Education
University study (degrees as noted):
Brigham Young University (Bachelor of
Music -- music education).
Arizona State University (Master of Music
[cum laude]-- music composition; thesis --
Symphony for String Orchestra).
California State University, Fullerton --
instrumental conducting.
University of Northern Colorado (Doctor of
Arts [summa cum laude] -- primary emphasis in
Music Theory & Composition, secondary emphasis in music
history & literature; additional significant study in
college/university teaching and administration, jazz
pedagogy; dissertation -- Music for a Choreographic
Narrative (45 minute ballet score on The Little
Prince), and a supporting 450 page study on Music
for Theatrical Dance.
University of Utah -- study of ballet
history with P.W. Manchester.
Composition study with:
Ronald LoPresti
David Cohen
Grant Fletcher
Evan Copley
Robert Ehle
Sundance Institute for Film Composers
Conducting study with:
Glen Williams
Varujan Kojian
Joseph Silverstein