Dr Carol A Jessup

Associate Professor, Music

Last Updated: September 29, 2020

jessup@uta.edu

about me

Education

- 1987 DMA in Clarinet Performance
  University Michigan Ann Arbor, 1987
- 1977 BA in Education
  Univ Texas Permian Basin, 1977
- 1971 MM in Clarinet Performance
  Michigan State University, 1971
- 1969 BM in Clarinet Performance
  Texas Tech University, 1969

Memberships

- Aug 2018 to Aug 2019 International Clarinet Association
  
  Organization promotes and preserves clarinet performances, history, and current events related to the clarinet.
- Aug 2018 to Aug 2019 National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
  
  Organization that promotes and supports performances/activities in the area of Wind and Percussion.
- Aug 2018 to Aug 2019 Texas Music Educators Association
  
  Association promotes and preserves/supports music in Texas and the United States.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 International Clarinet Association
  
  Organization promotes and preserves clarinet performances, history, and current activities relating to the clarinet.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
  
  Organization that promotes and supports performances/activities in the area of wind and percussion.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 Texas Music Educators Association
  
  Association promotes/supports music in Texas and US.

Awards and Honors

- May 2019 Twenty-five Years of Service to UIL sponsored by University Interscholastic League
- Jan 2019 Lifetime Membership sponsored by American Federation of Musicians

Publications

2009

Book
Playing and Teaching the Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. San Antonio, TX: "RBC Music".

1900

Book Review
Distress and Boredom in Symphony Orchestras: The Two Faces of Stress
[Jessup, CarolA]. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. Oxford, Mississippi: "Opus 2 Publications".

In Process

Journal Article
The Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. Las Vegas, Nevada. Accepted.

Journal Article
"The Clarinet"
[Jessup, CarolA]. Las Vegas, Nevada. Submitted.

Journal Article
"A Band Director's Impact"
[Jessup, CarolA]. San Antonio, Texas: "Texas Music Educators Association". Submitted.

2017

Journal Article
Clarinet Reeds, Adjustment and Care
[Jessup, CarolA]. SBO. Las Vegas, NV.

2016

Journal Article
Teaching and Playing the Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. National Association of Wind and Percussion Instructors.

2014

Journal Article
Clarinet Class
[Jessup, CarolA]. Las Vegas, NV: "SBO Magazine".

2013

Journal Article
Ivan Muller's Thirteen Key Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors. "NACWPI ".

2012

Journal Article
The Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. Northfield, IL: "The Instrumentalist Publishing Company".

1900

Journal Article
Additional Problems of the Young Clarinetist
[Jessup, CarolA]. "Southwestern Musician".

Journal Article
In Developing a Clarinet Sound, Much Depends on Embouchure
[Jessup, CarolA]. "The Instrumentalist".

Journal Article
Problems of the Young Clarinetist
[Jessup, CarolA]. "Southern Music Company".

Journal Article
Remembering Dean Killion
[Jessup, CarolA]. "Southwestern Musician".

Journal Article
Teaching the Clarinet
[Jessup, CarolA]. "Southern Music Company".

Journal Article
Teaching the Young Clarinetist
[Jessup, CarolA]. "The School Musician".

In Process

Other
"The Teachings of Dr. Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr"
[Jessup, CarolA]. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias. Denton, Texas: "University of North Texas". Submitted.

1900

Other
Orchestra
[Jessup, CarolA]. "Southern Musician".

Presentations

- July 2018
  Jessup, CarolA, "Clarinet Performance, and Reed Adjustment", Odessa, Texas. (July 14, 2018).
- April 2018
  Jessup, CarolA, "The Development and Importance of Music", Trinity House, University of Texas at Arlington. (April 19, 2018).

Courses

Service to the University

- May 2019 to May 2019 Committee Member
  
  Grievance Committee
  The committee reviewed materials presented by the student. Information was discussed and evaluated by the committee.
- Jan 2019 to May 2019 Committee Member
  
  Flute Recital Hearings Committee
  The panel listened to three flute recital hearings. Student's performances were evaluated as to their preparedness for a solo recital.
- Jan 2019 to May 2019 Committee Member
  
  SWOT Committee
  Solicited and organized information relating to UTA music department Alumni and Outreach. Prepared a departmental report.
- Sept 2018 to May 2019 Committee Member
  
  Comprehensive Periodic Review Committee
  Responsibilities included reviewing completed materials covering a six year period, and submitted through Digital Measures. Scores were noted representing work in Scholarship, Teaching, and Service.
- Aug 2018 to May 2019 Committee Member
  
  Honor Recital Committee
  The Honor Recital Committee prepared and organized student Honor Recital performances through the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Mar 2019 to Apr 2019 Committee Member
  
  Endowed Scholarship Committee
  Committee members listened to and evaluated UTA music major scholarship auditions. A comprehensive list was compiled ranking student auditions. Auditions were discussed, and students were chosen for particular scholarships.
- Apr 2019 to Apr 2019 Committee Member
  
  Bassoon Search Committee
  Responsibilities included reviewing materials submitted for the tenure track bassoon position. The committee attended training for the search. Possible candidates were discussed, and the committee prepared a short list of people to contact. A person was chosen to fill the bassoon position.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 Professor
  
  Advisor/Counselor
  Advised MUSI 1300 students inquiring about possibly majoring or minoring in music to meet with Music Advisor, Linda McQuaid.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 Committee Member
  
  REP Committee
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018 Committee Member
  
  UEP Unit Effectiveness Process
- Past to July 2018 Attendee, Meeting
  
  College of Liberal Arts
  Attended meeting with Dr. Karbhari and College of Liberal Arts.
- Past to May 2018 Recommended/secured musical resources
  
  Making of A Medium
  Recommended and secured nine DVD set/resource "Making of A Medium" for MUSI 1300, Department of Music, and College of Liberal Arts. The videos document performances of new and classic chamber music by the world renowned Verdehr Trio, Michigan State University, works commissioned by the trio, and converstions with recognized and acclaimed composers.

Service to the Profession

- May 2019 to June 2019
  Interaction with Industry (Austin, Texas, United States)
  Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, UIL, UT Austin
  Served as an Adjudicator for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, sponsored by the University Interscholastic League, held on the University of Texas campus. Evaluated top high school clarinetists, and chamber ensemble performances in the state. Recorded scores, awards, and provided comments.

Service to the Community

- Aug 2018 to Aug 2019
  Member (Dallas, Texas, United States)
  Frontiers of Flight Museum
  Museum preserves and promotes aviation history.
- Sept 2018 to May 2019
  Consultant (Terrell, Texas, United States)
  British Flying Traing School Museum
  Volunteered and consulted on the history of Royal Air Force cadets learning to fly at the British Flying Training School during World War II.
- Sept 2018 to May 2019
  Consultant (Terrell, Texas, United States)
  Terrell Heritage Museum
  Researched and connected history of Terrell, Texas with the British Flying Training School Museum. Took and provided photographs for each museum.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018
  Consultant (Terrell, Texas,
  British Flying Training School Museum
  Volunteer positiion working to preserve World War II aviation history, and the training of British pilots in Texas, WWII.
- Aug 2017 to Aug 2018
  Member (Dallas, Texas,
  Frontiers of Flight Museum
  Museum preserves and promotes aviation history.

Live Performances

2018
- Aug 2018 Guest Artist/Faculty
  Saarburg, Germany
  
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Dr Carol A Jessup

Education

Education

Memberships

Awards and Honors

Publications

Presentations

Courses

Service to the University

Service to the Profession

Service to the Community

Service to the Community

Live Performances

Live Performances