Résumé
Education
Master of Arts in music history, 1976
Catholic University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude in music with an English minor, 1973
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Diploma, 1969
International High School of The Hague, Netherlands
Employment
Musician, teacher, writer, and editor
Harold Howland Music (BMI), Sugarloaf Key, Florida, and Vienna, Virginia, 1973-present
Librarian
Monroe County Public Library, Key West, Florida, 2004-present
Timpanist
Miami Bach Society, Coral Gables, Florida, 2002-04
National Chamber Orchestra, Rockville, Maryland, 1984-2000; development assistant and librarian, 1999-2000
Publicist
Florida Keys Council of the Arts, Key West, Florida, 2000-02
Percussion instructor
Catholic University, Washington, D.C., 1998-2000; concert manager, 1996-99
Awards
Pro-Mark Corporation, teaching award, 1993
National Endowment for the Arts, jazz fellowship, 1989
Musician Magazine Best Unsigned Band Contest, finalist, 1988
Washington Area Music Association, Best Jazz Recording, Best Debut Recording, nominated Best Small Jazz Ensemble, Best New Artist, Best Song, Best Record Design, 1986
Chesapeake Song Competition, Original Song Festival, Songwriter’s Association of Washington, composition awards, 1982-86
Publications
Modern Drummer magazine: columns, directories, feature articles, and reviews, 1978-present
Talking Drums magazine: feature articles and reviews, 1992-94
Percussionist journal, Percussive Notes magazine: feature articles, 1977-83
See also bibliography
References
John Brown, head of technical services, Monroe County Public Library, 305-292-3595
Andrea Comstock, business manager, Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 305-295-4369
Piotr Gajewski, conductor, National Chamber Orchestra, 301-762-8580
John Previti, jazz bassist, 240-602-8585
For more information contact:
Hal Howland
263 Venetian Way, Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042-3612
Telephone: 305-745-2572
Internet: halhowland@bellsouth.net