school phone:
(409) 880-8149
e-mail:
ellisks@hal.lamar.edu
websites:
Buffet-Crampon
Rico International, Inc.
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Dr. Kim S. Ellis is a native of Rockford, Illinois. She has taught the
clarinet and saxophone studios at Lamar University and has been principal
clarinetist with the Symphony of Southeast Texas since 1990. In addition to
these responsibilities, Dr. Ellis is an Artist/Clinician for Buffet-Crampon
Clarinets and Rico International, Inc. (Grand Concert Reeds)
Currently, she is working on a CD with Centaur Records, Inc. This recording
will feature Italian works for clarinet and piano. Dr. Ellis has completed an
educational project with Richard Stoltzman and MMC Recordings. She has also
performed with the C.D. Duo, Woodlands Symphony, Opera Columbus, Columbus
Light Opera, Coventry Trio, and Keith Brion's New Sousa Band. She is member of
various Lamar University Faculty Chamber Ensembles. Throughout the school
year, she performs at public schools for Young Audiences, Inc., Lamar
University and for Buffet Clarinets and Rico International, Inc.
Dr. Ellis is an active performer and clinician at conventions and clinics
throughout the United States including: Texas Music Educators Association,
International Clarinet Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Festival of
Texas Composers, Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, College Music Society-South
Chapter, Sarasota Music Festival, and the University of New Hampshire Chamber
Music Festival.
While at the University, Dr. Ellis has received honors including the Lamar
University Teaching Merit and Outstanding Teacher Awards. She
has premiered works by
Dr.
Frank Felice, Dr. Nick Rissman and
Dr. Joe Alexander.
Dr. Ellis holds degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University (BME), Bowling Green
State University (MM), and The Ohio State University (DMA). She has studied
with David Peck (Houston Symphony), Jim Pyne (OSU), John Mohler (UM), Edward
Marks (BGSU), John Mc Grosso (IWU) and Ken Stein. Summer Music Studies:
Stanley Hasty, Charles Neidich, and Ron de Kant.
Michele Gingras, Kim Ellis, Richard Stoltzman,
Tom McKinley
Boston recording session
"New Works for Two Clarinets, Book II by Tom McKinley" with Richard
Stoltzman, clarinetist
MMC Recordings on
January 2007
Futura Production Studio,
Boston, MA
January 2007
"Solo Works for Clarinet and
Piano" Summer of 2007 with Centaur Records, Inc.
15 Pieces about Kim Ellis by Dr. Frank
Felic
14.
La Coppia Simpatico
Three Pieces for Clarinet by Igor Stravinsky
III.
Dancing Solo for Clarinet by Libby Larsen
(coming soon!)
I.
2 Acts for 3 Players for Clarinet, Percussion and Piano by Ross Lee Finney
Nick Rissman, piano; Kim Ellis, clarinet; Justin Collazo,
percussion
Art Museum of
Southeast Texas, April 2006
Performance Experience
Principal Clarinetist-Symphony
of Southeast Texas
Woodlands
Symphony Orchestra
Opera Columbus
Columbus Light Opera
Keith Brion's New Sousa Band
International
Clarinet Association Conventions
Texas Music Educators
Conventions
University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium
College Music Society-Southern Central Chapter
Sarasota Music Festival
Buffet Factory- Mantes la Ville, France
Artist/Clinician
Buffet Clarinets-Buffet Crampon, Inc.
Rico International
Young Audiences of
Southeast Texas, Inc.
Equipment
Buffet R13 Bb and A
clarinets, Prestige and Vintage Bb clarinets
Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank reeds
Pyne/Clarion, Inc.
Signature model Bn and Bel Canto Mouthpieces
Pyne/Clarion #1+ and #4+ Barrels
Pyne/Clarion Handwoven String and Vandoren Optimum Ligatures
Michele Gingras, Kim Ellis,
Richard Stoltzman, Tom McKinley at Futura
Productions Studio
Clinics
International Clarinet Association-ClariNet Fest:
"Solo Works for Clarinet and Dancer"
1998
"Solo Works for Clarinet and Multimedia" with Keith Carter Photos
from his book "Dogs" 1997
Texas Music Educators Association Conventions:
College division:
"Chamber Music from Mozart to Messiaen" to "Chamber Music from
Mozart to Felice" Lecture/Recital, 2005
"Chamber Music Through the Last Millennium" Lecture/Recital, 2001
"Joy of Chamber Music", 1998
"Solo and Chamber Works for Concert ant Contest", 1996
"The Importance of Chamber Music", 1993
Band Division:
"Making Your Clarinet Players into Clarinetists" Clinic/Recital,
Feb. 2007--*Handouts
available!
"Changing Your Clarinet Players into Clarinetists" Clinic/Recital,
2005
"Making the Most of Your Clarinet Section", 2001
"How to Turn Your Clarinet Players Into Clarinetists", 1996
"How to Improve Your Clarinets", 1993
College Music Society-South Central Conference
"Chamber Music for Violin, Clarinet and Piano"
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EVENT |
LOCATION |
DATE |
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Faculty Recital |
Rothwell Recital Hall, Lamar University
|
September 22, 2006, 10:10 a.m. |
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The Arts Series-Faculty Recital |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
October 8, 2006, 2 p.m. |
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Symphony of Southeast Texas |
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX |
October 14, 2006, 7:30 p.m. |
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Bob Wall, Clarinetist and Friends; Alumni Recital |
Rothwell Recital Hall |
October 29, 2006, 3:00p.m. |
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All Clarinetists
Wanted!
Clinician David Peck
from The Houston Symphony |
Rothwell Recital Hall |
October 30, 2006, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Kim S. Ellis, All-Region Music Clinics
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Lamar University Music Building |
October 26 and November 2, 2006, 7 p.m.
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Symphony of Southeast Texas |
Julie Rogers Theatre |
October 22, 2006, 7:30 p.m. |
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Interfaith Concert |
First United Methodist-Mozart's Requiem
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November 12, 2006, 3:00 p.m. |
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The Arts Series-Dance Ensembles |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
November 14, 2006, 2 p.m.;
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Symphony of Southeast Texas Concert |
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX |
November 18, 2006, 7:30 p.m. |
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The Arts Series-Lamar University Clarinet and Saxophone
Chamber Ensembles and Bel Canto Clarinet Quartet |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
December 10, 2006, 2 p.m.; |
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The Arts Series-Solo Recital |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
January 14, 2007, 2 p.m. postpone;
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Texas Music Educators Convention |
Band Division Performances, San Antonio, TX; "Making Your
Clarinet Players into Clarinetists" by Kim Ellis |
February 15, 2007; 6:30 p.m. |
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All Saxophonists
Wanted!
Clinician Mr. Ashu ,
Soloist |
Rothwell Recital Hall |
Friday; Feb.23,, 2007, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Symphony of Southeast Texas Concerts
|
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX |
February 24, 2007, 7:30 p.m. |
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Lamarissimo! Faculty Recital
|
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX |
March 6, 2007; 7:30 p.m. |
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The Arts Series-Lamar University Jazz Ensemble |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
March 9, 2007, 2 p.m.; |
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The Arts Series-Composers and Friends |
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
April 1, 2007, 2 p.m.; |
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Symphony of Southeast Texas Concert
|
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX |
April 14 , 2007, 7:30 p.m. |
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Faculty Solo Recital- Kim Ellis, clarinet and Dwight Peirce,
piano |
Wesley United Methodist |
May 6, 2007, 3:00 p.m. |
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The Arts Series-Chamber Winds
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Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX |
May 6, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
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