KIRSTEN SORIANO BROBERG

DR. KIRSTEN SORIANO BROBERG, COMPOSER

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIVISION OF COMPOSITION STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, 1155 UNION CIRCLE #311367

DENTON, TEXAS 76203-5017 KIRSTEN.BROBERG@UNT.EDU WWW.KIRSTENBROBERG.COM

Education: Paris, France and the South of France 2013

Post-Doctoral Studies • Studied music composition with Tristan Murail, Kaija Saariaho and Philippe Hurel

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2009 Doctorate in Music Composition

• Graduated with honors • Studied music composition with Augusta Read Thomas, Jay Alan Yim

and Jason Eckardt • Published dissertation, An Analysis and Contextualization for Resonant Strands—a Cycle of Five Extractable Works for piano, bowed piano and string quartet, advised by Hans Thomalla • Twice awarded the William T. Faricy Award for original composition University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 Master of Arts in Music Composition • Achieved National Dean’s List • Studied music composition with Judith Lang Zaimont • Awarded first place in the University of Minnesota call for orchestral scores Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 2001 Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition; Minor in English Writing • Awarded piano performance and academic excellence scholarships Teaching Experience: University of North Texas 2013-present Assistant Professor of Music Composition • Private composition lessons to undergraduate and graduate students • Graduate composition seminar for graduate composition students • Sophomore Composition Seminar for sophomore composition majors • Orchestration for undergraduate and graduate music students • Contemporary Music for undergraduate and graduate music students • Contemporary Vocal Techniques and Repertoire since 1960 • Contemporary Music since 2000

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Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota 2011-2013 Visiting Assistant Professor of Music • Theory I for undergraduate music majors • Theory II for undergraduate music majors

• Aural Skills I for undergraduate music majors • Aural Skills II for undergraduate music major

University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2010-2013

Instructor of Music • Theory I for freshman music majors

• Theory III for undergraduate music majors • Music Composition for undergraduate students • World Music for undergraduate students Art Institutes International, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2012-2013

Instructor in Audio Production • Music theory and aural skills for audio production majors • Music appreciation—a Survey of Western Music History for audio production majors • Survey of the Music Industry for audio production majors Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2009 Instructor of Music • Theory I for freshman music majors • Theory II for undergraduate music majors • Theory III for sophomore music majors • Theory IV for undergraduate music majors • Aural Skills for undergraduate music majors • Counterpoint for upper level music majors • Form and Analysis for upper level music majors • Music Composition for undergraduate music majors North Park University, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2009 Instructor of Music • Music Theory and Aural Skills for graduate students • Music Fundamentals for undergraduate music majors • Aural Skills II (2 sections) for sophomore music majors

Prairie State College, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2008 Instructor of Music • American Music Since 1900 for freshman through sophomore non-music majors • Music Fundamentals for undergraduate music majors

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Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2004-2007 Instructor of Music

• Harmony for undergraduate non-music majors • Form and Analysis for non-music majors • Music Composition for non-music majors • Music Composition and Production for non-music majors • Aural Skills for freshman music majors

Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois 2006 Instructor of Music

• Western Music History Since 1900 for sophomore through senior music majors University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 Instructor of Music • Music Fundamentals for undergraduate non-music majors Selected Honors:

University of North Texas, Denton Texas • Scholarly and Creative Activity Award: funds to record new album 2017 for commercial release

Symphony No. 1, Baltimore, Maryland

• Composer’s Choice Award: winner of this award resulting in a 2016 25-minute commission for their 2017 season

Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis, Minnestoa

• Winner: selected to participate in the Minnesota Orchestra Composer 2015 Institute program resulting in a public performance of Celestial Dawning for Orchestra on the Minnesota Orchestra's Future Classics program

Iron Composer Competition, Berea, Ohio • Finalist and Participant: selected to compete in the Iron Composer 2015 Competition and radio broadcast at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio

University of North Texas, Denton Texas

• Faculty travel grant: funds for a performance and to give a lecture 2015 at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music • Summer research grant: for composition 2014 • Faculty travel grant: funds for research, performances and presentations at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music 2014 • Faculty travel grant: funds for private research and study in France 2013

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Minnesota Public Radio, Saint Paul, Minnesota “Kirsten Broberg gets her Big Break” broadcast and radio interview 2013 with excerpts of “Constellations” for two pianos and percussion quartet “Breathturn” for choir and “Celestial Dawning” for orchestra aired on May 28 by Classical Minnesota Public Radio

Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota 2011 • Faculty Travel Grant: awarded funds to support travel for the world premiere of Inward for string quartet premiered by the Kronos Quartet at the Ensems Festival of Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain American Composers Forum, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2010 • Subito Grant: awarded funds to support a concert of three cycles by Kirsten Broberg in New York, New York Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2009 • Fromm Foundation Commissioning Grant: $10,000 for original composition to compose a new work for the Kronos Quartet American Music Center, New York, New York 2009 • New Music Box and Counterstream Radio’s “Spotlight Session” featured composer for the month of May • Encore Grant: awarded funds to support multiple performances of 2009 “Constellations” for solo piano • Jerome Commissioning Grant: $8,000 to compose a semi-staged piece 2009 for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble • Encore Grant: awarded funds to support multiple performances of 2007 “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2009 • Doctoral Honors: awarded for academic and professional achievements during doctoral study • Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant: awarded funds to support composer 2008 travel for a performance of “Air” for flute and guitar in Rome, Italy • William T. Faricy Award: awarded cash prize for outstanding student 2007 composition with "Of Resonance and "Opening” for string quartet, 2007 • Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant: awarded funds for composer travel for 2007 a performance of “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello in New York, New York

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• William T. Faricy Award: awarded for outstanding student composition 2005 with "Increscent” for violin and piano • Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant: awarded funds for composer travel for a 2005 performance of “Tendrils” for solo clarinet at the June in Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York • Martha R. Steinback Scholarship: awarded funds for academic 2005 excellence • Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant: awarded funds to support travel for 2004 "Sketches” for flute, vibraphone and piano performed at the Cincinatti Conservatory Music ’04 Festival in Cincinatti, Ohio

