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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)·
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
CHRIS SHELTON'S CV
Composer I Guitarist I Producer I Educator
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Composition
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL 2024
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Graduate School Funding Award
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Doctoral Cognate in Music Business and Entrepreneurship
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Secondary concentration in Electroacoustic Music Composition
M.M. in Theoretical Studies
New England Conservatory – Boston, MA 2002
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Primary concentration in the use of mathematics in music composition
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Thesis Title: “Charles Ives: The Majority”
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Secondary Thesis Title: “The Number”
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Premiered original piano solo composition “The Number”
B.M. in Composition – magna cum laude
Berklee College of Music – Boston, MA 2000
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Honored in 1999 as a member of the President’s Club.
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Executive Board Member of the Council of Students
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Member of the Student Affairs and Policy Committee
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Principal instrumental studies: Classical Guitar
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Guitarist for The Pierrot Lunaire Understudies, a student ensemble
that specializes in the performance of 20th century classical music.
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Composition
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
2024
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Graduate School Funding Award
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Doctoral Cognate in Music Business and Entrepreneurship
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Secondary concentration in Electroacoustic Music Composition
M.M. in Theoretical Studies
New England Conservatory – Boston, MA
2002
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Primary concentration in the use of mathematics in music composition
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Thesis Title: “Charles Ives: The Majority”
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Secondary Thesis Title: “The Number”
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Premiered original piano solo composition “The Number”
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For Full Orchestra:
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“Journey Through the Haunted Mansion” – Reading by the University of Campinas Orchestra – Campinas, Brazil
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“Film Score 1990” – Reading and Recording by the Ocala Symphony of Ocala, FL
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“The Reflection”
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music.
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57.
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+ (January 10, 2022)
B.M. in Composition – magna cum laude
Berklee College of Music – Boston, MA
2000
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Honored in 1999 as a member of the President’s Club.
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Executive Board Member of the Council of Students
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Member of the Student Affairs and Policy Committee
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Principal instrumental studies: Classical Guitar
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Guitarist for The Pierrot Lunaire Understudies, a student ensemble
that specializes in the performance of 20th century classical music.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, award winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, music production, composition, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Dr. Paul Richards, Dr. James Sain, Vuk Kulenovic, and Dr. Roger Graybill. Additional studies with: Dr. Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, Electroacoustic, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with various ensembles which has given him extensive studio recording experience. While with these ensembles, Chris has performed on a regular basis in New York’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured throughout the East Coast of the United States, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, and the Midwest and west, including Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, multiple award-winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with diverse ensembles honing studio his studio experience. Chris has performed on a regular basis in NYC’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured coast-to-coast - from East Coast hotspots, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, to the West's Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, multiple award-winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, multiple award-winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with diverse ensembles honing studio his studio experience. Chris has performed on a regular basis in NYC’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured coast-to-coast - from East Coast hotspots, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, to the West's Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches.
He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with diverse ensembles honing studio his studio experience. Chris has performed on a regular basis in NYC’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured coast-to-coast - from East Coast hotspots, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, to the West's Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, multiple award-winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with diverse ensembles honing studio his studio experience. Chris has performed on a regular basis in NYC’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured coast-to-coast - from East Coast hotspots, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, to the West's Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, multiple award-winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with diverse ensembles honing studio his studio experience. Chris has performed on a regular basis in NYC’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured coast-to-coast - from East Coast hotspots, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, to the West's Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
AWARDS
03
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LATIN GRAMMY® Winning Album 2022 – “A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos” (Recording Engineer)
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Winner: The American Prize 2020 – Chamber Music Composition – “Serpent Mound”
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John and Margaret Sung Fellowship at the University of Florida – 2023-2024
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The Communicator Award – 2023 Award of Excellence – Craft Categories: Use of Music Drumming River (Mixing Engineer)
