NICHOLAS McDERMOTT
mcdermott.nick@gmail.com
Professional Summary
A dedicated and meticulous musician, and fervent advocate of arts education who works toward the betterment of the next generation of musicians and the enrichment of the community. Capable of teaching in a wide range of situations, including: individual lessons and studio classes; music education and brass techniques; music technology; music appreciation; freshman music theory; wind, brass, and chamber ensembles; and athletic bands. Former US Army Musician.
Computer applications include Adobe Creative Cloud, Audacity, MakeMusic Finale, Dorico 5, Microsoft Office, and various digital audio workstations.
Programming languages include C, C++, Max 9, Pure Data, and RTcmix.
Education
2021 - Present
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
DMA in Euphonium with Cognate in Computer Music (in progress)
ABD; Anticipated completion August 2025
2011 - 2014
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MM in Euphonium and Trombone Performance
1999 - 2005
University of Wisconsin – Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin
BS in Instrumental Music Education
Principal Teachers:
Timothy Northcut, Professor of Music (Tuba and Euphonium)
Patrick Nyren, Euphonium, The United States Coast Guard Band
Matt Gaunt, Adjunct Professor, Tuba and Euphonium
Marty Erickson, Adjunct Professor, Tuba and Euphonium
Mark Hoelscher, Adjunct Professor, Trombone
Mike Forbes, Assistant Professor, Low Brass
Mike Lewis, Assistant Professor, Low Brass
Teaching Experience
2024 - Present
Kings High School Band
Kings Mills, Ohio
Low Brass Coach
2021 - Present
College-Conservatory of Music Tuba/Euphonium Studio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Teaching Assistant
2012 - 2014
Private Low Brass Studio Teacher
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2011 - 2014
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Graduate Assistant
2013
University of Wisconsin – Platteville Performing and Visual Arts
Platteville, Wisconsin
Summer Band Camp Trombone/Composition Instructor
2010 - 2011
Private Low Brass Studio Teacher
Platteville, Wisconsin
2010 - 2011
Platteville School District
Platteville, Wisconsin
Substitute Teacher
2006
Mineral Point Middle School
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Long Term Substitute Band Director
2006
Platteville School District
Platteville, Wisconsin
Substitute Teacher
Military Band Experience
2019 - 2021
“Fort Sam’s Own” 323D Army Band
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Ensembles: “Fort Sam’s Own” Concert Band
“Fort Sam’s Own” Ceremonial Band
“Fort Sam’s Own” Brass Band “Biohazard”
“Fort Sam’s Own” Woodwind Quintet “Intrepid Winds”
2019 - 2021
US Army 10th Mountain Division Band
Fort Drum, New York
Ensembles: 10th Mountain Division Concert Band
10th Mountain Division Ceremonial Band
10th Mountain Division Brass Sextet “Pinnacle Brass”
10th Mountain Division Rock Band “Avalanche”
Performance Experience
Recitals
2025
Loft Ethos at Old First Presbyterian Church
Columbus, Ohio
Multi-artist Recital/Concert
2024
Huntington Art Collective and Studios
Huntington, West Virginia
Recital/Concert with Nick Weckman and Father Noise
Zao MKE Church
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Concert with Nick Weckman and Cathedral Becomes Tomb
College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
DMA Lecture Recital: “The Electro-Acoustic Euphonium Primer”
2023
University of Dayton Octubafest
Dayton, Ohio
Guest Recital with Timothy Northcut and Isaac Slavens
Tennessee Tech University Octubafest
Cookeville, Tennessee
Guest Recital with Timothy Northcut and Isaac Slavens
College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
DMA Euphonium Recital
2022
College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
DMA Euphonium Recital
2014
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MM Trombone Recital
2013
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MM Euphonium Recital
2010
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin
Euphonium Recital
2004
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, Wisconsin
BS Euphonium Recital
Large Ensembles
2023 - Present
Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band
Dayton, Ohio
Chamber Ensembles
2024
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Brass Choir
Cincinnati, Ohio
Richmond Symphony Brass Choir
Richmond, Indiana
2022 - Present
5K Brass
Cincinnati, Ohio
Popular Ensembles
2023 - Present
Queen City Krewe, New Orleans brass band
Cincinnati, Ohio
2019 - 2021
Deuce Dime Brass Band, New Orleans brass band
San Antonio, Texas
2019 - 2021
Stubby Chubbz Brass Band, New Orleans brass band
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Master Classes
2023
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Euphonium/Tuba Master Class
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, Tennessee
