George Palton, Tubist
1678 Wiltshire Blvd., Huntington, WV 25701  (859) 533-2816  [email protected]
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
Master of Music in Music Performance
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Music Performance
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
2008
2004
2003
Primary Teachers
Skip Gray, Velvet Brown, Thomas Selby
University Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor of Tuba, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium, Teach Studio Class, Conduct
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Perform with Faculty Brass Quintet, Teach MUS
142 “Music in Society.”
Adjunct Instructor, West Virginia State University, Institute, West Virginia
Duties: Teach GE 100 “Origins,” an interdisciplinary, team-taught course that
serves as the foundation of the General Education curriculum.
Tuba-Euphonium Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba/Euphonium Students During Spring 2007, Teach
Tuba/Euphonium Component of Low Brass Methods.
Adjunct Professor of Low Brass, Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Low Brass Students.
2004-Present
2009-2012
2006-2007
2004-2007
Professional Teaching Experience
Low Brass Instructor, Trinity High School, Washington, Pennsylvania
Duties: Direct Marching Band Brass Sectionals, Assist During Full Rehearsals.
2009, 2011: PIMBA Class AAA Champions.
Brass Assistant, Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Brass Students, Direct Marching Band Brass Sectionals,
Assist During Full Rehearsals.
2007, 2010, 2011: KMEA Class 5A State Champions
Low Brass Instructor, Cabell-Midland High School, Ona, West Virginia
Duties: Teach Applied Low Brass Students, Direct Marching Band Brass
Sectionals.
Low Brass Instructor, Spring Valley High School, Huntington, West Virginia
Duties: Direct Marching Band Brass Sectionals.
Low Brass Instructor, Ripley High School, Ripley, West Virginia
Duties: Direct Marching Band Brass Sectionals, Assist During Full Rehearsals
Ensemble Coach, Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Duties: Coach Student Brass Ensemble.
Low Brass Instructor, Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
Duties: Teach Applied Low Brass Students, Direct Brass Sectionals.
Low Brass Instructor, Beaumont Middle School, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Low Brass Students, Direct Sectionals as Needed.
2009-Present
2007-Present
2009-2012
2010
2010
2008-2009
2008-2009
2007-2008
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Professional Teaching Experience (continued)
Music Instructor, Central Music Academy, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Brass Students, Assist the Cassidy Elementary School
Summer Program for Students with English as a Second Language.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Scott County High School, Georgetown, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Paris High School, Paris, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Low Brass Students.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Clark County Schools, Winchester, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students, Direct Sectionals as
Needed.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Woodford County High School, Versailles, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students, Direct Marching Band
Brass Sectionals.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Lafayette High School, Lexington, Kentucky
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students.
Licensed K-12 Music Teacher, State of Ohio
Student Assistant, Bowling Green State University Brass Camp
Duties: Assist BGSU Brass Faculty in Teaching, Camp Consoler.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Bedford High School, Temperance, Michigan
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students.
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor, Bowling Green State University Creative Arts Program
Duties: Teach Applied Tuba and Euphonium Students.
Low Brass Instructor, Wapakoneta High School, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Duties: Direct Marching Band Brass Sectionals, Assist During Full Rehearsals
Assistant, Lakewood City Schools Middle School Summer Band, Lakewood, Ohio
Duties: Teach Applied Brass Students, Librarian Duties, Assist Directing
Rehearsals.
