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
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, 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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