CURRICULUM VIATE

EDUCATION

D.M.A. Composition
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, 2009.

M.Mus. Music Theory Pedagogy
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, 2007.

M.Mus. Composition
Boston University, 2005.

B.Mus. Composition
San Diego State University, 2001.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

2013-Present. San Diego State University, School of Music and Dance.
Lecturer, Music Theory and Composition.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

San Diego State University

(Spring ‘14, ‘15, ’16)
(Fall ’13, ’14, ’15)
(Spring 14’, ’15, ’16)
(Fall ’14)
(Spring ’15)
(Fall ’14 – Present)

Introduction to the Elements of Music
Comprehensive Musicianship I: Baroque Styles
Comprehensive Musicianship II: Classical Styles
Comprehensive Musicianship III: Romantic Styles
Comprehensive Musicianship IV: 20th Century Styles
tudio Composition Lessons

Southwestern College

(Fall '07)

Music Theory III (Chromatic Harmony)

The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

(Fall ‘05-Spring ‘07)
(Fall ’05, ’06)
(Spring ’05, ’06)

Graduate Assistant
Music Theory 3: Baroque counterpoint
Music Theory 4: Studies of Classic and Romantic Styles

Boston University

(Fall ’03- Spring ’05)
(Fall ’03, ’05)
(Spring ’03, ’05)
(Fall ’03, ’05)
(Spring ’03, ’05)

Graduate Assistant, Instructor of Record
MU107: Ear-Training and Sight-Singing I
MU108: Ear-Training and Sight-Singing II
MU101: Music Theory I, Keyboard Harmony
MU102: Music Theory II, Keyboard Harmony

AWARDS AND HONORS

2007, ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer's Award
2007, Macht Orchestra Composition Competition
2005, Malloy Miller Prize in Composition
2008, ACO Underwood New Music Readings

COMMISSIONS

2016, SACRA/PROFANA.
Commissioned by Conductor Juan Acosta, “Here is Peace” for SSAATTBB choir.

2016, San Diego State University Orchestra
Commissioned by Conductor Michael Gerdes, a new work for Orchestra.

2014, San Diego State University Orchestra
Commissioned by Conductor Michael Gerdes, “Homecoming” for Orchestra.

2011 The Brecht Forum, New York, NY.
Commissioned by Director Michael Murnim, Incidental Music for “Antigone” (2011)

2010 The Secret Theatre, New York, NY.
Commissioned by Director Ken Neil Hailey, Incidental Music for “Saint Joan”.

2009 The American Theatre of Actors, New York, NY.
Commissioned by Director James Jennings, Incidental Music for “Henry V”.

2006 Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD.
Commissioned by Director Douglas Barclay, “Te Deum” for SATB choir and Organ.

CONFERENCE ACTIVITY/PARTICIPATION

Papers Presented

2014. “Composers in the Classroom: Developing Critical Thinking, Comprehension, and Empathy in the Junior High and High School Student Through Student Composed Operas", Society of Composer, Inc. National Conference. March 20-23.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-Present, CITY Opera. Founder, Co-Artistic Director, Music Director.
2007-2014, San Diego Opera. Composer-In-Residence, WAM Project.
2007-2010, Canyon Crest Academy. Teaching Artist.
2005-2010, The La Jolla Playhouse. Teaching Artist.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
College Music Society (CMS)
Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI)

REFERENCES

Samuel Headrick
Professor of Theory and Composition: Boston University.
Boston University College of Fine Arts

Tom Benjamin
Professor of Music Theory: The Peabody Conservatory.
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

Michael Gerdes
Director of Orchestras: San Diego State University
San Diego State University