Cincinnati Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio 2004 • First Prize in Accent ’04 International String Quartet Competition: with "Lament” for string quartet awarded cash prize and three consecutive public performances University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 • First Prize in Call for Orchestral Scores at the University of Minnesota with “Night Visions” for full orchestra Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 1997-2001 • Alpha Society and Cum Laude Honors • Piano Performance and Academic Excellence Scholarships Discography: Fleur de Son Classics, Buffalo, New York

Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano recorded by TrioPolis 2018 to be released in 2018

Independent Release, Birmingham, England “Cloud-Like” for saxophone duo commercially released by the Element 2015

Duo, Ellie Parker and Emma Jones Parma/Navona Records, North Hampton, New Hampshire 2011 “Breathturn” for choir recorded by the Crossing contemporary and commercially released Innova Records, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2009 “Constellations” for solo piano recorded by Matthew McCright and commercially released

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Performances of Original Music: In Search of Imagery will be performed by Symphony Number 1 2018 in autumn in Baltimore, Maryland "Cloud-Like" version for two alto saxophones will be performed by 2018 James Barger and Ben Still in March at the North American Saxophone Alliance at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati College in Cincinnati, Ohio, "States of Liquid and Luminosity" for wind symphony will be 2018 performed by the University of North Texas Wind Symphony in Winspear Concert Hall on 26 April at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas "Cloud-Like" version for flute and alto saxophone will be performed by 2018 the Ultraviolet Ensemble on 3 February in the Upper Hall at Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada "Opening" version for solo violin will be performed on 26 January at 2018 Sage Music in Long Island City, New York "Opening" version for solo violin will be performed on 28 January at 2018 The Lab at Alchemical Studios in New York, New York "On Triumph and Tragedy" for full orchestra read by the Symphony 2017 Orchestra on 27 November in Murchison Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas "Flutter" for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo on 2017 25 September in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana "Veiled in Morning Mist" for flute and piano with one EBow premiered 2017 by the Calliope Duo on 10 August at the National Flute Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota "Flutter" for violin and harp premiered by the Crimson Duo on 10 July 2017 at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, China “I Carry Your Heart” (text, E. E. Cummings) performed by the University 2017 of North Texas University Choir, conducted by Richard Sparks, on 11 April in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Ensemble Ipse on 2017 5 March at Shapeshifter Lab in New York, New York

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“Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass 2016 performed on 11 November by the Contemporary Chamber Players at Roulette in New York, New York “Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass 2016 premiered on 10 November by the Contemporary Chamber Players at State University of New York at Stony Brook Today the World (text, Pablo Neruda) collection of pieces for soprano, 2016 acoustic guitar and cello performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Kourtney Newton and Jesse Langen on 5 November in the Mary Haggar Rose Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Dallas, Texas “Cloud-Like” for saxophone duo performed by Trio Dionysus on 18 2016 September at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park in Kansas City, Missouri “Rain Gardens” for solo piano performed by Jonathan Hannau 2016 on 18 August in the Open Space Showcase at the Darmstadt International Music Institute “Tendrils” for solo clarinet performed by the Texas New Music 2016 Ensemble on 30 July at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas “In Stillness” version for bass clarinet and cello performed by the Texas 2016 New Music Ensemble on 30 July at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas “Take Me In” for soprano and chamber ensemble with text by 2016 Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī translated by Nader Khalili premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at their tenth anniversary party on 30 April at their rehearsal space in Chicago, Illinois Natura for Skeletal Orchestra including “Undercurrents,” 2016 “Rain Gardens,” “Air,” “As if Snow,” “In Stillness,” “Murmur” and “Branching” performed by students and faculty members at the University of North Texas on 16 April in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano performed by TrioPolis 2016 on 16 April in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

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Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar 2016 and percussion performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Chaz Underriner and West Fox on 16 April in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano performed by TrioPolis 2016 on 14 April at UNT on the Square in Denton, Texas

Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano performed by TrioPolis 2016 on 24 March in the Choral Recital Hall at the University of Houston Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano performed by TrioPolis 2016 on 8 February in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar 2016 and percussion performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Miguel Espinel and West Fox on 13 February in the Lyric Theater at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

“Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophone performed by the 2016 Awea Duo on 22 January in Pepsico Recital Hall at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas

“Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophone performed by the 2016 Awea Duo on 20 January in Dudley Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas “Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra performed on 29 January 2016 by the Minnesota Orchestra on 29 January at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota “Cloud-Like” for flute and alto saxophone performed by the Awea 2016 Duo on 12 January in Roxy Grove Hall at Baylor University “Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2015 Sugihara and Nathan Nabb on 21 February at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Norman, Oklahoma

“Opening” for solo cello performed by Isabel Castellvi on 3 February 2015 at New Museum in New York, New York

“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra performed on 4 February 2015 by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North

Texas in Denton, Texas

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“Cloud-Like” version for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2015 Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 30 May at Howarth of London in London, United Kingdom “Cloud-Like” version for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2015 Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 4 June at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdom “Cloud-Like” version for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2015 Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 8 June at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdomat the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom Cloud-Like” version for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2015 Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 10 June performed at the Birmingham Conservatory in Birmingham, United Kingdom

“Increscent” for violin and piano and “Cadence” for piano, three 2014 piano bowers and string quartet performed by the Nova Ensemble on 17 November in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas

“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2014 Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 6 November at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas

“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones performed by Masahito 2014

Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on 5 November at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas

Resonant Strands cycle—five pieces for piano, string quartet and 2014 three piano bowers performed by the Nova Ensemble on 24 October in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas The Waters of Time cycle—seven pieces for soprano and chamber 2014 Ensemble—performed by Clay Couturiaux, conductor; Carol Wilson, soprano; Terri Sundberg, flutes, Kimberly Cole Luevano, clarinet; Christopher Deane, percussion; Justin Simone, piano; Usman Peguero, violin; and Valentina Crnjak, violoncello on 24 October in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas

“Emerge” for piano and three piano bowers performed by Michiko 2014 Saiki on 15 August on at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany

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“Without End,” “Upon the Paths of Dreams” and “Lost in 2014 Thoughts” (text, Ono no Komachi) version for female voice and vibraphone from the Dream Paths cycle performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw and Eric Barsness on 6 March in Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music

