• Curriculum Vitae

    Profile

    I am a creative and dedicated individual who is open to learning new things. I enjoy writing acoustic and electro-acoustic music in all styles and genres. I am also experienced in sound programming, electronic instrument design, and interactive media.

    Education

    Master of Music in Composition

    • University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC; September 2011-present
    • Degree in progress

    Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

    • University of Oregon, Eugene OR; June 2008-December 2010
    • GPA 3.85
    • Extensive training in music composition, sound design, interactive audio design, music analysis, performance, audio recording, and digital audio workstation technology.

    Transfer Degree

    • Lane Community College, Eugene OR; Jan 2006-June 2008
    • GPA 4.009
    • Music Theory, Aural Skills, Keyboarding, Music History
    • Music Technology Award May 2007
    • Spotlight Award, 2nd-year student May 2008

    Skills

    Music Software
    Kyma, Peak, Reaktor, Logic Pro, Digital Performer, Finale, Max/MSP/Jitter, Reason, FMOD

    Proficiencies
    Sound design and synthesis, sound editing using digital audio samples, music composition in contemporary classical medium, music composition for commercial media, orchestration

    Languages
    Python, Javascript, HTML, XML, experience with graphic programming environments such as Scratch and Max/MSP/Jitter

    Work Experience

    University of British Columbia

    • Vancouver, BC; September 2011-present
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant, MUS 119 (Intro to Music Technology) under Dr. Robert Pritchard
    • My tasks included: marking papers, leading tutorials, and providing office hours for students.

    University of Oregon

    • Eugene OR; Spring 2011
    • Commissioned to compose a work for live instruments and electronics by Dr. Anne Dhu McLucas, professor and former Dean of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, as part of the curriculum of a course in musicology.
    • Requirements included: Composing a work 5-10 minutes in length for violin, marimba, and electronics, meeting with the class and Dr. McLucas to demonstrate progress and describe the process of composing and premiering a work, and having the work performed at a public concert.

    Sheldon High School

    • Eugene OR; January 2001-December 2002
    • Teaching Assistant, Japanese
    • My tasks included: grading papers, organizing class materials, and providing extra instruction for students in need.

    Recent Performances

    • Oregon Composers Forum; Spring 2011, performance of trio for flute, clarinet, and piano, University of Oregon
    • Pacific Rim Gamelan; Spring 2011, performance of composition for Balinese Gamelan and electronics, University of Oregon
    • Future Music Oregon; Spring 2011, performance of composition for violin, marimba and live electronics, University of Oregon
    • Future Music Oregon; Winter 2011, performance of Wacom tablet and live electronics, University of Oregon
    • Sight, Sound, Synergy; Fall 2010, audio/visual collaboration course culmination performance, Beall Hall, University of Oregon
    • Composition II Class Recital; Spring 2010, performance of 2 contrasting chamber compositions, University of Oregon
    • Future Music Oregon; Spring 2010, Live performance of Bassoon Wacom tablet duet with 8-channel live and fixed electronics, University of Oregon
    • Flutes and Electronic Music; Spring 2010, performance of flute duet with 8-channel electronics, live and fixed, University of Oregon
    • Future Music Oregon; Winter 2010, diffusion of fixed stereo audio composition, University of Oregon