2007-2008
2007-2008
2005-2006
2003-2006
2003, 2004,
2008
2003-2004
2003
2002, 2003
2001-2003
2000-2003
2001
1999-2001
Teaching Honors
Students George Arrington, Jared Davis, Allison Eason, Anthony Reynolds
Members of the WVMEA All-State Band
Student Sam Appleton
Member of the OMEA All-State Band
Students Jared Davis, Guy Parker, Allison Eason
Members of the WVMEA All-State Band
Student Sam Appleton
Member of the OMEA All-State Band
Students Tyler Davis and Jeffery Smith
Members of the WVMEA All-State Band
Student Tyler Davis
Selection for the WVMEA Honors Recital
Honorable Mention, Marshall University Young Persons’ Solo Competition
Students Elliot Rosenberg and Kavon Javaherian
Members of the KMEA All-State Band
Marshall University Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Invitation to International Tuba/Euphonium Conference
2012
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2008
2006
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Performing Honors
1st Place Winner, Susan Slaughter International Solo Brass Competition
Solo Tuba Division, Category Three
International Women’s Brass Conference, Toronto, Ontario
2nd Place Winner, Susan Slaughter International Solo Brass Competition
Solo Brass Grand Prize Division, Category Three
International Women’s Brass Conference, Toronto, Ontario
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1 Place Winner, Tuba Artist Competition
International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Denver, Colorado
2nd Place Winner, Tuba Virtuoso Competition
Potomac Festival, Fairfax, Virginia
Semi-Finalist, Tuba Artist Competition
Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival
Semi-Finalist, Tuba Artist Competition
International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Budapest, Hungary
1st Place Winner, Concerto Competition
Bowling Green State University, Ohio
Brass & Percussion Student of the Year
Bowling Green State University, Ohio
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1 Place Winner, Federation of Music Clubs Competition
Orchestral Brass Division
2010
2010
2006
2006
2004, 2005
2004
2002
2001-2002
2001
Professional Performing Experience
Tubist and Founding Member, Great Lakes Tuba-Euphonium Quartet
Tubist, Marshall University Faculty Brass Quintet
Principal Tubist, Lima Symphony Orchestra
Important Repertoire: Mahler Symphony No. 2, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
Tubist, Glass City Brass Quintet, Toledo, Ohio
Principal Tubist, Bowling Green Symphony Orchestra
2011-Present
2004-Present
2002-2003
2002-2003
2000-2001
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Significant Performances
Faculty Solo Tuba/Euphonium Recital
Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University
Featured Soloist
2011 South-East Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Faculty Solo (Mixed Chamber) Recital
Marshall University
Marshall Faculty Brass Quintet Performance
Ohio University Sothern Campus, Ironton, OH
World Premiere of Praetorius 2000 and Hydra by Alice Gomez
Guest Solo Recital and Masterclass
McHenry County College, IL
Guest Solo Recital
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Spring 2010 Solo Recital Tour
Guest Solo Tuba and Euphonium Recitals
Ohio University Sothern Campus, Ironton, OH
Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Huntington, WV
Akron Firestone High School, Akron, OH
Faculty Solo Tuba and Euphonium Recital
Marshall University
Guest Soloist
The Brass Band of the Tri-State Winter Concert Series
Faculty Solo Euphonium Recital
Marshall University
Guest Solo Recital and Masterclass
Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX
Guest Solo Recital and Masterclass
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Faculty Solo Recital
Marshall University
Guest Solo Recital
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Substitute Tubist
River City Brass Band, Pittsburgh, PA
Featured Soloist
International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
World Premiere of Azucar! by Alice Gomez, commissioned by the performer
Faculty Solo Recital
Marshall University
Featured Soloist
2007 North-East Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Coast Guard
Academy, New London, CT
Guest Solo Recital
Slippery Rock University, PA
Guest Artist
Chamber Music Festival, University of the Cumberlands, KY
3/8/2012
2/16/2012
9/15/2011
3/11/2011
11/12/2010
11/2/2010
10/2/2010
9/29/2010
3/1/2010
2/26/2010
2/24/2010
2/28/2010
12/2009
11/18/2009
10/15/2009
10/12/2009
4/19/2009
4/17/2009
11/21/2008
6/25/2008
2/27/2008
9/22/2007
9/19/2007
8/25/2007
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Significant Performances (continued)
Featured Soloist
Phi Mu Alpha Benefit Concert, Marshall University
Spring 2007 Solo Recital Tour
Featured Soloist
2007 Mid-West Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Western
Michigan University
Guest Solo Recitals
Bowling Green State University, OH
Morehead State University, KY
Faculty Solo Recitals
