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Nicholas J. Carlson serves as Senior Lecturer and Acting Director of Bands at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he teaches conducting, clarinet, chamber music, and directs the Wind Ensemble. Additionally, he is Music Director and Conductor of the University Wind Ensemble at the University of Chicago. His roles bridge academic instruction and artistic leadership in music performance.
Education:
- Master of Music (Conducting & Clarinet Performance), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (20XX)
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Honors), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (20XX)
Research & Advocacy: A passionate advocate for music education, Carlson founded multiple youth band programs supporting Chicago Public Schools (CPS) music teachers. He co-conducts the CPS All-City Symphonic Band and actively engages as a clinician across the Midwest, guest-conducting honor bands in Wisconsin and Georgia. His work emphasizes accessibility and community-building through music.
Performance Affiliations:
- Principal Clarinetist: Chicago Arts Orchestra, Symphony847, Lake County Symphony Orchestra
- Former Performances: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Skylight Opera
Professional Networks: Member of College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference, Illinois Music Educators Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi.
