Keith Packman
Curriculum Vitae
updated 1 May 2024
Teaching Experience
Texas Woman’s University, Adjunct Professor of Music
2021-Present, Denton, TX
Teaching applied and concentration tuba and euphonium lessons for undergraduate music majors. Responsible for running studio class, conducting the low brass choir and organizing guest artist visits.
Collin College, Adjunct Professor of Music
2020-Present, Plano, TX
Private tuba lessons taught to applied music students. Students enrolled at Collin College are in AA (Associate of Arts) degree plans and most continue to four-year institutions following graduation. Also taught Music Fundamentals and Sightsinging and Ear Training courses.
Lewisville ISD, Private Lessons Instructor
2017-Present, Lewisville, TX
Private lessons teacher and masterclass instructor at Flower Mound HS, Marcus HS, Hebron HS, The Colony HS, Killian MS, Arbor Creek MS and Downing MS.
Texas Low Brass Academy, Faculty Member, Guest Artist
May 2019-Present, Houston, TX
Summer tuba-euphonium camp for grades 6-12. Regularly presenting group instructional sessions as well as chamber music coaching.
North Texas Low Brass Camp, Clinician & Faculty
November 2021-2022, Frisco, TX
Guest masterclass clinician. Worked with area high school students over TMEA All-State audition material in addition to conducting a mock audition. Hosted the 2023 Summer Camp at Texas Woman's University alongside Dr. Zach Davis.
Dallas Winds, Honor Band Masterclass Instructor
March 2023, Dallas, TX
Instructor and mentor for this unique band consisting of students from Dallas ISD. This group is a side-by-side performing ensemble for students to play alongside members of the Dallas Winds.
Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Youth Winds Masterclass Instructor
October 2021-Present, Dallas, TX
Masterclass instructor for area students. This ensemble's students are derived of top-tier area students, admitted via an audition process.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Masterclass Instructor
August 2022-December 2022, Colleyville, TX
Masterclass and private lesson instructor at Colleyville Heritage HS.
Highland Park ISD, Masterclass Instructor
June 2021-December 2022, Dallas, TX
Marching band tuba sectionals, TMEA All-State masterclasses and UIL sectionals taught at Highland Park HS and Highland Park MS.
South Central Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, Clinician
March 2022, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Following judging the Mock Band Tuba Audition Competition, gave a masterclass to the finalists over the selected repertoire.
University of North Texas, Graduate Teaching Fellow
2017-2021, Denton, TX
Applied, concentration and secondary tuba teaching to both undergraduate and graduate students. Other duties have included conducting tuba-euphonium ensembles, organizing visiting guest artists, teaching weekly undergraduate sessions, chamber music coaching and scheduling weekly studio classes.
Lake Dallas ISD, Private Lessons Instructor
2018-2019, Lake Dallas, TX
Private lessons teacher and masterclass instructor at Lake Dallas HS and Lake Dallas MS
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Masterclass Instructor
July-August 2018, Carrollton, TX
Masterclass instructor at Ranchview HS
Stephen F. Austin State University, Guest Artist
October 2017, Nacogdoches, TX
With fLOW Quartet. Teaching activities included undergraduate private lessons and a masterclass
Leander ISD, Private Lessons Instructor
May 2016-July 2017, Leander, TX
Private lessons teacher at Canyon Ridge MS
University of Texas Longhorn Music Camp, Tuba Instructor
June 2017, June 2016, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Private lessons teacher and masterclass instructor
Austin ISD, Private Lessons Instructor
June 2015-July 2017, Austin, TX
Private lessons teacher and masterclass instructor for Akins HS, Fulmore MS and Covington Fine Arts Academy
Round Rock ISD, Masterclass Instructor
October 2015, Round Rock, TX
Masterclass instruction at Round Rock HS
Azle ISD, Private Lessons Instructor
June 2012-July 2015, Azle, TX
Private lessons teacher and masterclass instructor for Azle HS and Azle MS
Collegiate Courses Taught
Undergraduate Applied Concentration Lessons
Upper-Divisional Undergraduate Applied Concentration Lessons
Undergraduate Applied Major Lessons
Undergraduate Secondary Lessons
Graduate Secondary Lessons
Undergraduate Chamber Music Coaching
Fundamentals of Music
Sightsinging and Ear Training I
Students' Competitive Successes
The Julliard School Undergraduate Performance Major Acceptance (sizable tuition & housing scholarships)
2024, New York City, NY
Blackwelder Brass Quintet Graduate Assistantship Recipient (full MM tuition waiver & living stipend)
