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Master of Music Degree (M.M.) in Music Composition. Bowling Green State University,

Bowling Green Ohio, 43403. (1997-1999)

Bachelor of Music Degree (B.M.) in Trumpet Performance with distinction. George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, 22030. (1991-1996)

Bachelor of Music Degree (B.M.) in Music Education with distinction. George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, 22030. (1991-1996)

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903. (non-degree program) (1996-1997)

• Sales Engineer, Sweetwater Sound Inc. (October 2004 - Present)

Duties Include: Direct sales of musical instruments and pro audio gear. Weekly meetings with representatives of major music technology manufacturers for product evaluations and demonstrations. Giving presentations of new products and music software to a staff of sales engineers. Creating audio system designs for professional studios, schools, and churches. Trumpet session player for Sweetwater Studios.

• Lecturer, Mississippi State University (August 2003 - May 2004)

Duties include: Head of music theory faculty. Teaching upper division music theory, upper division aural skills, orchestration, form and analysis, composition, and music appreciation. Service duties include organizing and overseeing music technology lab stations, recruitment, and serving on the curriculum committee. Additional accomplishments and services include: Implementing CAI to the aural skills classes, starting a composition class (MU 2990 Special Topics in Music - Composition), recruitment, faculty composition recital (November 10, 2003).

• Graduate Assistant in Music Technology, Ball State University (September 2000 - July 2003)

Duties included: Administration of Central Recording Services. Responsible for the recording of all campus concerts and dubbing recordings. Assisting with music technology courses. Teaching private composition lessons.

• Instructor, "Music, Computers, and Technology" (MUS 201) Taylor University (February 2002 - May 2002)

Duties included: Sole responsibility of course preparation, lectures, and grading. This teaching assignment was completed as an internship in music technology and was observed by Dr. Dana Collins.

• Instructor, "Freshmen Music Theory" (MUS 111) Ball State University (September 2001 - December 2001)

Duties included: Sole responsibility of course preparation, lectures, and grading. This teaching assignment was completed as an internship in music theory and was observed by Dr. Eleanor Trawick.

• Public School Music Teacher, Belvidere School District (September 1999 – June

Duties included: Teaching high school band, middle school advanced and beginning band, instrumental lessons grades 4-8, and general music grades 1-4. Also responsible for direction of pep/marching band and electronic music composers’ club.

• Graduate Assistant in Music Technology, Bowling Green State University (September 1997 - May 1999)

Duties included: Assisting the professor with music technology I - IV classes. Teaching classes and lab sessions. In charge of general operations of the BG recording studios including scheduling, computer accounts, maintenance, and upgrading software.

• Public School Music Teacher, Alexander Batcho School (September 1996 - June 1997)

Duties included: Teaching general music grades 4-6. Directing beginning band, advanced band, choir, and select choir. Teaching private lessons. Teaching a music class for PI (perceptually impaired) students. Assistant marching band director for Manville HS. Musical director and conductor for the production "The Sound of Music" at Manville HS. Conduct performing ensembles on concerts.

• Public School Music Teacher, Lakeside Middle School (March 1996 - June 1996)

Duties included: Teaching instrumental lessons grades 6-8. Teaching general music classes. Chorus director. Directing concerts and festivals.

• Professional Trumpet Player, Carnival Cruise Lines (June 1994 - August 1994)

Duties included: Providing professional entertainment aboard the M/S Sensation. Performing production shows, dance sets, and background for headlining performers.

Symphony no. 1 "Indianapolis" (orchestra - 2002)

A Knight ‘till Morning (orchestra)

• March 7^th 2003 by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra (Professional Orchestra), conducted by Leonard Atherton.
• Reading on March 22, 2001, Ball State Symphony Orchestra.

Celtic Trilogy (orchestra)

• June 12, 2002, by the Ball State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by

Symphonic Overture (symphonic band)

• April 25, 1994, by the George Mason University Symphonic Band,

When Dreams Burn (orchestra – Master’s Thesis 1999)

For Those Condemned to Live (orchestra)

Elegy for Paul Richley (wind ensemble)

Manville Overture (grade III band)

• December 1999, Belvidere High School Band, conducted by the composer.

God’s Embrace (choir and organ)

• 1999 - Commissioned by Zion Methodist Church, Toledo Ohio.

The Summoning (for solo didgeridoo)

• February 20, 2004, CMS regional convention, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• April 3, 2003, Ball State University

Anger and Will (trumpet, piano, and chimes)

• February 8, 2002 at the 32^nd Annual Festival of New Music, Ball State

University, Muncie Indiana.

Beneath the Mist (flute choir)

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• April 16, 1999, Glassboro New Jersey

Blues on 12^th (flute and tenor saxophone)

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• October 24, 2001, Ball State University
• April 16, 1999, Glassboro, New Jersey
• September 29, 1998, Bowling Green State University

514 Quarts (piano)

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• April 19, 2001, Ball State University,
• April 21, 1998, Bowling Green State University

Rebecca’s Tears (flute and vibraphone)

• November 4, 2001, Bowling Green State University
• April 16, 1999, Glassboro, New Jersey
• February 12, 1998, Bowling Green State University

Strange and Beautiful Places (solo works for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone)

• April 16, 1999, Glassboro, New Jersey

• October 2, 1997, Bowling Green State University.

Purgatory (electronic)

• November 16, 2001, at Threshold 2001 held at Ball State University
• April 16, 1999, Glassboro, New Jersey
• April 29, 1999 Bowling Green State University.

