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Elvin Rodriguez
Elvin Samuel Rodríguez, Ed.D. 11879 Dellvale Place Riverside, CA 92505 951-785-4239 ◆ Summary of Qualifications ◆ Full-time, Professor of Music at La Sierra University. Chair of the Department of Music Served as Director of Keyboard Studies and Music Technology at La Sierra University for 13 years Served as full-time, tenured music faculty at San José City College for 7 years Coordinated the Piano and Electronic Music Program at San José City College Served two terms as Humanities 001: Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator at San José City College Researched and developed a Music Theory software program for use in undergraduate theory and applied courses. Published by ER Technologies, Riverside, CA Director of Music and Organist at Mission City United Methodist Church Served as Music Technology Consultant to the Music Program at Teachers College, Columbia University Developed and taught three courses in music education using new technologies at Teachers College Worked closely with Dr. Robert Pace to incorporate new technologies to teach keyboard in the classroom and studio Taught technology applications in workshops such as, International Piano Teaching Foundation, Keyboard Pedagogy Institute, and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Consulted and taught teachers of primary, secondary and higher education in the use of technologies in the classroom Taught music appreciation and choir two years at the high school level ◆ Professional Experience ◆ La Sierra University 7/98 to Present Chair, Department of Music (7/11 to present) Manage the department of music through budgeting, visioning, and curricular assessment. Work with 9 full-time faculty, 2 half time, and around 17-22 adjunct faculty. Director of University Studies (7/11 to 6/13) Responsible for managing the university’s general education program. This includes overseeing 7 areas covering students’ full academic life at La Sierra University. The areas cover pre-foundational, theme classes in each year, plus overseeing breadth classes that are also approved for the general education curriculum. Professor of Music, Director of Music Technology and Keyboard Studies (7/98-6/11) Responsible for teaching piano and growing the piano major program. Responsible for coordinating, planning, and teaching in the new music technology degree program. Will seek to make graduate transfer connections to other distinguished schools in the area and beyond by personal dialogue, guest artist invitations and master classes and by personal performances in the area and beyond. Will seek to establish a strong piano pedagogy program. Establish a comprehensive group approach to teaching piano in the Community Music School or an affiliate organization. This will facilitate the placing of piano pedagogy students as assistants to receive practical experience in a closely supervised environment. Invite pedagogues from the area to enhance and strengthen the program. Invited Dr. Robert Pace, Professor Emeritus from Teachers College, Columbia University, to do a 2-hour lecture on pedagogy in Spring 1999. Installed and expanded the keyboard lab into a multiuse lab for all core segments of the music department. The lab was been in use since April 2000. Also, new labs for recording arts and electronic music have been established with industry-standard equipment and software. Promote La Sierra University as a host institution for TI:ME certified classes designed for in-service music educators. As a certified instructor for TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators, we will continue offering TI:ME related coursework during summer. This will utilize our keyboard lab beyond traditional uses and provide another outlet for promoting La Sierra University as a musical and technological center for music educators in the Inland Empire. Summer 1999 was the beginning of LSU's affiliation with TI:ME by offering the first of a series of classes. Continue development of Musica Analytica software and related products. Currently looking to spin off an elementary version of the product with specific, elementary level language and musical help. Also, continue to work on courseware and the Introduction to Music book. Musica Analytica version 3.0 for the Mac OSX transition from the old programming code to the new, improved language is ongoing. Musica Analytica is currently shipping version 2.x to both Mac and Windows. The MA Courseware is being bundled with each platform. Expand performing opportunities in the area and beyond. Riverside First Baptist Church 11/92-9/96 Choral Director Responsible for planning music for the liturgical year. Conducted the choir for each Sunday service and other special services. Filled in for organist when they were out. La Sierra University Church 7/98-Present Organist/Chancel Choir Director, Minister of Music (co-minister until 7/11) For the last three years have conducted the Christmas Vespers program, inviting area churches and choirs to collaborate with us. Program included orchestra, handbells, dramatic readings and movement. Responsible for playing Saturday