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EDUCATION
Professional Colorado Teaching Certification/License: Vocal and
Instrumental Music, Metropolitan State College;
Denver, Colorado, 1988
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Composition,
University of Colorado; Boulder, Colorado, 1981
Master of Arts (MA) in Piano Performance,
University of Denver; Denver, Colorado, 1974
Bachelor of Music (BM) in Piano Performance,
University of Denver; Denver, Colorado, 1972
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Writer, composer, studio teacher, 2011 to present
Choral Instructor, Liberty High School (Academy School District 20),
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1999-2011
Vocal/Instrumental Instructor, Eaton Middle/High Schools,
and also taught World/Ancient History at Eaton High School,
Eaton, Colorado, 1988-1999
Colorado Teacher of the Year 1996
Fulbright Exchange Teacher, Stenhus Gymnasium,
Holbaek, Denmark 1992-1993
Gifted/Talented Instructor, University of Northern Colorado,
Summer Enrichment Program (SEP),
Greeley, Colorado, 1989-1991
Choral Director/Composer in Residence, St. Thomas More Center,
Littleton, Colorado, 1983-1990
Music/Choral/Piano Instructor, Arapahoe Community College,
Littleton, Colorado, 1982-1984
Piano/Music Instructor: Hornyak Studio of Musical Arts,
Littleton, Colorado, 1978-1988
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
Publication of Death and Transfiguration,
a tragic drama in five acts, December, 2011
Music published with Twin Elm, Emerson Music, Bock Music
Edition Egtved, Wilhelm Hansen and Hal Leonard, 1990 to present:
Sonata for Piano, Sing to the Lord a New Song (SATB)
Stabat Mater (SSA), A Babe is Born in Bethlehem (SAB)
Gloria (SSA), Blossom Shall the Wilderness (SA)
Lord Have Mercy (SATB)
Premier of En Contre Temps for orchestra, first movement, by
the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Thomas Wilson, director, 2001
Premier of En Contre Temps for piano, a sonata and ballet in three
movements: University of Northern Colorado,
Langworthy Theater, Greeley, Colorado, 1998
Elected to represent Colorado at the China-US Conference
on Education in Beijing, China by the Colorado Education Association, 1997
Colorado Teacher of the Year, 1996
Awarded Affiliate Faculty Status, Adams State College, Colorado, 1995
Winner, MTNA Regional Composition Competition:
Commission to compose: Trio, for Violin, Cello and Piano,
premiered at the University of Omaha, Nebraska, 1995
Winner, CMEA Composition Competition, Colorado, 1995
Publication of Sonata for Piano by Edition Egtved, Denmark , 1993
Fulbright Exchange Teacher to Denmark, 1992-1993
Piano recital: Union Colony Civic center, Greely, Colorado, 1991
National reviews of Stabat Mater: The Diapason 1991, 1990
Premier of The Holy Birth, A Christmas Mass:
St. Thomas More Center, Englewood, Colorado, 1987
Premier of Easter Resurrection Mass: St. Thomas More Center, 1987
Premier of Easter Celebration Mass: St. Thomas More Center, 1985
Premier of Toccata Variations for Piano and Orchestra and
Te Deum for Chorus, Timpani and Piano: Performed by members
of the Denver Symphony and the Classic Chorale at the Rotunda of the
Colorado State Capital, 1980
Premier of Symphony in Four Movements: Bellflower Symphony
Orchestra, Cerritos College, Los Angeles, California, 1976
Musical at the Mansion, a piano recital hosted by Governor
And Mrs. John Vanderhoof and sponsored by the Colorado
Council on the Arts and Humanities, 1974
Winner of the Senior Honors Concert: elected to perform
With the University of Denver orchestra, Ravel’s G Major
Piano Concerto, first movement, 1971
Also:
Other awards, presentations, lectures and clinics (UNC, CMEA, University of Omaha, etc), piano recitals and premiers of other original compositions throughout my career.
RELIGIOUS CHORAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Choral Director Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2000 – 2010
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Choral Director Greeley, Colorado, 1997-2000
St. Thomas More
Choral Director/Composer in Residence 1983-1990
Englewood, Colorado, 1983-1990
University View Christian Church
Choral Director
Denver, Colorado, 1981-1983
Bethany Lutheran Church
Choral Director
Denver, Colorado, 1980-81
North Presbyterian Church
Choral Director
Denver, Colorado, 1978-80
Lakewood Christian Church 1977-78
Choral Director
Lakewood, Colorado, 1977-78
Good Shepherd Methodist Church
Accompanist
Memphis, Tennessee, 1975-76
REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST