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FORMAL EDUCATION

University of Minnesota; MA in Music Composition (March 2007)
European American Musical Alliance (EAMA), Paris, France (summer 2001, 2004)
St. Olaf College; BA in Music (2001)
emphasis in Theory/Composition and concentration in Linguistics
University of Oregon (summer 2000)
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (spring 1999)
Pacelli High School, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; class valedictorian (1997)
Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan (summer 1996)


RESIDENCIES

2006-2007 Composer-in-Residence, The Rose Ensemble, St. Paul, MN
2006 (Feb-March) Craig and Janet Swan Composer Residency, University of Minn. School of Music
2005-present Composer-in-Residence, The Schubert Club, St. Paul, MN
2004-present Composer-in-Residence, The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists, Minneapolis, MN


GRANTS and AWARDS

2008 American Composers Forum Subito Grant
2007 Jerome Composer Commissioning Program (JCCP) grant
ASCAPlus Standard Award
2006 Young Composer Prize, The Esoterics' Polyphonos Composition Competition
Winner, Cambridge Madrigal Singers 10th Annual Composition Competition
ASCAPlus Standard Award
2005 American Composers Forum Subito Grant
Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize (University of Minnesota)
Finalist, Young New Yorkers' Chorus Competition for Young Composers
Travel Grant, Univ. of Minn. Graduate and Professional Students Association
Young New Yorkers’ Chorus rehearsals and premiere, New York, NY
ASCAPlus Standard Award
2004 Travel grant, University of Minnesota Music Dept.
“Nadia Boulanger and American Music: A Memorial Symposium,”
American Music Research Center, Boulder, Colorado
Finalist, Ithaca College Choral Composition Competition
Mention Excellent (Composition) & Mention Tres Bien (Counterpoint), EAMA
2002 Finalist, Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize (University of Minnesota)
2001 Mention Bien (Composition), EAMA
Distinction in Music, St. Olaf College


INTERVIEWS

The Esoterics' "EsoCast," Podcast interview re: "Bar xizam" (2008)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview for local All Things Considered with Tom Crann (2007)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview with John Birge re: "Run, Toboggan, Run" (2007)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview with Karl Gehrke re: The Schubert Club (2007)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview with John Birge re: "Shem Speaks" (2006)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview with John Birge (2005)
Minnesota Public Radio, Interview with Tom Crann re: "Prayer for Peace" (2004)
"Echoes of Christmas," Dale Warland Singers, pre-concert talk (2003)
Minnesota Public Radio, Live from the Galleria with Tom Crann (2002)
Minnesota Public Radio, Christmas Day with Tom Crann (2001)


DISCOGRAPHY

Christmas at Luther

Christmas at Luther (2007)
Pike Kor, on Luther College Recordings (LCR07-4)
Featuring: Hail, Christmas Day!
LISTEN, CD available here

Gabriel's Message

Gabriel's Message: Christmas Carols for Flute & Harp (2005)
Linda Chatterton (flute) and Nikki Christopher (harp), on La Flautista (LF 2039)
Featuring: Four Carols of Alfred Burt (arr.)
LISTEN, CD available here

Shout the Glad Tidings

Shout the Glad Tidings (2004)
The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists (E-2754)
Featuring: The Babe of Bethlehem (arr.)
LISTEN, CD available here

Home, Harvest and Healing

Home, Harvest and Healing: A Sing for Joy Hymn Festival (2003)
Magnum Chorum, on St. Olaf Records (E-2648)
Featuring: Psalm 126: A Song of Ascents
LISTEN, CD available here



PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Composers Forum
American Music Center
American Society of Composers and Publishers (ASCAP)


EMPLOYMENT

Section Leader, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Minnetonka, MN (2006-present)
Assistant to Elizabeth Alexander/Seafarer Press, St. Paul, MN (2005-2007)
Section Leader, Unity Church, St. Paul, MN (2005-2006)
Staff Writer, www.ComposersOnline.org (2004-2006)
Freelance music engraver (2001-present)
Website design for artists (2001-present)
Assistant to Libby Larsen, Minneapolis, MN (2001-2004)


WORKS COMMISSIONED BY:

American Suzuki Foundation
Anoka High School Band
American Suzuki Talent Education Center
Article II (St. Olaf College)
Cantus
Choirs of Note
Choral Arts Ensemble (Rochester, MN)
Cornell University Women's Chorus
Dale Warland Singers
Ensemble of the North
The Esoterics
Healthy People Portage County Ad Campaign
Hopkins High School Concert Choir (2)
Hopkins High School Women's Choir
Jennifer Kult, soprano & Jocelyn Hagen, piano
Jennifer Swanson, soprano
Joe Olson, for the Twin Cities Hardingfelelag
Kantorei (Denver, CO)
Katherine Tripoli, soprano
Linda Chatterton, flute
Marian Dolan, conductor (Naples, FL)
Mary Hofer and the Stevens Point Suzuki Institute (Stevens Point, WI)
Minnesota Chorale
Pamela Marentette and Jesse Hennum, for their wedding
Rob Grace and Krysti Adams, for their wedding
Ruth Palmer, Director of Music Ministries, Unity Church -Unitarian (St. Paul, MN)
Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
The Schubert Club (2)
Sing for Joy (WCAL 89.3), for the Home Harvest, and Healing Hymn Festival
The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists (4)
Steven Staruch, viola
Suzanne Asher, poet
The Rose Ensemble (3)
University of Minnesota Men's Choir
Young New Yorkers' Chorus
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota