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Highly successful and self-motivated award-winning composer who creates compelling and evocative music. Skilled in delivering powerful soundscapes that enhances narrative, mood, and emotional impact. Capable of quickly creating memorable melodies, fine-tuned for resonance and connection with a variety of audiences. Has extensive team management skills who holds a doctorate in music composition and has over 10 years of professional experience and is seeking to attain the position of Music Composer with an impactful Independent Film. Studied screen music creation at Paramount Recording Studios in L.A. as well as in Europe. Experience writing for film festivals.
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Work Experience
Managing Director at International Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - PresentManages orchestral logistics and operations for the season; hires, schedules, and manages ISO personnel and musicians; collaborates with music director to integrate artistic vision; maintains social media and data; drafts contracts; creates master schedules for rehearsals and performances; oversees concert production and musician payroll.
Managing Director at Veneto Art & Music Summit
June 1, 2024 - PresentLeads a team of composers and professionals to develop and implement program; advertises events; conducts interviews; serves as juror on selection committee; maintains social media; coordinates attendees and faculty schedules; manages on-site activities and travel; presents composition events and concerts.
Managing Director at Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival
July 1, 2023 - PresentLeads a team of composers and professionals to develop and implement program; advertises events; conducts interviews; serves as juror on selection committee; maintains a social media presence; coordinates schedules of attendees and faculty; manages on-site activities and travel; presents composition events and concerts.
GATE Instructor – Music Composition at Michigan State University
July 1, 2023 - PresentCreates curriculum for a summer composition course; teaches music technology tailored to middle and high school students; oversees activities in the music composition lab; rents and maintains recording equipment; provides edited/mastered audio-visual materials for students and university archives.
Vice President at National Association of Composers USA – Sounds New Chapter
January 1, 2024 - PresentServes on the National Board of Directors; curates concerts/events; juries on submissions; maintains social media; coordinates schedules; manages on-site activities and travel; presents composition events.
Principal Horn at The International Symphony Orchestra
October 1, 2011 - PresentPunctually attends performances; oversees horn section; performed as featured soloist; coordinates brass sectionals; studies scores; maintains website and social media presence.
Third Horn at The Jackson Symphony Orchestra
October 1, 2010 - PresentPunctually attends performances; performs in all positions; studies scores; promotes career via online presence; accompanies soloists; provides musical background for live shows.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University
December 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025Teaches undergraduate private lessons; assists with music technology courses; maintains composition lab; records events; provides materials for students and archives.
Director of Music at Pine Hill Congregational Church
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Promotes and upgrades music program; administers budgets; coordinates guest artists; prepares performance schedules; directs worship services; arranges music; maintains music library; launches fundraisers for Music Ministry Budget.
Horn Instructor at Belleville Public Schools
September 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Taught private and group lessons; master classes; tracked student progress; maintained professional demeanor.
Horn Instructor at Grosse Pointe Public Schools
September 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025Taught private and group lessons; master classes; tracked student progress.
Brass Instructor at Romulus Public Schools
September 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025Taught private and group lessons; organized music office; tracked student progress.
Managing Director at International Symphony Orchestra
November 1, 2024 - PresentOversees orchestral logistics and operations, hires and manages personnel, aligns programming with artistic vision, drafts contracts, coordinates master schedules, and maintains social media presence and data management.
Managing Director at Veneto Art & Music Summit
June 1, 2024 - PresentLeads a team of composers and professionals; advertises events; conducts interviews; serves as juror on submissions; coordinates attendee schedules and travel; presents composition events and concerts.
Managing Director at Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival
July 1, 2023 - PresentManages and leads a team of composers and professionals to develop and implement program; advertises events; conducts interviews; juror on submission grades; coordinates schedules and travel for participants.
GATE Instructor – Music Composition at Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
July 1, 2023 - PresentCreates curriculum for summer composition course; teaches music technology to middle and high school students; oversees activities in music composition lab; rents and maintains recording equipment; provides edited/mastered audio-visual materials for students and archives.
Vice President at National Association of Composers USA – Sounds New Chapter
January 1, 2024 - PresentServes on the National Board of Directors; curates concerts/events; acts as juror on submission selection; maintains social media presence; coordinates schedules and travel; presents composition events and concerts.
Principal Horn at The International Symphony Orchestra - Port Huron, MI
October 1, 2011 - PresentPerforms as principal horn; oversees performance level of players; plans brass sectionals; studies scores for interpretation; maintains website and social media presence; accompanies soloists.
Third Horn at The Jackson Symphony Orchestra - Jackson, MI
October 1, 2010 - PresentPerforms in all positions within the horn section; studies scores for interpretation; maintains online presence; supports live performances.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University
December 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Teaches undergraduate private lessons; assists with music technology courses; supervises composition lab; rents and maintains recording equipment; records events; provides edited/mastered materials for students and archival purposes.
Director of Music at Pine Hill Congregational Church - West Bloomfield, MI
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025Interacts with leaders to build connections; administers music program, budgets, guest artist contracts; prepares performance schedules; directs worship services; arranges and scores music; maintains music library; launches fundraisers.
Horn Instructor at Belleville Public Schools – Belleville, MI
September 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025Teaches private and group horn lessons; conducts master classes; tracks student progress; maintains professional demeanor with faculty, students, and staff.
Horn Instructor at Grosse Pointe Public Schools – Grosse Pointe, MI
September 1, 2011 - September 8, 2025Teaches private and group horn lessons; conducts master classes; tracks student progress; maintains online presence.
Brass Instructor at Romulus Public Schools – Belleville, MI
September 1, 2010 - September 8, 2025Teaches private and group brass lessons; conducts master classes; maintains music office; records and tracks student progress.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts: Composition at Michigan State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023Master of Music: Performance at Michigan State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Music: Music Performance at Wayne State University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017Doctor of Musical Arts: Composition at Michigan State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023Master of Music: Performance at Michigan State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020Bachelor of Music: Music Performance at Wayne State University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017Qualifications
Dissertation Completion Fellowship Award
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2023Travel Fellowship Award
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2023Graduate Assistantship
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Fellowship Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Paul Harder Endowment Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Graduate Funding Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Research Endowment Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Talent-Based Scholarship
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017Dissertation Completion Fellowship Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Travel Fellowship Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Graduate Assistantship
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Fellowship Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Paul Harder Endowment Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Fellowship Award (2021/2022)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Graduate Funding Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Research Endowment Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Talent-Based Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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