Euphonium Master Class
2020
Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School
San Antonio, Texas
Brass Band Clinic with “Fort Sam’s Own” 323D Army Band
2018
Indian River Central High School
Philadelphia, New York
Brass Clinic with the 10th Mountain Division Band
South Jefferson High School
Adams, New York
Brass Clinic with the 10th Mountain Division Band
Presentations
2024
MWRTEC 2024, Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
“John Boda’s Sonatina in the 21st Century”
College-Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati, Ohio
DMA Lecture Recital: “The Electro-Acoustic Euphonium Primer”
Administrative Experience
2019 - 2021
“Fort Sam’s Own” 323D Army Band
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Unit Armorer
Unit Public Affairs Representative
Unit Training Clerk
2014 - 2019
US Army 10th Mountain Division Band
Fort Drum, New York
Unit Public Affairs Representative
Unit Supply Clerk
2011 - 2014
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Middle/High School Honor Band Festival Manager
Band Department Stage Manager
Military Decorations and Awards
Army Commendation Medal (awarded twice)
For service as music arranger at “Fort Sam’s Own” 323D Army Band
For service as Senior Musician and Unit Public Affairs Representative at 10th Mountain Division Band
Joint Service Achievement Medal
For achievement as part of Joint Land Forces Component Command COVID 2019 Response
Army Achievement Medal (awarded three times)
For achievement as music arranger at “Fort Sam’s Own” 323D Army Band
For achievement as music arranger at 10th Mountain Division Band
For achievement while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support
Army Good Conduct Medal (awarded twice)
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal (awarded twice)
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Commissioning Consortium Memberships
2025
Currently Untitled Work in Progress
Jasmine Pigott
Euphonium and brass band
2024
Night Feel
Ian Lester
Euphonium and fixed media
2023
2023 Euphonium Foundation Consortium
Kevin Day, Frank Gulino, Patrick Hoffman, and Erlend Skomsvoll
Four pieces for euphonium and string quartet
Original Compositions
2025
Perijove
Euphonium and fixed media
2024
Gaze
Live electronic installation
2023
Sunshower
Audio/video fixed media
Live electronic installation Incoming
Euphonium and fixed media
2014
Still as Stone
Trombone octet
2013
Cruise
Brass trio and automobile
Arrangements
For brass quintet
Song of the Mountain Infantry by W.T. Levitt and Frank Holz
For New Orleans brass band
A Place with No Name by Michael Jackson et al.
Are You Ready? by Julian Gosin et al.
Bang! by Jack Met et al.
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Elle Greenwich et al.
Crazy (as performed by Scary Pockets) by Brian Burton et al.
Get It How You Live by Curtis Hasselbring et al.
Master Blaster (Jammin’) by Stevie Wonder
Merry Christmas Baby by Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore
Motownphilly by Dallas Austin et al.
Motownphilly/This Is How We Do It/Poison (medley) by Dallas Austin et al.
Rock With You (as performed by Soul Rebels) by Rod Temperton et al.
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Albert Hague and Theodor Geisel
For rock band with horn line
American Woman by Burton Cummings et al.
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Elle Greenwich et al.
Christmas in Hollis by Joseph Simmons et al.
Get Lucky by Nile Rogers et al.
Gimme Some Lovin’ by Spencer Davis et al.
Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
Lettsanity by Rashawn Ross and Adam Deitch
Long Train Runnin’ by Tom Johnston
Momma’s Night Out by Sara Evans et al.
My Girl by William Robinson et al.
My House by Johan Carlsson et al.
Perm by Brody Brown et al.
Perm/Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag (medley) by Brody Brown et al.
Ring of Fire by June Carter and Merle Kilgore
Rock With You by Rod Temperton
Sail by Aaron Bruno
Santeria by Bradley Nowell et al.
You Look Good by Hillary Lindset et al.
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Albert Hague and Theodor Geisel
For trombone octet
Laura Lee by Stephen Foster
For tuba quartet
Get It How You Live by Curtis Hasselbring et al.
For woodwind quartet
Halo (as performed by Postmodern Jukebox) by Beyoncé Knowles et al.
Locked Out of Heaven by Ari Levine et al.
Organizations and Activities
2012 - 2014
Milwaukee Organized Sound And Instrument Collective (MOSAIC)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Composer, Performer
2012 - 2014
Prematurely Air-Conditioned Arts Collective
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Composer, Performer
2004 - 2005
CMENC, UW-Platteville Chapter
Platteville, Wisconsin
Corresponding Secretary
2000 - 2004
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Omicron Iota Chapter
Platteville, Wisconsin
President: 2003 – 2004
Historian: 2001 – 2003