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:: Current: Ph.D. of Music Composition and specialty in Electrical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2008 - 2012. Defended Feb. 2012, Awarded April 2012.
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:: Masters of Music Composition, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2006-2008.
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:: Bachelor of Music, outside field: Digital Arts, Stetson University, DeLand, FL, 2001-2005.
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| Work Featured In: |
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:: Brass Alchemist placed on Summit Record Label: Dynamic Elements. Release 5/2011
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:: Brass Alchemist to be placed on SEAMUS Record Label. Release: 2010
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:: Uirapuru played on National Public Radio station FM 89.1. 8/24/2009.
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:: Vocalizations featured in Behavioural Processes, Canine Special Issue. With additional mention in Wynne, C. D. L. (2009). Editorial. Behavioural Processes, 81 (3): 355-357.
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:: Vocalizations featured on ELEKTRAMUSIC: Web Radio Show for Experimental Music, Strasbourg/Bourges/Paris, France. 3/2009.
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:: Compositions and technical material featured in, Nicolas Collins. Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking, Second Edition. Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books, Inc/Informa, PLC. Expected publication release: Spring 2009.
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:: Wolf sample library utilized in "What Animals Think." Episode of Sci-Trek on The Discovery Channel. Flight 33 Productions, LLC and Discovery Communications, LLC.
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| Conference and Concert Presentations: 3/2008 - 5/2011 |
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:: Capoeirista, SEAMUS National Conference, Performance by Due East, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. 2/11/2012
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:: Capoeirista, MACCM Music at the Forefront, Premier by Due East, Bowling Green State University, OH. 11/30/2011
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:: Steel Golem, Studio 300 Digital Art and Music Festival, Lexington, KY. 9/17/2011
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Festival Futura 2011, Crest, Drome, France. 8/25/201l (video by Laura Oxendine)
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:: Algorithmic Music Composition and Interactivity in the MIRAG (Musically Intelligent Robotic Algorithmic Guitar, FCRAR - Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics, University of Florida, 5/11
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Cirque des Arts Juried Art Show, Hippodrome Theatre, Gainesville FL, 3/11
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:: Concertino for Twisted Metal, Unbalanced Connection 47, University of Florida, 3/11
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:: Wakdjunkaga: Commission Premiere, (SEAMUS)Society for Electro-acoustic Music in the United States, University of Miami, 1/11
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:: Wakdjunkaga: Commission Premiere Preview, Unbalanced Connection: Electric Sax, University of Florida, 1/11
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:: Wakdjunkaga: Commission Premiere Preview, Unbalanced Connection: Electric Sax, University of Florida, 1/11
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:: Solar FLare: Unbalanced Connection 46, University of Florida, 11/10
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:: Brass Alchemist, (SEAMUS)Society for Electro-acoustic Music in the United States, St. Cloud State University, MN, 4/8/10
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:: Brass Alchemist, New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, NY, 3/27/10
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Unbalanced Connection, University of FLorida, 3/19/10
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Society of Composers Inc Region IV, University of North Carolina: Greensboro, 2/5/10
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Electronic Arts and Music Festival, Miami, FL, 12/4/09
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:: Liquid Prisms Percussion Sextet, All-Florida Composers, University of South Florida, 11/14/09
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:: Vocalizations, All-Florida Composers, University of South Florida, 11/13/2009
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:: Atavistic Vestiges [after the Rain], Electroacoustic Juke Joint, Delta State University, MS. 11/12/09
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:: A Dance in the Vallye of Dry Bones for Clarinet Duo, University of Florida, 10/09. 4/3/09
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:: Hands Resist Him performed at the Concert for New Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. 4/3/09
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:: Uirapuru performed at the Concert for New Music, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 3/31/09
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:: Eine Kleine Froschmusik performed by UW-Maddison Trombone Choir, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI. 3/29/09
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:: Vocalizations performed at Unbalanced Connection 43, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 10/17/08
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:: Eine Kleine Froschmusik performed at SCI National Student Conference 2008, Ball State University. Muncie, IN. 10/10/08
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:: Kourema performed at 12-Nights, Harold Golen Gallery. Miami, FL. 6/21/08
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:: Eine Kleine Froschmusik performed at SCI UF Chapter Recital. Gainesville, FL. 4/21/08
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:: Master's Recital: Liquid Prisms, Hands Resist Him, Song Without Words, Eine Kleine Froschmusic. University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 4/19/08
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:: Eine Kleine Froschmusik performed at Florida Elecrtoacoustic Music Festival 17, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 4/10/08
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:: Song Without Words performed at New Music Ensemble Concert, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 3/24/08
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| Teaching Experience |
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:: Graduate Instructor: Introduction to Music Technology, University of Florida, 2009-Present
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:: Invited Artist Lecture/Workshop: Acoustic Ecology and Soundscape Composition - Alternative Controller Design in MaxMSP and Puredata, Purdue University, March 8, 2011
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:: Teacher's Assistant: Music Theory I, Aural Skills, University of Florida, 2009
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:: Teacher's Assistant: Music Technology, University of Florida, 2009
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:: Frequent Guest Lecturer: Music Technology, University of Florida, 2007-2008.
