CV Below;
Christina S. Rusnak
Curriculum Vitae
501 Halyard Dr. 214-495-9588
Allen, Texas 75013 971-275-2534 C
csrusnak@tx.rr.com
Education
Master of Arts in Music Composition, minor in Art History; University of North Texas; Composition professors include: David Bithell, Cindy McTee and Damien Keller; Art History, Jennifer Way; May 2010; GPA 4.0
Graduate Academic Certificate, Arts Leadership; May 2010
Bachelors of Business Administration, Management; University of North Texas, Denton, Texas; 1987
Profile
· A multifaceted composer whose work reflects a mixture of styles and instrumentation
· Focuses on composing music that is engaging for the performers as well as the audience, utilizing some improvisatory and dramatic elements
· Actively seeks to integrate geographic and artistic elements into her work
· Composing since the age of nine, began composition studies at UNT in 2003; in 2006, moved from a senior corporate position to study composition full time at UNT
Compositions (abbreviated selection)
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Rapartee
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Duo for Cello and Double Bass
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2010
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161 Glass
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Percussion Quartet + Clarinet and Trombone
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2010
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Dusk
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Trio: Violin, Clarinet, Piano (Piano solo 2009)
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2008
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JARS
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Chamber Ensemble
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2008
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Unspoken Geography
(Fear)
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Tape (Voice with Ambient Sounds)
Installation or Alone
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2008
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Chill
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Piano, Clarinet and Bass
(Arr. for UNT Jazz Orch. by D. Richards 2009)
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2007
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Nunc Dimittis
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Organ
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2007
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Fanfare for Brass
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Trumpet-2, Tombone-2, Tuba
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2007
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Small Organisms #1, 2 & 3
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Piano (also scored for strings)
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2006
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White Rock Morning
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Tape
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2006
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Chat
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Piano, Trumpet, Violin (or Clarinet) (Arr. for UNT Four O’Clock by D. Richards 2008)
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2005
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Fugue for Strings
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String "Quartet" with Bass
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2005; Rev. 2007
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Kyripo
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Piano
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2001; Rev. 2006
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Malediction
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Trumpet, Voice, Piano
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2000
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Cloudburst
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Marimba, Vibes, Timpani and Bass
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1998
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Performances (abbreviated selection)
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Dusk
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Piano Solo
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University of North Texas
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April 2010
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161 Glass – Mv. 1, The Floor
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Percussion Quartet
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Dallas Contemporary
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March 2010
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Unspoken Geography (Fear)
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Tape
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Dallas Contemporary
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March 2010
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Chill
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10 pc Jazz ensemble
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University of North Texas
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July 2009
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Chat
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Jazz Orchestra
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UNT 4 O’Clock Lab Band
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November 2008
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Unspoken Geography (Fear)
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Tape, Dancers
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University of North Texas
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April 2008
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Fanfare for Brass
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Brass Quintet
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University of North Texas
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March 2008
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Fugue For Strings
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Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
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University of North Texas
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November 2007
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Jars: The Wine Vessel
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Flute and Violin
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University of North Texas
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October 2007
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Kyripo
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Piano
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University of North Texas
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November 2007
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Nunc Dimittis
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Organ
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University of North Texas
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November 2007
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White Rock Morning
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Tape
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University of North Texas
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May 2006
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Fugue for Strings
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String "Quartet" with Bass
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University of North Texas
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May 2005
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Cancion del Barco
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Flute
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University of North Texas
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Spring 2004
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Cloudburst
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Vibes, Marimba, Bass, Timpani
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Collin Co. College
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Spring 1998
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Recordings
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Kyripo
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ERM Records
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Masterworks of the New Era, Volume 17
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra
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Fall 2010
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Cloudburst
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ERM Records
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Masterworks of the New Era, Volume 10
Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra
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2007
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Cloudburst
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GAR Records
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Eat Yer Vegetabes III
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2000
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Commissions
2009 Dallas Contemporary : Commission for opening of New Art Space 2010
2009 Bottom Line Duo: Commission for Summer 2010
2010 Dialog with Darwin: Commission for Documentary film by Fritz Dent
Publications
Reconstructing Presence: Human Geography of Brent Phelps’ “On the Trail of Lewis and Clark” Wandering Scholars, United Kingdom. January 2009
161 Glass: Artistic Context in Music, Proquest. September 2010
Awards
Paul Loomis Music Composition Scholarship, 2009-10
David M. Schimmel Memorial Composition Scholarship, 2009-10
Priddy Fellowship in Arts Leadership, University of North Texas, 2008-2009
President, University of North Texas Composers Forum, 2008-2009
Professional Affiliations (abbreviated selection)
AMC American Music Center
ACF American Composers Forum
SCI Society of Composers International
Other Experience
The Dallas Contemporary, Dallas TX, 2010
Consulting for Sound Art Programming
· Organized sound series events “New Sounds for a New Space”
· Selected composers and determined programming parameters
· Coordinated press and program information between Dallas Contemporary Event Coordinator and the composers and performers
· Worked with sound engineer and composers to ensure technical need were met
Orchestra 2001, Philadelphia, PA, Summer 2009
Management Internship
· Completed annual PACDP (Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project) for 2008
· Immersion in Operational Processes
· Completed Annual Development Calendar
Dallas Contemporary, Dallas TX 2008-2010
Service Learning and Volunteer
· Updated and organized volunteer information from 2006 to present
· Conducted training and managed volunteers for annual fundraiser, WISH! Art Auction
University of North Texas 2007-2008
· Initiated course proposal and developed a syllabus for a Music Entrepreneurship class
· Developed and taught seminar titled: Why Employees want Music Majors for Real Jobs for annual career night
JCPenney, Plano TX, 1987- 2006
Director of Business Development, jcp.com, Internet Store 2003-2006
· Responsible for all aspects of creating and managing a business project team to implement new 16.3M Marketing and Forecasting infrastructure systems for jcp.com
· Directed needs assessment and development of business requirements for new capabilities and developed change management process for all levels of the organization
· Crafted the vision and created documentation and budget for approval by Executive Management
Director of Catalog/Internet Inventory and Planning, Women’s Division 2000-2003
· Determined inventory coverage and flow strategy; directed 50 associates and the execution of purchasing and liquidation activities for Catalog and Internet, 2002-2003
· Coordinated with Merchandising and Forecasting departments in determining multilevel divisional forecasts and budgets, including all key operational metrics; divisional forecasts fell in line with Company results, 2002
1997-2000 Inventory and Planning Mgr Women’s Apparel
1995-1997 Merchandise Coordination Mgr-Women’s Apparel
Additional professional experience detail & references available upon request