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SETH BECKMAN
College of Music 850.644.5848 (office)
Florida State University 850.644.2033 (fax)
122 North Copeland Avenue, Suite 204 [email protected] (e-mail)
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180
Administrative and Leadership Experience (University)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida
Senior Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies, College of Music (2007 - );
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies, College of Music
(2002 – 2007); Professor of Music (Tenured in 2008)
Coordinate, implement, and administer all undergraduate and graduate programs
Coordinate curricular developments, reviews, and modifications
Collaborate with Dean, Area Coordinators, and Faculty on the development and
implementation of long-range planning document and initiatives
Oversee College library
Supervise academic affairs and admissions staff
Coordinate and oversee complete academic sequence for the College:
o Recruitment
o Auditions
o Admissions
o Orientation
o Advising
o Registration
o Graduation
Coordinate development and approval of new courses, majors, degree programs
Conduct grade appeal investigations
Coordinate student probation, dismissal, and reinstatement
Offer career development workshops throughout the academic year for
undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty
Coordinate SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation
and reaffirmation activities for the College
Coordinate the selection, contracting, and evaluation of approximately 225
graduate assistants per academic year
Manage graduate assistant stipend budget (c.a. $ 1,114,710)
Manage graduate assistant tuition waiver budget (c.a. $2,981,066)
Conduct orientation for new graduate students and graduate teaching assistants
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Administrative and Leadership Experience (University, continued)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - Urbana, Illinois
Assistant Director, School of Music (2000-2002)
• Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Enrollment
Management Plan
• Development and Implementation of Faculty Recruitment Guidelines
• Development and Implementation of Student Services Office Activities
• Development and Implementation of School of Music Website Re-Design
• Development and Implementation of School of Music Publicity Materials Re-
Design
• Chair, School of Music Admissions Committee
• Assist in Revisions to Graduate Student Advising Program
• Supervision of Office Staff and Student Workers
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY - Bemidji, Minnesota
Chairperson, Department of Music (1997-2000); Associate Professor
• Curriculum Development
• Budget Management
• Coordinator, Student Advising Activities
• Internal and External Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Personnel Recruitment and Evaluation
• Facilities Management
• Departmental Coordinator, State and National Accreditation Agencies
• Course Scheduling
• Supervision of Office Staff and Student Workers
• Supervision of Equipment Inventories, including acquisitions and repair
Development
Development activities have been an integral component of my career, including:
Represent the values and interests of the music unit to campus and external
communities
Develop strategies to encourage and enable faculty, staff, and students to become
engaged in the fund raising mission of the program and institution
Build meaningful relationships with key leaders on campus
Donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Accompany deans, directors, and development officers on site visits
Review development publications
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Development (continued)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (assisting the Dean of the College)
Establish fund-raising priorities
Student, Alumnus, and Donor relations
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (assisting the Director of
the School)
Student, Alumnus, and Donor relations
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (assisting and partnering with University Advancement
personnel)
Special Events Planning, Planning, and Oversight
Donor Relations
Link Strategic Planning and Development Priorities
Volunteer Management
Annual Giving and Planned Giving
Student, Alumnus, and Donor relations
Educational Profile (University Study)
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY - Muncie, Indiana
Doctor of Arts Degree in Piano Performance, 1996
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY - Muncie, Indiana
Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance, 1990
SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY - Collegeville, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, magna cum laude, 1988
Educational Profile (Non-University Study)
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, 1993
Full Fellowship
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL, 1992
The Dayton Locke Worden Young Artist Scholarship Recipient
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Teaching Experience (University)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida
Professor of Music (2002- )
• Applied Instruction: Piano (undergraduate majors)
• Classroom Instruction: Music Advocacy in American Culture
(undergraduate), College Music Administration (graduate), Recent
Developments in Music Education Curricula (graduate), Romantic Keyboard
Literature (undergraduate and graduate levels), Piano Pedagogy I and Piano
Pedagogy II (undergraduate and graduate levels)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - Urbana, Illinois
Applied Instructor of Piano (2000-2001)
• Applied Instructor: Piano (undergraduate music majors and music minors)
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY - Bemidji, Minnesota
Associate Professor of Piano (1993-2000), Tenured (1997),
