, Secretary
Commissions as Performer
- 2024, Stephanie Ann Boyd: Conservation Concerto for Piano: Nearly Extinct Flowers
- 2022, Eric Ewazen: Piano Concerto No. 1
- 2020, Daniel Baldwin: "Impressions of Yellowstone" Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra
- 2018, Daniel Perttu: Piano Concerto No. 1 "Elvendream"
- 2016, Daniel Baldwin: "Capriccio Noir" for Piano and Orchestra
- 2016, William F. Montgomery: "Dreamscapes" for Solo Piano
- 2016, Noellia Escalzo: "Celebration" for Solo Piano
- 2016, Daniel Baldwin: "Beyond the Moon and All the Stars" for Solo Piano
Commissions as Composer
- An Album of Tammy Miller's Vocal Songs for Soprano and Piano (commissioned by Karina Brazas Lawler)
- "Learning to___" Five Songs on the Poetry of Mary Oliver for Soprano and Piano (commissioned by Anne Gray)
- Bedtime Stories: An Album for the Young (commissioned by Dr. Ivan Hurd and the School of Music at the University of Texas San Antonio)
Dissertations
- 2021, "A Performance Guide to Tammy Miller’s Learning to… a Song Cycle on the Experience of Grief in Five Poems by Mary Oliver" (Dissertation by Anne Gray, University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Languages Studied
- French (Beginning Voice Diction, Advanced Voice Diction, 201, 202, 203, 301, 302, 303 Level French Language Courses) Member of the Alliance Francais d'Omaha since 2021
- German (Beginning Voice Diction, Advanced Voice Diction, 101 and 102 Level German Language Courses)
Additional Information
Dr. Jane Magrath, Emeritus Professor of Music (Piano and Piano Pedagogy)
University of Oklahoma
CH 307
Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 405-401-9946
Email: jmagrath@ou.edu
Dr. Ivan Hurd, Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy, Class Piano Coordinator
University of Texas at San Antonio
School of Music
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 641-512-5075
Email: ivan.hurd@utsa.edu
Karen Kushner, Emeritus Adjunct Associate Professor of Piano
University of Missouri-Kansas City
6609 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64113
Phone: 816-520-2549
Email: kkbood@gmail.com
Dr. Kori Bond, Professor of Music, Piano Area Coordinator
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8099
Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: 208-282-2551
Email: bondkori@isu.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Grunin, Artist-Faculty of Cello
Omaha Conservatory of Music
7023 Cass Street
Omaha, NE 68132
Phone: 916-239-8646
Email: elizabethgrunin@omahacm.org
Timeline
Founder/Group Piano Coordinator
Omaha Conservatory Of Music
05.2022 - Current
Executive Director/Founder
National Composers Orchestra
11.2019 - 06.2022
Artist-Faculty of Piano
Omaha Conservatory of Music
06.2017 - Current
Staff Pianist
Nebraska Wesleyan University
08.2016 - 05.2017
Instructor of Music
Iowa Western Community College
08.2015 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2012 - 05.2014
Piano Instructor
Preparatory Piano Program at ISU
08.2006 - 07.2012
Master of Music - Piano Performance and Pedagogy
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Music - Piano and Vocal Performance
Idaho State University
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