v Works in Progress
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Jesu Dulcis Memoria for TTB (ATB), a cappella
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Five Bagatelles for Organ
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Mass of St. Louis for TTB (ATB), a cappella
v Chamber Music
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Rasqueado for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion (12 min) performed by students, conducted by the composer, Recital Studio, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 2, 2012
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Five Bagatelles for Brass Quintet, (13 min) performed by City Limits Brass, Recital Studio, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, October 3, 2011
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Nocturne and Prelude, Waltz and Rumba for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion (12 min) performed by students, conducted by the composer, Bates Recital Hall, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 9, 2011
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Pedals, Pipes and Percussion for organ and percussion (8 min) performed by Glenn Hunter, organ and Reese Foster, Bates Recital Hall, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, November 11, 2011
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Touch-tone for woodwind quintet, (4 min) performed by students, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, February 22, 2010
v Solo Keyboard Works
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Memoir, for piano, (8 min) performed by the composer, Elizabeth Hall Chapel, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, November 23, 2008
?v Secular Choral Works
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Far in the distance the majestic mountain sighs, for SSAATTBB choir (8 min) performed by students and conducted by Mary Gossett, Elizabeth Hall Chapel, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, April 11, 2008
v Sacred Choral Works
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Salve Regina (Solemn Tone), for SATB, a cappella (2.5 min) unperformed
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Return to the Lord, for SATB, a cappella (2 min) sung by the Parish Choir, Rick Gabrillo, conductor, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, February 13, 2013
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Te Lucis Ante Terminum, for ATB, a cappella (2 min) sung by the Compline Choir, Larry Covington, conductor, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, July 29, 2012
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Salve Regina (Simple Tone), for SATB, a cappella (2.5 min) sung by the Compline Choir, Alvez Barkoskie IV, conductor, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, July 1, 2012
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Pie Jesu, for SATB, a cappella and soprano solo (2.5 min) performed by the Parish Choir, Rick Gabrillo, conductor, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, June 15, 2012
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Ave Verum Corpus, for SSA, a cappella (2.5 min) sung by the Magnificat Women’s Choir, Alvez Barkoskie IV, conductor, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, June 9, 2012
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Ave Maria for SSATTB, a cappella (5 min) performed by students and conducted by Joshua Shank, University of Texas – At Austin, April 9, 2011
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How Can I Keep From Singing, for solo voice, descant, SATB choir and piano (3 min) recorded by students and conducted by Alvez Barkoskie IV, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, May 2008
v Sacred Choral Arrangements
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Canticle of Life, by Judy Horton, arranged for 2 part choir, descant and piano
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The Blessed Trinity, by Joan F. Noegel, arranged for SATB choir and guitar, (ca. 4 min) sung by church musicians and accompanied by the arranger, San Sebastian Catholic Church, St. Augustine, Florida, August 9, 2009
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Oh, Heavenly Father, by Bernadina Miller, harmonized and arranged for SATB choir and piano, (ca. 3 min) sung by the composer and other choir members, San Sebastian Catholic Church, St. Augustine, Florida, 2009
v Electro-Acoustic Works
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The Color of Music, designed by Alvez Barkoskie Crystal Cazella and Robby Donovan, for laptop with Max 5, solo instrument(s) and keyboard, (time varies) performed by students, H. Douglas Lee Chapel, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, March 28, 2009
v Orchestrations
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“The Eclipse” (3.5 min) from Light in Darkness, for soprano, string orchestra, marimba, harp and organ, read by students, conducted by Anthony Hose, Pittman Recital Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, April 16, 2009
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“Joy to the World,” from Five for the Christmas Season by Kristina Langlois, (2 min) read by the Stetson University Symphony Orchestra, Anthony Hose, conductor, Presser Hall, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, December 2005
v Repeat Performances
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Five Bagatelles for Brass Quintet, (13 min) performed by City Limits Brass, Jessen Hall, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, October 14, 2011
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Songs of Matthew, for soprano or tenor, flute, violin and piano, (14.5 min) performed by Rebecca Muniz, Denise Thomssen, Dave Campbell and the composer, St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, August 15, 2011
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Touch-tone for Woodwind Quintet, (4 min) performed by students, Bates Recital Hall, University of Texas, Austin, Texas, April 9, 2011
A full listing of original music is available upon request
Highlights of Qualifications
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12 years of experience playing in churches
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Directing/Leadership Skills (Choral, Church, Student Teaching, Private Instruction and Tutoring)
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Vocal Skills (Choral and Canting)
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Composing (Liturgical and Classical Works), Transcriptionist and Arranger
Education
The University of Oklahoma, Norman Expected May 2014
Master of Music – Organ Performance
– Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Music – Composition December 2011
– Overall GPA: 3.6363/4.0
Stetson University, DeLand, FL
Bachelor of Music – Theory/Composition, Composition Emphasis and Organ Performance May 2009
– Composition GPA: 3.90 /4.0 – Performance GPA: 3.91/4.0 – Overall GPA: 3.808/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude)
Awards and Recognition
The University of Oklahoma, Norman 2012 – Present · Graduate Assistantship
The University of Texas at Austin
· Kent Kennan Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Music Composition 2010 – 2011
· Out of State Tuition Waiver 2009 – 2011
· Butler School of Music Scholarship 2009 – 2010
Donald Delong Memorial Scholarship, American Guild of Organists, Jacksonville, FL Chapter 2008 - 2010
Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship 2004 – 2008
Stetson University School of Music, DeLand, FL
· Brenda Jones Brown Endowed Organ Scholarship 2008 – 2009
· William E. Duckwitz Talent Scholarship 2004 – 2009
· Outstanding Freshman Award 2004 – 2005
Relevant Experience
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Midwest City, OK 2012 - Present
· Organist
St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin TX
· Organ and Church Music Scholar 2010 – 2012
· Conductor of the “Magnificat” Women’s Choir 2011 – 2012
St. James Episcopal Church, Taylor, TX
· Organist 2009 – 2010
The University of Texas at Austin
· Accompanist for Vocalists 2009 – 2012
· Accompanist for the UT Men’s Chorus Fall 2011
· Accompanist for Conducting Course Fall 2010
Professional Memberships
American Guild of Organist, American Composers Forum, American Music Center, Church Music Association of America, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Kappa Lambda and Vox Novus