CURRICULUM VITAE
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| May 2010 |
Master of Music,
Performance: Orchestral Conducting Texas Tech University Lecture-Recital: “Reimagining Classical Forms: Martin’s Concerto for Seven Winds” Advisor: Dr. Andrew George |
| December 2009 |
Master of Music,
Music Theory Texas Tech University, 2009 Master’s Thesis: “Examining Non-Linear Forms: Techniques for the Analysis of Scores Used in Video Games” - Advisor: Dr. Michael Berry |
| May 2007 |
Bachelor of Music, Music
Performance University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007 Graduated with Honors and Highest Distinction Honor’s Thesis: “The Performance of New Music in Major American Orchestras: 1980 – 2000” Advisor: Dr. Annegret Fauser |
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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
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Business Leadership: Music Ensemble Direction, Music Ensemble Management, Project Management, Event Planning, Music Development, Customer Service, Innovation Around Business, Presentation Development, Training (one-on-one and classroom environments) |
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Music Performance: Ensemble Conducting, with experience in Orchestra, Band, Chamber, and Pit Orchestras Flute Performance (including Piccolo, Alto Flute, and ethnic flutes) Basic Techniques in Vocal (Baritone) and Piano |
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Music Arranging and Orchestrating: Course taken in Orchestration at UNC-CH and Texas Tech University. Pieces arranged and orchestrated for full orchestra, string orchestra, saxophone quartet, mixed woodwind chamber ensembles, Pit Orchestras, and beginning jazz ensemble. Performances of: - Piazzola’s Miloga del Angel for Bandoneon and String Orchestra; Texas Tech Orchestra (March 2010) - Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade and Great Gate for sax quartet (May, 2007) - Kander’s Cabaret the Musical for Pit Orchestra [winds/sax quartet/brass/pno/perc] (Dec, 2006) |
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Computer Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint and Publisher; Microsoft Expression Web; FileMaker Pro; Corel Paint Shop Pro and Video Studio; Sibelius Music Notation Software |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| 2010-Current |
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Merchandise Sales Host and Floor Stocker (6/10-current) Responsible for serving the needs of guest and selling memorabilia to take home the magic. Duties also include: stocking the store, cleaning and care of the store, money handling, and generate revenue reports. |
| 2007-2010 |
Best Buy Inc.
Product Process Supervisor (6/09-05/10) Responsible for supervising Inventory and Merchandising Teams by overseeing all shipping and receiving operations, inventory integrity, product displays and pricing, store look and feel, stocking and organizing media product. Responsibilities also included At Risk product management, inventory erosion, loss prevention, creating department schedules, and training. In addition to this position, assisted in hiring process by doing first interviews and running new hire orientation class. Media and MP3 Supervisor (8/08-6/09) Responsible for supervising Media and MP3 sales team through training in customer service and product knowledge. Managed business results such as revenue, accessory and service plan attachments, and year over year comps with a mindset of growing the business. Responsibilities also included performance management, ensure proper organization of media product, and growth through innovation. In this position, created and ran local store events such as midnight releases, gaming tournaments, and exclusive shopping events. Merchandising Specialist, FT (8/07-8/08) Responsible for Pricing Accuracy, in store ad support, planogram updates and maintenance, store map integrity, unloading and receiving shipments, and supporting sales teams through maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Responsibilities also included raincheck maintenance, fixture and signage ordering, and attending store leadership meetings when supervisor was unable to. Computers Specialists, PT (1/07-8/07) Responsible for Customer service in the computer department, with a focus on creating a solution that is right for the customer, while offering available services that fit the customer’s lifestyle. Responsibilities also included maintaining a stocked and clean department. |
| 2007-2010 |
Texas Tech University Graduate Teaching Assistant (08/07-05/10) Registered Instructor for first year music theory lecture course, and all four courses of Aural Skills, a lab style course. Class size range from 12 to 30. Responsible for all class operations, including grading, lecture planning, and coordinating content with other instructors. |
| 2004-2007 |
UNC-CH Pauper Players Musical Theater Orchestra Coordinator Executive Board (08/03-05/07) Organized and coordinated the instrumental music element of the musical theater company, facilitated the acquisition of music stands for the company, developed an instrumental act in the company’s annual musical revue, and served as liaison to the music department. Orchestrated all music for the production of Cabaret. Orchestra Director (01/03-05/07) Directed the pit orchestra for productions of: Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde, Assassins, Footloose: The Musical, The Last Five Years, Pippin, and The Fantasticks Music Director (01/03-12/06) Taught and coached all music (solo and choruses) for productions of Assassins and The Fantasticks |
| 2004-2006 |
UNC-CH Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Organized and conducted two benefit concerts, directed sectional rehearsals, and served as cover conductor. |
| 2003 |
Triangle Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Student Conductor Conducted William Grant Still’s Fanfare for an American Hero and William Schuman’s Newsreel |
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PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS |
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"Game Music Analysis: Creating and Analyzing Graphical
Representations of Video Game Scores" Texas Society for Music Theory Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX, February 26, 2010 “Examining Non-Linear Forms: Techniques for the Analysis of Scores Used in Video Games” Masters Thesis, Advised by Dr. Michael Berry Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, December 2009 “The Performance of New Music in Major American Orchestras: 1980 – 2000” Honors Research, Advised by Dr. Annegret Fauser UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, April 2007 “Orchestral Conductors: Academia vs. Professional” Grant Supported Summer Research, Advised by Tonu Kalam UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, August 2006 |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Conducting Dr. Andrew George, Orchestral Director, Texas Tech University (2008-current) Professor Gary Lewis, Orchestral Director, Texas Tech University (2007-2008) Professor Susan Kelbanow, Choral Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007) Professor Tonu Kalam, Orchestra Director, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003-2006) William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor, North Carolina Symphony (2002-2003) |
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Flute Dr. Lisa Garner-Santa, Professor, Texas Tech University (2008) Dr. Brooks de Wetter-Smith, Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003-2007) Mary Boone, Second Flute, North Carolina Symphony (1998-2003) |
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Relevant Course Work |
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Disney University: Creativity and Innovation:
Gaining the Edge, Entertainment Professional
Development Study Texas Tech University: Theory Pedagogy, Performance and Analysis; Schenkerian Analysis, Post-Tonal Analysis; Self Directed Study in Neo-Riemannian Theory; Self Directed Study in Semiotics and Music Theory, Orchestration, Wind Literature, Symphonic Literature, Beethoven UNC Chapel Hill: Choral Conducting, Orchestration, Post-Tonal Analysis |
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Conducting Workshops |
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| Texas Tech Wind
Conducting Symposium (Lubbock, TX) - July 2008 Rose City International Conductors Workshop (Portland, OR) - June 2006 Workshop led by Leonard Slatkin (Chapel Hill, NC) - April 2005 |
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AWARDS and GRANTS |
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Earl Slocum Band Award A chancellor’s award presented annually to one member of the UNC Band Program selected by the band directors and awarded to a graduating senior. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Funded research project selected by the University of North Carolina’s Office for Undergraduate Research’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (SURF). Used to fund “Orchestral Conductors: Academia vs. Professional.” |
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