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Bryan A. Crumpler, International Concert Clarinetist


Performance Resume


BRYAN A. CRUMPLER - CLARINETIST
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Education:Continuing Studies/Masters (Magna Cum Laude) - Royal Conservatory of Ghent - Belgium, June 2005
BSMS University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, May 2001
Study Abroad:Vrije Univ./Conservatorium van Amsterdam, 2001-2002
Conservatoire de Beausobre - Morges, Switzerland, Jun. - Aug. 2000
Independent Clarinet Study - London, England; Freiburg, Germany; Paris, France
 
Academic Honors:John Motley Morehead Scholar
Ministry of the Flemish Community Fellowship
Elks National Foundation MVS Award
 Joe Martin Bank of America Scholar
 NSF Undergraduate Research Award
 Dean's List
 
Teaching Experience:
5 years (privately, beginner through undergraduate college level)
Auxiliary instruments: A, Eb, Alto, Bass, Contra-alto, Contra-bass clarinets.
Traditional/contemporary classical styles, modern compositions & interpretation, stage deportment & double-tounging.
 
Solo/Concerto Experience
  • Denisov: Sonata for Clarinet Solo - Masters Concert - Karel Miryzaal - Ghent, Belgium, Jun. 14, 2005
  • Brahms: Sonata No. 1, Debussy Premiere Rhapsody - Iris de Blaere (piano) Masters Concert - Ghent, Belgium, Jun. 14, 2005
  • Messager - Solo de Concours - Iris de Blaere (piano) Masters Concert - Ghent, Belgium, Jun. 14, 2005
  • Fontyn - Mime II - Sara Picavet (piano) Masters Concert - Ghent, Belgium, Jun. 14, 2005
  • Weber Concerto No. 2 - Iris de Blaere (piano) Masters Concert - Ghent, Belgium, Jun. 14, 2005
  • Debussy - Claire de Lune - Sara Picavet (piano), St. Jacobs Cathedral, Royal Square - Brussels, Belgium, May 5, 2005
  • Fontyn - Mime 2 - Ensemble Aton', Concert of the Ascension - St. Jacobs Cathedral, Royal Square - Brussels, Belgium, May 5, 2005
  • Weber Concerto No. 2 - Mvt 1 - Gent Conservatory Symphony Orch. - K. Miryzaal, Ghent, Belgium, Apr. 24, 2005
  • Debussy Premiere Rhapsody, Crusell Intro. & Vars - Iris de Blaere (piano) Franciscanklooster - Ghent, Belgium, 20 Mar. 2005
  • Messager - Solo de Concours - Iris de Blaere (piano) Franciscanklooster - Ghent, Belgium, 19 Mar. 2005
  • Weber Concerto No. 1 - New Amsterdam Symphony Orch. Riverside Church (Nave), New York, NY, Nov. 12, 2004
  • Finzi Concerto - Wilmington Symphony Orch. Kenan Auditorium, UNCW, Wilmington, NC, Nov. 6, 2004
  • Artist Mini-Residency - 14 Solo Recitals New Hanover/Brunswick Co. Schools. - Dr. Steven Errante (Piano) - Wilmington, NC, Nov 2-5. 2004
  • Hindemith Concerto - Lillian Duncan Rec. Hall, Rice Univ. - Patti Wolfe (Piano) - Houston, TX, May. 2004
  • Copland Concerto - Lillian Duncan Rec. Hall, Rice Univ. - Patti Wolfe (Piano) - Houston, TX, May. 2004
  • Surinach - Ritmo Jondo w/ Dr. John Harding Tpt & UNCC Percussion Ens., Rick Dior (Cond.) - Rowe Rec. Hall, Charlotte, NC, Apr. 2004
  • Tomasi Concerto, Weber Concerto No. 1, Messager - Solo de Concours - Eric Stellrecht (Piano) - Texas A&M U.K., Apr. 2004
  • Arnold Concerto No. 2 Op. 115 - Akane Matsumura (Piano), St. Peters Church NY, NY- Mar. 2004
  • Spohr Concerto No. 2 - Neil Kurz (Piano), Carter - Gra, Angelo State Univ., San Angelo, TX Nov. 2003
  • Crussell - Intro. & Vars on a Swedish Air - Yasuko Oura (Piano) - Renee Weiler Music Hall, NY, NY- Oct. 2003
  • Poulenc & St. Saens Sonatas, Benjamin - Tombeau de Ravel - Yasuko Oura (Piano) - Renee Weiler Music Hall, NY, NY- Oct. 2003
  • Poulenc Sonata - Phillip Woods (Piano) - 50th Anniv. Celebrating African Americans at UNC, Chapel Hill, NC, Nov. 2002
  • St. Saens Sonata, Benjamin - Tombeau de Ravel, Ran - For an Actor - Charles Hogan (Piano) - Hill Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2001
  • Schubert - Der Hirt auf dem Felsen (Shepherd on the Rock) w/ Sarah McGann (Sop.), Hill Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, May. 2001
  • Stravinsky Three Pieces - UNC All Sports Banquet (Guest Performance), Smith Center (aka Dean Dome), Chapel Hill, NC - Apr. 2001
  • Copland Concerto - Flint Institute of Music - Neil Kurz (Piano), Flint, MI - Mar. 2001
  • Copland Concerto w/ Harp, Piano & Strings - UNC Symphony Orch. - Hill Hall, Tonu Kalam Conducting, Chapel Hill, NC - Oct. 2000
  • Ran - For an Actor (Monologue for Clarinet Alone) - Morge Temple, Switzerland, Jul. 2000
  • Francaix Concerto - Cours Internationale de Musique Grand Concert de Marathon, Morges, Switzerland, Jul. 2000
  • Arnold Concerto No. 2 - Raleigh Sym. Orch. Jones Auditorium - Alan Neilson Conducting, Raleigh, NC, May 2000
  • Carter - Gra, American Music Recital, Hill Hall, Chapel Hill, NC Apr. 1999
  • Tower - Wings, American Music Recital, Hill Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, Apr. 1998
  • Mozart Concerto K622 (Adagio)- Screen Gem Studios, Wilmington Sym. Orch - Steven Errante Conducting, Wilmington, NC Oct. 1997
  • Arban - Carneval of Venice (trad) - New Hanover Band - Kenan Auditorium - Richard Tremmel Conducting, Wilmington, NC, Apr. 1996
  • Mozart Concerto K622 - Wilmington Sym. Orch. - Steven Errante Conducting, Wilmington, NC Feb. 1995
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    Band/Orchestral Experience:
    Feb. 2005 - Jun. 2005The International Clarinets, Belgium
    Oct. 2004 - Mar. 2005Conservatory of Gent Wind Symphony, Ghent, Belgium
    Aug. 2001 - Jun. 2002VU Orkest, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Associate Principal & Auxiliary Bass
    Jan. 2001 - May. 2001Raleigh Civic Symphony Orchestra - Principal
    Aug. 1999 - May. 2001UNC Symphony Orchestra - Principal
    Aug. 1998 - Dec. 1998UNC Wind Ensemble - Co-Principal
    Oct. 1995 - Jun. 1997North Carolina Philharmonic - Principal
    Oct. 1995 - Jun. 1997Sacred Classics Orchestra - Principal
    Sep. 1995 - Jun. 1997Wilmington Academy of Music Orchestra - Principal
    Sep. 1994 - Jun. 1997Wilmington Symphony Orchestra - Co-Principal & Auxiliary Eb/Bb
    Sep. 1994 - Jun. 1997Wilmington Wind Ensemble - Principal
     