services. Responsible for scheduling the rotation of organists for the year. Responsible for playing during special programs throughout the year, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, La Sierra University Alumni weekend, La Sierra Academy Alumni Weekend, Easter, La Sierra University Minority Convocation, La Sierra University Church’s Festival of Choirs, and La Sierra University Graduation. Responsible for conducting the adult Chancel Choir since 2002. Have worked to develop and grow this ministry by monthly participation in services, vesper programming, and interactive programming with other choirs (voice and hand bells). Also, have worked to establish cross-denominational performance opportunities by inviting choirs from local churches to co-present vespers, special programs, etc. Serve as a liaison between the church and the university. This includes assigning scholarship opportunities to students who help out at the church, San José City College 8/ 91-7/98 Tenured Instructor Developed 2 new courses in piano and music technology. Taught courses in piano, music technology, music theory, chamber music, and humanities. Developed, coordinated and taught a comprehensive piano program which served as a model for other applied programs. This program of study focused on four main areas: repertoire, technique, theory, and creative activities. Active from 8/91-7/98. Developed two electronic music courses that served to introduce students to the basic history and application of technology in the music field. The courses introduced students to 20th century compositional techniques through their application in electroacoustic compositions and multimedia projects. Active from 8/91-7/98. Served as program coordinator for the piano and technology programs. Oversaw a piano teaching staff of two other adjunct instructors teaching and average of four to six piano sections per semester. Active from 8/91-7/98. Taught freshmen music theory. Active from 8/91-6/98. Served as supervisor of the Music Media Lab which includes 21 digital pianos, 3 synthesizers, one server and 6 networked Macintosh music and humanities workstations. Active from 8/91-7/98. Taught two years of advanced music theory (20th C techniques and analysis). Active from 8/96-6/97 and 8/97-6/98. Taught in the interdisciplinary, team-taught Humanities 001: Visual and Performing Arts course. Active from 8/91-7/98. Served as Humanities 001: Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator. Responsibilities included mentoring new apprentice faculty, selecting and authorizing purchases of equipment for use in the classroom and faculty development area, planning and chairing monthly team meetings, working with teams to insure availability of course materials, e.g. Handbook and Workbook, course outlines, event reports (PEARS), tests, Hourly Activity Logs (HAL) reports, and manage integration of technologies. Active from 1/96-12/97. Developed multimedia courseware and resources for integration of technology into curriculum. Active from 8/91-7/97. Taught a Directed Studies class for advanced and transferring students in piano and music technology. Active from 8/94-7/98. Mission City United Methodist Church 11/92-9/96 Director of Music/Organist Responsible for planning music for the liturgical year. Conducted the senior choir and played the organ for each Sunday service and other special services. Rehearsed and conducted Handel's Messiah with full orchestra and soloists. Coordinated with San José City College's Chorus, rehearsed and conducted Vivaldi's Gloria with full orchestra and soloists. Developed an experimental one-year Artist Program that featured local and visiting musicians and ensembles. Composed and arranged service music for special programs. Teachers College Columbia University 8/88-7/91 Instructor Developed and taught courses in piano and music technology with emphasis on pedagogy. Explored new ways of teaching basic courses such as theory and analysis using an integrative approach to technology. Served as Music Program Assistant and technology consultant. Developed and added two new courses in music technology: "Synthesizers, Synthesis, and New Technologies in Music Education" and "Intermediate and Advanced Applications of New Technologies in Music Education". These classes not only introduced teachers and students to new electronic instruments and tools, but also helped them to incorporate MIDI, computers, and sound programming in the classroom for a more creative approach to music education. Taught applied synthesizer and piano students. Taught graduate level "Theory and Analysis" which served as a review of undergraduate theory and prepared students for more advanced theoretical applications. The course was designed to incorporate the computer as a tutor for dictation, voice leading, and other areas such as keyboard harmony. Taught Independent Study students who were doing research in music technologies. Taught the technology section of the "Keyboard Pedagogy Institute", working closely with Dr. Robert Pace, Director, in the planning. Conducted research for a new course that discussed and applied new ideas for teaching music using the computer as an