Education:
Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI - graduated June 1991 B.A., Luther College, Decorah, IA - graduated May 1995 Major: Music Management and Music Theory/Composition Cumulative GPA: 3.80 - magna cum laude member: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Lambda M.M., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH - August 1998 Major: Composition Music Technology Graduate Assistant - PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota
Composition Awards & Recognition:
-Winner, Wisconsin School of Music Association, Verspielt!, 1989 -Third Place, Wisconsin School of Music Association, Fanfare for Youth, 1991 -National Incentive Award, National Federation of Music Clubs, To Marge, with Love, 1991 -Second Place, National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, Fanfare for Youth, 1991 -Winner, Music Teachers National Association - Iowa chapter, Bass Clarinet Concertino, 1993 -Finalist, ASCAP Foundation Grants to Young Composers, Violin Duet, 1996 - Winner, 2003 Music Festival of the Hamptons, Winner, 2003 Swan Composer Prize
Major Performances:
-Fanfare for Youth - Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia, May 1991 - Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream - Luther College, November 1993 -Virginia Dreams - Luther College, April 1994 -The Prodigal Son - Luther College Convocation , October 1994 -Violin Duet - Bowling Green State University, December 1995 -The Tomten and the Fox - A Musical Tale for Children - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, December 7&8, 1996 -In Memoriam - Bowling Green State University, April 1997 - The Tomten and the Fox - Buffalo Philharmonic seven times throughout 1997-1998 season and Seattle Philharmonic 1998 - Lake Summit: Prelude to Chamber Orchestra- Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra 2001 - Train & Tower, Lukas Foss & The Atlantic Chamber Orchestra, 2003 - Oasis de Lumiere, Jason DePue of the Philadelphia Orchestra, 2003 - Fanfare & Reflection, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Gregory Vajda, Conductor, 2003 - The Swimming Pool, University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, Craig Kirchhoff, conductor, 2003.
Educational Enrichment:
-June in Buffalo, 1994 -Masterclasses with Milton Babbitt, Lukas Foss, and David Felder -Seminars with David Felder, Milton Babbitt, Lukas Foss, Roger Reynolds and Donald Erb
Work Experience:
University of Minnesota Composers Alliance President 2003-present
Music Teacher - Milwaukee Jewish Day School 1999 - 2000. K-8 grade, created new curriculum, coached 6th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball
Treasurer - Praecepta, Fall 1996-Spring 1997 (founding year)*treasurer for Bowling Green State University's new music group *successfully led group in budgeting process and presented budget request, seeking university funding
Editorial Assistant - Hal Leonard Corporation, Summer 1996 *assistant to Richard Walters, Creative Manager, Piano-Vocal-Guitar Division *arranged and edited music *worked as studio engineer, remastering Vocal Library *assisted in coordinating projects
Accounts Receivable Clerk - Manpower International - June-July 1995 *processed over one-half million dollars of paid invoices daily *researched clients payment histories *miscellaneous duties included filing and sorting Telemarketer - Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1994 *Telemarketed season tickets *Distinguished as sales leader in my group
Salesman/Utility Worker - Fine Print Grafix, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Work included telemarketing, visiting prospective clients, building a nation-wide customer list, sorting, cleaning duties in press room *Maintained positive image of the business to clients
Church Accompanist - Bay Shore Lutheran, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Responsible for playing weekly Thursday service hymns and interludes *Maintained a peaceful, caring atmosphere for members
Piano Teacher - Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Taught beginner level piano lessons *Encouraged students during the learning process
Usher/Attendant - Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1992 *Responsible
for patron seating *Maintained positive atmosphere for patrons
