Education

Doctor of Musical Arts (Composition)-1995

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Dissertation: In Nomine Domini for 2 chamber orchestras, soloists, and interactive electronics. Studies with Larry Austin and Cindy McTee.

Awards: Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Doctoral Fellowship, Teaching Fellow, College of Music Outstanding Graduate Student in Composition

Master of Music (Composition) – 1993

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Thesis: Nonet for percussion and tape. Studies with Larry Austin and Thomas Clark.
Award: College of Music Outstanding Graduate Student in Composition

Bachelor of Music (Performance) – 1990
summa cum laude

Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Studies with Greg Sanders.
Major instrument: clarinet    Minor instruments: bassoon, flute