JOHN J. BINGHAM
Author -- Columnist -- Speaker

Education

• Ed.D., The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984
• M.M., The George Washington University, Washington, DC, 1977
• B.M. Ed., Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, 1970

Writing

• "The Penguin Chronicles", a monthly column in the US, UK and Australia/New Zealand editions of Runner's World magazine.
• No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running, Rodale, April 2002.
• The Courage to Start: A Guide to Running for Your Life, Simon & Schuster, April 1999.
• The Penguin Brigade Training Log: Breakaway Books, May 1998.

Running Event Appearances

• Boston Marathon
• Chicago Marathon
• Flora London Marathon
• San Francisco Marathon
• Columbus Marathon, Columbus, OH
• White Rock Marathon, Dallas, TX
• Cow Town Marathon, Ft. Worth, TX
• Myrtle Beach Marathon
• Marine Corps Marathon
• New York City Marathon
• Walt Disney World Marathon
• Suzuki Rock N Roll Marathon
• Country Music Marathon
• Rock and Roll ½ Marathon
• Indi Mini500 ½ Marathon
• Houston Marathon
• Vermont City Marathon
• Florence, Italy, Marathon
• Wineglass Marathon
• The Last Marathon, Antarctica
• Bloomsday Festival, Spokane, WA
  

Positions held in Colleges and Universities

• Associate Professor, Music Education, Middle Tennessee State University
• Chair, Department of Music, Middle Tennessee State University
• Associate Dean, Conservatory of Music, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio
• Assistant Director, School of Music, and Director of Music Admissions, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Director of Marching Band, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Low Brass, Howard University, Wash., DC
• Director of Bands, The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Music Performance--Bass Trombone and Tuba

• Staff Orchestra, National Theater, Washington, DC
  • Spotlight: September-October, 1979
  • Snow White: November-December 1979
  • Bob Fosse's Dancin': February-March 1980
  • A Chorus Line: March-June 1980
  • Brigadoon: August-October 1981
• Washington Opera Orchestra, Washington, DC
  Mephistopheles: New York City Opera Company
  Concert Orchestra, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
• Smithsonian Institute Brass Ensemble, Papal Visit, 1981
• National Cathedral Brass Quintet. Episcopal Gathering of Primates, 1981
• Inaugural Gala Orchestra, Inauguration of President Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra, Musical Director 1981
• National Symphony Orchestra, Gabrieli Octets, Antol Dorati, Conducting
• National Symphony Orchestra, Berlioz Requiem, John Nelson, Conducting
• National Symphony Orchestra, 1812 Overture, Mstislav Rostropovich, Conducting
  
  
• Appearances with:
  • Alexandria Symphony • Arlington Symphony • Fairfax Symphony • Ice Capades • Holiday on Ice • Shipstad and Johnson's Ice Follies • Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus • Frank Sinatra • Perry Como • Liberace • Cher • Bob Hope • Wayne Newton • Anita Bryant • Gladys Knight • Les Elgart • Johnny Mathis • Johnny Cash • Roberta Peters • The Osmonds • Teddy Pendergrass, • Charlie Pride
  
  
• Member of THE U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), Washington, DC
  • Capitol Summer Concert Series: 1971-76: 72 performances
  • Watergate Summer Concert Series: 1971-72: 24
  • Jefferson Summer Concert Series: 1973-76: 48 performances
  • Soloist, Jefferson Summer Concert Series: 1976
  • Pershing's Own Anniversary Concerts: Constitution Hall: 1971-75
  • National Mall Bicentennial Celebration, July 4, 1976
    • The U.S. Army Chamber Orchestra, Washington, DC

Music Performance -- Musical Director and Conductor

• Middle Tennessee State University:
• Conductor, Choral Society, MTSU, February 1995
• Conductor, Wind Ensemble Conference, MTSU, February, 1994
  • Guest Conductor, Department of Music Gala, MTSU March 1994
  • Guest Conductor, MTSU Symphonic Band, Fall 1994
  • Guest Conductor, MTSU Symphonic Band, Fall 1995
  • Guest Conductor, Millikin University Jazz Band
• Conductor, Howard University Trombone Choir
• Conductor, University of Illinois Trombone Choir
• Guest Conductor/Clinician: East Leyden High School Band
• Music Director, Le Josephine, George Washington University, Wash. DC
• Music Director, Fairlington Chorus, Arlington, VA
• Music Director, Arlington Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
• Music Director, Springfield Christian Church, Springfield, VA

Music Publications and Presentations

• Contributor. "Suggestions for Students Choosing A Music School," compiled by L.Cook. The Instrumentalist Magazine, October 1995.
• Author. "Improving the Odds for A Career in Music." The Instrumentalist Magazine,
• Contributor. "Memories of Music Camp." The Instrumentalist Magazine, March 1996. Presenter: TQM in Higher Education; Moments of Truth MTSU Administrative Retreat
• Guest Panelist: Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, Tennessee Leadership Seminar
• Guest Panelist: Recruitment and Retention of Music Students, MENC convention
• Chair designate: National Committee on Admission and Retention in Schools of Music
• Guest Lecturer: The Art of Music, the Media of Change, Mississippi University for Women
• Clinician: Marching Band Techniques, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
• Adjudicator: Millikin University Jazz Festival, Decatur, Illinois.
• Adviser (motorcycle safety issues): Committee on Traffic Safety, Council of Governments, Washington, DC.