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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


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)


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


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


Teaching Experience (University)


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)


Applied Instructor of Piano (2000-2001)

• Applied Instructor: Piano (undergraduate music majors and music minors)


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)


Service (University)


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 - )


Service (University), continued


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)


Service (University), continued


School-Wide

• Admissions Committee (2000-2002), Chair


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)


Secretary, Region IV


Administrative and Leadership Experience (Professional Communities, continued)


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)


• 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


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



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



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,


Collaborative Pianist, University Musical Associates Concert,


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



2003 Collaborative Pianist, Kaleidoscope Concert Series,


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,


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



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,



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


1996 Collaborative Pianist, with Rhonda Fisher, soprano,


Collaborative Pianist, with Paul Morton, trumpet,


Collaborative Pianist, with Paul Morton, trumpet, Drake University,

Des Moines, IA



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


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,


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



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, St John's University,

Collegeville, MN

Collaborative Pianist, with Karen Bradley, soprano, Concordia College

Language Institute, Bemidji, MN

Collaborative Pianist, with Thomas Swanson, trombone,



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



1993 Collaborative Pianist, with Charles Gavin, horn, Richard Berry and

Deborah Berry, voice, Texas Music Educator's Association Convention,

San Antonio, TX


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,


Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass, with Mary Henderson, mezzo-soprano,


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,


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



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,


Collaborative Pianist, Masterclass with Larry Combs, clarinet,


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


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


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


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


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.


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)


Alumni Achievement Citation

Music Alumni Association, Ball State University (1999)


Post-Doctoral Study, Indiana University (1996)



Completion of Doctoral Degree (1995)


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.

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