interactive helper. This course also dealt with programming and multimedia and its implication on education. Technology Manager and Consultant Responsible for keeping the Music Program up to date with technology and its implementation in the curriculum. Also served as technology consultant for other professors and institutions. Took an active role in expanding the technology program from an applied program to a full course offering (5 new or updated courses in music technologies, not counting workshops and other courses under development) ending in the M.A. or Ed.M. with emphasis on Music Technology. Responsible for writing the proposals which expanded our departmental equipment from 1 computer workstation to 9 workstations including Postscript laser printers and CD-ROM drives. Responsible for writing the proposal and negotiating with a large electronic keyboard manufacturer who facilitated us with over $40,000 in new equipment for a second technology lab. Set up first departmental network outside of the computing department with features such as electronic mail between faculty and the ability for students to share programs and mail with faculty. Served as the Network Administrator. Music Program Assistant Served as assistant to the coordinator of the Music Program. Responsible in overseeing certain administrative positions and tasks such as budgets, purchases, and student inquiries. Also trained new personnel in the use of equipment in the department. Managed all graduate assistant applications and was responsible in setting up a computerized system which enabled us to pay the assistants in a more efficient manner. Member of the selection committee that assigned applied students to their graduate assistant teachers. Designed a database where records of graduate assistants and their respective students were kept together with their appropriate salary information. Trained office personnel in the use of the Apple Macintosh(tm) computer and various business and music software, and managed the use of software by faculty and faculty assistants. Greater New York Academy of SDA 9/88-6/90 Director of the Music Program Responsible for developing curriculum and performing programs for a high school with a large inner city minority population (50% Black, 35-40% Hispanic). Developed two courses in music appreciation for freshmen with emphasis in comprehensive musicianship. Conducted a touring choir which performed more than 11 times outside of the school in the first year. Revived the defunct annual 'Spring Spectacular' show which had not been presented for at least 7 years. Worked closely with other departments, such as English and Drama, to expand the 'Spring Spectacular' into a cultural event not only for students, but for parents and other attendees. First United Methodist Church, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 1/86-6/91 Minister of Music/Organist Responsible for conducting the senior choir. Developed a program by which the church could become a center of cultural activity in the arts for the community. Play the organ for Sunday services and other special programs. Hosted guest musicians from conservatories such as The Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School to perform in the service and Artist Programs. Worked closely with the minister to develop a yearly 'Messiah Sing' for the community, bringing in distinguished musicians from the New York metropolitan area including soloists from places like The Metropolitan Opera, The New York Opera, and other fine performing institutions. Worked closely with the minister to develop an Artist Program which would feature known musical figures and upcoming musicians. Worked with the town's public library to consolidate efforts in making the church a center of cultural activity. Responsible for the upkeep of the church's musical instruments as well as for the acquisition of a grand piano for our Artist Program. ◆ Education ◆ Teachers College, Columbia University Ed.D. 1991, Ed.M., 1990 Manhattan School of Music M.M., 1988, B.M., 1987 ◆ Professional Organizations ◆ Music Educators National Conference (MENC) – past member California Music Educators Association (CMEA) – past member The Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI) – past member Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) – past member American Guild of Organists (AGO) membership in process ◆ Presentation, Conferences, Papers ◆ July 2006 - Invited to be a clinician for the Fifth Annual Inland Empire Sacred Music Piano Festival, Loma Linda. + + + + + July 2005 - Invited to be a clinician for the Fourth Annual Inland Empire Sacred Music Piano Festival, Loma Linda. April 2005 - Invited to present an Improvisation seminar for the Riverside Music Teachers Assoc. of California (4/26). January 2005 - Presented an Improvisation seminar for the Music Teachers National Association, Temecula Branch (1/13). + + + + + November 2004 - Invited as adjudicator for the Romantic Piano Festival sponsored by the Music Teachers Assoc. of California, Orange Coast Cities North Branch (11/21). July 2004 - Invited to be a clinician for the Third Annual Inland Empire Sacred Music Piano Festival. February 