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AVA Digital Award 2023 – Platinum Winner: Video Production | Long Form Video | Music Video – “Oh, Korea!” (Coordinator of Audio Recording)
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Anthem Award: 2023 – Silver Medal – “Getting to the Grammys and Beyond: An Insight to Student-Professor Collaborative Albums/Music Video Projects for Promoting Ecological Advocacy and Social Impact”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “Serpent Mound”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Unveiled Wonder”
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DAVEY Award 2022 – Virtual and Remote Experiences: Music (Associate Producer)
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Boundaries)"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Embarkation: The Resiliency of Humanity Amid Covid-19"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Jubilee”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “A Carpenter from Chicago” (Music editing)
AWARDS
03
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LATIN GRAMMY® Winning Album 2022 – “A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos” (Recording Engineer)
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Winner: The American Prize 2020 – Chamber Music Composition – “Serpent Mound”
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John and Margaret Sung Fellowship at the University of Florida – 2023-2024
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The Communicator Award – 2023 Award of Excellence – Craft Categories: Use of Music Drumming River (Mixing Engineer)
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AVA Digital Award 2023 – Platinum Winner: Video Production | Long Form Video | Music Video – “Oh, Korea!” (Coordinator of Audio Recording)
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Anthem Award: 2023 – Silver Medal – “Getting to the Grammys and Beyond: An Insight to Student-Professor Collaborative Albums/Music Video Projects for Promoting Ecological Advocacy and Social Impact”
AWARDS
03
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LATIN GRAMMY® Winning Album 2022 – “A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos” (Recording Engineer)
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Winner: The American Prize 2020 – Chamber Music Composition – “Serpent Mound”
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John and Margaret Sung Fellowship at the University of Florida – 2023-2024
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The Communicator Award – 2023 Award of Excellence – Craft Categories: Use of Music Drumming River (Mixing Engineer)
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AVA Digital Award 2023 – Platinum Winner: Video Production | Long Form Video | Music Video – “Oh, Korea!” (Coordinator of Audio Recording)
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Anthem Award: 2023 – Silver Medal – “Getting to the Grammys and Beyond: An Insight to Student-Professor Collaborative Albums/Music Video Projects for Promoting Ecological Advocacy and Social Impact”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “Serpent Mound”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Unveiled Wonder”
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DAVEY Award 2022 – Virtual and Remote Experiences: Music (Associate Producer)
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Boundaries)"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Embarkation: The Resiliency of Humanity Amid Covid-19"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Jubilee”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “A Carpenter from Chicago” (Music editing)
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “Serpent Mound”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Unveiled Wonder”
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DAVEY Award 2022 – Virtual and Remote Experiences: Music (Associate Producer)
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Boundaries)"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Embarkation: The Resiliency of Humanity Amid Covid-19"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Jubilee”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “A Carpenter from Chicago” (Music editing)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
02
Chris Shelton is an internationally performed, award winning composer and teacher of music theory, music technology, and guitar. His music has been performed by ensembles such as: PHACE, JACK Quartet and the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. He is currently a doctoral student in composition at the University of Florida and has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music degree in Theoretical Studies from New England.
His composition and theory teachers include: Pozzi Escot, John Bavicchi, Roger Graybill, and Vuk Kulenovic. Additional studies with: Justin Dello Joio, George Tsontakis, and Oliver Weber. He studied classical guitar with Abigail Aronson, Peter Clemente, and David Leisner. His compositions range from solo works to orchestral pieces whose styles include: Neo-Classical, Post-Modern, and Marches. He has had works performed in South America, Europe, and throughout the United States. As a founding member of the Boston-based composers’ group Aggregate he has had pieces, ranging from solo piano to string orchestra, performed in and around the Boston area and in New York.
As both a performer and composer, Chris has recorded pieces with various ensembles which has given him extensive studio recording experience. While with these ensembles, Chris has performed on a regular basis in New York’s Greenwich Village, in and around Boston, and has toured throughout the East Coast of the United States, including Philadelphia and Baltimore, and the Midwest and west, including Oberlin College, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
AWARDS & HONORS
03
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LATIN GRAMMY® Winning Album 2022 – “A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos” (Recording Engineer)
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Winner: The American Prize 2020 – Chamber Music Composition – “Serpent Mound”
-
John and Margaret Sung Fellowship at the University of Florida – 2023-2024
-
The Communicator Award – 2023 Award of Excellence – Craft Categories: Use of Music Drumming River (Mixing Engineer)
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AVA Digital Award 2023 – Platinum Winner: Video Production | Long Form Video | Music Video – “Oh, Korea!” (Coordinator of Audio Recording)
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Anthem Award: 2023 – Silver Medal – “Getting to the Grammys and Beyond"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “Serpent Mound”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal – “Unveiled Wonder”
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DAVEY Award 2022 – Virtual and Remote Experiences: Music (Associate Producer)
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Boundaries)"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – "Embarkation: The Resiliency of Humanity Amid Covid-19"
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Bronze Medal (Experimental Music Composition) – “Jubilee”
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Winner: Global Music Award 2022 – Silver Medal – “A Carpenter from Chicago” (Music editing)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music.