Excerpts of “Constellations” for two pianos and percussion quartet, 2013 “Breathturn” for choir and “Celestial Dawning” for orchestra was aired on 28 May by Classical Minnesota Public Radio

“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord 2013 and viola de gamba was performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on 19 May in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota

“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord 2013 and viola de gamba was performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on 18 May in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota “In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord 2013 and viola de gamba was performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on 17 May in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota

“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke), cycle for soprano, 2013 harpsichord and viola de gamba premiered by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on 4 April in the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota

“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra performed by the Saint Olaf 2013 Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Martin Hodel, on 28 April in the Skoglund Center Auditorium Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota

“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra premiered by the Saint Olaf 2013 Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Martin Hodel, on 26 April at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Farmington, Minnesota “Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan), for choir performed by Volti on 3 March 2013 at Brower Center in Berkeley, California

“Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan), for choir performed by Volti on 2 March 2013 at Brower Center in Berkeley, California

“Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan), for choir performed by Volti on 1 March 2013 at Brower Center in Berkeley, California

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The Waters of Time (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano and ensemble, 2013 performed by Ensemble 61 on 12 January at the Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills, Minnesota

The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble performed by 2013 Ensemble 61 on 12 January at Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills,

Minnesota

“Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for alto flute/flute in C, piano and 2012 vibraphone on 26 October at the Fourth London Festival of American Music in London, England

The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble performed 2012 by Ensemble 61 on 13 October at Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

"Opening" for solo cello performed by Joel Salvo on 15 November at the 2012 Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble performed 2012 by Ensemble 61 on 21 September at the at Central Square in Glenwood,

Minnesota The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble performed by 2012 Ensemble 61 on 4 August at United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin

The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber Ensemble 2012 performed by Ensemble 61 on 27 April in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota

“Impulse” for five musicians and dancers premiered on 12 April by the 2012 Saint Olaf College Dance Department Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota “Collecting Winter” for solo piano premiered by Ensemble 61 2011 on 17 February in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February “Rain Gardens” for solo piano premiered by Nicholas Phillips at the 2011 Wisconsin Music Teacher’s Association annual conference in on 28 October in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

“Of Resonance” for string quartet performed by the Saint Paul Chamber 2011 Orchestra on 22 October in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Music Room

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“Of Resonance” for string quartet performed by the Saint Paul Chamber 2011 Orchestra on 20 October in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Music Room “Ethers” for French horn, cello and percussion premiered by Ensemble 2011 Dal Niente on 20 October at Nicholas Hall in Evanston, Illinois

“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble on 17 October 2011

by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra MusicNow Ensemble

“Echoes” for piano, “Constellations” for piano and “That Time” for 2011 soprano and chamber ensemble performed by Nick Phillips on 26 May at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber Ensemble 2011 performed by Ensemble Dal Niente on 17 April at the Mayne Stage in Chicago, Illinois “Echoes” for piano, “Constellations” for piano and “That Time” for 2011 soprano and chamber ensemble performed by Nick Phillips on 26 May at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

“With Reverence” for solo French horn percussion and strings 2011 premiered on 20 January by Bernhard Scully and Ensemble Dal Niente in Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois “Constellations” for solo piano performed on 5 December at Piano 2010 Forte Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

“Echoes” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright on 2010 23 September in Merkin Concert Hall in New York, New York “Echoes” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright on 2010 18 September in Sateren Hall at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota “Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for treble voices and baroque 2010 chamber ensemble premiered on 14 May in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Resonant Strands cycle for piano, bowed piano and string 2010 quartet; Natura I cycle for mixed winds and strings and The Waters of Time cycle for soprano and chamber ensemble performed by the Ai Ensemble on 17 May at Galapagos Art Space in New York, New York

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“Beyond Blue” violin concerto premiered by Austin Wulliman and 2010 Ensemble Dal Niente premiered on 2 May at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, Illinois “So Close” for soprano and piano, and “To Want” for soprano and 2010 piano trio (text, Pablo Neruda) performed by Ensemble Dal Niente on 24 April at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio “Constellations” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright on 2010 25 April at a CD release concert at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Natura I cycle for mixed winds and strings performed by Ensemble 2009 Dal Niente on 3 December at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois “Increscent” for violin and piano duo performed by Austin Wulliman 2009 Wulliman and Mabel Kwan on 23 May at the University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois “Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for chamber choir premiered by 2009 Chicago Lyric Opera chorus master and the Crossing contemporary chamber choir on 22 May at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Constellations” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright on 2009 15 May at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

“Constellations” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright and 2009 “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Austin Wulliman and John Boonenberg on May 26 at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York, New York “Constellations” for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright on 2009 9 March at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania “In Stillness” for clarinet quintet performed by the Mivos String 2009 Quartet on 11 March at Issue Project Room in New York, New York Resonant Strands cycle for piano, bowed piano and string quartet 2009 Performed on 13 February by Ensemble Dal Niente in the concert hall at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois “Of Resonance” for string quartet and “Opening” for solo cello 2009 performed by the Jack quartet on 16 January in Brechemin Auditorium at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington

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“Constellations” for piano duo and percussion quartet premiered by 2009 Chicago Symphony Orchestra pianists Amy Briggs and Daniel Schlosberg with Third Coast Percussion on 13 December in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois Natura I cycle of five extractable pieces for mixed winds and strings 2009 premiered by the New Millennium Orchestra on 17 November at the Cultural Center of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois “Air” for flute and guitar commissioned and performed by flutist 2009 Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed on 19, October

at the Teatro Comunale in Ceglie Messapica, Italy “Lines” electronic soundtrack composed for a film by Sarah Carlson 2008 premiered on 16 October at the Electronic Music Midwest Conference at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois “Air” for flute and guitar commissioned and performed by flutist 2008 Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed on 16 October at the Nuovi Spazi Musicali Festival in Villa Aurelia Hall in Rome, Italy

“Constellations” for solo piano premiered by Matthew McCright on 2008 12 October in the concert hall at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota

“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano performed by pianist Mabel 2008 Kwan on 21 September on the Sonic Fusion Festival at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble performed by 2008 soprano Peyee Chen and the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble on 17 May in the Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois “Opening” for solo viola premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu on 5 April in 2008 Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California at San Diego in San Diego, California

