RÉSUMÉ
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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)
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 |
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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 AssociationYoung New Yorkers’ Chorus rehearsals and premiere, New York, NY |
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| 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)
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
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Christmas at Luther (2007) Pike Kor, on Luther College Recordings (LCR07-4) Featuring: Hail, Christmas Day! LISTEN, CD available here |
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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 |
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Shout the Glad Tidings (2004) The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists (E-2754) Featuring: The Babe of Bethlehem (arr.) LISTEN, CD available here |
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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)
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)
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
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