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Spokane, Wa, Us

Spokane, Wa, Us

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Researched and cataloged films for the AFI Catalog of Feature Films, a comprehensive and scholarly online resource on the first 100 years of American film. Wrote historical accounts about film production, using research gathered at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences library. Wrote and edited detailed film synopses, tracking plot and narrative elements. Demonstrated mastery of Catalog style guide, emphasizing objectivity in grammar and structure.

San Francisco Bay Area

Designed, created, and wrote In the Wings, an online journal about classical music and performance, with occasional diversions on visual art and film. Generated conversations across disciplines with unique posts and comment threads. Recognized by The Wall Street Journal for contributing to regional arts criticism. Edited and archived the site at www.musewings.blogspot.com.Wrote articles about 21st century music for the web magazine NewMusicBox. Produced print and audio content for Ampersand, a Los Angeles-based arts and culture podcast. Interviewed composers and performers working at the intersections of music and technology. Edited content for DePauw University's 21cm.org, an online music magazine and resource for aspiring professional musicians.

San Francisco Bay Area

As piano accompanist, rehearsed and performed with children's and adult choirs, in educational and religious environments, for professional level ballet class, and in collaboration with classical vocal soloists. Assisted and collaborated with music and artistic directors of the following organizations: VOCI Women's Vocal Ensemble, Mission Dolores Basilica, The Head-Royce School, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Piedmont Choirs, Shawl Anderson Dance Center, and ODC Dance Company. Performed as solo pianist at art openings, house concerts, and events in Piedmont, Oakland, and San Francisco.

San Francisco Bay Area

Created electronic soundscapes for contemporary modern choreography. Recorded sounds of real-world objects, manipulating the familiar and the personal into nearly abstract audio landscapes. Collaborated closely with choreographer and dancers to create original sound design for works presented at the Mondavi Performing Arts Center (UC Davis), Dance Mission Theater (San Francisco), and Shawl Anderson Dance Center (Berkeley).

San Francisco Bay Area

Served as pianist, organist, and choir accompanist at Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco, CA. Assisted music director with rehearsals. Directed soloists at weekly liturgies. Led music services at Saturday mass in the Old Mission for more than 12 years. Sang soprano, performed on harpsichord, and toured with choir to Italy and Mexico.

Master Of Fine Arts, Music Performance And Literature

Master Of Arts, Music Literature And Criticism

Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature