Education
M.A./Ph.D in Composition, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, expected 2015
Graduate Teaching Associateship Recipient
Henry Mancini Fellowship Recipient
University Fellowship Recipient
Herbert H. Wise Scholarship Recipient
Stanley Wilson Scholarship Recipient
B.M. in Composition, Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY, 2011
Senior Thesis: Proud Music of the Storm for Orchestra.
Piano Minor
Fields of Study:
Ear Training
Theory
Music History (Medieval through 20th Century)
Imitative Counterpoint and Fugue
Classical Orchestration
Contemporary Orchestration
Electronic Music
MIDI Sequencing
Awards and Honors:
Dean’s List, 2007-2011
National Merit Scholar
Teaching Experience
UCLA Dep. of Music (2011- )
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate Theory
Musicianship, Keyboard Skills
Classes conducted independently
Mentors
Principal Composition Teachers
Richard Danielpour
Paul Chihara
Additional Teachers Include
Nils Vigeland
David Lefkowitz
Ian Krouse
Reiko Feuting
J. Mark Stambaugh
David MacDonald
Walter Hilse
David Noon
Piano Studies with Marjean Olson
Conducting Studies
Ronnie Oliver
Paul Brantley
and David Noon
Affiliations
American Society of Composers and Producers (ASCAP)
American Composers' Forum (ACF)
Electronic Music Foundation (EMF)
College Music Society (CMS)
Experience with Music Technology
Complete Proficiency with Noatation Software (Sibelius and Finale)
Complete Proficiency with Sequencing Software (Digital Performer and Logic)
Working Knowledge of Pro Tools LE
Working Knowledge of Max/ MSP and KYMA