“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano performed by pianist Matthew 2008 McCright and the Renegade Ensemble on 4 April at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota

“Opening” for solo cello performed by Isabel Castellvi on 22 March 2008 at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York, New York

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“Opening” for solo cello performed by Isabel Castellvi on 21 March 2008 at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York, New York “That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble premiered by 2008 soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw and Ensemble Dal Niente on 23 January in Ganz Hall at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Eighth Blackbird 2008 violinist Matt Albert at the Sonic Impact Festival on 29 October at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago in Chicago, Illinois “Twilight” for music and dance performed by the Sonic Inertia 2008 Dance and Performance Group on 19 October at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in Chicago, Illinois “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano performed by Matthew 2008 McCright and the Renegade Ensemble on 13 October in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota “Branching” for solo clarinet and chamber ensemble premiered by 2007 Ensemble Dal Niente on 4 October at the Sound Field Festival for New and Experimental Music at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois “Opening” for solo violin premiered on 22 August by Carmel Raz 2007 at Cafe Mersand in Tel-Aviv, Israel “Of Resonance” for string quartet performed by the Jack Quartet 2007 string quartet on 5 May at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois “Tendrils” for solo bass clarinet performed by Gareth Davis on 27 April 2007 at Rosenberg and Kaufman Fine Art on the New York City International Contemporary Ensemble Ice Fest in New York, New York “Opening” for solo cello performed by Isabel Castellvi on 10 April at 2007 Ossia Fine Arts Space in the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in Chicago, Illinois “Twilight” (text, e. e. Cummings) for soprano and chamber 2007 ensemble premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente on 5 April on the Chamber Opera & Multimedia Festival at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in Chicago, Illinois

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Administrative and Committee Experience:

Sound Currents New Music, Aubrey, Texas 2017-present Executive Director • Founded a non-for-profit contemporary music organization

• Developed a stragetic plan • Designed logo and marketing materials • Applied for a New Music USA grant to produce a festival of new music throughout the Arts District in Dallas, Texas

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 2014-present

Faculty Advisory Committee Member • Elected to represent faculty colleagues in the College of Music at the University of North Texas • Helped plan an execute a day-long retreat for Collge of Music Faculty • Assisted in revising the College of Music bylaws

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 2013-present

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Member • Helped revise course catalogue • Proposed and passed numerous composition and contemporary music courses to be added to the course catalogue

Pi Kappa Lamba, Denton Texas 2013-present Secretrary

• Identified exceptional undergraduate and graduate music students at the University of North Texas and invited them to join the society • Assisted in executing award ceremony luncheon and handed out certificates

Ensemble 61, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2010-2013 Chairman of the Board and Co-Director • Founded and co-managed a critically-acclaimed contemporary music ensemble • Planned and promoted events in Saint Paul, Minnesota and surrounding areas • Formed partnerships with organizations such as Minnesota Public Radio, the Consulat Général de France and the and the

Goethe-Institut of Germany • Developed strategies to meet fundraising goals and balance the budget

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Ensemble Dal Niente, Chicago, Illinois 2004-2010 Executive Director • Founded and managed a critically-acclaimed, non-profit music

organization • Applied for and received 501(c)(3) status

• Produced over one hundred events including public performances, multimedia events and education/outreach programs • Developed strategic plans to meet fundraising goals and balance the budget • Generated revenue from private donations, grants and institutions • Promoted the organization through press releases, advertising in written, online and broadcast outlets and working directly with reviewers and critics

Northwestern University Graduate Music Organization, Chicago, Illinois 2004-2008 President • Built community and served as a liaison between students and administration • Planned professional, educational and social events New Music Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2008 Board Member • Facilitated communication among over twenty music organizations • Helped plan and produce concerts and a three-day multimedia event at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Illinois Midwest Music Graduate Consortium, Chicago, Illinois 2006-2007 Music Composition Chair • Helped plan an interdisciplinary music conference with a consortium of universities in the Midwest

• Produced a concert of works selected works from an international call for scores • Secured funds and ensured fiscal responsibility

Chicago Composers Forum, Chicago, Illinois 2006-2007 Steering Committee Member • Advocated for Chicago composers • Produced concerts of selected works from various calls for scores

New Music Northwestern, Chicago, Illinois 2004-2006 Assistant Director

• Planned and helped produce a seven-hour marathon of music and lectures

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International Contemporary Ensemble, Chicago, Illinois 2006 Marketing Assistant • Sent press releases and listed the event with various publications

• Surveyed and interpreted the results

College Music Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 Assistant to National Composition Board Member • Developed strong organizational skills and attention to detail Grants Procured:

Creative and Scholarly Award—$5,000 from the University of North 2017 Texasto produce an album of original works Metropolitan Regional Arts Council grant—$5,000 to produce a 2013 concert of Scandinavian music in Saint Paul, Minnesota Cultural STAR grant—$5,000 to produce a concert of Scandinavian 2013 music in Saint Paul, Minnesota

French American Contemporary Music fund—$2,500 awarded to 2013 produce a concert of French and American music in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Goethe-Institut of Germany—$600 to support performances of music 2010 by German Composers Consulat Général de France—$600 to support performances of 2010 music by French composers Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs—$500 to support general 2010 operating expenses for Ensemble Dal Niente Dorothy and Donnelly Foundation—$3,000 to support general 2010 operating expenses for Ensemble Dal Niente Harvard University Fromm Foundation Grant—$10,000 for original 2009 composition American Composers Forum Jerome Commissioning Grant 2009 —$7,000 for original composition Dorothy and Donnelly Foundation—$3,000 to support general 2009 operating expenses for Ensemble Dal Niente

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American Composers Forum Encore Grant—$1,500 to support 2009 performances of original work American Composers Forum Encore Grant—$1,000 to support 2008 performances of original work Dorothy and Donnelly Foundation—$3,000 to support general 2008 operating for Ensemble Dal Niente Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant—$1,000 to support travel for a performance 2008 of “Air” for flute and guitar in Rome, Italy Dorothy and Donnelly Foundation—$3,000 to support general 2007 operating expenses for Ensemble Dal Niente BMI Foundation—$600 to support general operating expenses for 2007 Ensemble Dal Niente Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant—$500 to support travel for a performance 2007 of “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello in New York, New York Dorothy and Donnelly Foundation—$3,000 to support general 2006 operating expenses for Ensemble Dal Niente Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant—$500 to support travel for a performance 2005 of “Tendrils” for solo clarinet at the June in Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant—$500 to support travel for a performance 2004 of “Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano performed

at the Cincinatti Conservatory Music ’04 Festival in Cincinatti, Ohio

Guest Lectures:

