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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS (updated 2/15/10): BOOKS AUTHORED/PUBLISHED (INJ Publications): Four books: See with your Ears, Hear with your Eyes (sight-singing and dictation) parts one and two, Keyboard Proficiency and Understanding the Art and Science of Music (music appreciation) for use at Biola and Azusa universities. MUSICAL AND CONCERT PERFORMANCES Performed as keyboardist for the 3D Theatricals productions of All Shook Up and Peter Pan (Cathy Rigby production) at Orange County Pavilion, as well as Meet Me in St. Louis at the Carpenter Center, Chicago, Hello Dolly! and the Nights of Music from Film at the Haugh Center. Served as pianist for several John Denver Tribute Shows with Jim and Anne Curry and original band members Richie Garcia and Pete Huttlinger and the Kansas City Symphony under the baton of composer Lee Holdridge, as well as with the Greensboro Symphony in North Carolina under the direction of Bruce Kiesling. Also performed in recitals with San Antonio Symphony trombonist Ilan Morgenstern at UCLA and Biola universities. FILM SCORING Completed the score for Cat Nap, an animated USC thesis film directed by Melissa Fontanini about a cat with delusions of grandeur. BROADWAY CONCERTS WITH DALE KRISTIEN, JORDAN BENNETT and LORNA LUFT Performed with Dale Kristien (role of Christine Daae in LA's "Phantom of the Opera") and Jordan Bennett (role of Jean Valjean in "Les Miserables") in concert at the Smothers Theatre (Pepperdine University) and Haugh Performing Arts Center (Citrus College), as well as Lorna Luft (daughter of Judy Garland). Recent musicals include Centre Stage's production of "All Shook Up". DR. CLYDE COOK'S MEMORIAL SERVICE Accompanied for the memorial service of Clyde Cook, president emeritus of Biola University, at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton. Chuck Swindoll, Dennis Dirks, new Biola president Barry Corey and others gave fitting tributes to this great man of God. Dr. William Lock led the worship. Video can be streamed at www.biola.edu. CONCERTS IN ASPEN Played keyboards and sang for John Denver Tribute Concerts (Windstar events) at the Harris Center in Aspen, Colorado, joining up with Jim Curry, John Stewart (songwriter, "Daydream Believer"), Jim Burton (Elvis Presley's guitarist of 20 years), and others for a memorable concert in picture-perfect Aspen (John Denver's mother and brother also joined us). BIOLA UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRAL COMMISSION AND ARRANGEMENTS Commissioned to compose a work for orchestra and speaker for Biola's Centennial Celebration in 2008 (to be conducted by Mr. Marlin Owen, and spoken by Dr. William Lock). Also arranged the hymn "Be Thou My Vision" for string quartet which was performed in Canada and in other venues by the Biola Honors Quartet under the leadership of Kangwon Lee Kim. Lastly, recorded instrumental tracks for use in Barry Liesch's and John Browning's Improvisation course. NIGHTS OF MUSIC FROM FILM (CITRUS COLLEGE) Arranged a 10-minute medley of macabre moments from Danny Elfman scores as well as an orchestra/choral arrangement of Ennio Morricone's "The Mission" for the Sierra Wind Symphony under Bill Hoehne at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, complete with projection on big screen, episodes with acting in costume, accompanied by the orchestra. "AMAZING GRACE" PRODUCER KEN WALES INTERVIEWED ON HCJB WORLD RADIO Recently composed radio theme music for the HCJB World Radio station (in Melbourne, Australia), a program which is hosted by Eric Skattebo that broadcasts to millions in Asia. Recently Eric interviewed Ken Wales, one of the producers of the recent "Amazing Grace" film, and the upcoming "Chariots of Fire" sequel; he also introduced the "Christy" series to television and worked for 15 years with Blake Edwards on "Pink Panther". A few weeks ago Eric also interviewed theologian Ravi Zacharius. To listen to any of the HCJB programs which feature the theme music, click on:
http://www.hcjb.org/worldwide/australia/world_radio_programme.html SPIDERMAN 2 THEME SONG ON DVD Not long before "Spiderman 2" was released I was called in by Sony/Columbia Pictures to lay down some keyboard parts for a recording session of a new song for the DVD release. The song was written by Vic Mizzy, the composer of the "Addams Family" and "Green Acres" songs. Worked with Hal Blaine (the "Wrecking Crew" drummer for Frank Sinatra, John Denver, Carpenters, Beach Boys), Don Bagley (bassist and arranger with Stan Kenton), Del Casher (inventor of the "Wah Wah Pedal" and composer of NBC Nightly News Theme, The New Zoo Revue and Chico and the Man) and, of course, Vic Mizzy, who sang the song. An article was featured in Vanguard Magazine and website. I'm happy to say that you can now hear the song on the "Spiderman 2" DVD! OTHER RECENT COMPOSING, ORCHESTRATING, or ARRANGING PROJECTS Glendale Symphony performed the "Americana Suite" at the Alex Theatre, which I arranged from themes of Del Casher; orchestra was conducted by Olivia Tsui (the Glendale Symphony, years back, was conducted by Lalo Schifrin, composer of the "Mission Impossible" theme). Program included a Mozart piano symphonic movement played by 7-year old Marc Yu, as well as "A Christmas Medley" which Del and I arranged. This is the second orchestra to perform it, after the Capistrano Valley Symphony premiered it at Mission San Juan Capistrano under the baton of maestro Carlo Spiga. Arranged music from "Peter Pan", "An American Tail", "Empire of the Sun", as well as adapted other score selection for strings for the Sierra Symphony "Nights of Music from Film" (Citrus College). Composed a work for the EV Free Fullerton Orchestra entitled "One Solitary Life" for Good Friday services. Arranged "Hymns of Comfort and Surrender" medley for instrumental group including Carolyn Litchfield on cello and Tim Gonzalez on clarinet—received complimentary letter of praise and appreciation from Biola president Clyde Cook, and was performed by several Azusa Pacific students; also arranged "Names of Jesus" medley. Scored USC industrial film "Get That Job" directed by Laurie Burton, USC professor, to be released on DVD. Composed/recorded film score for the USC documentary "Students Unite" directed by Esteban Rael, screened at Norris Theatre. Conducted/recorded a film score for the USC graduate film "Fly", directed by Jason Russell, at the Spielberg Scoring Stage. Prepared orchestrations for Justo Almario’s and Abraham Laboriel’s "The Gospel According to Latin Music" concert, and arrangements/orchestration for a recent recording of "Topsy" recorded at the studio of Alex Acuna (saw these three and met Bill Maxwell and Greg Mathieson at La Ve Lee jazz club in Studio City). Provided takedowns for David Bowie Tribute Concerts (David Brighton) in Las Vegas as well as John Denver Tribute Concerts (Jim Curry) also in Las Vegas. RECENT TEACHING Served as Adjunct Professor at three schools: Azusa Pacific, Vanguard and Biola Universities (full time at Biola serving as Asst Professor of Theory and Composition, assisted by Hojin Lee) teaching 20 classes: Theory I and II, Sight Singing and Dictation I and II, Counterpoint, Composition, Form and Analysis I and II, Arranging, Orchestration, Improvisation, Music Appreciation (Intro to Music), Music Fundamentals, Introduction to MIDI/Advanced MIDI (electronic music), Keyboard Proficiency (class piano, in five levels), and jazz piano improvisation. Coordinated and directed the Biola Composer’s Forum/Recital. Adjudicated for Azusa’s piano juries and for Biola’s composition juries. Also accompanied Biola’s Vocal Jazz group and Chorale with Shawna Cross Stewart and Women’s Chorus with Julie Ramsey, singing at various venues. Accompanied various students in recitals/concerts. OTHER RECENT PERFORMANCES Keyboardist for Citrus College’s 2007 production of "Beauty and the Beast" under the orchestral direction of Bill Hoehne. This was the biggest production the school has undertaken in some 30 years, and considered one of their most successful. Keyboardist/vocalist for John Denver Tribute concerts with Jim Curry and Jim Connor (banjo player and composer of "Grandma’s Feather Bed") in Las Vegas (Silverton Hotel and Casino) and Palm Springs—in January 2006 received front cover mentioned in Vegas newspaper for "hot shows to see" along with Jay Leno and David Copperfield. Shows were also performed in Los Alamitos (televised), La Mirada, La Puente, Norwalk, Yucca Valley, Upland, Claremont, and University of Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana Keyboard accompanist for several artists: LA Philharmonic violinist Ingrid Chun; Lillie Knauls, Gospel artist who sang on the Edwin Hawkins 1969 recording of "Oh Happy Day", works with Bill Gaither and Andre Crouch in Nashville; Ric Blair, singer and guitarist, Celtic styles; Ric Flauding, guitarist; Greg Buchanan, harpist; Buddy Greene, singer, guitarist and harmonica player; composer of "Mary Did You Know?", Kim Canedy at Boomers in Irvine in late April 2005, broadcast on KFSH "The Fish"; Alex Montoya, host of "Word of Truth" radio program (banquet); Justin Christian in concert, premiering songs from his new album "Outside the City"; Lauren Kitchens (from KFSH "The Fish", 95.9) for an EV Free Christmas Repast event. Keyboardist with Citrus College Sierra Wind Symphony for Night of Music from Film as well as Kenshu concerts. Staff Accompanist for EV Free worship services (six years) including special numbers "Seeking You" (original) and "Change My Heart" (arrangement), and many Christmas, Good Friday and Easter musicals, Pops Goes to the Movies concerts and Jazz & Java concerts. Accompanist for Biola’s Vocal Jazz group with Shawna Cross Stewart, for Music at Noon concerts, Chapels in the Chase Gym and other events; Biola Women’s Chorus with Julie Ramsey, for Chapman University and Cal State Long Beach festivals, and various Biola concerts and