Education:

Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI - graduated June 1991 B.A., Luther College, Decorah, IA - graduated May 1995 Major: Music Management and Music Theory/Composition Cumulative GPA: 3.80 - magna cum laude member: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Lambda M.M., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH - expected May 1998 Major: Composition Music Technology Graduate Assistant

Composition Awards & Recognition:

-Winner, Wisconsin School of Music Association, Verspielt!, 1989 -Third Place, Wisconsin School of Music Association, Fanfare for Youth, 1991 -National Incentive Award, National Federation of Music Clubs, To Marge, with Love, 1991 -Second Place, National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, Fanfare for Youth, 1991 -Winner, Music Teachers National Association - Iowa chapter, Bass Clarinet Concertino, 1993 -Finalist, ASCAP Foundation Grants to Young Composers, Violin Duet, 1996

Major Performances:

-Fanfare for Youth - Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia, May 1991 - Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream - Luther College, November 1993 -Virginia Dreams - Luther College, April 1994 -The Prodigal Son - Luther College Convocation , October 1994 -Violin Duet - Bowling Green State University, December 1995 -The Tomten and the Fox - A Musical Tale for Children - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, December 7&8, 1996 -In Memoriam - Bowling Green State University, April 1997

Educational Enrichment:

-June in Buffalo, 1994 -Masterclasses with Milton Babbitt, Lukas Foss, and David Felder -Seminars with David Felder, Milton Babbitt, Lukas Foss, Roger Reynolds and Donald Erb

Work Experience:

Treasurer - Praecepta, Fall 1996-Spring 1997 (founding year)*treasurer for Bowling Green State University's new music group *successfully led group in budgeting process and presented budget request, seeking university funding

Editorial Assistant - Hal Leonard Corporation, Summer 1996 *assistant to Richard Walters, Creative Manager, Piano-Vocal-Guitar Division *arranged and edited music *worked as studio engineer, remastering Vocal Library *assisted in coordinating projects

Accounts Receivable Clerk - Manpower International - June-July 1995 *processed over one-half million dollars of paid invoices daily *researched clients payment histories *miscellaneous duties included filing and sorting Telemarketer - Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1994 *Telemarketed season tickets *Distinguished as sales leader in my group

Salesman/Utility Worker - Fine Print Grafix, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Work included telemarketing, visiting prospective clients, building a nation-wide customer list, sorting, cleaning duties in press room *Maintained positive image of the business to clients

Church Accompanist - Bay Shore Lutheran, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Responsible for playing weekly Thursday service hymns and interludes *Maintained a peaceful, caring atmosphere for members

Piano Teacher - Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1993 *Taught beginner level piano lessons *Encouraged students during the learning process

Usher/Attendant - Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee, WI - Summer 1992 *Responsible for patron seating *Maintained positive atmosphere for patrons