Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts, May 2009
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
· 2004-2006 Recipient of Paul K. & Evelyn E. Cook Richter Memorial Fellowship
Master of Music, May 2001
California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Bachelor of Music, May 1997
California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Music Director for 100 Years of Broadway, Feb. 2011- March 2011
AmadeSouth High School, Torrance, CA
· Music Director for Music Production
Piano and Music Theory Instructor, July 2008- June 2010
Amadeus School of Music & Art, Granada Hills, CA
· Private Piano Instructor to students of all ages.
· Music Theory classroom instruction to students ages 5-15
Independent Private Piano Instructor, 1997- present
Pasha Music School, North Hills, CA
· Private Piano Instructor in home studio.
Piano Instructor, September 2000- October 2004
Kaye’s Music Scene, Reseda, CA
· Private Piano Instructor to students from ages 5-adult.
Music Teacher, September 2000- June 2004
Castlebay Lane Elementary, Northridge, CA
· General Music Instruction for K-5 classes.
· Instruction of Music Theory, Recorders, Music History, Singing.
· Prepared students for various concerts.
Substitute Teacher, September 2000- June 2001
Burbank Unified School District, Burbank, CA
· Substitute Teacher for all subjects for K- 12.
Music Teacher, September 1999- June 2000
Jefferson Middle School, Torrance, CA
· Instruction to Concert Band & Choir.
· Preparing for various concerts during the school year.
· Teaching musical instruments, singing, music theory & history.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Principal Music Librarian, October 2006- September 2008
California Philharmonic, San Marino, CA
· Prepare music for various concerts during fall & Summer Season. Rental & Purchase of music from various publishers.
· Re-Orchestration of Music and Prepare Conductor’s Scores.
· Work Closely with Music Director, Concertmaster, & Principal Musicians.
Music Dept. Assistant, September 2004- September 2006
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
· Stage Manager: Oversee and manage department concerts.
· Assistant to Department professors during classroom lectures & proctor exams.
· Maintain and assist with the Music Studio.
· Video & Audio Recording of Student Recitals.
ACADEMIC CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
2006 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation “Chants in Wiccan and Pagan Rituals”
· Published by Witch’s Voice (www.witchvox.com)
2007 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation “Pagan Theology in Songs and Chant”
2008 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation “Pagan Music: Finding Tradition from the Chaos”
2009 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation of Powerpoint “Using Music as a Magickal Tool”
2010 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation of paper “Sustainability of Music in Paganism”
2011 Conference on Current Pagan Studies, CGU
· Presentation of paper “The building of music in the Pagan Community”
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
· Music Editing and Proofreading
· Music Theory and Musicianship Instruction
· Committee member for New Directions Composers Group
· Committee Member of CGU Current Pagan Studies
· Expert Level of Music Technology
· Expert Level of Finale, Logic, & Pro Tools
· Music Copying and Notation
· Ethno-musicology Research
· Hands on training of various musical instruments
· Freelance work for composers, professors, film makers, and students
· Orchestration & arranging for various ensembles
· Commission from professional musicians
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Musicians, Local 47, Hollywood, CA
ASCAP, New York, NY
American Composers Forum, Los Angeles Chapter