events. AWARDS Kenneth Davenport National Competition for Orchestral Works in November 2001 for "Fingerprints: An Orchestral Odyssey," which received three concert performances by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic under the direction of Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer as part of the "From Mozart to Modern" series at Studley Theatre, Bardavon Opera House, and Mount Saint Mary College, NY; served as Composer in Residence at SUNY New Paltz lecturing, teaching master classes and conducting workshops; articles and reviews were published in the Times Herald-Record, Kingston Daily Freeman and Poughkeepsie Journal, and the work was aired on WMHT FM 89.1 Schenectady and WRHV FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie. CAFA Irwin Kostal Memorial Award for Excellence in Composition at the 62nd Annual Golden Score Awards along with composers Dave Grusin and Earle Hagen. ASMAC Irwin Kostal Memorial Award for Excellence in Composition at the 60th Annual Golden Score Awards along with Randy Newman, David Newman and Thomas Newman, chaired by John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith; publicity in Press Telegram and from President Maxson of CSU Long Beach. Finalist, BMI Pete Carpenter Fellowship chosen by film and television composer Mike Post. Annual Composition Award, CSU Long Beach Music, presented by Dr. Martin Herman. Phi Kappa Phi Society election, President Maxson of CSULB. Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society election, CSULB. Herb Alpert Music Scholarship for film score arrangements for symphonic winds. Orchestra and Band Annual Awards, Francis Polytechnic High, Sun Valley. Who's Who of American Music. CONDUCTING Directed the Celebration Choir in performing "Praise His Holy Names" (Fred Bock). Directed the EV Free Orchestra in a performance of "America the Beautiful" (Carmen Dragon arrangement). Directed the Celebration Ringers Handbell Choir in a performance of an original arrangement of "Crown Him With Many Crowns". Was offered the Orchestra Conductor position for Biola Youth Theatre’s June 2006 production of "Beauty and the Beast" (but had to turn it down due to schedule conflicts).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TEACHING Assistant Professor, Theory and Composition, Biola University, La Mirada, CA 2005 - present
Taught Theory I and II, Sight Singing and Dictation I and II, Form and Analysis I and II, Arranging, Improvisation, Composition, Music Appreciation, Keyboarding, and Jazz Piano; also accompanied the Biola Women’s Chorus, Vocal Jazz and Chorale; served as Composer’s Forum coordinator and composition and piano adjudicator; presented to Journalism Dept. on behalf of Conservatory Director George Boespflug. Adjunct Professor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA 2004 - present
Taught Counterpoint, Practical Musicianship I and II (ear training and sight-singing with Kodaly method), Class Piano (beginning to advanced), and Music Fundamentals (theory), administered Keyboard Proficiency Exams, and served as piano adjudicator with Joel Clifft and Dean of Music Duane Funderburk. Adjunct Professor, Vanguard University of Southern CA 2002 - present
Taught Introduction to MIDI and Advanced MIDI courses
(Finale notation and Performer sequencing), and Orchestration. Composer in Residence, State University New York, New Paltz, 2001
Composer-in-Residence, gave lectures and taught master classes and workshops in composition, counterpoint and electronic music
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY, 2001
Guest Instructor for music appreciation class
Cal State University, Long Beach, 1996-2000
Tutor, music theory, counterpoint, and harmonic/Schenkerian analysis
Mosaic Church, 1993-96
Instructor, "Fundamentals of Music Theory" 15-week courses
Private Tutor
Students from CSU Northridge, Los Angeles, and Long Beach State University New York, New Paltz
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS
Masters of Music in Music Composition, CSU Long Beach, June 2000; studied with Drs. Martin Herman, Justus Matthews and Kristine Forney.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition, CSU Los Angeles, June 1995; studied with Dr. Byong-kon Kim. Most of undergrad work completed at CSU Northridge; studied with Drs. Aurelio de la Vega, Frank Campo, and Daniel Kessner.
C-BEST Certification, CSU Los Angeles, August 1994
Kodaly Solfege Certification, studied with Nike St. Clair, Azusa Pacific University, July 2004
Member, American Federation of Musicians (Professional Musicians), Local 47, 2004
Member, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), 2000
Member, American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC), 1998
Member, American Music Center (AMC), 1998
OTHER COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT PROJECTS:
Composer, score for "Estudiantes Unidos" (Students Unite), USC film directed by Estaban Rael and premiered at the Norris Cinema Theatre in April 2004.
