Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- The University of Texas at Austin (2005–10)
Doctor of Music in Composition (August 2010)
- Dissertation: Cityscapes for orchestra (with accompanying analytical document)
- Composition studies with Donald Grantham and Yevgeniy Sharlat
- Technology/electronic music studies with Russell Pinkston
- Master classes and private lessons with John Adams, Jennifer Higdon, Kristin Kuster,
Steve Reich, Joan Tower, and George Tsontakis
- The University of Oklahoma, Norman (2002–04)
Master of Music in Composition (May 2004)
- Composition studies with Christian Asplund, Jason Bahr, and Kenneth Fuchs
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant (2000–02)
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, cum laude (July 2002)
- Piano studies with Mary Anne Craige
- Composition studies with James Wintle
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Teaching Assistant, Music Theory I, The University of Texas at Austin (2006–08)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Professional Music Engraver (2004–present)
- Prepare scores and parts for various composers for performances by the London Symphony Orchestra, the USAF Heritage of America Band, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and other renowned ensembles
- Assistant Editor, The Society of Composers, Inc. Newsletter (2007–08)
SIGNIFICANT PERFORMANCES
- UCM New Music Festival/Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference, University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Landscapes, 2011
- Society of Composers, Inc. National Conference, University of South Carolina in Columbia, American March and Triumphant Overture, 2010
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference, Kansas State University in Manhattan, Landscapes, 2010
- Society of Composers, Inc. National Student Conference, Marshall University in Huntington, WV, Brass Quintet, 2010
- New Music Festival, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Bahrah, 2010
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference, Oklahoma City University, Quintet for Winds, 2009
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, Three Sketches, 2008
- Society of Composers, Inc. National Conference, Georgia State University in Atlanta, Bahrah, 2008
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region II Conference, Queens College in Flushing, NY, Brass Quintet, 2007
- Stone Fort Wind Quintet, Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, Quintet for Winds, 2007
- Quintet Attacca, Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL, Quintet for Winds, 2007
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference, Clarke College in Dubuque, IA, Anniversary Portrait, 2007
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference, University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Brass Quintet and Three Sketches, 2007
- Society of Composers, Inc. Region IV Conference, Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Bahrah, 2006
- Society of Composers, Inc. National Student Conference, Arizona State University in Tempe, String Quartet, 2006
- The University of Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra in Norman, Caricature, 2004
PUBLICATIONS/REVIEW
- Bahrah for percussion quartet. Everett, PA: HoneyRock Publications, 2009.
- The Rise of the Incans for concert band. Medina, NY: Imagine Music Publishing, 2009.
- Warrior Dance for beginning concert band. Medina, NY: Imagine Music Publishing, 2011 (forthcoming).
RECORDING
- CURRENT. Atlanta, GA: Curvepoint Media, 2011. Features a performance of Anniversary Portrait by trumpeter Adam Hayes and pianist Kris Carlisle.
GRANTS & AWARDS
- ASCAPlus Awards, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (2009–present)
- Granted by an independent panel and based upon the unique prestige value of the composer's catalog, as well as recent performances (awarded in 2009 and 2010)
- Recognition in Playback, the official magazine of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (2008–present)
- Frequent recognition in the quarterly national publication for various performances and publications
- Grant from the John Anson Kittredge Educational Fund (2007)
- $1,000 grant in support of nationwide performances of various compositions from
2006–07
- Professional Development Awards, The University of Texas at Austin (2006–10)
- Various monetary awards for travel to performances and premieres
- Kent Kennan Endowed Graduate Fellowship, The University of Texas at Austin (2005–08)
- Kirkpatrick Award in Music Composition, The University of Oklahoma, Norman (2004)
- Awarded yearly to a distinguished student in music composition
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Music Center
- American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
- The Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers
- The College Music Society
- Society of Composers, Inc.
- The Society for Music Theory
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