2004 - Was selected to present a hands-on clinic/presentation, "Making The Grade: Teaching AP Music Theory Using the Musica Analytica Software Environment" at the 2004 Texas Music Educators Association and Technology Institute of Music Educators (national organization) Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, TX. + + + + + July 2003 - Invited to be a clinician for the Second Annual Inland Empire Sacred Music Piano Festival, July 2003. March 2003 - Published article “From Rags to Riches: Making the move to OS X” in the Spring 2003 Resource News published by SoundTree. - Panelist invited to participate in the Music Industry, Education and Apple’s OSX Panel Discussion at the California Music Educators Association/TI:ME Conference in Pasadena, CA, 3/13. - Presented a hands-on presentation on “Creating On-line Music Theory Assignments with Musica Analytica,” for the CMEA/TI:ME Conference in Pasadena, CA, 3/13. + + + + + April 2001 - Invited to give Piano Master Class at University of Nevada, Las Vegas on 4/26. + + + + + March 2000 - Attended The California Association for Music Education conference, and presented demonstrations of my Musica Analytica software at SoundTree's booth, Sacramento, 3/22-25. February 2000 - A pre-recital talk for the Riverside County Philharmonic for the Byron Janis Recital. I also provided program notes for the recital. Riverside Municipal Auditorium, 2/19. January 2000 - Music Technology Presentation for the local Music Teachers Association of California branch, Riverside, 1/19. - ER Technologies shipped the PC version of the music theory processor, Musica Analytica. + + + + + April 1999 - "Technology as a facilitator in Music Theory: An Introduction to Musica Analytica," Technology Institute for Music Educators, National Conference, Pennsylvania, 4/14-17. March 1999 - "Teaching Music Theory with Musica Analytica," California Music Educators Association 1999 In-Service Conference, Ontario, CA, 3/25-27. + + + + + November 1998 - "Integrating Technology and Music Theory Using Musica Analytica," New York State School Music Association '98 Winter Conference, Rochester, NY, 11/28-30. + + + + + Prior to July 1998 Invited to teach in the computer faculty training classes funded by a grant from the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. Taught classes in multimedia authoring, sound and video editing and curriculum integration. 5/97 and 5/98. Invited by the San Jose/Evergreen Community College district's vice-chancellor to co-present a paper for the Technology in Education Conference (largest TechEd conference in the West coast). Co-presented on the integration of technologies into the Humanities: Visual and Performing Arts area, with my presentation focusing on the needs and objectives of music teachers and how using technologies could enhance them. The Musica Analytica software program was demonstrated as an example of research and development in this discipline area. 5/98. Invited to present a paper/demonstration session on how to integrate the Musica Analytica software program into the music theory curriculum at one of the five technology labs for the Music Educators National Conference in Phoenix. 4/98. Invited to present a paper and demonstrate the use and integration of Musica Analytica in the music theory curriculum for the California Music Educators Association, Bay Section. 1/98. + + + + + Invited to demonstrate the Musica Analytica software at the California Music Teachers Association Conference at the KORG SoundTree booth. 4/97. + + + + + Demonstrated the Musica Analytica software at the Music Association of California Community Colleges Conference. 11/96. "Teaching Music Theory in Piano Pedagogy with the Musica Analytica application program", International Piano Teaching Foundation, Consultants Conference, San Francisco. 10/96. + + + + + - A Humanities 001 courseware-"The Picasso Project", Instructional Improvement Day, San José City College. 8/94. + + + + + "Incorporating New Technologies in Piano Pedagogy", International Piano Teaching Foundation, Consultants Conference, Chicago. 3/92. + + + + + "How To Integrate New Technologies in the Church Music Program", New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, 1990. "Introduction to Music Technologies and Synthesis", Keyboard Pedagogy Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University, Summer 1990. + + + + + "Creative Applications of Music Technology in the Teaching of Piano", Keyboard Pedagogy Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University, summer 1989. ◆ Other Musica Analytica Related Presentations ◆ Musica Analytica Demonstrations by other educators and trainers: 3/12-14/98: Massachusetts Music Educators Association conference 3/19-21/98: West Virginia Music Educators Association conference 3/26-28/98: California Music Educators Association conference 4/23-25/98: Pennsylvania Music Educators Association conference Summer 1998 workshops featuring Musica Analytica: Mike Klinger of the MIDI School (Oregon) Stephani Langol (Technology Institute for Music Educators instructor) Dr. Lee Whitmore (SoundTree and TI:ME instructor). ◆ Recent Performances ◆ Loma Linda University Church