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57.
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. (A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+) (January 10, 2022)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Applications of Social Capital and Resource-Based Theory for Building an Effective Team: An Essential Skill for Aspiring Music Entrepreneurs in Higher Education. College Music Symposium.
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Power of Fair Pay in the Music Industry: A Message & Lesson Plans for Music Educators. National Association for Music Education's Music in a Minuet.
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Shelton, C., & Ruiz, J. V. (In Press - October 2023). Pragmatical and Pedagogical Suggestions for Visually-Impaired Music Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Music Pedagogy.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Bourne, T. (July 2023). Advocating for Intrapreneurship in Arts Entrepreneurship Education: Developing a New Generation of Innovative Professionals. Open Journal of Music Education.
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership.
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PUBLISHED ARTICLES (PEER-REVIEWED)
04
PUBLISHED ARTICLES (PEER REVIEWED)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Applications of Social Capital and Resource-Based Theory for Building an Effective Team: An Essential Skill for Aspiring Music Entrepreneurs in Higher Education. College Music Symposium.
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Power of Fair Pay in the Music Industry: A Message & Lesson Plans for Music Educators. National Association for Music Education's Music in a Minuet.
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Shelton, C., & Ruiz, J. V. (In Press - October 2023). Pragmatical and Pedagogical Suggestions for Visually-Impaired Music Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Music Pedagogy.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Bourne, T. (July 2023). Advocating for Intrapreneurship in Arts Entrepreneurship Education: Developing a New Generation of Innovative Professionals. Open Journal of Music Education.
04
PUBLISHED ARTICLES (PEER REVIEWED)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Applications of Social Capital and Resource-Based Theory for Building an Effective Team: An Essential Skill for Aspiring Music Entrepreneurs in Higher Education. College Music Symposium.
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Power of Fair Pay in the Music Industry: A Message & Lesson Plans for Music Educators. National Association for Music Education's Music in a Minuet.
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Shelton, C., & Ruiz, J. V. (In Press - October 2023). Pragmatical and Pedagogical Suggestions for Visually-Impaired Music Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Music Pedagogy.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Bourne, T. (July 2023). Advocating for Intrapreneurship in Arts Entrepreneurship Education: Developing a New Generation of Innovative Professionals. Open Journal of Music Education.
04
PUBLISHED ARTICLES (PEER REVIEWED)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Applications of Social Capital and Resource-Based Theory for Building an Effective Team: An Essential Skill for Aspiring Music Entrepreneurs in Higher Education. College Music Symposium
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (In Review). The Power of Fair Pay in the Music Industry: A Message & Lesson Plans for Music Educators. National Association for Music Education's Music in a Minuet
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Shelton, C., & Ruiz, J. V. (In Press - October 2023). Pragmatical and Pedagogical Suggestions for Visually-Impaired Music Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Music Pedagogy
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music.
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57.
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. (A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+) (January 10, 2022)
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music.
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57.
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. (A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+) (January 10, 2022)
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Bourne, T. (July 2023). Advocating for Intrapreneurship in Arts Entrepreneurship Education: Developing a New Generation of Innovative Professionals. Open Journal of Music Education
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music
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Ruiz, J. V., & Shelton, C. (July 2023). From Swing to Startups: The Evolution of Jazz Education and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Music Entrepreneurship & Leadership.
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Ruiz, J. V., Shelton, C., White, E., & Leon, J. L. (July 2023). Culturally Relevant Music Remedies for At Risk Students: A Pathway to Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Health & Music.
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57.
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. (A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+) (January 10, 2022)
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The Electric Flute: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Flute with Effects, Chapter 11 “The Entrepreneurial Approach to Performing and Recording Flute with Effects” – co-author
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Entrepreneurial Response to the COVID Era: A Qualitative Study of Five Professional Music Entrepreneurs (Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education) Vol. 3, Issue 2 (ISSN: 2693-7271) pp. 38-57
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"5 Lessons on Teamwork as Inspired by The Beatles" by José Valentino, Chris Shelton, and Savanna Downing. Published at UF News and www.beatlesradio.com. (A review and analysis of Peter Jackson's documentary "Get Back," which premiered on Disney+) (January 10, 2022)
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ALBUMS & SINGLES
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Light – Composer/ Producer
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Serpent Mound – Composer/ Producer
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A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos – Recording Engineer
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Jubilee – Sound Designer/ Composer/ Producer
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Unveiled Wonder – Composer
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Nobody Loves You – The Francis Kim Band - Bass/ Producer
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The Orange Concern – The Francis Kim Band - Bass/ Producer
PUBLISHED MUSIC
06
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“A New View” for Grade 2-2.5 Concert Band published by T.U.X. People’s Music.