Graduate Faculty (1998-2000)
• Applied Instructor: Piano (undergraduate majors and minors)
• Classroom Instructor (Area of Specialization): Piano Accompanying, Piano
Literature, Piano Pedagogy, Group Piano
• Classroom Instructor (Advising and Honors Programs): Explorations, The
Faust Legend through Music History
• Classroom Instructor (Secondary Areas, as needed): World Music, Music
Theory, Music History, Music Principles, Music Appreciation
• Supervisor: Undergraduate Teaching Associate Program
• Coaching: student chamber music ensembles
• Coordinator: Faculty and Guest Artist Concert Series
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY - Nacogdoches, Texas
Visiting Lecturer of Keyboard Studies (1992-1993)
• Master classes for applied piano majors
• Coaching: student chamber music ensembles
• Performances: Faculty and Guest Artist Series
• Classroom Instructor: Piano Accompanying, Group Piano
• Guest lecturer: Piano Pedagogy classes
• Supervisor: Graduate Assistant in Group Piano
MANCHESTER COLLEGE - North Manchester, Indiana
Adjunct Instructor of Piano (1990-1991)
• Applied Instructor: Piano (undergraduate majors, minors, and non-majors)
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Service (University)
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida
Employee-Labor Relations
• Team Member (Management), FSU-Board of Governors and United
Faculty of Florida (2010 - )
• Team Member (Management), FSU-Board of Governors and Graduate
Assistant Union (2009 - )
Diversity and Inclusion
• University Diversity and Inclusion Council, Leadership
Subcommittee: Faculty, Staff , and Student Involvement (2012 - )
Faculty Governance
• Faculty Senate, Senator (2005-2009)
• Faculty Senate Standing Committee Member,
Graduate Policy Committee (2006-2009)
University-Wide Committees
• Office of National Fellowships and Awards (2005-2009)
• University Admissions Committee (2005-2010)
• Council of Associate and Assistant Deans (2002 - )
College Committees
• Promotion & Tenure Committee (2010 - 2012)
• Piano Faculty Search Committees (2010; 2007)
• Alumni Relations Committee – ex officio (2002 - )
• Dean’s Advisory Council (2002 - )
• Library Committee – ex officio (2002 - )
• Recital Policies Committee – ex officio (2002 - )
• Scholarship Committee – ex officio (2002 - )
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Service (University), continued
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida
Graduate Student Supervisory Doctoral Committees
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Nicole Agostino)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Jason Alexander)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Brad Behr)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Jose Bevia)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Ray Chenez)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Margaret Cracchiolo)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Rebecca Fadell)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Melissa Garvey)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Jonathan Hehn)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Dan Gerdes)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Anne Marie Giffin)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Liz Gunlogson)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Brooks Hafey)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Luvada Harrison)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Ashley Heintzen)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Michelle Huang)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Isaac Hurtado)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Jesse Krebs)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Matthew Morris)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Adam Muller)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Jessica Napoles)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Wesley Parker)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Christopher Sala)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Heather Small)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Seon Hwa Song)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (D. Bret Smithey)
• Member, Doctoral Committee (Hui Xu)
Graduate Student Supervisory Master’s Committees
• Member, Master’s Committee (Caryn Bradshaw)
• Major Professor, Master’s Committee (Kyle Ferland)
• Major Professor, Master’s Committee (Cassidy Gleaton)
• Member, Masters Committee (Lori Hayes)
• Member, Master’s Committee (Maria Hanvy)
• Member, Master’s Committee (Mark Henkin)
• Member, Master’s Committee (Alyson Rozier)
• Major Professor, Master’s Committee (Elizabeth Smallwood)
• Major Professor, Master’s Committee (Bethany Smith)
• Member, Master’s Committee (Sean Snyder)
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Service (University), continued
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - Urbana, Illinois
School-Wide
• Admissions Committee (2000-2002), Chair
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY - Bemidji, Minnesota
University-Wide
• Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee (1999)
• Dean, College of Arts and Letters Search Committee (1998)
• Professional Improvement Grant Committee (1996 - 2000)
• Curriculum Committee (1996-1999)
• Faculty Senator, College of Arts and Letters Representative
(1995-1997)
• Ford Grant Advisory Council (1994-1996)
Departmental
• High Brass Search Committee (1996), Chair
• Choral Studies Specialist Search Committee (1996), Chair
• Music Education Specialist Search Committee (1996), Chair
• Voice/Choral Search Committee (1995)
• Scholarship Committee (1994-1997), Chair
• Music Education Specialist Search Committee (1994), Chair
• New Programs Committee (1993-2000)
Administrative and Leadership Experience (Professional Communities)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) – Reston, VA
