Craig Treinen
- Contact
- Garvey Fine Arts CenterRm 3121700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117785.670.1520
- Degrees & Certifications
- Washburn University, Bachelor of Music
- Kansas State University, Master of Music
- Kansas State University, Doctor of Philosophy
- Washburn Leadership Experience
- Teaching
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- MU 070A A, Performance Class
- MU 070B A, Performance Class
- MU 249 A, Washburn Jazz Orchestra
- MU 254 I, Small Ensembles-Lower Division
- MU 268 A, Saxophone
- MU 276 A, Applied Jazz Lessons
- MU 449 A, Washburn Jazz Orchestra
- MU 454 I, Small Ensembles-Upper Division
- MU 468 A, Saxophone
- MU 476 A, Applied Jazz Lessons
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
PUBLICATIONS:
Doctoral Dissertation: “Kansas High School Band Directors And College Faculties Attitudes Towards Teacher Preparation in Jazz Education,” UMI publications, May 2011
CD Review, Adele Nicols, “Never Let Me Go,” Jazz Improv Magazine, 2005
CD Review, Delfeayo Marsalis, “ Minions Dominions,” Jazz Improv Magazine, 2005
Article, “Jazz it up!” Kansas Music Review, Convention Issue, 2012
LECTURES:
Lecturer, “Kansas City Jazz,” a workshop discussing techniques, styles and sound of Count
Basie literature, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Jazz Education Clinic – This clinic was held at Washburn University for District 501 music
educators. The clinic discussed how to develop a jazz program.
Jazz Education Clinic – This clinic was held at Washburn University for District 501 music
educators. The clinic provided instructional techniques and strategies for
rehearsing a jazz ensemble.
Jazz Clinic – This clinic was held at Washburn Rural High School discussing the life as a
professional musician.
Jazz Education Clinic – This clinic was held at Washburn University for District 501 music
educators. The clinic discussed how to teach beginning jazz improvisation.
Lecturer, “How to Get Started,” a workshop on jazz improvisation, Bethany, KS
Lecturer, “How to Develop Young Saxophonist,” a clinic discussing the techniques, styles, sounds, and equipment associated with beginning and advanced saxophonist, Kansas Bandmasters Association, Wichita, KS
Panelist, Instrumental Methods, forum about high school teaching experiences and
Information about careers in public music education.
Lecturer, “How to Get Started,” a workshop on jazz improvisation, Marshall University,
Huntington WV
Lecturer, “How to Develop Young Saxophonist,” a clinic discussing the techniques, styles,
sounds, and equipment associated with beginning and advanced saxophonist,
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
Lecturer, “How to Get Started,” a workshop on jazz improvisation, Washburn University
High School Jazz Festival, Topeka, KS
Lecturer, “How to Get Started,” a workshop on jazz improvisation, Washburn University
Community College Jazz Festival, Topeka, KS
Lecturer, “How to Develop Young Saxophonist,” a clinic discussing the techniques, styles,
sounds, and equipment associated with beginning and advanced saxophonist, Manning Music,
Topeka, KS
Presentation, “The Swing Era,” a historical discussion about jazz in the 30”s and 40’s,
presented at the Shepherds Center of Topeka, Topeka, KS
Presentation, “Charlie Parker, “ a discussion about the life of Charlie Parker, presented at the
Shepherds Center of Topeka, Topeka, KS
- Service Interests/Activities
2012- Jazz Chair, Kansas Music Educator Association (KMEA)
2010- Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Topeka Jazz Workshop Inc.
Programs Director, Topeka Youth High School Jazz Programs (TJW)
Programs Director, Topeka Youth Middle School Jazz Programs (TJW)
Board Member, Topeka Jazz Workshop Band, Topeka, KS
Board Member, Topeka Jazz Workshop Inc., Topeka, KS
2008-2009 Artistic Director, Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival, Topeka, KS
Executive Director (interim), Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival
2006-2009 Education Director, Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival
- Career Accomplishments
COMMERCIALLY RELEASED COMPACT DISCS (non-written publications):
2010 Introduction, w/Pianist, Sean Parsons
Chronicles of Carmella, w/Guitarist, Wayne Goins
2005 Big Band, Kansas City Boulevard Big Band w/ Kevin Mahogany
1998 Always and Forever, Noteables Jazz Ensemble, USAF
Director, Lead Alto Saxophonist
1997 Timeless, Air Combat Command Heartland of America Band and Looking Glass
Alto Saxophonist
Tis the Season, Air Combat Command Heartland of America Band
Director/Lead & Principal Alto Saxophonist, Original Arrangement,
“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” featured soloist on
“Christmas Through The Year”
Heartland Journeys, Air Combat Command Heartland of America Band
Principal Alto Saxophonist
1996 Beyond the Horizon, Air Combat Command Heartland of America Band
Principal Alto Saxophonist
Stellar, Kansas City Boulevard Big Band, Recorded on Sea Breeze Label
w/ Eric Marienthal, Alto Saxophonist
1995 Christmas from the Heartland, Air Combat Command Heartland of
America Band, Principal Alto Saxophonist, and Noteables Jazz Ensemble
Lead Alto Saxophonist
1994 The Kansas City Boulevard Big Band, Recorded on Sea Breeze Label
with Karrin Allyson and Kevin Mahogany, Soloist on
“There Will Never Be Another You”
Lead Alto Saxophonist
1993 Heartland Sketches, Air Combat Command Heartland of America Band
Principal Alto Saxophonist
1992 The Torch is Passed, The United States Strategic Air Command Band
Principal Alto Saxophonist
1991 Dreams Come True, Kansas City Boulevard Big Band
Lead Alto Saxophonist
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2005 Outstanding Soloist Award, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
2004 Outstanding Soloist Award, Wichita State University Jazz Festival
2003 Outstanding Soloist Award, Wichita State University Jazz Festival
2000 Outstanding Soloist Award, Wichita State University Jazz Festival
Concert Jazz Ensemble Award, Kansas State University
1998 Outstanding Soloist Award, University of Kansas Jazz Festival
1996 Airman of the Year, Air Combat Command (ACC) Heartland of America Band
Outstanding Airman Bandsman, The United State Air Force (USAF) ACC Command
The Air Force Achievement Medal, USAF
Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
1995 Airman of the Year, ACC Heartland of America Band
Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
1994 The Air Force Commendation Medal, USAF
JAZZIZ Magazine-Recognition, The Kansas City Boulevard Big Band
Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
1993 Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
1992 Below the Zone Promotion, ACC Heartland of America Band
Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
1991 Airman of the Quarter Award, 1st & 3rd Quarter, ACC Heartland of America Band
1990 Airman of the Quarter Award, ACC Heartland of America Band
Outstanding Soloist Award, 20th Annual UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival
Outstanding Musicianship Award, Washburn University
1988 Outstanding Soloist Award, Wichita State University Jazz Festival
Outstanding Soloist Award, (Combo) Wichita State University Jazz Festival
1987 Outstanding Musician Award, Washburn University