ALBUMS & SINGLES
05
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Light – Composer/ Producer
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Serpent Mound – Composer/ Producer
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A La Fiesta de la Música Vamos Todos – Recording Engineer
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Jubilee – Sound Designer/ Composer/ Producer
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Unveiled Wonder – Composer
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Nobody Loves You – The Francis Kim Band - Bass/ Producer
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The Orange Concern – The Francis Kim Band - Bass/ Producer
PUBLISHED MUSIC
06
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“A New View” for Grade 2-2.5 Concert Band published by T.U.X. People’s Music.
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COMMENSURATE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC EDUCATION
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Foundations of Music Business (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Summer 2023)
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Music Production in Commercial Media (Instructor Spring 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Spring 2023)
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SPARC352 - Space for People, Arts, Research, and Creative Collaboration and Community (Presenter for Music Production, Summer 2022)
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Songwriting - University of Florida Community Music School (Instructor Summer 2022)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Fall 2022)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Summer 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)·
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)·
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
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COMMENSURATE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC EDUCATION
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Foundations of Music Business (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Summer 2023)
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Music Production in Commercial Media (Instructor Spring 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Spring 2023)
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SPARC352 - Space for People, Arts, Research, and Creative Collaboration and Community (Presenter for Music Production, Summer 2022)
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Songwriting - University of Florida Community Music School (Instructor Summer 2022)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Fall 2022)
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COMMENSURATE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL MUSIC EDUCATION
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Foundations of Music Business (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Fall 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Summer 2023)
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Music Production in Commercial Media (Instructor Spring 2023)
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Digital Musicianship and Production (Instructor Spring 2023)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Summer 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
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SPARC352 - Space for People, Arts, Research, and Creative Collaboration and Community (Presenter for Music Production, Summer 2022)
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Songwriting - University of Florida Community Music School (Instructor Summer 2022)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Fall 2022)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Summer 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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Digital Musicianship & Production (Instructor Summer 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2022)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Spring 2021)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
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MUS 1360: Introduction to Music Technology (Instructor Summer 2020)
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Music Theory 1 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2020)
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Music Theory 2 (Teaching Assistant Spring 2019)
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Introduction to Music Technology (Teaching Assistant Fall 2019)
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Music Production in Commercial Media – Graduate Level (Teaching Assistant Spring 2022)
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Computer Lab and Studio Graduate Assistant (Fall 2020-Spring 2024)
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Teacher of Music Software and Introductory Music Technology topics at Berklee College of Music (Summer 2000 – Fall 2009)
EXPERTISE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
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Extensive experience with DAWs such as: Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton, Reason, and Digital Performer
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Extensive experience with Music Notation Programs, Sibelius and Finale
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Tutoring students from wide-ranging backgrounds in music courses such as: Theory, Composition, Arranging, and Ear Training
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Years of experience teaching music technology to post-secondary students
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Experience teaching music theory and technology to visually impaired students
EXPERTISE IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
08
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Comprehensive expertise in DAWs such as: Logic Pro X, GarageBand, Ableton, Reason, and Digital Performer
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Comprehensive mastery of Music Notation Programs, Sibelius and Finale
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Lead Recording Engineer on award-winning albums
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Lead Mixing & Mastering Engineer on award-winning albums
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Years of experience teaching music technology to post-secondary students
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Lengthy track record teaching music theory and technology to visually impaired students
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Proficient Sound Designer & Composer utilizing MAX
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2023 – Pedagogical and Practical Insights from Visually Impaired Music Entrepreneurs: A Multiple-Case Qualitative Study
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Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2023 – Valentino, J. Lee, Shelton, C., Bourne, T., Ciulei, S., Acevedo Jr., R., & Nieves, E. G. (April 14, 2023). Getting to the GRAMMY®s and Beyond (PART2): This Time, My Students & Colleagues Win the GRAMMY® with Me! Let's Discuss the Entrepreneurial Frameworks Implemented. Paper presented at the Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education Conference
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Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2021 - Getting to the Grammys and Beyond - Part 1
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Creative Resilience Symposium (UF Student Society for Musicology) 2021 - Embarkation - artists getting beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vienna Summer Music Festival 2019 - Presented the Concert Band Piece Game Day! and discussed approaches to composition within the concert band ensemble.
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival 2018 - Discussed an approach to composition for smaller ensembles containing vibraphone.
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FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES & MASTERCLASSES
Music Festivals and Conferences
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Vienna Summer Music Festival – Composition Fellow – Vienna, Austria 2019
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival – Composition Fellow – São Paulo, Brazil 2018
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Alba Music Festival Composition Program – Composition Fellow – Alba, Italy 2018
Masterclass (Composition for Violin):
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Irvine Arditti – Irvine was in residence at the Vienna Summer Music Festival. His masterclass, in which he played all of the composers’ pieces, discussed more extreme, contemporary techniques for the violin along with proper methods for their notation.
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2023 – Pedagogical and Practical Insights from Visually Impaired Music Entrepreneurs: A Multiple-Case Qualitative Study
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Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2023 – Valentino, J. Lee, Shelton, C., Bourne, T., Ciulei, S., Acevedo Jr., R., & Nieves, E. G. (April 14, 2023). Getting to the GRAMMY®s and Beyond (PART2): This Time, My Students & Colleagues Win the GRAMMY® with Me! Let's Discuss the Entrepreneurial Frameworks Implemented. Paper presented at the Society of Arts Entrepreneurship Education Conference
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Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education 2021 - Getting to the Grammys and Beyond - Part 1
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Creative Resilience Symposium (UF Student Society for Musicology) 2021 - Embarkation - artists getting beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vienna Summer Music Festival 2019 - Presented the Concert Band Piece Game Day! and discussed approaches to composition within the concert band ensemble.
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival 2018 - Discussed an approach to composition for smaller ensembles containing vibraphone.
10
FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES & MASTERCLASSES
Music Festivals and Conferences
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Vienna Summer Music Festival – Composition Fellow – Vienna, Austria 2019
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival – Composition Fellow – São Paulo, Brazil 2018
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Alba Music Festival Composition Program – Composition Fellow – Alba, Italy 2018
Masterclass (Composition for Violin):
-
Irvine Arditti – Irvine was in residence at the Vienna Summer Music Festival. His masterclass, in which he played all of the composers’ pieces, discussed more extreme, contemporary techniques for the violin along with proper methods for their notation.
10
FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES & MASTERCLASSES
Music Festivals and Conferences
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Vienna Summer Music Festival – Composition Fellow – Vienna, Austria 2019
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival – Composition Fellow – São Paulo, Brazil 2018
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Alba Music Festival Composition Program – Composition Fellow – Alba, Italy 2018
Masterclass (Composition for Violin):
-
Irvine Arditti – Irvine was in residence at the Vienna Summer Music Festival. His masterclass, in which he played all of the composers’ pieces, discussed more extreme, contemporary techniques for the violin along with proper methods for their notation.
10
FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES & MASTERCLASSES
Music Festivals and Conferences
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
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Vienna Summer Music Festival – Composition Fellow – Vienna, Austria 2019
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São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival – Composition Fellow – São Paulo, Brazil 2018
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Alba Music Festival Composition Program – Composition Fellow – Alba, Italy 2018
10
FESTIVALS, CONFERENCES & MASTERCLASSES
Music Festivals and Conferences
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Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference – Programmed Composer – String quartet A Vida dos Insetos – Ohio University: Athens, OH 2023
-
Vienna Summer Music Festival – Composition Fellow – Vienna, Austria 2019
-
São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival – Composition Fellow – São Paulo, Brazil 2018
-
Alba Music Festival Composition Program – Composition Fellow – Alba, Italy 2018
Masterclass (Composition for Violin):
-
Irvine Arditti – Irvine was in residence at the Vienna Summer Music Festival. His masterclass, in which he played all of the composers’ pieces, discussed more extreme, contemporary techniques for the violin along with proper methods for their notation.
