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Education

Doctor of Education - Walden University; 2018

Masters in Jazz Pedagogy - West Virginia University; 2012

Bachelors in Music Education - Marshall University; 2003

Curriculum Vitae

Professor Barr joined the ÏãåúÖ±²¥ State College faculty in 2012 from Myrtle Beach, SC where he was a band director for Horry County Schools and the house saxophonist for the Myrtle Beach House of Blues. He currently teaches courses in Applied Woodwinds, Music Theory, and directs the ÏãåúÖ±²¥ State College Woodwind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo.

Professional Organizations:

• Founding member and President-Marshall University Chapter of the International Association of Jazz Educators

• West Virginia Music Educators Association

• Jazz Education Network

Notable Performances and Presentations:

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• Performances with Jerry Coker, Terry Gibbs, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dennis DiBlasio, Conrad Herwig, Joe Lovano, and Dave Bargeron

• Performed in opening acts for Kool and the Gang, KC and the Sunshine Band, The Gap Band, Chairman of the Board, Montell Jordan, and Salt N Pepa.

• Performed as a featured soloist as a part of the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 ÏãåúÖ±²¥ State College Percussion Ensemble Concerts in ÏãåúÖ±²¥, WV.

• Performed as a part of the 2012 Democratic National Convention opening ceremonies in Charlotte, NC.

• Directed the ÏãåúÖ±²¥ State College Jazz Combo in performance at the 2014 and 2015 Marshall University Jazz Festivals.

• Presented a lecture and performance on the history of jazz for the Gilmer County Historical Society, July 2014 and August 2015.

• Performed in concert with the Davisson Brothers Band at the opening concert for the ÏãåúÖ±²¥ State College Waco Center, August 2014.

Recordings:

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• The Andrew Thielen Big Band – released in 2003

• Funk Feelharmonic Live at the Rhythm House – released in 2003

• N’Tranze Live – released in 2004

• N’Tranze III – released in 2011