Ross Frederick Jutsum, D.M.A.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over thirty years of professional experience in worship leading, music production, administration, teaching, performance, research, development, public relations and fund-raising activities in education and performing arts.
• Proven record of leadership in promoting innovation and excellence in music education and worship.
• Thorough understanding of collegial and governance processes with an ability to work effectively and collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long-term strategic goals and meet operational deadlines.
• Instructional and information technology skills include the application of computer hardware and software and related technologies to teaching and learning of music; hands-on experience with DOS, Windows, IBM AS/400 platforms, the World Wide Web, MIDI applications, music engraving and printing, video production and editing, analog and digital audio recording processes; experience in instructional design and distance education.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in a participatory management environment; strong consensus/relationship builder with students, faculty, staff and industry professionals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997-present
STATE OF THE HEART MINISTRIES and STATE OF THE HEART
PRODUCTIONS, Sierra Madre, California
President
A music company producing resources for and presenting concerts, seminars and workshops in churches of more than 100 denominations in over 500 cities worldwide.
1990-1997
AMBASSADOR UNIVERSITY, Big Sandy, Texas
Chair, Department of Music
Planned and administered a departmental program of instruction, research, public service and music ministry; supervised department faculty, developed department curriculum, conducted research; taught upper and lower division courses in music history and literature, jazz, music technology and conducting; coordinated the periodic evaluation, assessment and planning of department functions; served on University Student Progress committee and Arts and Special Events committee; fostered the development and implementation of long-range objectives, goals, and plans for the department.
1991-1992
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, Texas
Director, U.N.T. Women’s Chorus
Conducted the university’s women’s vocal ensemble of sixty voices; developed sacred repertoire for the choir consisting of the top undergraduate and graduate students majoring in music; designed programs, coordinated publicity and technical support.
1987-1990
AMBASSADOR COLLEGE, Pasadena, California
Chair, Department of Music
Provided leadership in matters pertaining to the planning, organizing, and directing of all phases of the academic and extracurricular music programs for the College; chief liaison with the Performing Arts Division for the Ambassador Foundation Concert Series.
1975-1987
AMBASSADOR COLLEGE, Pasadena, California
Director, Department of Music Services (1978-1987)
Coordinated production of the college’s yearly promotional films and videos shown worldwide at church festivals and conventions; produced major college-sponsored community events; developed and supervised an extensive audio and video recording facility; taught music appreciation, popular/jazz vocal performance and accompanying.
Director, Personal Appearance Music Programs (1975-1978)
Directed and arranged tours across the United States and Canada for choral/instrumental ensemble concerts; produced and directed record albums, television specials and promotional films; coordinated public relations, logistics and budgets for all events.
1973-1975
IMPERIAL SCHOOL, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, England
Director, Music Department
Taught choral and instrumental ensemble music, music theory and appreciation to all primary and secondary grades; coordinated concert series for surrounding communities.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts (May, 1995) University of North Texas; Denton, Texas.
Primary field – conducting. Supplementary fields – musicology and music education.
Specialty – choral conducting, performance and literature.
Master of Arts in Music (December, 1989) California State University; Los Angeles, California.
Primary field – piano performance. Supplementary fields – composition and music education.
Bachelor of Arts (May, 1976) Ambassador University; Big Sandy, Texas. Primary field --
theology and music. Supplementary field – speech communication.
Additional under-graduate studies (1971-1975) University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Royal College of Music, London, England; Pasadena City College, California.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Affiliate, Broadcast Music Incorporated
Award for Outstanding Community Service, Kiwanis International (1984)
Board of Directors, East Texas Symphonic Band Association
Board of Directors, (1987-1990), Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Pasadena, California
Board of Governors, Summit Club of Longview, Texas
Board Member, Planning Committee for City of Pasadena Centennial (1985-1986)
Chairman, Special Events Committee, Rose Bowl Tournament Guests Spectacular, 1989
Committeeman, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
Faculty Adviser, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Fraternity
Honorary Member, University Club of Pasadena
Honorary Music Chairman, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Jaycees (1977-1990)
Member, American Choral Conductor’s Association
Member, Conductors’ Guild of America, Piano Guild of America
Member, Coordinating Committee, Rural Residency Program, Chamber Music America
Member, District Educational Instructional Committee, Gladewater, Texas
Member, Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Member, National Association of Schools of Music
Member, Texas Music Educators’ Association
Music Coordinator, Rotary International Float Committee (1983-1990)
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Program Chairman, Rotary Club of Longview, Texas (1996-1997)
Scholastic Achievement, Commonwealth Scholarship, Australian Government (1970)
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