Marshall University
University of Kentucky
Transylvania University
Masterclass Performances
Oystein Baadsvik
Gene Porkorny
Featured Soloist
Tedrin Lindsay Birthday Celebration, Lexington, KY
Featured Soloist
2006 Phi Mu Alpha National Convention, Cleveland, Ohio
Featured Soloist
2006 International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Denver, Colorado
Principal Tubist
“Bugs Bunny on Broadway” Orchestra, Huntington, WV
University of Kentucky DMA Recitals
Solo Recitals
Lecture Recital “The Freshman Year: Pedagogy, Literature, and Philosophies”
Chamber Music Recital
Faculty Solo Recitals
Marshall University
Transylvania University
Fall 2004 Recital Tour
Guest Solo Recital
Ohio University
Faculty Solo Recital
Marshall University
Transylvania University
Featured Soloist
Transylvania University Fall Showcase
Principal Tubist
Hector Berlioz Te Deum, Monroe Street Methodist Church Orchestra
Toledo, OH
4/29/2007
3/9/2007
3/11/2007
3/4/2007
3/1/2007
2/26/2007
2/24/2007
12/10/2006 &
11/22/2003
11/7/2006
9/12/2006
7/21/2006
6/30/2006
3/14/2006
3/4/2006
10/15/2005
12/8/2005
3/2/2005
10/13/2005
10/11/2005
10/16/2004
10/14/2004
10/12/2004
10/5/2005
9/21/2004
3/24/2002
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University Performing Experience
University of Kentucky (Listed Alphabetically)
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Doubled on Euphonium
Featured Soloist
Performances of George Palton Arrangements
Herman Bellstedt Napoli
Sergey Prokofiev “Field of the Dead” from Alexander Nevsky,
Conducted by George Palton at the University of Kentucky
Tuba/Euphonium Day
Wind Ensemble
Principal Tubist
Recorded on “Timothy Reynish International Literature Series” Vol. 1 on
Mark Custom Records (4949-MCD)
Bowling Green State University (Listed Alphabetically)
Brass Choir
Principal Tubist
Brass Quintet
2nd Place Winner, Ohio MTNA Chamber Competition
Marching Band
Orchestra
Recorded on “New Music from Bowling Green” Vol. 3 on Albany Records
(TROY 633), Featured Soloist on Blue Cathedral by Jennifer Higdon
Symphonic Band
Ohio Music Educators Conference Performance
Principal Tubist
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
International Tuba/Euphonium Conference Performance
South-East Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference Performance
Tuba/Euphonium Quartet
Wind Ensemble
2003-2007
2004, 2005
2004, 2005
2005
2006
2003-2004
2001
2000-2003
2001
1998-1999
2000-2001
1999-2002
2001
2001
1998-2003
2002
1999
1999
1999-2001
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Clinics and Other Professional Activities
Tuba/Euphonium Clinician
Marshall University Middle School Band Festival, High School Band Festival,
Low Brass All-State Clinic, Summer Youth Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble
Coordinator
Huntington, WV Tuba Christmas
Guest Clinician
Trinity High School, Pennsylvania Concert Band Camp
Guest Clinician
Mount Lebanon High School, Pennsylvania
Guest Clinician
Quaker Valley High School, Pennsylvania Winter Band Masterclass
Guest Clinician
Marshall University MENC
Low Brass Adjudicator
Solo and Ensemble Contest, Kentucky Music Educators Association District 7
Guest Conductor
Huntington, West Virginia Tuba Christmas
2004-Present
2011-Present
1/9/2010
2/6/2009
1/31/2009
11/30/2006
2/26/2005
12/4/2004
Publications
Scholarly Articles:
 “An Analysis and Performance Guide to the Tuba Music of Alice Gomez.” The International
Tuba Euphonium Association Journal Vol. 36 No. 2 (Winter 2009): pp. 85-90.
 “Strategies for Music Learning.” The International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal Vol. 36
No. 2 (Winter 2009): pp 99-100.
 “ITEC 2008 Session Reviews.” The International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal Vol. 36
No. 1 (Fall 2008): pp. 71 & 75.
 “A survey of Daily Routines.” The International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal Vol. 32
No. 2 (Winter 2005): pp. 58-60.
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Publications (continued)
Published Arrangements and Pedagogical Works: (Listed Alphabetically by Title)
 Ave Maria D. 839 by Franz Schubert. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Trio with Tuba or
Euphonium Soloist. Published by Cimarron Music.
 Canzona Per Sonare No.1 by Giovanni Gabrielli. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
Published by Cimarron Music.
 Cantabile in D Major by Nicolo Paganini. Transcribed for Solo Tuba. Published by TubaEuphonium Press. Performed at the 2008 International Tuba Euphonium Conference.
 Caprice No. 24 by Nicolo Paganini. Transcribed for Solo Tuba. Published by Tuba-Euphonium
Press.
 Chorales for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet. Published by
Tuba-Euphonium Press. A collection of chorales in all major and minor keys.
 Daily Routines Anthology for Euphonium. Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press.
 Daily Routines Anthology for Tuba. Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press.