Piano Duet Vespers with Grace Chung, Loma Linda, September 2010 Piano soloist, Sacred Concert, Woodland, CA September 2010 Collaborative Vespers recital with Jason Uyeyama, violin, Woodland, CA, September 2010 Collaborative pianist for Music Around the World Concert, San Bernardino, CA, October 2010 Piano Collaborator, Riverside Opera Guild Recitals, Stephanie Jones, soprano (student), November 2010 Organist and Collaborator, Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert, December 2010 Organist and Collaborator, Raincross Chorale, Riverside Dickens Festival, January 2011 Piano Collaborator, Riverside Opera Guild Recitals, Raejin Lee, soprano, January 2011 Poulenc's Two Piano Concerto, Piano Collaborator, LSU Orchestra and Andrews University Symphonic Orchestra, MI, February & May 2011 Piano Collaborator, Riverside Opera Guild Recitals, Lisa Iskander, soprano, February 2011 Piano Collaborator, Faculty Recital Series, Martin Glicklich, flute, February 2011 Various performances as piano collaborator with vocal students and faculty, LSU, 2010-2011 academic year Pass Area Performing Artists’ Bolivar Family Musical Theater - Collaborative pianist, Banning, CA, March 2011 Produced and performed in a faculty concert, Trilogy on the Roof, Corona, CA, May 2011 Piano Collaborator for seven graduating student recitals (voice and instrumental), spring quarter 2011 Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Piano Soloist, LSU Wind Ensemble, May 2011 ◆ Recent Student Achievements ◆ Student chosen as winner of the 60th Annual Redlands Bowl Young Artists Auditions The 18th Virginia Waring International Competition, Palm Desert, CA - Student chosen for Santiago Rodríguez Master Class Music Teachers' Association of California, Riverside Branch's 32nd Annual Young Pianists' Competition: 1st Place winner in Elementary II category 1st and 2nd place winners in High School I category Music Teachers' Association of California Convention, Los Angeles - Had four students chosen to perform in the Honors Recital and the Festival Recitals (top 2% of almost 30,000 students statewide) The Steinway Society, Seventh Annual Festival Competition, Palm Desert - Two student winners chosen Southern California Jr. Bach Festival - two students selected for the finals Complete Works Audition competition in October 2011 Inland Empire Piano Festival competition 2011, Redlands, CA - Students winners in Solo Divisions IIB, IVA, VA and B, Concerto Division A and B, and Duet Division III Los Angeles International Bicentennial Liszt Competition - Student chosen for 3rd prize in Division III Student accepted to compete in the Hilton Head International Piano Competition (only 20 pianists invited) International Russian Piano Competition - Student chosen for 3rd prize in Intermediate Division, June 2010 International Institute for Young Musicians - Student chosen to participate. Also, student was selected and competed in the piano competition winning 2nd prize, July 2011 ◆ Awards ◆ Winner and member of the Music Teachers Association of California 'Young Artist Guild' Arts, Promising Young Artist Gold, silver, and bronze medalist, Southern California Jr. Bach Festivals First Prize at the MTAC Young Pianist Competition Alfred Walters Music Scholarship and Concerto Award, Loma Linda University, La Sierra ◆ Teachers and Coaches ◆ Piano Conducting Master Classes Dr. Robert Pace Blomstedt Conducting Dr. Robert Pace Constance Keene Workshop-Dr. Jon Robertson Ernest Ulmer Dr. Mark Silverman Ralph Votapek Earl Voorhies Dr. M'Lou Dietzer Rhona Hodgen Dr. Jon Robertson Donald Vaughn (organ) ◆ Research and Development ◆ Wrote and was funded two San José/Evergreen Community College District mini-grants for development of materials for the Humanities 001: Visual and Performing Arts course at San José City College. 8/92-8/93 and 8/94-8/95. ◆ Books, Publications, Reviews ◆ Wrote and Published Music Theory Courseware for Musica Analytica 2.0. Published by ER Technologies in January 1999. Musica Analytica is featured in the 2nd edition of Experiencing Music Technology by David B. Williams and Peter R. Webster, Schirmer books. Musica Analytica software was reviewed in Music & Computers, July/August 1998 in an article by Stefani Langol titled, "Computers in Education," p. 73. Researched, developed (6-7 years), and created Musica Analytica, an advanced music theory software program for use in undergraduate theory courses. The program allows students to receive interactive, context-sensitive help on assignments from note recognition to common-practice theory treatment of voice leading and part writing. Published by ER Technologies, 1996. Currently working on version 3.0. Wrote the Musica Analytica Users Guide. Published by ER Technologies, 1996. Wrote over 100 pages of extensive music theory help for the Musica Analytica software program. Currently writing a comprehensive Music Fundamentals book that integrates the Web and the Musica Analytica™ software program as a digital tutor. Contributor to the Humanities 001 Handbook and Workbook. Dissertation: The Use of HyperCard® in the Development of Software for Creative Elementary Keyboard Activities ◆ Past Performance Experience ◆ 2007 – 2012 Performance Experience is in process of being cataloged. Available upon request June 2006 - Collaborated with Lonie Kim, piano, in Beethoven’s Concerto in G Major, Op. 58 (6/24). May 2006 - Collaborated with Vadim Serebryany, piano in the Beethoven and Beyond! Series (5/14). - Collaborated with Abdiel González, baritone and Kimberly Sogioka, mezzo-soprano in a music degree recital (5/29). April 2006 - Collaborative Niccole Modell, Junior Piano major, in Beethoven’s Concerto #5 (4/24). March 2006 - Collaborated with Richard Hofmann, trumpet, in a Faculty Recital Series concert at La Sierra University (3/5). - Collaborated with Richard Hofmann, trumpet, in a Graduate Recital at Cal. State Univ. Northridge (3/19). February 2006 - Collaborated and coached students competing in the Inland Empire Piano Festival, working with thirteen concerto performers. One of my students won first place in the Senior division of the concerto competition (2/5). - Performed as organ soloist and collaborated with the Raincross Chorale in Evensong, as part of the Riverside Dickens Festival, First Congregational Church (2/4). - Collaborative artist for the Loma Linda Winter String Workshop 2006 (2/19 & 2/20). January 2006 - Collaborated by playing the orchestra part for the Duet and Concerto Recital of students entering the 2006 Inland Empire Piano Festival (1/29). + + + + + October 2005 - Collaborated with the Bolivar Tenors and performed solo for the Ninth Annual Scholarship Banquet, Loma Linda University (10/9). - Collaborated with LSU Wind Ensemble and Stahl Center for the Stahl Sabbath (10/29). September 2005 - Performed a solo organ recital, First Lutheran Church, Redlands. - Collaborated with Samuel Bolivar, tenor, and Ashley Barrett, soprano, in a vocal recital sponsored by Riverside Little Opera and Inland Medical Centers. - Performed solo and collaborated for the La Sierra University Live! Program (9/25). April 2005 - Collaborative artist with Michael Avila, cello, in the 8th Annual Youth String Competition sponsored by Music Heritage, Inc (4/24). February 2005 - Collaborated and coached students competing in the Inland Empire Piano Festival, working with four concerto performers. January 2005 - Performed solo and collaborated with Jason Uyeyama, violinist, in the Leslie Mackett Chamber Series held at the Carriage House in Redlands (1/9). - Collaborated with Richard Hofmann, trumpet, in a Faculty Recital Series concert (1/23). - Was invited to perform as collaborative artist for the Winter String Workshop held in Chan Auditorium (1/23-24) - Collaborated by playing the orchestra part for the Duet and Concerto Recital of students entering the 2005 Inland Empire Piano Festival (1/30). + + + + + October 2004 - Performed solo and collaborated in LSU's Choir Festival Vespers (10/15). April 2004 - Collaborative artist in a vespers with Linette Rodriguez, Soprano, for the Ambassadors of Hope retreat in Callaway Gardens, GA. - Soloist and collaborative artist in a two-night recital with Jason Uyeyama, violin. Performed the complete Piano and Violin Sonatas by Brahms, and the Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel. March 2004 - Collaborative artist with Richard Hofmann, trumpet. The program featured works by Fasch, Ravel, Enesco, Dennis/Adair, and Staigers. - Presented a solo recital for the Leslie Mackett Chamber Series. The program featured works by Albeniz, Freixanet, Touzet, Lecuona, and Brahms. February 2004 - Collaborated and coached students competing in the Inland Empire Piano Festival, working with six concerto performers. - Collaborated with the concerto division winners in the separate Inland Empire Piano Festival Honors recital. Two top prize winners came from my studio, including a soon-to-be La Sierra University music major. - One of the featured alumni organist at the 35th Anniversary celebration of the La Sierra University Church organ. The recital program included works by Krebs, Silver, Varner, Doane, Webb/Geibel, and Bach. January 2004 - Collaborated with students in the Duet and Concerto Recital of students entering the 2004 Inland Empire Piano Festival. + + + + + December 2003 - Organist for the "Concierto de Navidad" Christmas program presented by CAPUSA at Hole Memorial Auditorium, LSU. The program featured works by Pergolesi, Vivaldi, Yon, Williams, Adam, Handel, and other seasonal orchestral pieces. November 2003 - Collaborated with two local tenors in the Two Plus One Tenor Recital, presented to the Riverside Opera Guild. October 2003 - Presented a 45-minute Spanish recital for the Seventh Annual Scholarship Banquet in LLU. The program included works by Freixanet, Albeniz, Touzet, Lecuona, Hernandez, and other Spanish/Latin composers. - Performed and collaborated in LSU's Band Festival Vespers. September 2003 - Performed an organ presentation for a televised program of 3ABN at LSUC. August 2003 - Collaborated with Jason Uyeyama, violinist, in a vespers recital in Tracy, California. The program featured works by Paradies-Heifitz, Mozart, Massenet-Marsick, and Brahms. May 2003 - Performed Rhapsody in Blue with the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble, May 31, 2003. April 