Composer, score for "Candy Saves Christmas", family film for Meysen Productions, December 2003.
Composer, score for "Fly," USC thesis film directed by Jason Russell, premiered at the Norris Cinema Theatre on May 2002 (for this score Mr. Wills conducted a group of Thornton School and Azusa Pacific University players at the Spielberg Scoring Stage, USC).
Arranger/producer for Bob Jones University Press/CHEA Japan "Hiro and Rie" childrens educational recordings (jazz and classical styles), working with Hiro and Rie Kagami and Hiro Inaba, March 2002.
Composer, score for "Patriocity," directed by Esteban Rael, premiered at Lucas Screening, USC in March 2002.
Composer, score for "The Eve of Conviction," directed by Kiri and Anya Thomas, premiered at Lucas Screening, USC in Dec 2001.
Arranger/orchestrator of "Americana Suite" (themes of Del Casher), commissioned by Capistrano Valley Symphony in summer of 2003 by Maestro Carlo Spiga for "Dance, Dance, Dance" at the Riviera Pops Series at Mission San Juan Capistrano, and also performed by the Glendale Symphony under the baton of Olivia Tsui.
Composer for "Love Hina" Japanimation episode, working with American Music Industries.
Arranger/keyboardist for "Elemental Faith" song album for Mosaic Church, working with Erwin McManus/Marcus Gerakos.
Composer of MP3.com "top 40" track entitled "Mountain Splendor" in Feb 2001.
Composer for "E-vent Horizon.com" global government review website theme.
Composer, "Cinematic Moods for Orchestra," CSU Long Beach Symphony, conducted by Richard Rintoul.
MIDI orchestrator for Painter Avenue School drama "Much Too Busy."
Composer/arranger/keyboardist for OBK's rock album "Into the Fire", with Phil Lugo and Gary Wilson.
Composer for Caleb Project film "The Hunanese Are Waiting", directed by John Nugent.
Music Director at Mosaic Church: responsibilities included composing, arranging, transcribing, performing, accompanying, teaching, and leading band and choir rehearsals.
Composer/arranger/keyboardist for Marie Espinoza's "No Matter Who You Are", and Myrna Emata's "Stand Out" album (Jesus Jams Records).
MUSIC PREPARATION:
"The Gospel According to Latin Jazz" concert for recording artists Justo Almario and Alex Acuna of “Tolu”, Nov. 2003 (www.tolu.org)
"Tribute to David Bowie" Concert with David Brighton, May 2002 (www.davidbowietribute.com)
"Pescador", album by Marcos Vidal with Abraham Laboriel, March 2001
Takedown charts for Varetta Heidelberg's "Light in the Midst of Darkness," recorded with bassist Abraham Laboriel and drummer Bill Maxwell, produced by Justo Almario (www.varettaheidelberg.com), June 2000
Chris Walden Big Band arrangements, September 1999 (www.chriswalden.com)
Universal Studios Florida theme music for William Kidd, June 1999
Copyist for "Elemental Faith" jazz/rock album for Mosaic, working with Erwin McManus/Marcus Gerakos (www.mosaic.com)
MIDI file editing for William Kidd sessions, Universal Studios Florida, working with Mark Lundquist.
Gospel charts for Marsha Skidmore of Maranatha! Singers/Franklin Graham Crusades and for recording artist Roby Duke.
PERFORMANCE:
Keyboardist and singer for John Denver Tribute Concerts in La Mirada and La Palma with Jim and Anne Curry (www.jimcurrymusic.com)
Keyboardist for "Spiderman 2" song released on DVD, composed by Vic Mizzy ("Addams Family", "Green Acres"), recorded with Hal Blaine (drums), Don Bagley (bass), and Del Casher (guitar)
Keyboardist with Lauren Kitchens of 95.9 "The Fish" for Christmas Repast event, December 2003 (www.the fish959.com)
Staff Accompanist for First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton (www.evfreefullerton.com)
Keyboardist with Latin jazz group Escenas, opening act for Acoustic Alchemy at Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (www.marcusgerakos.com)
Keyboardist in concerts with saxophonist Justo Almario (whom you can hear on KKJZ) and Marsha Skidmore of the Franklin Graham Crusades/Maranatha! Singers
Keyboardist with Stephen Newby (Promise Keepers), Oct. 2002
Keyboardist with artists Ric Flauding (guitarist), www.ricflauding.com and Ric Blair (singer), www.ricblair.com
Pianist for CSULB Composers Guild/orchestra concerts and recitals, working with Dr. Martin Herman, Richard Rintoul, and Doug Shabe
Pianist for Easter and Christmas masses at Saints Simon and Jude Parish and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and for Mosaic
Oboist for CSU Northridge New Music Ensemble (under Daniel Kessner) and clarinetist for Wind Symphony
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