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The Academy of Digital Video Arts - New Orleans, LO USA
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| Nomination-Best Original Score for a Short Film | 10/1/2005 |
I was nominated for my work on Ricardo Urroz's "The Last Laugh" (2005).
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The American Guild of Organists - New York, NY USA
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| Service Playing Certificate | 4/23/2005 |
The Service Playing Certification is granted to individuals who pass the prescribed tests available through the American Guild of Organists. The requirements for the examination include three basic selections for organ, two choral anthem accompaniments, psalm accompaniment, sight-reading, transposition, and hymn playing. Robert took the test on April 23 on the organ in Wesley Chapel in Houghton, NY.
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The King's School - Bolton, CT USA
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| Choir Award | 6/3/2003 |
Presented in recognition of my services as the accompanist for The King's School Choir, by Mrs. Margarest Ashton, director.
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| Colleges and Universities |
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John Keltonic, film composer - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition forum
10/3/2006
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Geoffrey Gordon - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition Masterclass
10/19/2005
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Dr. Frank LaRocca - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition forum
11/15/2004
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Dr. James Higdon - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Organ masterclass
10/1/2004
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The Greatbatch School of Music, Houghton College - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition/Organ Performance
8/27/2004 to 5/10/2008
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Graduated : Bachelor of Music
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| Work Experience |
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"The Dave Unit" Videogame - London, UK
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| Composer | 3/1/2008 to Present
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I'll be composing 30-50 tracks of original music for an upcoming videogame produced out of England, to be released next year.
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Joseph Freeman's "The Legend of Joe Cool, Part II" - Houghton, NY USA
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| Composer | 10/1/2007 to 10/3/2007
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I was hired to score a third film for Houghton student filmmaker, Joe Freeman. This is the sequel to a film I composed for in 2005. The score will be featured on my website in the coming months.
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Lee Gartrell's "Star Trek: The Romulan Wars" (2008) - Fort Smith, Arkansas USA
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| Composer | 8/1/2007 to Present
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I was hired by Lee Gartrell of Arkansas to score his upcoming episodic series based on Star Trek, which will be released online in six parts over several years. Previews of the effects can be found on YouTube.
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Adam Maid's "Just Like Him" - Rochester, NY USA
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| Composer/Conductor | 3/24/2007 to Present
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I was hired by director Adam Maid and producer Tiffany Rogers to compose and conduct the orchestral score to their film, "Just Like Him", which features everything from aboriginal chant to spaghetti Western music. The completion date is May 5, with a screening later that month.
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Robert E. Lee's "Humanoid" - New York, NY
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| Composer | 1/1/2007 to Present
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My first feature film assignment, for director Robert E. Lee. A teen horror slasher film, to begin production in 2007.
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Daniel Cumby's Short Film - UK, UK
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| Composer | 12/30/2006 to Present
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I am awaiting a response from Mr. Cumby regarding his film, which he hired me to score at the end of 2006.
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Kat Johnson's "What A Dog" - Ryerson University, Ryerson Canada
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| Composer | 8/15/2006 to Present
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I was hired to score the short film "What A Dog" in 2006.
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"First Date" - Ryerson University, Canada Canada
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| Composer | 8/1/2006 to Present
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I was hired by the Pre-Production Manager.
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Robert E. Lee's "The Visit" - New York, NY USA
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| Composer | 7/7/2006 to Present
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I was hired to score a short film by Robert E. Lee in 2006, following completion of my second score for him, for the short "In Time". The film will be premiered along with two other films at a special fundraising screening in October.
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Nicholas Cretaro's "The Reversed Psychologist" - New York, NY USA
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| Composer | 6/10/2006 to Present
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I was recommended to Nicholas Cretaro by director Robert E. Lee, for whom I have scored two films so far, to write music for his short comedy, The Reversed Psychologist. The score will be completed in early July.
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Billy Moschella, Jr. - Boston, MA USA
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| Keyboardist/Arranger | 4/1/2006 to Present
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I was hired by singer/lyricists, Billy Moschella, Jr., to arrange and play keyboards for his upcoming recordings at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, this summer.
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Robert E. Lee's "In Time" - New York, NY USA
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| Composer | 4/1/2006 to 4/22/2006
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I was hired again by Robert E. Lee to compose the music to our second picture together, "In Time" starrying Matt Campbell and Damion Lee.
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Matti Powers' "Being Lonely" Theater Production - Coventry, CT
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| Composer | 1/1/2006 to Present
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Matti Powers hired me to write music to existing lyrics for an upcoming play, tentatively titled "Being Loney".
