Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Music Résumé


SUMMARY

Voice, guitar, violin, piano
110 performances
1991-Present

Piano, Delta College, 2 semesters + self-taught
Guitar, self-taught + University of Minnesota,Twin Cities, 2 semesters
Violin, Decorah Public Schools + Copper Country Suzuki Association, 8 years
Choir, Houghton High School, 1 year
Flute, Houghton High School, 6 years
Recorder, Decorah Public Schools, 1 year
Autoharp, self-taught


DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, English, 2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Painting and Photography, 2005

EDUCATION

Delta College, 2012-2015
  • French, physics, math, piano, biology, inorganic & organic chemistry

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Bachelor of Arts, English, 2006–2008
  • English, writing, German, film studies
  • Fluent in German, as per U of M Language Proficiency Exam, 1/16/09

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, National Student Exchange, 2007-2008
  • English, German, interactive design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Painting, 2000–2005
  • Fine art, media arts, graphic design, art history

Macalester College, Macalester Exchange Program, 2003
  • Philosophy

Parsons Paris School of Art and Design, Study Abroad, Fall 2002
  • Fine art, French

Michigan Technological University, Post-secondary option and MiCUP, 1999-2000, 2015
  • Art, writing, psychology, economics; statistics

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

·       Invitation from the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) to participate in Youth Arts Festival All-State Honors Orchestra (for violin), 2000
·       Band Letter, Houghton High School, 1998
·       Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, scholarship (Copper Country Suzuki Association private and group violin lessons)
·       Houghton High School Music Boosters, Band Camp Scholarship, 1996, 1998, 1999

PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, Midland, MI, 2009-Present

Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter/Violinist/etc., 1991-Present.

Flutist, Houghton High School Band, 1994-2000

Violinist, Copper Country Suzuki Association, 1994-2000

Violinist, Decorah Public Schools, 1992-1994

110 PERFORMANCES

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 19 May, 2019. (Forthcoming)

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Chamber Ensemble Showcase featuring Warren and Flick,” Creative 360, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 15 Mar, 2019.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Fall Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 10 Feb, 2019.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 11 Nov, 2018.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 6 May, 2018.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 19 Nov, 2017.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 10 Mar, 2017.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Fall Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 Nov, 2016.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 15 May, 2016.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 14 Feb, 2016.

Pianist, “Recital,” Delta College, University Center, Michigan, U.S.A., 9 Dec, 2015. (Solo, “Pleading the Fifth,” by Jason “Chilly Gonzales” Beck)

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “25th Season: Fall Concert,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Nov, 2015.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Feb, 2015.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Fall Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 Nov, 2014.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 4 May, 2014.

Pianist, “Recital,” Delta College, University Center, Michigan, U.S.A., 23 Apr, 2014. (Solo, “Für Elise”)

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 Feb, 2014.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Fall Concert,” Bullock Creek High School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 17 Nov, 2013.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Dancing to the Music,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 19 May, 2013.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 24 Feb, 2013.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” Bronner Performing Arts Center, Frankenmuth, Michigan, U.S.A., 18 Nov, 2012.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” Bullock Creek High School, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 11 Nov, 2012.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Spring Concert,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 May, 2012.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Familiar Favorites,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 26 Feb, 2012.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Jan, 2012.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Made in America,” Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 Nov, 2011.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Made in America,” Frankenmuth, Michigan, U.S.A., 13 Nov, 2011.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Winter Concert,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 Feb, 2011.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, “Great Day of Music,” Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 7 Nov, 2010.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Of Spooks and Spirits,” Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 30 Oct, 2010.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 29 Aug, 2010.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., May, 2010.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 May, 2010.

Violinist, Red Cross Wine Tasting Benefit. H Hotel, Midland, Michigan, 29 Apr, U.S.A., 2010.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 18 Apr, 2010 (solo, group).

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 1 Mar, 2010.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, Central Middle School Auditorium, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 21 Feb, 2010.

Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 Dec, 2009.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, “Music Made in America,” Messiah Lutheran Church Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Nov, 2009.

Spoken word, “Midland Community Television’s 25th Anniversary,” Midland Community Television, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Oct, 2009.

Spoken word, “Midland’s Second Annual My Favorite Poem Event,” Creative 360, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 22 Oct, 2009. www.favoritepoem.org.

Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, Messiah Lutheran Church, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., 3 May, 2009.

Poet, “Senior Thesis,” University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., Dec 2008.

Lead Singer/Guitarist, The Definition, “Dan Opdahl’s 23rd Birthday Party,” Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. 2005.