Masterclass (Composition for Violin):
-
Irvine Arditti – Irvine was in residence at the Vienna Summer Music Festival. His masterclass, in which he played all of the composers’ pieces, discussed more extreme, contemporary techniques for the violin along with proper methods for their notation
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COMMISSIONS
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“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
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“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
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"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
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"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
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"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
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"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
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"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
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“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020.
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“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
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“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
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“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
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“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
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COMMISSIONS
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“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
-
“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
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"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
11
COMMISSIONS
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“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
-
“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
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"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020.
-
“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
-
“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
-
“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
-
“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
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"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020
-
“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
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COMMISSIONS
-
“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
-
“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
-
"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020.
-
“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
-
“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
-
“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
-
“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
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“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
-
“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
-
“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
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COMMISIONS
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“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
-
“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
-
"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020.
-
“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
-
“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
-
“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
-
“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
11
COMMISSIONS
-
“Serpent Mound” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano, and Percussion (Winner: The American Prize 2020) (Composed for the ensemble PHACE
for the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival, in Vienna, Austria)
-
“Final Chapter” – Short film for a University of Florida student organization. Instrumentation included: String Quartet, Harpsichord, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
-
"It's GO15 Time" - Company Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"GOGOToons" - Product Jingle for GO15 Education
-
"Calling all Sales People" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Explore" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
"GO Academy" - Corporate Music for GO15 Education
-
“Homeless Week” – A series filmed by a University of Florida student organization. It premiered in 2020.
-
“Morning Commute” – For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the Quinteto Pierrot for the 2018 São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in São Paulo, Brazil)
-
“Salem’s Lot” – For Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano (Composed for the SOLI Chamber Ensemble for the 2018 Alba Music Festival Composition Program)
-
“A Dream Disturbed” – For Soprano Sax, Snare Drum, Vibraphone, and Piano (2019 The American Prize for Composition - Semi-Finalist/Honorable Mention)
-
“Afternoon Stroll” – For flute ensemble (commissioned by Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA)
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OTHER REPRESENTATIVE WORKS
For Concert Band:
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“A Summer Adventure Through Old New England”
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“An Autumn Beginning in Old New England”
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“A Winter Storm in Old New England”
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“An Early Spring in Old New England”
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“Game Day!”
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“March of the Squirrels” (Grade 1)
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“Fanfare for the Lesser Known”
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“Wistful Sunday” (Grade 1)
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“When”
For Full Orchestra:
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“Journey Through the Haunted Mansion” – Reading by the University of Campinas Orchestra – Campinas, Brazil
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“Film Score 1990” – Reading and Recording by the Ocala Symphony of Ocala, Florida
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“The Reflection”
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OTHER REPRESENTATIVE WORKS
For Concert Band:
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“A Summer Adventure Through Old New England”
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“An Autumn Beginning in Old New England”
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“A Winter Storm in Old New England”
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“An Early Spring in Old New England”
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“Game Day!”
-
“March of the Squirrels” (Grade 1)
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“Fanfare for the Lesser Known”
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“Wistful Sunday” (Grade 1)
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“When”
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OTHER REPRESENTATIVE WORKS
For Concert Band:
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“A Summer Adventure Through Old New England”
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“An Autumn Beginning in Old New England”
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“A Winter Storm in Old New England”
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“An Early Spring in Old New England”
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“Game Day!”
-
“March of the Squirrels” (Grade 1)
-
“Fanfare for the Lesser Known”
-
“Wistful Sunday” (Grade 1)
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“When”
For Full Orchestra:
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“Journey Through the Haunted Mansion” – Reading by the University of Campinas Orchestra – Campinas, Brazil
-
“Film Score 1990” – Reading and Recording by the Ocala Symphony of Ocala, Florida
-
“The Reflection”
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OTHER REPRESENTATIVE WORKS
For Concert Band:
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“A Summer Adventure Through Old New England”
-
“An Autumn Beginning in Old New England”
-
“A Winter Storm in Old New England”
-
“An Early Spring in Old New England”
-
“Game Day!”