2003 - Performed with the Taylor String Quartet and Kathryn Nevin, Clarinet, 4/27. + + + + + June 2002 - Performed as collaborative artist with Grace Oh works by Beethoven, Kriesler, Brahms, and de Falla; HMA, 6/21. April 2002 - Performed with Kimo Smith in a duo piano recital works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Bolcom, and Brubeck; HMA, 4/14. March 2002 - Performed as collaborative artist with Richard Hofmann works by Albinoni, Shstakovich, Sarasate, Fibich, and Arutiunian; HMA, 3/10. February 2002 - Performed solo and collaboratively with Jeffrey Kaatz works by Schumann/Liszt, Faure, Chopin and Beethoven; Leslie Mackett Chamber Series, Redlands, 2/24. - Coach/accompanist for six entries in the Concerto Division of the 2002 Inland Empire Piano Festival. Works by Kabalevsky, Gershwin, and Prokofiev. Cal. St. Univ., San Bernardino, 2/10. January 2002 - Concerto collaborative artist for a Concerto Recital, 1/27. - Performed in a Piano Trio with Lyndon J. Taylor and Jeffry Kaatz as part of the Taylor String Quartet Series; HMA, 1/27. Performed solo and collaboratively in the annual Faculty Recital works by Chopin, Bonneau; HMA, 1/12. Performed piano and organ in the LLUC, Vespers program. Works by Stanford/Bates, J.S. Bach/Pachelbel, Haydn/Ulrich, Elvin S. Rodriguez/arranger, Schumann/Liszt, and Gawthrop; Loma Linda University Church, 1/12. + + + + + December 2001 - Performed as collaborative artist with Lyndon Johnston Taylor works by Tartini/Kreisler, Gershiwn/Heifetz, Dvorak, and Ravel; Glendale Jr. Philharmonic Committee of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, 12/14. November 2001 - Performed a solo recital co-sponsored by the Forest Lake SDA Church and Dr. Grazes (Retired Air force Colonel); Forest Lake, FL, 11/18. October 2001 - Performed as collaborative artist with Bruce Hudson works by Dukas, Strauss, Beethoven, Mozart, Nelhybel; HMA, October 7, 2001. September 2001 - Performed with Craig Johnson in Convocation 2001; LSUC, September 25, 2001. August 2001 - Performed collaboratively with Lyndon Johnston Taylor works by Tartini/Kreisler and Ravel; Presidential Portraits Preview Concert, LSU Brandstater Gallery, August 18, 2001. June 2001 - Performed collaboratively with Lyndon Johnston Taylor works by Prokofiev, Tartini/Kreisler and Ravel; John Fetzer Society Second Annual Recital, Andrews University, 6/24. - Performed collaboratively with Lyndon J. Taylor at Hole Memorial, 6/10. - Performed a collaborative recital with Lyndon J. Taylor, violinist, for an LA Philharmonic-sponsored recital, 6/9. - Performed collaboratively with Martin Glicklich at Hole Memorial, 6/3. April 2001 - Performed collaboratively with Kirk Udvardi, saxophone, 4/22. - Organist for the Loma Linda Chamber Singers: An Easter Vespers, 4/14. March 2001 - Performed on the organ and piano for the Tribute to Wayne Hooper: Musical Contributions to Adventism recital at La Sierra University Church, 3/10. February 2001- Performed as guest pianist for the Taylor String Quartet recital at Hole Memorial, 2/11. - Coach and Collaborative Artist - Inland Empire Piano Festival, Cal State University, San Bernardino, 2/11. January 2001 - Performed solo and collaboratively in the annual Faculty Recital at Hole Memorial, 1/20. + + + + + October 2000 - Performed solo and collaboratively in the Fourth Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner at Loma Linda University, 10/15. - Performed solo and collaboratively in the Choral Festival Vespers at Hole Memorial, October 13, 2000. - Performed solo and collaboratively in the first Latin American/Spanish Music Festival at Hole Memorial, 10/1. This festival is a result of one of my research interests. September 2000 - Performed solo and collaboratively in the annual Parent Student Weekend Music Vespers at Hole Memorial Auditorium, 9/18. June 2000 - Performed with Shawn Vandeventer, Senior category vocal winner at the 49th Annual Redlands Bowl Young Artist recital. 6/27. Performance, however, was televised on Friday, September 1, 2000 on KCET. May 2000 - Performed in three chamber concerts at Hole Memorial Auditorium, La Sierra University, featuring works by Hindemith, Saint Sans, Handel, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Messiaen; 5/21. - Performed organ for the Riverside Master Chorale "The Glory of the Baroque" season finale concert at First Baptist church in Riverside, 5/13. January 2000 - Performed solo and chamber works in the annual Faculty Recital at Hole Memorial Auditorium, 1/29. - Performed a chamber recital with Tim Swensen, trumpet and flügelhorn at the La Sierra University Church on 1/20. + + + + + November 1999 - Piano Recital featuring Spanish and Latin American music at All Saint's Episcopal Church, Riverside, CA., 11/6. October 1999 - Performed solo and chamber works in the Choral Festival Vespers, Hole Memorial Auditorium, 10/15. - Conducted the Power Week all-high school choir at the Crystal Cathedral, Irvine, California, 10/2. June 1999 - Performed a two-piano recital with Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez featuring 20th C. composers on 6/5 at Hole Memorial Auditorium, La Sierra University. The program featured