Mark Zielinski

Mark Zielinski serves as Senior Lecturer of Music Education at the University of New Hampshire, teaching courses including Instrumental Music Methods, Teaching Secondary School Music, and brass methodology. With extensive experience across middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, he is frequently engaged as a clinician and adjudicator throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Music Education and Performers Certificate, Indiana University
• Master of Music in trumpet with cognate field in Wind Conducting, Indiana University

Zielinski's professional focus integrates conducting, music education pedagogy, and trumpet performance. He maintains an active performance career with ensembles including the touring New Sousa Band, Maine State Ballet, Mid-Atlantic Symphony, Regal Brass Quintet, Columbus Pro Musica, and Bloomington Pops Orchestra, emphasizing practical brass pedagogy and ensemble leadership.

Professional recognition includes:

• Runner-up in the International Trumpet Guild’s Mock Orchestra Audition Competition (1993)

He actively participates in music education communities as a current New Hampshire Music Educators Association member and former Maryland Music Educators Association board member, demonstrating ongoing commitment to both academic instruction and professional musicianship.