Booker T Washington High School, Dallas, Texas 2017 • Notation software and composing for large ensembles

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 2017 • Non-Profit Entrepreneurship

State University of New York, Stonybrook, New York 2016 • On Cyclicity and The Natura Cycle: A Modular and Overlapping Cycle of Eleven Extractable Pieces by Kirsten Broberg

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International Summer Course for New Music in Darmstadt, Germany 2016 • On Cyclicity and The Natura Cycle: A Modular and Overlapping

Cycle of Eleven Extractable Pieces by Kirsten Broberg Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2016

• On Cyclicity and The Natura Cycle: A Modular and Overlapping Cycle of Eleven Extractable Pieces by Kirsten Broberg

International Summer Course for New Music, Darmstadt, Germany 2014 • “Partiels” from Les Espaces Acoustiques by Gérard Grisey

International Summer Course for New Music, Darmstadt, Germany 2014 • “Emerge” form the Resonant Strands cycle by Kirsten Broberg

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2011 • Pre-concert lecture on “Piano Concerto Number 1” by Ludwig van Beethoven, “Serenade Number 2” by Johannes Brahms and “Pastoral Symphony” by Brett Dean

The French Alliance of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011 • “Olivier Messiaen: His Music and Influence” American Composers Forum, Saint Paul, Minnesota 2010 • “Composing for Piano” Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota 2009 • “Spectrality and the music of Gérard Grisey Chicago, Illinois Academy for Performing Arts, Chicago, Illinois 2008 • “Spectrality and Extended Techniques” Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois 2007 • “Stravinsky Ballets” Illinois State University, Bloomington, Illinois 2007 • “Prepared Piano” Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 2005-2006 • “Contemporary Music: Serialism” • “Contemporary Music: Minimalism” • “Contemporary Orchestration: Prepared Piano” • “Contemporary Orchestration: String Techniques”

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Northwestern University High School Music Institute, Chicago, Illinois 2005-2007 • “Spectrality” • “Extended and Bowed Piano Techniques” • “Current Trends in Contemporary Music” • “Contemporary Orchestration Techniques Adjudication:

American Composers Forum, Saint Paul, Minnesota • Jerome fund, panelist

New Music USA, New York, New York • Project grant, panelist

Aaron Copland Fund, New York, New York • Recording fund, panelist

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

• Presser Scholarship, panelist

Aaron Copland Fund, New York, New York • Recording fund, panelist

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas • Presser Scholarship, panelist

Pi Kappa Lambda, Denton, Texas • Scholarship competition, panelist

Symphony No. 1, Baltimore, Maryland • Composer competition, adjudicator

Sarofim Composition Contest, Houston, Texas • Composer competition, adjudicator

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Orchestral: “ConstellationsàCelestial Dawning” for orchestra (13’) premiered by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra on February 4, 2015; performed by the Minnesota Orchestra in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 29, 2016 “Halo” for full orchestra (in preparation)

“Night Visions” full orchestra (9’) awarded first place in the 2003 University of Minnesota Call for Orchestral Scores; performed by the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuri Ivan in Ted Mann Concert Hall on May 5, 2003

“On Triumph and Tragedy” for full orchestra (9’) read by the Symphony Orchestra in Murchison Hallas at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on November 27, 2017

“With Reverence” for solo horn, strings and percussion premiered by Bernard Scully and Ensemble Dal Niente in Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois on January 21, 2011 Choral:

“Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for SSAATTBBB chorus (6’) premiered by The Crossing contemporary chamber choir, conducted by Donald Nally, at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 22, 2009

“I Carry Your Heart” (text, Edward Estin Cummings) for SSAATTBB choir, violoncello and piano (6’) premiered by the University Choir at the University of North Texas, conducted by Richard Sparks in Windspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas on April 11, 2017

Choir and Orchestra:

“Ode of Praise” (text, Psalms 148 and 150 set in Latin) for SSAATTBB chorus, full orchestra, and optional organ hand bells (in preparation) to be premiered by choirs and orchestras in Skogland Center Auditorium in December 2018 and will be broadcast on national television (PBS) on December 25, 2018

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Wind Symphony: “States of Liquid and Luminosity” for full wind symphony, piano harp, two contrabasses and percussion (in preparation) to be

premiered by the Wind Symphony in Windspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas on April 26, 2018

Semi-Staged Chamber Opera:

“Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for three female voices and baroque chamber ensemble (20’) commissioned by Carrie Henneman Shaw with support from the Jerome Foundation with the American Composers Forum and premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul on May 14, 2010

Chamber: “Air” for flute and guitar (6’) commissioned and premiered by

flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman on the Nuovi Spazi Musicali Festival in Villa Aurelia Hall in Rome, Italy on October 16, 2008; performed by Harvey Sollberger and Paul Bowman at the Teatro Comunale in Ceglie Messapica, Italy on October 19, 2008

“Air” for woodwind quintet (6’) from the Origins cycle premiered at

the Cultural Center of Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 2008 by the New Millennium Orchestra; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 2010; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“As if Snow” for harp, vibraphone and piano (7’) from the Natura

cycle commissioned and premiered by the Anaphora Ensemble in Curtiss Hall at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago, Illinois on December 10, 2009

“Beyond Blue” for flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano and

percussion (11’) from the Natura cycle premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Music Institute of Chicago, Illinois in Evanston, Illinois on May 2, 2010

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“Branching” for mixed winds and strings (7’) from the Origins cycle commissioned and premiered by clarinetist Gareth Davis with Ensemble Dal Niente on the Sound Field Festival of New and Experimental Music at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 2007; performed by the New Millennium Orchestra at the Cultural Center of Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 2008; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 2010; performed by Alejandro Acierto in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“Collecting Winter” (text, Philip Levine) for soprano, vibraphone, piano and violoncello premiered by Katherine Skorvina and Ensemble 61 at Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 16, 2012