Team Chair, Evaluative On-Site Accreditation Visits (2013 - )
Team Member, Evaluative On-Site Accreditation Visits (2010 - )
COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY (CMS) – Missoula, MT
Faculty Mentoring Committee and Task Force (2003-2006); Chair (2004-2006)
NETWORK of MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS (NetMCDO) – New
York, NY
Session Facilitator (2000)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) – Reston, VA
Secretary, Region IV
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Administrative and Leadership Experience (Professional Communities, continued)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) – Reston, VA
Region IV Nominating Committee (Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois), 1998-1999
REGION 2 ARTS COUNCIL, Minnesota Council for the Arts – Bemidji, Minnesota
Board of Directors (1999-2000)
• Grant Applicant Review
• Grant Recipient Evaluation
• Instructor: Artist-Mentor Program (1994-96)
HEADWATERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS – Bemidji, Minnesota
Board of Directors (1995-1997)
• Budget Management
• Personnel Recruitment and Evaluation
• Strategic Planning
MUSIC TEACHER'S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MTNA) – Cincinnati, OH
• MTNA CPP/Belwin Composition Competition Minnesota State Chair
(1994-1996)
• MTNA Minnesota Educational Forum Committee (1994-1996)
BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY - Bemidji, Minnesota
• Coordinator: Faculty and Guest Artist Concert Series (1994-2000)
• Supervisor: Undergraduate Teaching Associate Program (1994-2000)
• Advisor: MTNA Student Chapter (1994-2000)
Solo and Collaborative Performances
2012 Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, Jacksonville State University,
Jacksonville, AL
2009 Collaborative Pianist, with Greg Sauer, ‘cello, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Matthew Markham, Baritone, Seth Beckman,
Florida State University
2007 Collaborative Pianist, with Deborah Bish, clarinet, Ohio University,
Athens, OH
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Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
2007 Collaborative Pianist, with Jeff Keesecker, bassoon, The Fourth
Presbyterian Church of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Christopher Moore, trumpet, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Collaborative Pianist, with Christopher Moore, trumpet, Lawrence
Conservatory, Appleton, WI
Collaborative Pianist, with Jeff Keesecker, bassoon, University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Pamela Ryan, viola, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Patrick Meighan, saxophone, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series – Florida State
University
2006 Collaborative Pianist, with Frank Kowalsky and Deborah Bish, clarinet,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Collaborative Pianist, with Patrick Meighan, saxophone, University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL
Collaborative Pianist, Shostakovich Symposium, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Gregory Sauer, cello, Florida State University
2006 Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, with Christopher Moore, trumpet, International
Trumpet Guild Conference, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Clarke, violin, Middle Tennessee State
University, Murfreesboro, TN
Collaborative Pianist, with John Drew, trombone, College-Conservatory
of Music, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Seth Beckman, page 10
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
2006 Collaborative Pianist, with Frank Kowalsky, clarinet,
University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Clarke, violin, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, with John Drew, trombone, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, Women’s Glee Club, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, Memorial Concert for Lubomir Georgiev, Florida
State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Amy Flores, cello, Butler University,
Indianapolis, IN
Collaborative Pianist, with FSU Music Faculty, Chamber Music Recital,
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
2005 Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Clarke, violin, Pittsburg State
University, Pittsburg, KS
Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Clarke, violin, Emporia State
University, Emporia, KS
2005 Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Clarke, violin, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS
Collaborative Pianist, with Jeff Keesecker, bassoon,
University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Collaborative Pianist, with Jeff Keesecker, bassoon, University of
Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ
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Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
2004 Collaborative Pianist, with Bryan Goff and Christopher Moore, trumpets,
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Collaborative Pianist, with Christopher Moore, trumpet, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, with Patrick Meighan, saxophone, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, with Michelle LaCourse, viola, Florida State
University
Collaborative Pianist, with Pamela Ryan, viola,
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Collaborative Pianist, with Marcia Porter, soprano,
Tallahassee Symphony Society, Tallahassee, FL
Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series,
Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, University Musical Associates Concert,
Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Pamela Ryan, viola, Elizabeth City State
University, Elizabeth City, NC
Collaborative Pianist, with Pamela Ryan, viola, University of North
Carolina – Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Collaborative Pianist, with FSU Music Faculty, Weill Recital Hall at
