Music reviewed as "audacious," "edgy," and "dreamlike" reflects a love for language, patterns, and play.

RESIDENCIES:
2006-2007: The Rose Ensemble, St. Paul, MN
2005-present: The Schubert Club, St. Paul, MN
2004-present: The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists, Mpls, MN


AWARDS:
2007: Jerome Composer Commissioning Program (JCCP) grant
2006: Cambridge Madrigal Singers Composition Competition
2006: Young Composer Prize, The Esoterics' Polyphonos Competition
2005: American Composers Forum Subito Grant
2005: Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize (Univ. of MN)
2005: Finalist, Young New Yorkers' Chorus Competition
2004: Finalist, Ithaca College Choral Composition Competition
2004: Mention Excellent in Composition, EAMA
2001: Distinction in Music, St. Olaf College


SCHOOLS:
University of Minnesota; MA in Music Composition (March 2007)
European American Musical Alliance, Paris, France (summer 2001, 2004)
St. Olaf College; BA in Music, emphasis in theory/comp. (2001)
Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Michigan (summer 1996)


COMMISSIONS (selected):
American Suzuki Foundation
American Suzuki Talent Education Center
Cantus
Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester, Minnesota
Dale Warland Singers
Ensemble of the North
The Esoterics
Joe Olson, for the Twin Cities Hardingfelelag
Kantorei
Linda Chatterton, flute
Minnesota Chorale
The Schubert Club
The Singers--Minnesota Choral Artists (4)
The Rose Ensemble (3)
University of Minnesota Men's Choir
Young New Yorkers' Chorus

Aililiú, ó Íosa (soprano, countertenor, SATB, Gaelic harp, vielle, bodhran) --
Commissioned by The Rose Ensemble, St. Paul, MN

Cedit, Hyems (SATB and flute) --
Commissioned by the Dale Warland Singers; St. Paul, MN

From Behind the Caravan (SSAA, vielle, Oud, hand drums) --
Commissioned by The Rose Ensemble, St. Paul, MN

Mary and Gabriel (SSAATTBB and percussion) --
Commissioned by Choral Arts Ensemble, Rochester, MN

Nattsanger (Nightsongs) for soprano, clarinet, and piano --
Commissioned by The Schubert Club, St. Paul, MN

Yhinx: An Ancient Greek Love Charm for Men's Voices (TTBB) --
Commissioned by Cantus; Minneapolis, MN