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Robert E. Lee's "April Fools" - New York, NY USA
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| Composer | 1/1/2006 to Present
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I was hired as composer for Robert E. Lee's first feature film, "April Fools" which will be released in 2007 following his short film, "In Time", my second film with this director. This will also be utilizing a number of musicians for a live recording on the soundtrack.
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"Searching for a Paradigm" Short Film - Coventry, CT USA
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| Composer | 12/31/2005 to Present
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I was hired by filmaker Tyler Laffrey to score his upcoming short film. Details coming soon!
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African Wedding - Abuja, Nigeria Africa
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| Composer/Featured Artist | 12/5/2005 to 1/14/2006
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I was asked to appear in person for a wedding to be held on January 14, 2006, in the capital of Abuja, Nigeria, but because of timing I was hired instead to write an original work for the wedding and to send recordings of my music for them to play. I never sent the piece, since I never received payment.
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Robert E. Lee's "The Gift" - New York, NY USA
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| Composer/Conductor | 12/1/2005 to Present
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I have been signed by director Robert E. Lee (Forgive and Forget) to score his upcoming short film, 'The Gift'. The score will be written at the end of this year and will be performed by a small group of musicians at Houghton College.
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The Dualing Keyboardists - Houghton, NY USA
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| Organist/Tour Manager | 9/1/2005 to Present
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My position with The Dualing Keyboardists requires me to manage the tour schedules, website, and finances, in addition to booking and performance on the piano, organ, and electronic keyboard.
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Blackcoffee Films & Media - TBA, Singapore
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| Staff Composer/Music Director | 8/23/2005 to Present
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I was selected from a large pool of applicants to be the staff composer and music director for Blackcoffee Films & Media of Singapore. They have signed me to score their next three films, the first of which will be arriving this fall for me to score: "Snapped".
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Michael Goodin's "Predestination" - New York City, NY USA
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| Composer/Music Producer | 8/7/2005 to Present
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I was hired to write and record original music for New York City filmmaker, Michael Goodin, for his upcoming feature film, "Predestination". I was recommended to him by his roommate, Billy Baraw, whom I have worked for in the past on theater and concert productions. The film should be completed this fall or early winter.
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Lee Marcus' "The Rich Man and the Shoemaker" - Hornell, New York USA
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| Arranger | 8/1/2005 to Present
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My website came to the attention of playwright, Lee Marcus, as she was seeking a new arranger for her upcoming musical theater production, "The Rich Man and the Shoemaker". I will be arranging songs that she wrote for the play, which is expected to be premiered in early 2006 in Hornell, New York.
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David Broyles' "The Presence" - Boston, Massachusetts USA
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| Composer | 7/1/2005 to Present
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I was hired to write the score to the short film, "The Presence", by filmmaker David Broyles.
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St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church - Willimantic, CT USA
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| Guest Organist | 6/30/2005 to Present
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I serve as a guest organist for Saturday evening masses and Monday evening novenas in the absence of music director, Michael McCarthy, at St. Joseph's. I will be presenting an organ recital there this coming summer as part of my tour.
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Robert Lee's "Forgive and Forget" - New York City, New York USA
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| Composer | 5/20/2005 to 6/1/2005
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I was chosen from a list of 35 composers to compose the score to Robert Lee's short film, "Forgive and Forget", which will receive its premiere in Brooklyn on June 4.
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Brett Hall's "The Creeping Fear" - Rochester, NY USA
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| Composer/Conductor | 4/7/2005 to 5/2/2005
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I was hired on April 7 to compose and record the score to senior RIT student Brett Hall's animated short, "The Creeping Fear", with a live ensemble. The completed score is due on May 4.
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Ricardo Urroz's "The Last Laugh" - Houghton, NY USA
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| Film Composer | 3/17/2005 to 3/30/2005
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I was hired by director and writer Ricardo Urroz to score his short film, The Last Laugh, for its festival release in April 2005. He left the style of music and placement of it in the movie completely up to me, giving me a lot more freedom than I am used to in this kind of medium.
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Brett Greene - Houghton, NY USA
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| Arranger/Transcriber | 1/20/2005 to 1/27/2005
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I did a harmonization of a short piece for harpsichord, voice, and violin, for Brett Greene, a senior organ major at the Greatbatch School of Music in Houghton, NY.
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Houghton College - Houghton, NY USA
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| Assistant Chapel Organist | 1/17/2005 to Present
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As a member of the Service Playing class, I am responsible for playing occassional chapel services at Houghton College in Wesley Chapel (regularly attended by 800-1,000 people) and for accompanying the Men's Choir.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Angelica, NY USA
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| Organist | 12/3/2004 to Present
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At St. Paul's Lutheran Church, I am responsible for playing the piano and organ for the Sunday morning services and any other special services that I am available for. I also select music for worship services, present a number of performances, and see to the proper maintenance and tuning of instruments.
