Chris Mendo Carrigg
EVANSTON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Euphonium
Wheaton Municipal Band
Wheaton
06.2025 - Current
Finalist
The President's Own United States Marine Band
01.2023 - Current
Principal Euphonium
Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
01.2023 - Current
Principal Baritone, 2nd Euphonium
Chicago Brass Band
01.2023 - Current
Music Tutor/Coach
Ashbrook Independent School
Corvallis
06.2021 - Current
- Co-led summer camp projects, contributing to the development of engaging musical programs and leading the school to a first-place performance at the 'Music at the Parks' festival in San Jose, California.
Stage Manager
Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
Evanston
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Provided guidance on creative decisions related to staging or design elements.
- Served as a liaison between performers and producers regarding any issues that arose.
- Directed efficient setup and teardown of performing ensembles for concerts and rehearsals, collaborating with directors for set changes.
Semi-finalist
Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
Finalist
Northwestern University Concerto Competition
04.2024 - 04.2024
Winner
Pokorny Seminar
07.2023 - 08.2023
Concert Bands Funds Representative
Oregon State University
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed funds allocation for the band department as a student representative on the Performing Arts Student Budget Committee.
ITEA Chapter President
Oregon State University
Corvallis
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized and launched a student chapter of the International Tuba Euphonium Association, fostering networking and community among low brass music students.
Mock Audition Winner
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute
07.2022 - 07.2022
Principal Euphonium
Oregon State University Wind Ensemble
01.2017 - 01.2022
Winner
Oregon State University Concerto Competition
03.2022
- Piece performed: UFO Concerto - Johan de Meij
Featured Soloist
Corvallis Community Band
08.2021
- Piece performed: Beautiful Colorado - Joseph DeLuca
Education
Masters of Music - Wind/Percussion Performance
Northwestern University
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Music Performance
Oregon State University
01.2023
Music Transfer Degree -
Clackamas Community College
01.2017
Skills
- Organized
- Detailed
- Creative
- Disciplined
- Music theory
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Planning
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Supervision and leadership
References
- JáTtik Clark, Tubist, Oregon Symphony, 503-756-8822, rurouni_xyz@hotmail.com
- Matthew Gaunt, Tubist, Northwestern University, 773-726-3298, mhgaunt@gmail.com
- Gene Pokorny, Tubist, Chicago Symphony, 708-227-4764, csotuba@genepokorny.com
- Dr. Mallory Thompson, Director of Bands, Northwestern University, 847-491-3412, m-thompson2@northwestern.edu
- Dr. Erik KarJun Leung, Director of Bands, Oregon State University, 541-737-8829, erik.leung@oregonstate.edu
- Dr. Chris Chapman, Director of Bands, Central Michigan University, 989-774-1951, chapm4cc@cmich.edu
Phone
cell, 224-246-0238
Timeline
Principal Euphonium
Wheaton Municipal Band
06.2025 - Current
Semi-finalist
Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
Finalist
Northwestern University Concerto Competition
04.2024 - 04.2024
Stage Manager
Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
09.2023 - 06.2025
Winner
Pokorny Seminar
07.2023 - 08.2023
Finalist
The President's Own United States Marine Band
01.2023 - Current
Principal Euphonium
Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
01.2023 - Current
Principal Baritone, 2nd Euphonium
Chicago Brass Band
01.2023 - Current
Mock Audition Winner
Rafael Méndez Brass Institute
07.2022 - 07.2022
Concert Bands Funds Representative
Oregon State University
06.2022 - 06.2023
Winner
Oregon State University Concerto Competition
03.2022
Featured Soloist
Corvallis Community Band
08.2021
ITEA Chapter President
Oregon State University
08.2021 - 06.2023
Music Tutor/Coach
Ashbrook Independent School
06.2021 - Current
Principal Euphonium
Oregon State University Wind Ensemble
01.2017 - 01.2022
Masters of Music - Wind/Percussion Performance
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Music Performance
Oregon State University
Music Transfer Degree -
Clackamas Community College