2023, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
Semi-Finalist, Tuba Student Solo Division
2022, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Tuba Festival, Twin Lakes, MI
Finalist, Tuba Undergraduate Artist Solo Division
2022, South Central Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Stillwater, OK
Multiple TCCBDA All-State Musicians
First chair musician, 2023
Multiple TMEA 6A All-State Musicians
First and second chair musicians, 2023
TMEA 5A All-State Musician
Second chair musician, 2023
Education
University of North Texas, Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) - Performance (on hold)
2017-Present
Primary tuba studies with Don Little (Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, ret.), Dr. Jeff Baker (Dallas Opera), Matt Good (Dallas Symphony Orchestra)
University of Texas at Austin, Master of Music (MM) - Performance
2015-2017
Primary tuba studies with Charles Villarrubia. Secondary euphonium studies with Alex Avila
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music (BM) - Performance
2009-2015
Primary tuba studies with Don Little
University of North Texas, Bachelor of Music (BM) - Music Theory
2009-2015
Advanced music theory studies include Schenkerian analysis, 20th-Century techniques, advanced aural skills, form theory, harmonic analysis as well as 16th- and 18th-Century counterpoint. Colloquium guidance by Dr. Diego Cubero. Several courses in music composition, including private composition lessons with Dr. Andrew May were also taken for degree requirements.
Personal Competitive Accolades
Winner, Tuba Artist Solo Division
2017, South Central Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Edinburg, TX
Winner, Tuba Artist Solo Division
2015, Great Plains Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Oklahoma City, OK
Second Prize, Mock Band Tuba Competition
2019, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Iowa City, IA
Runner-Up, Tuba Artist Solo Division
2018, South Central Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Canyon, TX
Bronze Medalist, Tuba Artist Division
2018, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Tuba Festival, Twin Lakes, MI
Finalist, National Collegiate Solo Competition
2017, United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, Washington, D.C.
Finalist, Concerto Competition
2018, 2017, 2014, University of North Texas College of Music, Denton, TX
Finalist, Mock Tuba Orchestra Audition Competition
2015, Great Plains Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, Conway, AR
Semi-Finalist, Tuba Artist Division
2019, 2016, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Tuba Festival, Twin Lakes, MI
Semi-Finalist, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Harp, Guitar Division
2017, Young Texas Artist Music Competition, Conroe, TX
Semi-Finalist, Tuba Artist Division
2016, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Knoxville, TN
First Alternate, Tuba Artist Solo Division
2015, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Tuba Festival, Twin Lakes, MI
Miscellaneous Accolades
Semi-Finalist, Section Tuba Audition
2023, United States Air Force Concert Band, Washington D.C.
Isomer Quartet Album Release Tour
2022, Isomer Quartet
Self-organized chamber music concert tour across Southeastern U.S. Performances at University of Georgia, Florida State University and Columbus State University.
Runner-Up, Section Tuba Audition
2022, United States Army West Point Band, West Point, NY
Finalist, Section Tuba Audition
2020, United States Army Ceremonial Band, Washington D.C.
Center for Chamber Music Scholarship
2019-2020, University of North Texas College of Music
Member of the premier UNT graduate brass quintet. Included weekly coaching sessions with Caleb Hudson (Canadian Brass) Dr. Natalie Mannix (United States Navy Band, ret.) and Dr. Stacie Mickens
“Outstanding Graduate Brass Student”
2019, University of North Texas College of Music - Brass Area
Finalist, Section Tuba Audition
2019, Dallas Winds, Dallas, TX
fLOW Quartet Japan Tour
2018, fLOW Quartet
Self-organized chamber music concert tour across Japan. Performances in Saitama, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima and Tokyo
Semi-Finalist, Section Tuba Audition
2018, United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass, Washington D.C.
Select Ensemble Experience
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra
2023-Present, Irving, TX
Principal tuba for classical and pops and children's outreach performances.
McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra
2022-2023, McKinney, TX
Principal tuba for classical and pops performances, brass quintet outreach concerts.