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"Waiting at Patroni's" Play Production - Chicago, IL USA
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| Composer/Lyricist | 11/20/2004 to Present
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As the composer and lyricist for this play recently rewritten by Laura Lewis-Barr, it is my job to write music to the existing lyrics of the current script, and also to add lyrics of my own to give it a distinct sound to it. I expect this work, which encompasses writing twelve songs in all, to be completed somewhere around May 2005.
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Alex Vera - Miami, FL USA
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| Arranger/Remixer | 11/15/2004 to 12/15/2004
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I was hired to re-record and arrange the dance song, "Holiday", for Miami recording artist Alex Vera. He sent me the original recording by e-mail, and then I produced two versions of a remix about two weeks later. The recording is to be released in stores and online on January 20th.
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - Manchester, CT USA
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| Guest Organist | 12/1/2003 to Present
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As a guest organist at Zion Lutheran Church under the Rev. Henry Lubben, I play the organ there for services, including weddings and other special services, and present an annual concert series there.
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"The Face of Pro-Life" Television Program - Windham, CT USA
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| Composer | 11/1/2003 to 12/31/2004
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Birthright, Inc. commissioned me to write a number of pieces for use on the weekly broadcast of "The Face of Pro-Life" show. I had about six weeks to complete a CD of original music, which included the main theme, an abbreviated theme, end credts music, and several pieces for use in the three commercials that they were going to be putting on as well.
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The Windham Center Jazz Ensemble - Windham, CT USA
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| Director/Pianist | 8/1/2003 to Present
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I started as director and keyboardist for Windham Center Jazz in 2003, making a debut performance in the summer of 2004. A recording is planned for this coming summer, as well as several concerts in Windham, Coventry, Bridgeport, and Willimantic, CT.
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"The TKS Insider" Television Program - Bolton, CT USA
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| Composer | 10/1/2002 to 5/1/2003
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I wrote a total of three pieces for use on "The TKS Insider", which was at the time a monthly television show produced by The King's School in Bolton, CT. I composed the main theme, which I called the "Soaring Theme", as well as a fast sports theme, in 2002, and then recreated the theme for a more contemporary sound in 2003. The show remained on the air until 2004.
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First Congregational Church - Windham, CT USA
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| Organist | 6/1/2002 to Present
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As the Organist at the First Congregational Church, I am responsible for performing on the organ, piano, and synthesizer for services, as well as selecting music from time to time, putting on concerts and other special events, and accompanying the parish choir under the Rev. James P. Beesley, Jr.
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The Morning Star Contemporary Ensemble - Coventry, CT USA
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| Music Director/Conductor | 9/10/2001 to 8/25/2004
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I was the director of the Morning Star Ensemble from 2001 to 2004. I conducted performances, rehearsed the musicians, and selected repertoire. Also the manager, I was responsible for promoting the concerts. We had nearly a dozen performances with various musicians before disbanding in 2004.
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Hope Lutheran Church & Student Center - Storrs, CT USA
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| Director of Music | 5/27/2001 to Present
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I was hired as organist by the Rev. Dr. Philip J. Secker in May of 2001. I was laterpromoted to Director of Music under the Rev. Joseph Nollet. MY responsibilites for this position included selecting all music for the congregation and ensembles, directing and performing with the praise band and choir, performing on the piano, organ, and synthesizer for worship, tuning and cleaning the pipe organ on a regular basis, presenting a number of concerts at the church, and leading music workshops at the church.
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Coventry, CT USA
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| Co-Organist | 7/30/2000 to Present
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I began working at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as a substitute and assistant organist under music director Lois Heinz and the Rev. Dr. Philip J. Secker. My duties included playing the prelude every Sunday and selecting music for services when the organist was absent. In 2004, I became Co-Organist and Vocal Choir Director at the church, and I continue as Co-Organist, along with pianist/choir director Ruth Dagg, at the church.
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| Private Tutoring |
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Dr. Sun Mi Ro - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition
8/29/2005 to 5/9/2006
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Dr. Mark Hijleh - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Composition
8/27/2004 to Present
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Dr. Judy Congdon - Houghton, NY USA
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Program : Organ
8/27/2004 to Present
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Dr. Richard Mueller - Willington, CT USA
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Program : Organ
8/27/2000 to 2/15/2003
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Graduated : Certificate for Completion of Organ Studies
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Mrs. Carol Jones - Mansfield, CT USA
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Program : Piano/Music Theory
9/1/1997 to 12/31/1999
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