J.D. Parr

Position:
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Jazz Ensemble

Education:
Ph.D. University of Kansas
M.M. Michigan State University
B.M.E. Washburn University

Expertise:
Woodwind Instruction, Music Education, Jazz Studies, Music Theory

Academic/Other Musical Interests:   
"I am the principal clarinetist in the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and a clarinetist in the Lawrence Chamber Orchestra and the Lawrence City Band. I am a frequent soloist, clinician, and adjudicator for regional high schools. In addition, I serve on the Artists and Lecture Series committee and the Faculty Grievance committee for Baker University. During the summer, I am also part of the faculty of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan."

Courses Taught:
MU 218 Applied Lessons: Woodwind
MU 223F Woodwind Ensembles
MU 233 Jazz Ensemble
MU 263 Chromatic Harmony
MU 264 20th Century Compositional Techniques
MU 284 Methods of Teaching Woodwinds
MU 362 Instrumental Arranging
MU 418 Applied Lessons: Woodwinds