“Constellations” for two pianos and percussion quartet (6’) from the

Natura cycle commissioned and premiered by pianist Amy Briggs, pianist Daniel Schlosberg and Third Coast Percussion members Peter Martin, Rob Dillon, Owen Clayton Condon and David Skidmore and premiered in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois on December 13, 2008

“Cloud-Like” version for alto flute and alto saxophone (5’)

“Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophone (5’) performed by the Awea Duo in Roxy Grove Hall at Baylor University on January 12,

2016; performed by the Awea Duo on in Dudley Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas on January 20, 2016;

performed by the Awea Duo Pepsico Recital Hall at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas on January 22, 2016 “Cloud-Like” version for two alto saxophones (5’) performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas on November 5, 2014; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas on November 5, 2014; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Nathan Nabb at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Norman, Oklahoma on February 21, 2014; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Howarth of London in London, United Kingdom on May 30, 2015; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdom on June 4, 2015; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on June 8, 2015 at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom; performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Birmingham Conservatory in Birmingham, United Kingdom on June 10,

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2015; performed by Trio Dionysus at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park in Kansas City, Missouri on September 18, 2016

“Emerge” cycle for piano and three bowed piano players (6’) from the Resonant Strands cycle commissioned by the International Contemporary Ensemble and premiered at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, Illinois on their 2006 Chicago, Illinois Ice Fest on September 17, 2006; performed by pianist Sergiy Komirenko, bowed piano players Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University on November 16, 2006; performed by Sergiy Komirenko, Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf in Alice Millar Chapel on May 26, 2007; performed by Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble October 13, 2006 in Lloyd Ultan Hall at the University of Minnesota; performed by Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble on April 4, 2007 at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota; performed by pianist Mabel Kwan at Canongate Kirk on the Sonic Fusion Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 21, 2009; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 2009; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“Ethers” for French horn, percussion and violoncello (10’) from the

Between Darkness and Light cycle premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente on October 20, 2011

“Flutter” version for violin and harp (5’) premiered by the Crimson Duo at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, China on July 10, 2017; performed by the Crimson Duo in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana on September 25, 2017 “Flutter” for harp duo (5’)

“Increscent” for violin and piano (10’) from the Resonant Strands cycle was awarded the 2005 William T. Faricy Award at Northwestern University; premiered by David Bowlin and Cory Smythe of the International Contemporary Ensemble in Regenstein Concert Hall at Northwestern University on May 22, 2005; David Yonan and Michael on the Fine Arts Music Society concert series in Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago, Illinois on May 28, 2005; performed by Eighth Blackbird violinist Matt Albert and Michael McBride on the New Music Chicago, Illinois Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Illinois on October 29, 2006; performed by Austin Wulliman and Mabel Kwan in Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston, Illinois on May 26, 2007; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Columbia

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College in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 2009; performed by violinist Austin Wulliman and pianist Mabel Kwan at the Center for Performing Arts at Illinois State University on March 23, 2009; performed by Austin Wulliman and John Boonenberg at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York, New York on March 26, 2009; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“In Stillness” for bass clarinet and violoncello (9’) commissioned and

premiered by the Ai Ensemble clarinetist Alejandro Acierto and cellist Isabel Castellvi at The Tank in New York, New York on December 12, 2007; performed by the Ai Ensemble at Goodbye Blue Monday in New York, New York on December 16, 2007; performed by the Ai Ensemble at Ossia Fine Arts Space in Chicago, Illinois on December 21, 2007

“In Stillness” for bass clarinet and string quartet (9’) from the

Origins cycle premiered by the New Millennium Orchestra on November 17, 2008 performed by and the MIVOS String Quartet at Issue Project Room in New York, New York on March 11, 2009; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 2010; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“Inward” for string quartet from the Between Darkness and Light cycle

commissioned by the Fromm Foundation at Harvard University and premiered by the Kronos Quartet at the Ensems Festival of Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain on May 31, 2011 (9’)

“Lament” for string quartet (5’) awarded first place in the Accent '04

International Call for String Quartets at the Cincinnati Conservatory; premiered by the Ted Mann String Quartet in Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2003; performed by the Accent ’04 String Quartet in Werner Recital Hall at the Accent ’04 Festival at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 18 and 19, 2004

“Of Resonance” for string quartet (9’) from the Resonant Strands cycle

awarded the William T. Faricy Award at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; dedicated to and premiered by the Jack Quartet at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois on May 5, 2007; performed by violinist Austin Wulliman, violinist Ari Streisfeld, violist Ammie Brod and cellist Isabel Castellvi in Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston, Illinois on May 26, 2007; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Columbia College Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 2009; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

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“Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano (10’) premiered by the New Music Ensemble flutist Jayn Rosenfeld, pianist Stephen Gosling and percussionist Tom Kolor in Slee Hall on the June in Buffalo Festival at State University of New York in Buffalo, New York on June 5, 2003; performed by flutist Do Hee Lee, percussionist Matthew Hawkins and pianist Young-eun Choi in Werner Recital Hall at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 16, 2004; performed by Lontano at the Fourth London Festival of American Music in London England on October 26, 2012

“So Close” (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano and piano (4’) from

the Waters of Time cycle performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio in April 2010; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012

“Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for three female voices and baroque

chamber ensemble (20’) commissioned by Carrie Henneman Shaw with support from the Jerome Foundation with the American Composers Forum and premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul on May 14, 2010

“Take me In” (text, Rumi) premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at

the tenth anniversary party in the Dal Niente Rehearsal Space in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 2016

“That Time” (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano, alto flute, clarinet,

violin, violoncello, piano and percussion (7’) from The Waters of Time cycle performed by Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 2008; performed by the Contemporary Music Ensemble at Northwestern University in a workshop with Oliver Knussen by the February 12, 2008 in Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cliff Colnot, in the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on October 17, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Ensemble 61 the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood,

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Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Enesmble 61 at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012; performed by Carol Wilson and University of North Texas faculty and students in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014

“Twilight” (text, six poems by Edward Estin Cummings) for soprano and

alto flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, harp and percussion (15’) premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente and conducted by Francesco Milioto at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on April 5, 2007; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University on May 26, 2007; performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 2007

