Administrative experience


Longy School of Music


Chair, Composition and Theory Department (2003-2010)

  • administered budget
  • developed, maintained Conservatory curriculum
  • led team to revise Preparatory Theory curriculum
  • wrote text for Preparatory Theory, covers six levels and teen theory
  • managed teacher assignments and evaluations
  • administered and evaluated proficiency exams in written and aural theory
  • served on Faculty Advisory Council
  • served on Curriculum Committee
  • organized weekly composition seminar
  • organized student composition concerts (4 per year)
  • instituted yearly collaboration with Modern American Music Department


Cleveland Institute of Music


Curriculum Development Assistant, Distance Learning Department


Luther College


Coordinator of Theory and Technology

  • administered classroom computer technology
  • interfaced with Library and Information Systems
  • led theory curriculum revision
  • integrated technology into theory curriculum
  • Director, Presser Electronic Music Studio
  • Principle author & project director, $75,000 grant from Theodore Presser Foundation (please see Technology section for details)
  • administered Academic/Administrative Assistantships
  • organized annual student composition recitals


Tennessee State University


Coordinator of Theory, Director of Graduate Studies

  • led theory curriculum revision
  • revised "Guide to Graduate Study in Music" catalog
  • advised Masters' Theses
  • developed concentration in commercial music:
  • designed recording studio and MIDI lab
  • plan approved by Tennessee Board of Regents
  • program in operation