Resumé
J E F F R E Y B R O O K S
Clarinetist
1312 13th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
509.929.5333
clarinetmonster.com
Education:
Bachelor of Music (2004), Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Professional Instruction (clarinet teachers)
Eddie Daniels, renowned clarinet soloist.
Laura DeLuca, Assistant Principal and Eb Clarinet, Seattle Symphony,
Joseph Brooks, Professor of Clarinet, CWU,
Chip Phillips, Principal Clarinet, Spokane Symphony.
Additional studies with: Mark Nuccio, Burt Hara, Paul Votapek, Frank Kowalsky and Ricardo Morales.
New Jazz Album
“One Take” with the Jeff Brooks Quartet, recorded at Robert Lang Studio 3/08
More information is available on clarinetmonster.com.
Professional Performances
(for a list of up and coming performances visit clarinetmonster.com)
Seattle Symphony, 2003-Present; Seattle, WA,
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet Substitute
Yakima Symphony Orchestra, 10/99-Present
Yakima, WA, Principle Clarinet, Tenured member 2001
Featured soloist April 2006, Jan. 2003 and May 2001
Walla Walla Symphony, 10/00-3/03
Walla Walla, WA, Principle Clarinet
Guest Artist Mar. 4, 2003
Everett Symphony
Everett, WA, Guest Soloist, Mar. 30, 2003
Wenatchee Symphony
Wenatchee, WA, Guest Soloist, Mar. 2004
Tacoma Opera, Tacoma Symphony, Ranier Symphony
Substitute Clarinetist 07-08 season
World Premiere Performances,
5/08 Wayne Horvitz- “Heartsong of Charging Elk”, Seattle, WA
3/29/08 Clement Reid- “Three Movements for Clarinet and Piano”, PLU, Tacoma, WA
3/21/08 Matthew Weiss- “Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra”, Town Hall, Seattle, WA
3/05 Wayne Horvitz- “Joe Hill”, Meany Hall, UW, Seattle, WA
6/01 John Rutter- “Seven Spirituals”, Carnegie Hall, John Rutter, conductor
"From The Top" NPR, nationally broadcasted radio program Jan. 15, '99(Jordan Hall, NEC, Boston, MA) and Sept. 23, '99(Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee), hosted by Chris O'Riley
Solo Recitals, Chamber performances of all types
Teaching Experience
Central Washington University, Adjunct Clarinet Lecturer 07-08 school year.
Teaching Assistantship Accepted at FSU for 08-09 school year.
Evergreen Music Festival, Clarinet Instructor, July 2007
Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
Private Teaching Studio, 2005-2007, Olympia, WA (approximately 30 students per week)
Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia, Clarinet Instructor, 2005-2007
Olympia School District, Clarinet and Saxophone Instructor, 2005-2007
Clinics and Masterclasses: all Olympia area Middle and High Schools
(approximately 40 schools)
New Mexico Symphony’s School of Music 2004-2005, Albuquerque, NM
Private Teaching Studio, 2004-2005, Albuquerque, NM
Walla Walla College, Clarinet Lecturer 2003-2004, Walla Walla, WA
Private Teaching Studio, 1998-2004
Ellensburg and Yakima, WA