“Veiled in Morning Mist for flute and piano with one EBow premiered by the Calliope Duo at the National Flute Convention at the Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnsota on August 10, 2017

Vocal: “Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for chamber choir (6’) premiered

by Chicago, Illinois's Lyric Opera chorus master Donald Nally and The Crossing contemporary chamber choir at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 22, 2009

“Collecting Winter” (text, Philip Levine) for soprano, vibraphone, piano and violoncello premiered by Katherine Skorvina and Ensemble 61at Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 16, 2012

“Its Whisper” (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano, flute and clarinet premiered by Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente in New York, New York on March 12, 2010; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ai Ensemble cellist Isabel Castellvi and clarinetist Alejandro Acierto in New York, New York in March 2010; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Ensemble 61 the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Enesmble 61 at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012

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“So Close” (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano and piano (4’) from the Waters of Time cycle performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio in April 2010; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Carrie Henneman Shaw at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012 “Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for three female voices and baroque chamber ensemble (20’) commissioned by Carrie Henneman Shaw with support from the Jerome Foundation with the American Composers Forum and premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul on May 14, 2010

“That Time” (text, Pablo Neruda) for soprano, alto flute, clarinet,

violin, violoncello, piano and percussion (7’) from The Waters of Time cycle performed by Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 2008; performed by the Contemporary Music Ensemble at Northwestern University in a workshop with Oliver Knussen by the February 12, 2008 in Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Ensemble 61 the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Enesmble 61 at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012; performed by Carol Wilson and University of North Texas faculty and students in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014 “Twilight” (text, six poems by e. e. Cummings) for soprano and alto flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, harp and percussion (15’) premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente and conducted by Francesco Milioto at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on April 5, 2007; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University on May 26, 2007; performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 2007

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Solo: “Constellations” for solo piano (7’) commissioned by pianist Matthew McCright premiered by Matthew McCright at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 12, 2008; performed by Matthew McCright performed at Piano Forte Chicago, Illinois in Chicago, Illinois on their experimental piano series on May 15, 2009; performed by Matthew McCright at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York, New York on March 26, 2009; released by Innova Records in 2009; performed by Matthew McCright at a CD release concert at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis on April 25, 2009; performed by Matthew McCright at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota on November 2, 2010

“Echoes” for solo piano (5’) performed by Matthew McCright in Merkin Concert Hall in New York, New York on September 23, 2010 and in Sateren Hall at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 18, 2010 “Flow” for solo wind instrument (in preparation)

“Opening” for solo violoncello (5’) from the Resonant Strands cycle commissioned by Isabel Castellvi; performed by Isabel Castellvi in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on November 16, 2006, performed by Isabel Castellvi in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on May 26, 2007; performed by Isabel Castellvi at Ossia Fine Arts Space in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago, Illinois, April 10, 2007; performed by Kevin MacFarland at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Illinois in Chicago, Illinois on May 5, 2007; performed by Isabel Castellvi at the Brooklyn Exchange in New York, New York on March 21 and March 22, 2008; performed by Jared Scott at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 2009; performed by Isabel Castellvi in New York, New York on May 17, 2010

“Opening” version for solo violin (5’) commissioned by Carmel Raz and premiered at Café Mersand in Tel Aviv, Israel by Carmel Raz on August 22, 2008

“Opening” version for solo viola (5’) premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu at Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California in San Diego, California on April 5, 2008

“Rain Gardens” for solo piano (6’) from the Natura cycle premiered by Nicholas Phillips at the Wisconsin State Music Teacher’s Association conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin on October 28, 2011

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“Tendrils” for clarinet (7’) from the Naturas cycle premiered by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Fort Bend Music Center on July 30, 2018

Multimedia: “Impulse” for flute, clarinet, percussion, violin, violoncello and

dancers (10’) premiered by Saint Olaf faculty members and student dancers at Saint Olaf College on April 12, 2012

“Lines” electronic soundtrack for a film (3’) by Sarah Carlson selected for screening at the Electronic Music Midwest Festival at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois on October 16, 2008

“Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) semi-staged chamber piece for three female voices and baroque chamber ensemble (20’) commissioned by Carrie Henneman Shaw with support from the Jerome Foundation with the American Composers Forum and premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul on May 14, 2010

“Twilight” version for dance (text, six poems by e. e. Cummings) (15’) for soprano with alto flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, harp and percussion, premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente and conducted by Francesco Milioto at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on April 5, 2007; performed by soprano Amanda DeBoer with Ensemble Dal Niente in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University on May 26, 2007; performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Zhou Brothers Art Gallery in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 2007

Arrangements: “Nude” by Radiohead arrangement for saxophone, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano and drumset (4’) commissioned by conductor Michael Lewanski and premiered by solo saxophonist Masahito Sugihara, flutist Anita Chandavarkar, clarinetist Alejandro Acierto, violinist Austin Wulliman, cellist Chris Willd, pianist Mabel Kwan and percussionist Eric Derr conducted by Michael Lewanski at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 2007; performed by saxophonist Ryan Muncy with Ensemble Dal Niente at Elastic Arts in Chicago, Illinois on June 20, 2008

“Nude” by Radiohead arrangement for soprano, flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, guitar, violin, violoncello, piano and drumset (4’) premiered by Ensemble 61 in the Baroque Room in Saint Paul on September 17, 2011

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Cycles:

Between Darkness and Light cycle of works for French horn, strings and percussion (2009- ). When all of the works are performed on the same concert, they are programmed in the following order:

I) “Ethers” for horn, violoncello and percussion (7’) II) “Inward” for string quartet (11’) III) “Tranquil” for violin and violoncello (4’) IV) “From the Depths” for solo contrabass (in preparation) V) “With Reverence” for solo horn, strings and percussion (in memoriam Gérard Grisey) (8’)

Dream-Paths (text, Ono No Komachi set in ancient Japanese)