Lone Star Wind Orchestra
2017-Present, 2013-2015, Dallas, TX
Professional wind band under the direction of Eugene Corporon with performances consisting of mostly contemporary band repertoire. Album recordings have been made with the group.
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
2023-Present, Fayetteville, AR
Substitute tuba used for classical concert series.
Irving Symphony Orchestra
2022-Present, Irving, TX
Substitute tuba used for classical concert series.
Richardson Symphony Orchestra
2022-Present, Richardson, TX
Substitute tuba used for children concert series.
Allen Philharmonic Orchestra
2018-Present, Allen, TX
Substitute tuba used for various orchestral and wind band instrumentations.
Isomer Quartet
2019-Present, U.S.A
Professional tuba-euphonium quartet consisting of international award-winning performers and collegiate professors. Recent performances include a Southeastern U.S. tour at the University of Georgia, Florida State University, Columbus State University and the Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando, Florida. Debut album New Folder released in 2022.
Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective
2019-Present, U.S.A.
The nation’s premiere large tuba-euphonium ensemble consisting of professional musicians from across the U.S. including 20 collegiate professors. Debut album to be released in 2022.
fLOW Quartet
2017-Present, U.S.A., Japan
Professional tuba-euphonium quartet focused on reaching an international audience. Projects with ensemble include an independent CD recording and release followed by a Japan tour in conjunction with Nexuss Music Publishing (JP). Other significant activities include lessons, a masterclass and recital performance at Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX) and a performance at the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, TX. 2020 included an invitation to perform in Taipei, Taiwan (postponed).
North Texas Wind Symphony
2018-2019, 2012-2014, University of North Texas
One of the most significant wind bands under the direction of famed conductor Eugene Corporon. Numerous recordings have been made with this ensemble.
Solo Performance Appearances
Guest Soloist, Texas Woman's University Wind Symphony
2022, Denton, TX
Performed Michael Daugherty's Reflections on the Mississippi with wind band.
Guest Soloist, Camerata Winds
2015, Dallas, TX
Performed a full, tuba-featured recital with woodwind quintet for the chamber music society Camerata Winds.
Guest Artist Recital Performances & Masterclasses
Texas A&M University - Commerce
March 2024, Commerce, TX
Teaching activities included undergraduate private lessons and a masterclass. Recital titled "The Human Sentimentality Project".
Columbus State University
October 2022, March 2024, Columbus, GA
With Isomer Quartet. Teaching activities included undergraduate private lessons. As solo recital performer performing "The Human Sentimentality Project".
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
February 2024, Kingsville, TX
Teaching activities included undergraduate private lessons and a masterclass. Recital titled "The Human Sentimentality Project".
Florida State University
October 2022, Tallahassee, FL
With Isomer Quartet. Teaching activities included a masterclass followed by a quartet recital.
University of Georgia
October 2022, Athens, GA
With Isomer Quartet. Teaching activities included graduate student private lessons followed by a quartet recital.
Texas Southern University
April 2022, Houston, TX
Performed a solo recital followed by a masterclass with undergraduate students over jury repertoire. Recital titled "Music for a Solo Tuba".
Stephen F. Austin State University
October 2017, Nacogdoches, TX
With fLOW Quartet. Taught undergraduate private lessons, a masterclass followed by a quartet recital.
Conference Invitations & Performances
Arkansas Bandmasters Association Conference
2024, Fort Smith, AR
With Lone Star Wind Orchestra
Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2024, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
With Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective
South Central Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2024, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
With Haley Hodson, Harp, theme was "The Sad Song Cycle", solo recital theme was "The Human Sentimentality Project"
International Tuba Euphonium Conference
2023, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
With Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective, with Dr. Jesse Orth, tuba, with Isomer Quartet
Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
2023, San Antonio, TX
With TWU Brass Faculty
The United States Army Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop
2023, Fort Myer, VA
Solo tuba recital. Program theme was "Songs from the Second Movement: How to DJ a Tuba Recital".
Midwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2022, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
With fLOW Quartet, with Backburner Tuba Euphonium Collective.
Great Plains Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2022, Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Solo tuba recital. Program theme was "Songs from the Second Movement: How to DJ a Tuba Recital".