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
2004 Collaborative Pianist, with Michelle LaCourse, viola, Boston University,
Boston, MA
Collaborative Pianist, with Beth Newdome, violin,
Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, FL
Seth Beckman, page 12
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
2003 Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series,
Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Beth Newdome, violin, Eva Amsler, flute,
Bryan Goff, trumpet, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Christopher Moore, trumpet, WFSQ Benefit
Concert, Florida State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Amy Flores, Cello, Milliken University,
Decatur, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Frank Kowalsky, Clarinet,
Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Frank Kowalsky, Clarinet,
Florida State University
2002 Collaborative Pianist, with Ricardo Flores, percussion,
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
2001 Collaborative Pianist, with William Moersch, percussion,
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with International Double Reed Society,
University of West Virginia, Morgantown, WV
Soloist, Summer Music Festival, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Percussion Ensemble, University of Illinois,
Urbana, IL
2000 Collaborative Pianist, with Michael Ewald, trumpet, Enescu Festival
Faculty Recital, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Soloist, Lutheran Summer Music, Valporaiso University, Valporaiso, IN
1999 Collaborative Pianist, Conference Pianist, International Trumpet Guild,
Bad Säckingen, Germany
Soloist, Lutheran Summer Music, Luther College, Decorah, IA
Collaborative Pianist, with Lutheran Summer Music Faculty,
Luther College, Decorah, IA
Seth Beckman, page 13
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
1998 Collaborative Pianist, Conference Pianist, International Trumpet Guild,
Kiev, Ukraine
Collaborative Pianist, with Patricia Kent, soprano,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Anna Mooy, mezzo-soprano, Patricia Kent,
soprano, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, baritone,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, baritone,
Saint John’s University
Solo Recital, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Soloist, Piano Concerto No.2 (Saint-Saens) - Bemidji Symphony
Orchestra, Bemidji, MN
1997 Collaborative Pianist, Competition Pianist, Prestige des Cuivres Tuba et
Euphonium, Guebwiller, France
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, Baritone, College of Saint
Catherine, St. Paul, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, Baritone, Saint John's
University, Collegeville, MN
Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, University of North Alabama,
Florence, AL
Solo Recital, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
1996 Collaborative Pianist, with Rhonda Fisher, soprano,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Paul Morton, trumpet,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Paul Morton, trumpet, Drake University,
Des Moines, IA
Seth Beckman, page 14
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
1996 Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward,
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Soloist, Grieg Piano Concerto - Bemidji Symphony Orchestra,
Bemidji, MN
Solo Recital, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Solo Recital, Murray State University, Murray, KY
Solo Recital, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
1995 Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, baritone,
Saint John's University
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, Baritone, Thursday Musicale,
Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN
Collaborative Pianist, Staff Pianist, Tuba/Euphonium International
Conference, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Bradley, soprano,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, Competition Pianist, Music Teachers National
Association Collegiate-Wurlitzer National Competition,
Albuquerque, NM
Collaborative Pianist, Competition Pianist, Music Teachers National
Association Collegiate-Wurlitzer Division Competition, St. Joseph, MO
Soloist, Minnesota Music Teachers Educational Forum,
Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN
1995 Soloist, Rhapsody in Blue, University Band, Bemidji State University
1994 Collaborative Pianist, with Jeffrey Graves, Euphonium, St. Cloud State
University, St Cloud, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Jeffrey Graves, Euphonium, North Dakota
State University, Fargo, ND
Seth Beckman, page 15
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
1994 Collaborative Pianist, Staff Pianist, Music Teachers National Association
Collegiate-Wurlitzer State Competition, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Russell Christopher, bass-baritone,
Metropolitan Opera Company, Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, baritone,
Bemidji State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Axel Theimer, baritone, St John's University,
Collegeville, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Bradley, soprano, Concordia College
Language Institute, Bemidji, MN
Collaborative Pianist, with Thomas Swanson, trombone,
Bemidji State University
Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, University of North Alabama,
Florence, AL
Solo Recital, Bemidji State University
1993 Collaborative Pianist, Chamber Music Concert, Wheeler Opera House,
Aspen Music Festival
Collaborative Pianist, Aspen Vocal Chamber Music Ensemble, Christ
Epsicopal Church, Aspen Music Festival
Collaborative Pianist, Competition Pianist, Texas Flute Society
Convention, The University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Collaborative Pianist, with SFASU A Cappella Choir, The Gus S.