I) “On this Moonless Night” (waka 750) II) “Without End” (waka 647)Feeling: (waka 732) III) “Feeling” (waka 732)As I Dozed (waka 591) IV) “As I Dozed” (waka 591) V) “Upon the Paths of Dreams” (waka 648) VI) “Had I Known it for a Dream” (waka 590) VII) “I would not have Awakened” (electric guitar solo) VIII) “It’s Over! Placing Burning Coals and Empty of Grain” (waka 679, 756 and 691) IX) “Visible Colors” (Invisible Passions) (waka 687) x. Already Faded Away (waka 355)

Premiered by Erin Matthews, Chaz Underriner, David Falterman and West Fox on April 16, 2016 in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas From the Ends of the Earth (text, passages from the bible, set in Latin)

I) “Prelude” for orchestra (7’) (in preparation) II) “Laudate Dominum” for SATB chorus and orchestra (3’) III) “Interlude” for organ with optional strings (5”) (in preparation)

IV) “De Profundis” for SATB chorus and string orchestra (7’) (in preparation) V) “Alleluia” for a capella SATB chorus (1’) VI) “Omnis Spiritus” for four SATB choirs, organ, orchestral and hand bells (4’)

In Search of Imagery (inspired by Japanese haiku written by Matsuo Bashō

I) “Flutter” version for harp and strings (5’)

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II) “In the Midst of the Plain” for flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, violin and violoncello (10’) III) ”Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, harp with crystal glasses, piano with one EBow, violoncello and contrabass (15’

IV) “Withering Frost” for piano, harp, percussion and strings (9’) V) ”Veiled in Morning Mist” version for flute and piano with one EBow (7’) VI) ”Wild Sea” for chamber orchestra (7’) VII) “The Sound of Bells” for chamber orchestra (7’)

Resonant Strands cycle of five extractable works drawn from the instrumentation: piano, bowed piano and string quartet (34’) (2005-2007). When all of the works are performed on the same concert, they are programmed in the following order: I) “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano (5’) II) “Of Resonance” for string quartet (9’) III) “Opening” for solo violoncello (5’) IV) “Increscent” for violin and piano (11’) V) “Cadence” for piano, bowed piano, and string

quartet (4’)

Premiered by pianist Sergiy Komirenko, bowed piano players Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf, violinist Austin Wulliman, violinist Ari Streisfeld, violist Ammie Brod and cellist Isabel Castellvi in Alice Millar Chapel in Evanston, Illinois on May 26, 2007; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 2009; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by the Nova Ensemble in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014

Natura I cycle of five extractable works drawn from the instrumentation: woodwind quintet and string quartet (30’) (2007- 2016). When all of the works are performed on the same concert, they are programmed in the following order: I) “Tendrils” for solo b-flat clarinet (4’) II) “Air” for wind quintet (6’) III) “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and string quartet (9’) IV) “Murmur” for bass clarinet and violoncello (4’) V) “Branching” for mixed winds and strings (7’)

Premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 2010; performed by the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010 Natura II cycle of five extractable works drawn from the

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2016). When all of the works are performed on the same concert, they are programmed in the following order:

I) "Undercurrents" for bass flute, contrabass clarinet, piano, piano, percussion, violoncello and contrabass (6’)�II) "Rain Gardens" for piano (5’)�V) "As if Snow" for piano, harp and percussion (8’)�VI) "In Stillness" for bass clarinet + string quartet (9’) IX) "Moonlight, Refracted" for clarinet, 2 percussion and piano (6’)�X) "Constellations" for piano, harp and percussion

Natura for Skeletal Orchestra cycle of eight extractable works

I) "Undercurrents" for bass flute, contrabass clarinet, harp, piano, percussion, violoncello and contrabass (6’) (2007-2016) II) "Rain Gardens" for piano (5’) III) "Tendrils" for clarinet (note: "Rain Gardens" and IV) "Tendrils" overlap when the whole cycle is performed) (5’) V) "Air" for woodwind quintet (5’) 5) "As if Snow" for piano, harp and percussion (8’) VI) "In Stillness" for bass clarinet and string quartet (9’) VII) "Murmur" for bass clarinet, bassoon, marimba and violoncello (6’) VIII "Branching" for flutes, clarinets, English horn, bassoon, French horn, piano harp, percussion, two violins, viola, violoncello and contrabass (5’)

Performed by University of North Texas students on April 16, 2016 in the Recital Hall at the Univeristy of North Texas

Natura Complete cycle of eleven extractable works ranging from solo instrument to full orchestra

I) "Undercurrents" for bass flute, contrabass clarinet, piano, piano, percussion, violoncello and contrabass (6’)�II) "Rain Gardens" for piano (5’)�III) "Tendrils" for clarinet (note: "Rain Gardens" and "Tendrils" overlap when the whole cycle is performed) (5’)�IV) "Air" for woodwind quintet (5’)�V) "As if Snow" for piano, harp and percussion (8’)�VI) "In Stillness" for bass clarinet and string quartet (9’)�VII) "Murmur" for bass clarinet, bassoon, marimba and violoncello (6’)�VIII) "Branching" for flutes, clarinets, English horn, bassoon, French horn, piano harp, percussion, two violins, viola, violoncello and contrabass (5’) IX) "Moonlight, Refracted" for clarinet, 2 percussion and piano (6’)

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X) "Constellations" for piano, harp and percussion which, when succeeded by “Celestial Dawning,” gradually transforms into a piece for full orchestra (6’);�XI) "Celestial Dawning" for orchestra (9’)

The Waters of Time (text, Pablo Neruda set in Spanish) cycle of seven movements drawn from the instrumentation: soprano and flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion (2007-2010) (15’):

I) “If Only” for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion (4’)

II) “Its Whisper” for soprano, flute and clarinet (3’) III) “Without You” for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and percussion (4’) IV) “In the Weavings” soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, and percussion (4’)

IV) “To Want” for soprano and piano, violin and violoncello (4’)

V) “So Close” for soprano and piano (4’) VI) “That Time” for soprano and flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion (7’)

Entire cycle premiered by soprano Amanda DeBoer with the Ai Ensemble in New York, New York on May 17, 2010; performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Mayne Stage in Chicago on April 21, 2011 at 8PM; performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul on April 27, 2012; performed by Ensemble 61 the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011; performed by Ensemble 61 at the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012; performed by Carol Wilson and University of North Texas faculty and students in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas on October 24, 2014