Violinist, The Electro-Christ Superstars, “Visible Beat,” Sound Unseen, Minneapolis College of Art
and Design; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 2 Oct, 2004.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, “National Vegetarian Day,” The Minneapolis College of Art and Design; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 1 Oct, 2004.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, “What I Did Last Summer,” The Fallout Gallery; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 4 Sept, 2004.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, The 7th Street Entry; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 12 Aug, 2004 (headlining).

Guitarist/Violinist/Singer, Rock Paper Scissors, “Twin Cites Band Slam,” 1st Avenue Mainroom; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 11 July, 2004 (headlining).

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, The 7th Street Entry; Minneapolis, Minnesota, 5 May, 2004.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, “Live in X,” MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 19 Mar, 2004.

Guest DJ, “Live in 306,” MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 6 Feb, 2004.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 11 Dec, 2003 (headlining).

Backup singer, Best Friends Forever, The Triple Rock Social Club; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 12 Nov, 2003.

Backup Singer, Best Friends Forever, The Fallout Gallery; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 3 Oct, 2003.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, The Red Sea; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 14 Aug, 2003.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, Eclipse Records; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 8 Aug, 2003.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, S.E.S. at MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 28 June, 2003.

Singer/Guitarist, The Black Tulips, “Lunch Beats,” MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1 May, 2003.

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, “Open Taco,” MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. 2001.

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, MCAD College Center; Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 2000

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, Sub-Urban Exchange; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 2000.

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, Houghton High School; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., May 2000.

Flutist, Bata Band, “Forty-fourth Annual Iron County Band Camp Concert,” West Iron County High School; Iron Wood, Michigan, U.S.A., 26 June, 1999.

Violinist, “Spring Concert,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, Houghton High School Auditorium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 May, 1999.

Violinist, “Thirteenth Annual Keweenaw’s Finest,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, MTU-SDC Gymnasium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 4 May, 1999.

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, Sub-Urban Exchange; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 1999.

Singer/Guitarist, Emma Johnson, Sub-Urban Exchange; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., Apr 1999.

Flutist, Violinist, “Annual Christmas Concert,” Houghton High School Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 17 Dec, 1999.

Flutist, “The Finale,” Houghton High School Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 18 May, 1999.

Violin Soloist, “Gavotte,” J.S. Bach, Houghton High School Dessert Concert, Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 8 Mar, 1999.

Violin Soloist, “Dessert Concert,” Piano Accompanist: Albert Yang, Houghton High School; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 29 Feb, 1999.

Violinist, “Twelfth Annual Keweenaw’s Finest,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, MTU-SDC Gymnasium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 5 May, 1998.

Flutist, Bata Band, “Forty-third Annual Concert,” West Iron County High School; Iron Wood, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 June, 1998.

Flutist, “The Finale,” Houghton High School Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 19 May, 1998.

Vocalist, “Sixth Annual Dessert Concert,” Spanish II and III Class, Houghton High School; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 17 Mar, 1998.

Flutist, “The Finale,” Houghton High School Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 20 May, 1997.

Violinist, “Eleventh Annual Keweenaw’s Finest,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, MTU-SDC Gymnasium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 6 May, 1997.

Vocalist, “Eleventh Annual Keweenaw’s Finest,” High School Choir, MTU-SDC Gymnasium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 6 May, 1997.

Violinist, “Holiday Concert: Featuring the Copper Country’s Own Young Musicians,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, Houghton High School Auditorium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 Dec, 1996.

Flutist, Houghton High School Band, “Annual Christmas Concert,” Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 14 Dec, 1996.

Flutist, “Annual Christmas Concert,” Houghton High School Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 11 Dec, 1997.

Violinist, “Spring Concert,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, Houghton High School Auditorium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 29 May, 1996.

Flutist, Houghton Middle School Band, “First Annual Houghton Middle School Intermediate Concert,” Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 21 May, 1996.

Violinist, “Tenth Annual Keweenaw’s Finest,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Orchestra, MTU-SDC Gymnasium; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 7 May, 1996.

Vocalist, “The Finale,” Houghton High School Choir, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 16 May, 1996.

Flutist, “Mid-Winter Concert,” Intermediate Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 14 Dec, 1996.

Vocalist, “Annual Christmas Concert,” Houghton High School Choir, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 19 Dec, 1995.

Flutist, “First Annual Spring Middle School Concert,” Seventh Grade Band, Alumni Theater; Houghton, Michigan, U.S.A., 28 Apr, 1995.