    Chamber Experience:
    Jan. 2005 - PresentEnsemble Aton' (Trio - Brussels)
    Oct. 2004 - PresentEnsemble Sturm und Klang (Brussels)
    Jun. 2000 - Aug. 2000Cours Internationale de Musique (CIM)
    Sep. 1999 - Jun. 2000Carolina Trio (vln. cel. cl.)
    Sep. 1996 - Jun. 1997WSO Wind Trio (fl. ob. cl.)
    Sep. 1995 - Jun. 1997New Hanover Wind Quartet
     
    Discography:Monochrome: One Color, One Sound, One Performer, Released date TBA
    NOTE: Promo Copy Available Upon Request
     
    (Inter)national Young Artist Competitions & Music Awards:**
    2005 - Winner: Royal Conservatory of Ghent Solo Auditions
    Finalist: Rotary Club Gent National Music Competition of Belgium (Chamber Music & Solists)
    2004 -  Winner: New Amsterdam Symphony National Young Artists Competition
    Quarterfinalist: Kingsville International Young Performers Competition
    Collaborative Artists Recording Prize: Contemporary Record Society Nat'l Performers Competition
    3rd Prize: Ima Hogg National Young Artists Competition
    2003 -  3rd Place: International Sorantin Award Wind Competition
    Semi-finalist: (1st Wind/Top 6 Overall) East & West Artists International Auditions
    Stage Deportment Award: International Sorantin Award Young Artists Competition
    2001 - 
    2000 - 
    1999 - 
    1994 - 
    Finalist: (3rd Prize) William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition
    Winner: Benjamin Kilgore Gibbs Young Artist Competition
    Winner: UNC Symphony Concerto Competition
    Winner: Richard R. Deas Concerto Competition

    Other Honors:
    National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands - Holland (accepted for 2005 international summer project)
    Ministry of the Flemish Community Fellowship - Belgium (2004-05)
    NCBMA County, District, & State Honor Bands (16 Medals, 1st Chair 4 consecutive yrs 1992-1997)
    NC Eastern Regional Honors Orchestra - Principal (1996-1997)
    Most Outstanding Musicianship & Leadership Award - US Marine Corp (1997)
    Outstanding Musician Award - The Sinfonia Foundation (Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia) (1994)
     
    Private Training:
    Eddy Vanoosthuyse - Royal Conservatory of Ghent (Sep. 2004 - Present)
    Donald L. Oehler - UNC Chapel Hill (Jan. 1998- May 2001)Andrew Marriner - LSO (Jul. - Aug. 2000)
    Freddy Arteel - Conservatoire de Beausobre (Jul. 2000)David Campbell - CCCC, Dulwich, England (Jun. 2000)
    Michael Votta - UNC Chapel Hill (Aug. - Dec. 1997)Ray McClellan - Presidents Own (Apr. 1996)
    Jimmy Gilmore - NC Symphony Orchestra (Jan. 1996)Todd Palmer - Int'l Concert Artist (Oct 1994)
    Nathan Williams - ECU/Winston-Salem Sym. (Jun. 1992)
     
    Affiliations:
    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Alpha Rho ChapterAmerican Federation of Musicians*
    International Clarinet Association*BMI*
     
     
    *memberships/renewals pending.