-
“March of the Squirrels” (Grade 1)
-
“Fanfare for the Lesser Known”
-
“Wistful Sunday” (Grade 1)
-
“When”
For Full Orchestra:
-
“Journey Through the Haunted Mansion” – Reading by the University of Campinas Orchestra – Campinas, Brazil
-
“Film Score 1990” – Reading and Recording by the Ocala Symphony of Ocala, Florida
-
“The Reflection”
Chamber Ensembles:
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“It Does Not Smell Like Major” for Woodwind Quartet – Performed at the New School of Music Cambridge, MA
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“What Era is This? (A Finale)” – for Woodwind Quartet – Performed at the New School of Music Cambridge, MA
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“Clean?” for flute, harp, and viola – Performed at The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston
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“Industry: A Scene from the Factory Floor” – For Trombone Quartet
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“Through Bukowski’s Mind” – For Fl, Ob, Cl, Hn, Vln, Vla, and Bass
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“Three Ideas for String Orchestra” – Performed at the Old South Church, Boston, MA
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“String Quartet Number 1” – Various performances in the Boston area
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“Like a Thought” – For Six Percussionists
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“Secret Language: Op!” – For Violin and Viola
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“The Thief” for violin and guitar – Performance at Berklee College of Music.
For Flute(s):
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“Sudden” for flute solo – Performance at Berklee College of Music.
For Piano Solo:
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“The Number” – Performances at New England Conservatory and The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston
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“Gershwin Peeks in on the Fight”
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“The Reflection”
Viola Sonatas:
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“Viola Sonata 1” – Performed at Boston University (Marsh Chapel), Boston, MA and CAMI Hall in New York
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“Viola Sonata 2” – Performed in the Boston Area
Piece for Tape:
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“Good Morning” for audio tape, CD, and VCR – Performance at Berklee College of Music
Chamber Ensembles:
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“It Does Not Smell Like Major” for Woodwind Quartet – Performed at the New School of Music Cambridge, MA
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“What Era is This? (A Finale)” – for Woodwind Quartet – Performed at the New School of Music Cambridge, MA
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“Clean?” for flute, harp, and viola – Performed at The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston
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“Industry: A Scene from the Factory Floor” – For Trombone Quartet
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“Through Bukowski’s Mind” – For Fl, Ob, Cl, Hn, Vln, Vla, and Bass
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“Three Ideas for String Orchestra” – Performed at the Old South Church, Boston, MA
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“String Quartet Number 1” – Various performances in the Boston area
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“Like a Thought” – For Six Percussionists
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“Secret Language: Op!” – For Violin and Viola
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“The Thief” for violin and guitar – Performance at Berklee College of Music.
For Flute(s):
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“Sudden” for flute solo – Performance at Berklee College of Music.
For Piano Solo:
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“The Number” – Performances at New England Conservatory and The Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston
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“Gershwin Peeks in on the Fight”
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“The Reflection”
Viola Sonatas:
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“Viola Sonata 1” – Performed at Boston University (Marsh Chapel), Boston, MA and CAMI Hall in New York
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“Viola Sonata 2” – Performed in the Boston Area
Piece for Tape:
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“Good Morning” for audio tape, CD, and VCR – Performance at Berklee College of Music
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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE: BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Shelton Music LLC – Founded in 2016, Shelton Music LLC is a company that offers compositions, recording sessions, mixing and mastering, and music lessons
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Jellybean – Jellybean is a Creative Agency based in Florida. We're masters in our craft and offer web design, art direction, photography, music, copywriting, and consultancy services
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Language School Franchises – From 2009 to 2016 I was the co-owner of 5 franchises of English language schools in Brazil and the United States. As co-owner my primary position was that of the Financial Director
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE: BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Shelton Music LLC – Founded in 2016, Shelton Music LLC is a company that offers compositions, recording sessions, mixing and mastering, and music lessons.
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Jellybean – Jellybean is a Creative Agency based in Florida. We're masters in our craft and offer web design, art direction, photography, music, copywriting, and consultancy services.
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Language School Franchises – From 2009 to 2016 I was the co-owner of 5 franchises of English language schools in Brazil and the United States. As co-owner my primary position was that of the Financial Director.
AFFILIATIONS
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Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (2023-pres.)
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Society of Composers, Inc. (2018-pres.)
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Aggregate (2004-2007) – Composers group based in Boston, MA
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ASCAP (2002-pres.)
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AFFILIATIONS
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Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (2023-pres.)
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Society of Composers, Inc. (2018-pres.)
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Aggregate (2004-2007) – Composers group based in Boston, MA
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ASCAP (2004-pres.)
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AFFILIATIONS
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Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (2023-pres.)
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Society of Composers, Inc. (2018-pres.)
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Aggregate (2004-2007) – Composers group based in Boston, MA
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ASCAP (2002-pres.)