world premiere of “Mezzanine”, composed by LA composer Robert Guillory. Performed the Brahms Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 with the Taylor String Quartet February 1999 - Performed an all Spanish and Latin-American solo recital on 2/20 at Hole Memorial Auditorium, La Sierra University and on 11/20 at All Saints' Episcopal Church's Festival of the Arts January 1999 - Performed solo and chamber recital at the Leslie Mackett Chamber Music Series on 1/10, and that same evening performed the Brahms Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8 in the Brandstater Gallery Chamber Music Series at La Sierra University. November 1998 - Fall Quarter Faculty Recital, LSU, Soloist and collaborative artist. Prior to July 1998 Performed a farewell piano recital featuring all Spanish music from the Baroque to the contemporary at San José City College, 5/98. Performed the west coast premiere of Duets: What are the Rules by Kevin Frey for Piano and French horn at San José City College, 4/98. Performed with Tim Swensen, trumpet, at the new chapel at the Sunnyvale SDA Church. Works by Purcell, Torelli, Handel, Cushing, Bozza, and Hindemith, 3/98. + + + + + Performed the Mozart A major, k.488 Piano Concerto with the La Sierra University Sinfonia, 11/97. Perform each semester in the faculty recital on the Music at Midday series of San José City College. This includes solo, chamber and accompanying experience. Active from 8/91-7/98. + + + + + Performed with local San Jose Lyric Opera soprano, Elizabeth Finkler in a recital featuring late romantic and early contemporary vocal literature, 3/96. Performed in the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, District II Teacher recital, 12/96. + + + + + Performed a two-piano concert with Nataly Gingis featuring the music of Rachmaninoff and Darius Milhaud. 11/95. + + + + + Accompanist in two French horn recitals in the Artist Series of Mission City United Methodist Church, Santa Clara, CA, 5/94. + + + + + Coordinated and performed in a special memorial piano scholarship recital at the San José City College Theater, 5/93. + + + + + Performed solo and chamber recitals in various locations throughout New York and New Jersey including Teachers College, Columbia University and The Manhattan School of Music - 8/85-7/91; also at La Sierra University, California State Universities at Northridge and Fullerton, at the Newbold College Music Festival in Bracknell, England and San José City College. Active from 8/80-7/85 Performed at the organ for Frank Poindexter's world premiere of Magnificat and Missa Brevis in Eb Major. 12/90 and 11/89, respectively. Performed extensively throughout the California area in sacred music concerts. ◆ Compositions/Performances ◆ May 2005 - “Our Father,” a new choral composition, was performed at La Sierra University Church and Loma Linda University Church (5/7) and later performed for the Choral Home Concert by the LSU Chamber Singers (5/14) May 2005 - "Padre Nuestro" choral work, performance by the LSU Chamber Singers, October 31, 1998 and May 8, 1999. The composition is a new setting of the Lord's Prayer in Spanish. It integrates elements of Gregorian chant and more modern harmonies for a dramatic effect. A Marimba Octet directed by Gregory Lorenz, from the Manhattan School of Music, first performed the piece in 1988 at the Columbia University Chapel. ◆ Recording Experience ◆ Pianist and arranger for a solo piano CD: In the Footsteps of Jesus. Music was used as backdrop for a video with the same title for the SDA Conference Spanish Evangelist in the Texas conference. The CD will be published late 2002. Pianist and arranger for two recording projects: To God Be the Glory, and Beyond the Sunset, for Liberty Productions and violinist Jaime Jorge. 2/87 and 4/89, respectively. Played the organ continuo part in recordings of Frank Poindexter's Magnificat and Missa Brevis in Eb Major, for New Church Music, Ltd. 2/92 and 2/93, respectively. ◆ Other ◆ Coach and accompanist for the Inland empire Piano Festival, Cal State University, San Bernardino, February 1999 - 2002 – In all the years coaching at this event, students have placed in top tier Invited to serve as judge for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Music Department Annual Concerto Competition, November 1999 Invited to serve as an evaluator (judge) for the Orange County, North Hollywood, and Redlands Branch State Certificate of Merit evaluations. February-March 1999 Coordinate and play the organ for the La Sierra University Church Bilingual (fluent speaking and reading Spanish) Experienced with Apple Macintosh(r) computers and Windows 95/98, 2000 OS (PCs) Experience using and teaching MIDI hardware/software Experience programming the Yamaha DX type and KORG 01/W synthesizers HyperCard, AuthorWare, Director, REALbasic, LiveCode, and Prograph CPX programmer Experience creating and maintaining web pages
Location:
Riverside, CAStyle:
classicalInstruments Played:
classical piano, organ, accordionSeeking Collaboration:
No- 59 years old, Male
Member:
# 20Member Since:
12 Jun 2014Active within
11 yearsYears playing music:
54# of performances:
76+Practice frequency:
Very frequent