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:: Interactive Electro-acoustic Performance: Performance/lecture using SAITEK X-45 flight controllers and Max/MSP: Undergraduate music technology class. 4/15/2007
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:: Guitar lessons teacher: 5th - 10th grade. 9/2005 - 2007.
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:: Trombone lessons teacher: 5th - 12th grade. 9/2005 - 2006
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:: Guest Lecturer/Performer: Freshman Analysis: 'Interactive Electro-acoustic Performance.' 4/21/2005
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:: University Scholarship Day: "Interactive Electro-acoustic Performance." 4/6/2005
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| Work Experience |
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:: Freelance web designer, contracted regularly by MUSION CREATIVE, LLC.
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:: University of Florida Concert Recording Technician: 2009.
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:: Department Web Master, University of Florida School of Music, 2006-2007:
Using CSS/HTML/XHTML to redesign and update the Theory and Composition department websites.
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:: Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival Program Manager, 2006-2007:
Collecting and organizing picture, biographies and program notes for all performers and composers for the Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, the largest of its kind in the USA. Compiling the above materials and performance schedule into a substantial booklet.
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:: Concert Hall Manager, Stetson University School of Music, 2005-2006: Supervise all music school activity in Elizabeth Hall. Coordinate Stage crew setup, teardown, moving of equipment. Coordinate recording team production, editing, and mastering of digital recordings. Scheduling maintenance to hall when needed.
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:: Music Programmer, Seaside Music Theater: responsible for all set-up, programming, and maintenance on synthesizers used for Cats (6/20-8/14/05) and Beauty and the Beast (11/21/05-2/5/06).
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:: Advanced Sound Lab Technician, Stetson University 2003-2004: Updating software, installing new hardware, general maintenance, answer questions for lab users, fix problems users may cause and/or encounter.
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:: Davis Digital Arts Lab Technician, Stetson University 2002-2003: Updating software, installing new hardware, general maintenance, answer questions for lab users, fix problems users may cause and/or encounter.
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:: Elizabeth Hall Recording Technician, Stetson University 2001-2002: Set-up/take-down of recording equipment, use of digital recording equipment to record live recitals/concerts.
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| Ensembles (Principle instrument - bass trombone) |
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:: Stetson Alumni Trombone Choir, 2009
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:: Funkology, 2008-2009
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:: Zero Ohm Resistors: Hacked Toy Ensemble, 2007
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:: M.P.G. and NMCP (Digital Art Ensemble) - eBone and Electronics, SAITEK X-45, Laptop computer, 2003-2006
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:: Stetson University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble-Bass Trombone, 2001-2005
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:: Stetson University Orchestra-Bass Trombone, 2002-2005
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:: Stetson University Jazz Band-Bass Trombone, 2002-2005
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:: Brass Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and Sweat Brass-Bass Trombone, 2001-2005
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| Honors & Awards |
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:: ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission Competition First Prize, 2010
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:: A. Didier Graeffe Scholarship 2009 - 2010
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:: Sung Fellowship Award 2009 - 2010
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:: A. Didier Graeffe Scholarship 2008 - 2009
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:: Graduated Cum Laude from Stetson University, 2005
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:: Undergraduate Scholarship Day Maris Prize Honorable Mention, 2005
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:: Outstanding Senior: Department of Digital Arts, 2005
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:: SURE research grant (Stetson Undergraduate Research Experience), 2004
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:: Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, 2003
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:: Snowden-Lane Scholarship, Stetson University, 2001-2005
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:: Music Scholarship, Stetson University, 2001-2005
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:: Florida Medallion Scholar, Stetson University, 2001-2005
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:: Elected to school Advisory Council by peers, 2002-2003
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:: Dean's List
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:: Walt Disney's Dreamers and Doers Award 2001
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