Marques Carroll
Chicago
Summary
Professional music leader with proven track record in orchestrating successful performances and managing diverse musical ensembles. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving high-quality results. Skilled in jazz, theory, and overseeing comprehensive music programs, ensuring alignment with artistic vision and organizational goals. Renowned for fostering positive and productive environment, driving excellence through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Jazz Professor
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive lectures to enhance student understanding of complex topics.
- Developed curriculum to provide students with a robust educational framework.
- Participated in academic conferences to stay updated with the latest research trends.
- Assisted students in career counseling to prepare them for future opportunities.
- Coordinated with faculty to align departmental goals with institutional objectives.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
Music Director
Chicago Jesuit Academy
06.2006 - Current
- Created scope and sequence, curriculum, and lesson plans to serve 300 plus students annually
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
- Maintained an organized music library, streamlining access to scores for rehearsals and performances.
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
- Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
- Built strong relationships within the community by organizing outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
- Developed and maintained relationships with artists, producers and other music professionals.
Adjunct Jazz Trumpet Professor
University Of Wisconsin-madison
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed a comprehensive semester curriculum track for the students in the applied lessons Jazz program.
- Guided students through a personalized track of Jazz improvisation, Jazz History, and Jazz theory that catered to each student’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with Jazz faculty about curriculum and best practices for students that would enrich the music department.
Education
Master of Arts - Jazz Studies Performance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies Performance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Course design
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Instrumental expertise
- Budget development
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Artist Grant through DCASE, Chicago, IL-(2021)
- Co-producer for Nicholas Senn High School, Chicago, IL-(2021)
-'The Cave” Production for teens using music to deal with trauma. -Composer, arranger, producer, trumpet solo
- WFSU Documentary, PBS “Invisible History: Middle Florida's Hidden Roots” (2021) - Trumpet ( Jahmal Nichols Musical Director), Emmy Win
Affiliations
- BMI
- ILMEA
Timeline
Adjunct Jazz Trumpet Professor
University Of Wisconsin-madison
08.2024 - 12.2024
Adjunct Jazz Professor
University of Illinois Chicago
08.2022 - Current
Music Director
Chicago Jesuit Academy
06.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Jazz Studies Performance
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Studies Performance
DePaul University
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