Educator

Marden Pond has taught music at every level, from grade school to graduate school, including positions at Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Pepperdine University, the College of Eastern Utah, Utah State University Extension, Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, the University of Northern Colorado, Granite & Salt Lake City School Districts, and Utah Valley State College.

Courses and subject areas include: music theory, ear training, form & analysis, orchestration, composition, counterpoint, music history & appreciation [including interactive televised course], instrumental performance [string orchestra, symphony orchestra, bands, jazz ensembles, chamber music, individual brass instruction, etc.], choral music [choirs, women's ensemble, male chorus], jazz studies [history of jazz, jazz improvisation], music education, music for children, music technology, digital audio recording, humanities [including interactive televised and internet courses, 1995-2005], music for dancers, etc.)