Violinist, “The Annual Fifth and Sixth Grade Orchestra Concert,” Sixth Grade Orchestra, Middle School Auditorium; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., 19 May, 1994.

Actress/Singer, Sue, “Clowns,” Middle School Auditorium, Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., May 5, 1994 Directed by Dean Beckman.

Vocalist, “Decorah Sixth through Twelveth Grade Choral Concert,” Sixth Grad Chorus, Center for Faith and Life Building at Luther College; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., 19 Oct, 1993.

Violinist, “Fifth and Sixth Grade Orchestra Concert,” 5th and 6th Grade Orchestra, Middle School Auditorium; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., 20 May, 1993.

Violinist, “Orchestra Concert,” Fifth Grade Orchestra, High School Auditorium; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., 14 Dec, 1992.

Autoharpist, “A Magical Holiday 1991,” East Side School; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A.
Fourth grade music, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” directed by Ann Kvale

Autoharpist, “The Friendly Beasts,” Church School Singers, First United Methodist Church; Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., 6 Jan, 1991.

Vocalist, “Christmas is Joy!” West Side School, Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., December 14, 1990

Vocalist, “Sing for the Earth,” West Side School, Middle Primary Spring Sing, Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., May 9, 1990

Vocalist, “Middle Primary Spring Sing,” Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., April 27, 1989

Vocalist, “Middle Primary Christmas Sing,” West Side School, Decorah, Iowa, U.S.A., December 22, 1988

Violinist, “Sounds of the Season,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Chamber Orchestra, First United Methodist Church, Hancock, Michigan, 15 December; Violinist, “Sounds of the Season,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Chamber Orchestra, Sacred Heart Church, L’Anse, Michigan, 13 December (Year unknown)

Violinist, “Sounds of the Season,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Chamber Orchestra, First United Methodist Church, Hancock, Michigan, 3 December; Violinist, “Sounds of the Season,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Chamber Orchestra, Faith Lutheran Church, Calumet, Michigan, 2 December; Violinist, “Sounds of the Season,” Copper Country Suzuki Association Chamber Orchestra, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, Michigan, 1 December (Year unknown)

SOLO MUSIC COMPETITIONS
Violinist, State Solo and Ensemble; Proficiency II Solo, Pickford, Michigan, 2000. II rating.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Norway, Michigan, 2000. I rating.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Pickford, Michigan, March 27, 1999.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Norway, Michigan, 1999. I rating.

Violinist, State Solo and Ensemble; Proficiency I Solo, St. Ignace, Michigan, 1999. I rating.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Escanaba, Michigan, 1998. II rating.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Michigan, 1997. I rating.

Violinist, District Solo and Ensemble; Houghton, Michigan, 1996. I rating.

Violinist, Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Festival; Decorah, Iowa, 1994. I rating.

GROUP MUSIC COMPETITIONS
M.S.B.O.A. State Band Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1999.

M.S.B.O.A. District 14 Band Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1999.

M.S.B.O.A. District 14 Band Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1998.

M.S.B.O.A. District 14 Band Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1997.

M.S.B.O.A. District 14 Band Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1996.

M.S.V.M.A. District 14 Choir Festival, Michigan, U.S.A., 1996.

MUSIC ARTICLES
“Christmas Program,” Decorah, Iowa, Newspaper. December 1991.

RADIO

Radio K Volunteer, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-08
·       Recorded bands in studio for live broadcast. Read/recorded/produced PSAs. Reviewed new music and helped to determine radio playlists. Promoted the station at events.

Radio MCAD Volunteer, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN, 2003-05
  • Participated in a performance for the Sound/Unseen Film & Music Festival. Performed as a guitarist/singer/songwriter with band for live for broadcasts.

SOCIAL MEDIA


EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Ballerina, InMotion Dance Academy, Midland, MI, 2019-Present

Figure Skater, Learn to Skate USA, Midland, MI, 2018-Present

Actor, Frances, “Squirrel,” directed by Thalia Drori, Minneapolis, 2015.

Actor, Kid #3, “BuddyLee, Guidance Counselor,” directed by Jon Nowak, Buddy Lee/ MTV, Fallon Worldwide, Minneapolis, MN, 2004. Starred in 6-minute Lee Jeans commercial running two weeks on MTV2 primetime show “Control Freak.”

Actor, Medical Lab Assistant, “Toxic Energy: Little Miss Potentiality Returns,” directed by Thalia Drori, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2002.
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