 Eagle Squadron March by Kenneth Alford. Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press. Arranged for
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Performed by the Stephen F. Austin University Tuba/Euphonium
Ensemble.
 Ensemble Building for Tuba/Euphonium Quartet co-authored with Tim Olt. Arranged for TubaEuphonium Ensemble. Published by Cimarron Music. A collection of exercises and
arrangements for Tuba/Euphonium Quartet.
 George Palton contributions include Chorale from Wachet Auf “Zion hort die Wachter
singen” by Bach, Contrapunctus I by Bach, Cantiamo in Modo Corretto by Kodaly,
Sanctus and Benedictus by Palestrina, and O Magnum Mysterium by Victoria.
 Happy Blues by Zsolt Nagy. Transcribed for Solo Tuba. Published by RM Williams Publishing.
Premiered at the 2011 Southeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference.
 Lithuanian Folk Song Suite by V.K. Ciurlionis. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press.
 Marche Slave by P.I. Tchaikovsky. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Published by
Tuba-Euphonium Press.
 Sonata Pian’ e Forte by Giovanni Gabrielli. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
Published by Tuba-Euphonium Press.
 Variations on a Theme from Norma by J.B. Arban. Arranged for Solo Tuba or Euphonium.
Accompaniments available for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet or Piano. Published by Cimarron
Music.
Other Recent Arrangements: (Listed Alphabetically by Title)
 Agnus Dei by Thomas Morley. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
 Chorales for Trombone Quartet. Arranged for Trombone Quartet. A collection of chorales in all
major and minor keys.
 Circus Bee March by Henry Fillmore. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
 “Field of the Dead” from Alexander Nevsky by Sergey Prokofiev. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium
Ensemble with Tuba Soloist. Performed by the University of Kentucky Tuba/Euphonium
Ensemble.
 “Galop” from Moscow, Cheryomushki by Dmitri Shostakovich. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium
Quartet.
 “Horn Pipe” from Water Music by G.F. Handel. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
 In Storm and Sunshine March by J.C. Heed. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
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Publications (continued)
Other Recent Arrangements (continued):
 Jerusalem by Parry. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble with Euphonium Soloist.
Arrangement commissioned by Dr. Ralph Taylor.
 Low Brass Chorales. Arranged for Low Brass Section. A collection of 6 chorales intended
young ensembles and low brass sections.
 Men of Ohio March by Henry Fillmore. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
 Napoli by Herman Bellstedt. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet with Tuba or Euphonium
Soloist. Arrangement premiered by the University of Kentucky Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
 Prayer of St. Gregory by Alan Hovhanness. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble with
Euphonium Soloist.
 Rondeau by Jean Joseph Mouret. Arranged for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet.
 Sonata No. 2 (BWV 1031) by J.S. Bach. Arranged for Solo Tuba with Piano.
Professional Associations
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Zeta Eta Chapter (Marshall University)
Co-Faculty Advisor
Advisor During Colony Process, Chapter Activated 4/8/06
Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Kentucky)
Alumni Member
Assisted Chapter in Creating and Implementing Bylaws
Iota Omicron Chapter (Bowling Green State University)
Collegiate Member
International Tuba Euphonium Association
Faculty Advisor to Marshall University Chapter
American Federation of Musicians
Lexington, KY Local 554-635
Kappa Kappa Psi
Beta Kappa Chapter (Bowling Green State University)
Chair Public Relations and Outreach Committee
Co-Chair Ways and Means Committee
Ohio College Music Educators Association
2002
2005-2012
2003-2006
2002-2003
1998-Present
2005-Present
2005-2008
1999
2000-2002
2001-2002
1999-2000
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References
Dr. Skip Gray, Professor of Music
School of Music
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0022
(859) 257-8822
[email protected]
Mr. Matthew Stultz, Director of Bands
Trinity High School
231 Park Ave.
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-5380 ext. 6144
[email protected]
Dr. Michael Stroeher, Professor of Music
Department of Music
One John Marshall Drive
Marshall University
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-3109
[email protected]
Ms. Velvet Brown, Professor of Music
School of Music
Music Building II, Room 120
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA 16802
(814) 863-2126
[email protected]
Dr. Richard Crosby, Professor of Music
Eastern Kentucky University
Past President, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
203 Foster Music Building
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
(859) 622-1338
[email protected]
Mr. Jeff Hood, Director of Bands
Dunbar High School
1600 Man-O’-War Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
[email protected]
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