Wortham Theater Center, Houston, TX
Collaborative Pianist, with Mark Thompson, bass trombone,
Texas Music Educator's Association Convention, San Antonio, TX
Seth Beckman, page 16
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
1993 Collaborative Pianist, with Charles Gavin, horn, Richard Berry and
Deborah Berry, voice, Texas Music Educator's Association Convention,
San Antonio, TX
Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, University of North Alabama,
Florence, AL
Soloist, Piano Concerto No.2 (Beethoven) - Bemidji Symphony Orchestra
Solo Recital, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Solo Recital, Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, TX
1992 Collaborative Pianist, National Association of Teachers of Singing,
Regional Conference and Competition, Shawnee, OK
Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass, with Jeffrey Zook, flute,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass, with Mary Henderson, mezzo-soprano,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, Central Michigan University,
Mount Pleasant, MI
Soloist, Mu Phi Epsilon Faculty Series – Stephen F. Austin State
University, Nacogdoches, TX
Solo Recital, Earlham College, Richmond, IN
1991 Collaborative Pianist, with Michael Mulcahy, trombone,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Collaborative Pianist, with David Miller, trumpet, Community Church,
Aspen Music Festival, Aspen CO
Collaborative Pianist, Festival Chamber Music Concert, Opera Hall,
Aspen Music Festival, Aspen, CO
Soloist, Community Church, Aspen, CO
Solo Recital, Manchester College, North Manchester, IN
Seth Beckman, page 17
Solo and Collaborative Performances, continued
1990 Collaborative Pianist, with Fritz Kaenzig, tuba, Ball State University
Collaborative Pianist, with Spiro Malas, bass, Ball State University
1990 Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass with Donald Peck, flute,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass with Larry Combs, clarinet,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Presentations, Masterclasses, and Workshops
2012 Duo Piano Recital, with Gail Steward, Jacksonville State University,
Jacksonville, AL
2007 “It’s Not Only What You Say – The Importance of Nonverbal
Communication in the Classroom,” Minnesota Music Educators
Association Mid-Winter Clinic, with Dr. Alice Ann Darrow,
Minneapolis, MN
“Finding the Fit: Students, Choices, and College Music Programs,”
Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Clinic,
Minneapolis, MN
2006 “Mentoring the Mentors: A Close Look at the Selection and Training of
Faculty Mentors,” College Music Society Annual Meeting,
San Antonio, TX
“Mentoring Senior Faculty,” College Music Society Annual Meeting,
San Antonio, TX
Masterclass, Middle Tennessee State University, McLean School of
Music, Murfreesburo, TN
2005 “Developing Leadership Skills in Music Students,” National Association
of Schools of Music Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
“Mid-Career Faculty Mentoring,” College Music Society Annual Meeting,
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Seth Beckman, page 18
Presentations, Masterclasses, and Workshops, continued
2005 “The Broader View: Music Administration,”
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Oak Brook, IL
“Supervising Staff and Progressive Discipline II,” Annual Spring Meeting
of Department Chairs and Deans, Florida State University
Masterclass, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
2004 “Current Issues in Recruitment and Admissions,” National Association of
Schools of Music Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
“The Early-Career College Music Teacher: Surviving and Thriving,”
College Music Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
“Preparing Application Materials for a College Teaching Position,”
College Music Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
“Preparing Musicians in the 21st Century,” Florida State Music Teacher’s
Association Annual Meeting, Tallahassee, FL
“College Teaching: Survival Skills for the First Two Years, ” College
Music Society South Central Chapter Annual Meeting, Henderson State
University, Arkadelphia, AR
“Goal Setting and Mentoring,” Network of Music Career Development
Officers, Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University,
New York, NY
2003 “The Challenges and Common Applications of Multiple Teaching
Activities,” Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Clinic,
Minneapolis, MN
“Preparation or Procrastination: The Piano Performance Major and
Mandatory College Keyboard Skills Requirements,” Florida State Music
Teacher’s Association Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL
1998 “Preparing Our Students for Competition: One Adjudicator’s
Perspective,” North Country Keyboard Association, Bemidji, MN
1997 University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Minneapolis Piano Teacher's League, Minneapolis, MN
Seth Beckman, page 19
Presentations, Masterclasses, and Workshops, continued
1997 Saint Paul Piano Teacher's League, St. Paul, MN
Saint Cloud Piano Teacher's League, St. Cloud, MN
1996 Masterclass, Minneapolis Piano Teacher's League, Minneapolis, MN
Piano Clinic, Southern Indiana Piano Teacher's League, Evansville, IN
Piano Clinic, MidWinter Piano Clinic, Saint John's University,
Collegeville, MN
Masterclass, Murray State University, Murray, KY
“Preparing High School Pianists for Collegiate Study," North Country
Keyboard Association, Bemidji, MN
"A Classical Theme: Teaching Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven at the High
School and Collegiate Levels," MMTA Educational Forum, Saint John's
University, Collegeville, MN
"Piano Proficiency for High School Students Considering Music as a
Major," Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Clinic,
Minneapolis, MN
1994 "Lesson Planning from a Pedagogical Perspective," North Country
Keyboard Association, Bemidji, MN
Masterclass, North Country Keyboard Association students
1993 Masterclass, East Texas Music Teachers Association, Nacogdoches, TX
Workshop, Tennessee Valley Piano Workshop,
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Seth Beckman, page 20
Adjudication
2005 Pensacola Music Club Competition, Pensacola, FL
Chapman Piano Competition, Florida State University
2004 Doctoral Concerto Competition, Florida State University
Young Artist Competition, Florida State University
2003 Doctoral Concerto Competition, Florida State University
Chapman Piano Competition, Florida State University
2002 Winter Festival Music Competition, Tallahassee, FL
Young Artist Competition, Florida State University
1999 The Schubert Club Young Artist Auditions, Landmark Center,
Saint Paul, MN
1998 MMTA Regional Competition, The College of Saint Scholastica,
Duluth, MN
MMTA Senior Young Artist Competition, Schmitt Music,
Minneapolis, MN
1997 Park Rapids (MN) Teacher's League Competition, Park Rapids, MN
MTNA Collegiate Young Artist State Competition,
St. John’s University, MN
MMTA Regional Competition, The College of Saint Benedict,
St. Joseph, MN
MMTA Senior Young Artist Competition, Northwestern College,
St. Paul, MN
1996 Ann Lamb Piano Competition, Bemidji State University
Park Rapids (MN) Teacher's League Competition, Park Rapids, MN
MTNA Collegiate Artist Competition, MacPhail Center for the Arts,
Minneapolis, MN
MMTA Regional Competition, The College of Saint Benedict,
St. Joseph, MN
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Adjudication, continued
1996 MMTA Senior Young Artist Competition, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN
1995 MMTA Regional Competition, Moorhead State University,
Moorhead, MN
MTNA Yamaha State Competition, St. Olaf College, MN
1994 MTNA Senior Young Artist Competition, MacPhail Center for the Arts,
Minneapolis, MN
MTNA Regional Competition, The College of Saint Benedict,
St. Joseph, MN
1993 The East Texas Piano Festival/Competition,
Stephen F. Austin State University
1992 The William Gillock Piano Competition,
Stephen F. Austin State University
Concerto/Aria Competition, Anderson (IN) University
Publications (Editorial Board)
Journal of Performing Arts Leadership in Higher Education (JPALHE): (2009 - )
Publications (Refereed)
Beckman, Seth and Jeffrey Graves. "Promoting Thoughtful Musical Collaboration."
American Music Teacher, February/March, 1997, 20-24.
Beckman, Seth. "Lesson Planning: A Strategy for Studio Success." American Music
Teacher, December/January, 1993, 16-19.
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Grants, Honors and Awards
Outstanding Teaching Award Nomination
Florida State University (2005-06, 2009-10, and 2011-12)
Faculty Improvement Grant
Creative Achievement Performances, Germany (1999)
Bemidji State University
Alumni Achievement Citation
Music Alumni Association, Ball State University (1999)
Faculty Improvement Grant
Post-Doctoral Study, Indiana University (1996)
Bemidji State University
Faculty Improvement Grant
Completion of Doctoral Degree (1995)
Bemidji State University
Full Fellowship
The Aspen Music Festival and School (1993)
The Dayton Locke Worden Young Artist Scholarship Recipient
The Aspen Music Festival and School (1992)
Organizational Memberships and Honor Societies
Pi Kappa Lambda (1990 - )
Mu Phi Epsilon (1989 - )
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A comprehensive list of references is available upon request.