Fanfare for a Dying Age (Solo Trumpet)

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• February 19^th, 1999, Toledo Museum of Art.

Grand Prix for Trumpets (trumpet octet)

• March 24, 2002 Ball State University,
• April 5, 2002, Ball State University,
• December 2, 1998, Bowling Green State University,
• April 5, 1998, Miami University.

• March 4, 2004, Faculty Recital of Dr. Richard Human, Mississippi State University.

Neo Baroque Trio (flute, violin, and piano)

• December 2, 1997, Bowling Green State University.

Dark Carnival of the Soul (trumpet and electronic instruments) Co-authored with

Zygmunt and Doles.

• November 15, 1997, Threshold IV Festival, Ball State University.

Quiet Eulogy (brass quintet)

• May 8, 1995, Senior recital, George Mason University.

Scarborough Variations (flute and piano)

• October 17, 2002, Ball State University.

• April 28, 1995, George Mason University.

Theme and Variations (horn and piano)

• December 18, 1994, George Mason University.

Fantasia (trumpet and MIDI accompaniment)

• April 26, 1994, Junior recital, George Mason University
• Featured on GMView video yearbook soundtrack.

So It Ends (Trombone and Synthesizer)

• March 4, 2004, Faculty Recital of Dr. Richard Human, Mississippi State University.
• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

Simon's Razor (film score)

Jesters Oft Prove Prophets (incidental music for a play)

• March 18, April 11, and April 12, 2003, Ball State University

• March 22, 2003, Muncie Center for the Arts
• April 5, 2003, Maring-Hunt Public Library

Ave Maria (arrangement for dance) Commissioned by Megan Lindsey

• April 6, and 7, 2001, Ball State University.

The Old Ways (dance)

• January 1999, Bowling Green State University.

Ocean Waves (pop choir)

• June 5^th 1996, Lakeside Middle School
• May 14^th 1997, Alexander-Batcho School

Across Time (trumpet and MIDI accompaniment) performed

• November 15, 1997, Threshold IV Festival, Ball State University

• Discovery Day October 12, 1997 and October 13, 1998, Bowling Green State University.

Ritual (EWI [electronic wind instrument] or MIDI Controller and MIDI Sequence)

• November 10, 2003, Faculty Recital, Mississippi State University

• Discovery Day October 12, 1997 and October 13, 1998, Bowling Green State University.

Hostin in my Head (trumpet, guitar, and rhythm) Co-authored with Adamoyurka.

Somethin’s Burnin’ (trumpet, guitar, and rhythm) Co-authored with Adamoyurka

Stolen Chairs (trumpet, guitar, rhythm) Co-authored with Adamoyurka. Available on

Don’t Follow Me (trumpet, guitar, and rhythm) Co-authored with Adamoyurka.

Swords and Brooms (dance)

• May 1994, George Mason University

Assistant Conductor for the Ball State Symphony Orchestra,

Ball State University, Muncie IN. Nov 01 - June 02

Conductor for Belvidere School District bands - beginning, advanced, high school, pep/marching band.

Belvidere, NJ Sept 99 - June 00

Conductor for Manville School District bands - beginning, advanced, assistant conductor

of high school concert band and marching band.

Manville, NJ Sept 96 - June 97

Conductor for The Sound of Music.

Manville, NJ Jan 96 - Mar 96

Conductor for Lakeside Middle School - beginning and advanced choir.

Pompton Lakes, NJ Mar 96 - June 96

Assistant Conductor for Langley High School - jazz band, wind ensemble, concert band,

and percussion ensemble.

Langley, VA Jan 95 - Apr 95

Assistant Conductor for George Mason University Symphonic Band

Fairfax, VA Jan -94 - Apr 94

Equipment and travel grant - Warren Vander Hill, Provost Ball State University - in

conjunction with Recreational activities department, 2001 and 2002.

Doctoral assistantship in music engineering and technology - Ball State University MACCM (Mid American Center for Contemporary Music) Grant, 1999.

Pro Musica Grant, 1999.

BGSU College of Musical Arts Graduate Student Grant, 1999.

Vice President of Praecepta 1998 - 1999.

Graduate assistantship in music technology - Bowling Green State University

Golden Key National Honor Society, 1995.

Alpha Lambda Delta, academic honor society, 1993.

MENC (Music Educators National Conference) chapter scholarship, 1992 and 1993.

Rotary Club Scholarship, 1991 and 1992.

Jazz Scholarship - George Mason University, 1991-1995.

Professor David Foley. School of Music, Ball State University. Muncie, Indiana 47306-0410. Tel (765) 285-5400 Email: dfoley@bsu.edu

Dr. Richard Human. Department of Music Education, Mississippi State University. P.O. Box 6240, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762. Tel (662) 312-6718 Email: richard@trombone.org

Dr. Jody Nagel. School of Music, Ball State University. Muncie, Indiana 47306-0410. Tel (765) 285-5400 Email: sejeongy@aol.com

Dr. Jeff Pappas. Director of Choirs, Ball State University. Muncie, Indiana 47306-0410. Tel (765) 285-5417 Email: jpappas@bsu.edu

Ms. Wendy Payton. Instructor, Mississippi State University. P.O. Box 4121 Mississippi State University, Mississippi 39762. Tel (662) 324-6641 or (662) 615-0430 Email: wpayton@colled.msstate.edu

Dr. Eleanor Trawick. School of Music, Ball State University. Muncie, Indiana 47306 0410. Tel (765) 285-5400 Email: etrawick@gw.bsu.edu