October 5, 2023
EPISODE 45
FRANCISCO JAVIER DE ALBA Dr. Francisco Javier Dudley de Alba, Paco, is a versatile musician and teacher based in Phoenix, known for his clarinet expertise. An accomplished performer, composer, and advocate for new music, Paco holds degrees from Columbus State University and Arizona State University. His research delves into clarinet pedagogy through linguistics.
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Dr. Francisco Javier Dudley de Alba, more commonly known as Paco, is a teacher, composer, and performer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He formerly taught undergraduate clarinet lessons as a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University (ASU) Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Currently, Dr. de Alba spreads his enthusiasm for music through private teaching and working with local music programs.
Dr. de Alba is an accomplished and award-winning performer. He performed across the United States and internationally, including Belgium, France, and the Philippines. In 2015, Dr. de Alba was awarded the Zodiac Music Academy and Festival Chamber Music Award. He was a member of several chamber music groups, which premiered works at international conferences. He also performs with large ensembles, such as Tempe Winds and Tempe Symphony Orchestra.
Along with his passion for teaching and performing, Dr. de Alba is an avid composer and arranger. He was the former Vice President of the Columbus State University (CSU) Society of Composers and has had several of his pieces premiered across the United States and internationally. Drawing inspiration from his diverse background, Dr. de Alba collaborates with performers to create unique pieces with varying styles and instrumentation. As an advocate of new music, he also performs several works by other emerging composers and strives to amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Dr. de Alba studied composition with Dr. James Ogburn, Dr. Matthew McCabe, and Dr. Fred Cohen during his time at CSU Schwob School of Music. Dr. de Alba received his Bachelor of Music degree at CSU under the instruction of Dr. Lisa Oberlander. He earned his Master of Music and Doctorate of Music degrees, studying under Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner at ASU. His current research explores using linguistics to analyze various aspects of clarinet pedagogy.
Dr. de Alba is an accomplished and award-winning performer. He performed across the United States and internationally, including Belgium, France, and the Philippines. In 2015, Dr. de Alba was awarded the Zodiac Music Academy and Festival Chamber Music Award. He was a member of several chamber music groups, which premiered works at international conferences. He also performs with large ensembles, such as Tempe Winds and Tempe Symphony Orchestra.
Along with his passion for teaching and performing, Dr. de Alba is an avid composer and arranger. He was the former Vice President of the Columbus State University (CSU) Society of Composers and has had several of his pieces premiered across the United States and internationally. Drawing inspiration from his diverse background, Dr. de Alba collaborates with performers to create unique pieces with varying styles and instrumentation. As an advocate of new music, he also performs several works by other emerging composers and strives to amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Dr. de Alba studied composition with Dr. James Ogburn, Dr. Matthew McCabe, and Dr. Fred Cohen during his time at CSU Schwob School of Music. Dr. de Alba received his Bachelor of Music degree at CSU under the instruction of Dr. Lisa Oberlander. He earned his Master of Music and Doctorate of Music degrees, studying under Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner at ASU. His current research explores using linguistics to analyze various aspects of clarinet pedagogy.
Episode Description
Dr. Francisco Javier Dudley de Alba, Paco, is a versatile musician and teacher based in Phoenix, known for his clarinet expertise. An accomplished performer, composer, and advocate for new music, Paco holds degrees from Columbus State University and Arizona State University. His research delves into clarinet pedagogy through linguistics.
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Takeaways
- Confidence in one's identity as an artist can lead to a fulfilling and successful career.
- Encouragement from peers and mentors can significantly impact one's artistic journey.
- Friends who believed in his compositional talent helped him embrace his identity as a composer.
- Surrounding himself with a supportive community of fellow musicians and friends played a crucial role in boosting his confidence.
- Accepting oneself as an artist, whether as a performer or a composer, is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Social Media Links
Website | Facebook | Instagram
What’s Next?!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with your friends. If you liked this podcast, please rate and write a review of how this show has helped you. This will help us be able to increase our visibility nationally and in being able to make an impact on the profession.
If you would like to hear more about any specific topics, please email us at info@themoderartistproject.com. I would love to help support your community in all artistic disciplines.
Kristine Dizon
The Modern Artist Project