Adam Ballif

Dr. Adam Ballif holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from Arizona State University. Dr. Ballif joined the faculty of Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2012. In addition to teaching the clarinet studio, he teaches courses in woodwind methods, pedagogy and literature, music education courses, and conducts the University Band. Previously he was Associate Professor of Music at Colorado Mesa University where he taught clarinet and saxophone and coordinated the music education program. Before Colorado, Dr. Ballif was Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana and served as Principal Clarinetist with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University. In July 2002, Dr. Ballif participated in the Belgium Clarinet Academy and presented a paper titled, "Benny Goodman Influences Classical Composition," at the 2002 International Clarinet Association's convention in Stockholm Sweden. He has performed and presented at ICA conferences in Northridge California, Assisi Italy, Lincoln Nebraska, and Orlando Florida. His principal clarinet teachers include Robert Spring, William Holman, and Alan Stanek. He has also developed an interest in software development for Apple platforms, and has several apps available on the App Store for organizing a private studio, discovering clarinet repertoire, and managing practice habits. Dr. Ballif remains active as a performer and clinician. Upcoming presentations and performances include appearances at the Idaho Music Educators Conference, Idaho Falls Symphony, and the International Clarinet Association.