International Women's Brass Conference
2022, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
With TWU Faculty Brass Trio, with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra
South Central Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2022, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
With Isomer Quartet, Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective
The United States Army Band Virtual Tuba Euphonium Workshop
2022, Fort Myer, VA
Solo tuba recital. Program theme was solo repertoire written within the 2011-2021 decade. Conference was moved to a virtual platform due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference
2021, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Solo tuba recital. Program theme was solo repertoire written within the 2011-2021 decade.
Great Plains Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2020, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE
Invited to perform with fLOW Quartet.
Conference was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Tuba Euphonium Conference
2019, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
With Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective, with 2019 ITEC All-Star Ensemble
Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
2019, San Antonio, TX
With UNT Brass Faculty Ensemble and Canadian Brass
Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
2018, San Antonio, TX
With fLOW Quartet & Boreas Quartet
International Tuba Euphonium Conference
2016, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
With 2016 ITEC All-Star Ensemble
The United States Army Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop
2016, Fort Myer, VA
With Alex Avila, euphonium
Great Plains Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference
2015, Oklahoma City, OK
Solo performance in competition winners evening concert
Noteworthy Participations
Ensemble Block, Content Creator
2021
Recording, editing and distributing educational video content for online service Ensemble Block.
TMEA Conference Performance with Canadian Brass
2019, San Antonio, TX
Invited to perform as a member of the UNT Brass Faculty Ensemble alongside world-famous brass quintet Canadian Brass. This performance was recorded live for CD release.
Essential Elements Interactive Videotaping
2012, Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Visual demonstrator for tuba posture, maintenance, etc. for online interactive platform available to all students who own an Essential Elements book.
New Works Commissioned
7 Motors to Power Your Way - William May (solo tuba)
The Earth Spins On - Drew Bonner (tuba-euphonium quartet)
HEAVY DUTY - Patrick Cunningham (tuba + backing track)
Introducao e Daca - Fernando Deddos (tuba + piano)
Listen... - Benjamin Horne (tuba, euphonium + backing track)
Quartet No. 8, fLOW - Yuji Ono (tuba-euphonium quartet)
Un Dia en la Vida - Jose Flores (tuba + backing track)
Jazzie's Tuba - Malachi Brown (tuba + jazz band)
Breakdown - Daijana Wallace (tuba + jazz band)
Revolution - Keeghan Fountain (tuba + jazz band)
Public Outreach
Denton Tuba Christmas, Host
2023
Hosted 130+ tuba and euphonium players of all ages for annual event celebrating the 50th anniversary of TubaChristmas. The event was reported on in the Denton Record-Chronicle.
North Texas Low Brass Camp, Host
2023
Hosted a low brass camp of ~50 area low brass students with ages ranging from middle school to early college. Focus was given to chamber music and large ensemble experiences.
McKinney Philharmonic Brass Quintet
2023
Public school performances at local area high school and middle schools as well as McKinney holiday events.
TWU Low Brass Choir
2022-Present
Public performances given at the Denton State Supported Living Center and outdoors at the center of TWU campus.
Dallas Tuba Christmas, Guest Conductor
2022
Conducted a group of 150+ tuba and euphonium players of all ages to a public audience. The event was reported on in the Dallas Morning News.
Publications
2023 International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Review
ITEA Journal, Fall 2023, Vol.51, No.1
Recordings
Ignition
2024, Backburner Tuba-Euphonium Collective, MarkCustom
New Folder
2022, Isomer Quartet, Independently-Released
Noteworthy
2020, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
One for All
2020, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, GIA WindWorks
4 Dreams: The Quartets of Yuji Ono
2020, fLOW Quartet, Independently-Released
2019 TMEA: University of North Texas Wind Symphony [Live}
2019, UNT Brass Faculty Ensemble with Canadian Brass, MarkCustom
Offerings
2014, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Canvases
2014, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Composer’s Collection: George Gershwin
2013, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Composer’s Collection: Leonard Bernstein
2013, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Conclave
2013, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Reconstructions
2013, North Texas Wind Symphony, GIA WindWorks
Jingle Them Bells
2012, University of North Texas Symphonic Band, Klavier
Other Related Endeavors
Producer/Engineer for harp duo New Strings Attached [single released]
2022, Independently-Released
Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered a 10-minute harp duo composition that has been released on streaming platforms.
Brass Personnel Manager
2021-2022, Lone Star Wind Orchestra
Paid position with duties including maintaining relationships between musicians and board of directors, writing annual audits, contracting active and substitute musicians, coordinating with sections regarding repertoire.