Resume of David Denzle Johnson
916-213-1478
E-mail: ddjbrass4@sbcglobal.net
Objective:
Professional Music Teacher
Professional Performing Musician
August 2, 2010 - present:
National University
Teaching Credential Program (Single Subject)
2002 - 2007
California State University Sacramento
Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance
1999 - 2002
American River College
1976 -1977
American River College
1972 -1975
Woodland High School
ProfessionalExperience
2008 - present:
Skip's Music - Sacramento, CA.
Purchasing Agent
2007 - 2010:
Vivace Music Studio - Elk Grove, CA.
Elementary Band Teacher
2005 - 2005:
Gold River Elementary School- Gold River, CA.
Elementary Band Teacher
2003 - present:
Kline Music - Sacramento, CA.
Private Brass Instructor
1998 - present:
The Music Store - Rocklin, CA.
Private Wind Instructor (Brass & Woodwind)
1998 - 2010:
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society - Sacramento, CA.
Director of Youth Bands
1994 -1997:
Rio Americano High School - Sacramento, CA,
FM Jazz Band Director
1992 -1998:
Skip's Music - Sacramento, CA.
Store Manager
Professional Memberships
• MENC: The National Association for Music Educators
• TJEN: Traditional Jazz Educators Network - Member since 2006
• IAJE: International Association for Jazz Education - Member since 2002
• Sacramento Tradtfional Jazz Society - Life Member
• Sacramento Blues Society- 1990-1995
• Stockton Traditional Jazz Society - Life Member
• References References available upon request.
• Awards Reno Jazz Festival: Outstanding Soloist
• American River College: Outstanding Musician Award
• Woodland High School; John Phillip Sousa Award
Professional Performing Experience
2009 - present:
Gordon Groft Band
2008 - present:
Dean-0-Holics
2008 - present:
Harley White Jr. Orchestra
2008 - 2010:
The Nibblers
2008 - present:
George Bruno Big Band
2007 - present:
J Harrison Band
2007 - present:
Creole Jazz Kings
2006 - present:
Rhythm Vandals
2006 - present:
High Class Brass Big Band
2000 - present:
The Mike Torres Band
2000 - 2001:
Sacramento City College Staff Latin Band Project
1999 - present:
Sister Swing
1999 - 2007:
Beer Dawgs horn section (a.k.a. Horn Dawgs)
1999 - 2003:
Sun Valley All-Star Big Band
1998 - 2003:
Mammoth Lakes All-Star Big Band
1993 - 2002:
Wooden Nickel Jass Band
1993:
High Sierra All-Stars
1989 - 2005:
Bill Rase Big Band
1989 -1997:
Rhythm Coalition
1988 -1999:
Big Band Review
1983 -1989:
California Express
1980 - present:
Fred Morgan Big Band
1980 - present:
Dave Johnson Jazz Quintet
Other notable groups and performers I have worked with:
Temptations • The Drifters • The Coasters • The Dells • Lou Christie • Abe Most • Billy Butterfield • Heart • Kenny Warner • Dick Carey • Bob Mintzer • Ingrid Jensen • The Shirelles • Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bros. Circus • Bob Draga • Bill Alred • Merced Symphony • Dr. Donald Kendrick • Sierra Community Chorus • Sacramento Youth Traditional Jazz Festival • Mike Vax's Trumpet Triumph • Stan Mark • Mic Gillett • Bobby Shew • Bill Watrous and Plaz Johnson.
Recordings:
2011 - "Triple Wide" Sister Swing
2009 - "Groove" - Gordon Groft
2008 - "Restless Spirit" - Joseph Settin
2005 - "Riff Raff and Ruffles" - Sister Swing
2002 - "A LITTLE LUCK" • Beer Dawgs
2001 - "Ya, We Got Your Dixieland" - Wooden Nickel Jass Band
1999 - "Blues All Night" - Mick Martin and The Blues Rockers
1999 - "She's Gonna Blow" - Wooden Nickel Jass Band
1999 - "New Shoes and Old Bags" - Sister Swing
1992 - San Francisco Forty Niners "Theme Song"