CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
• Ph.D. in Music, May 2008
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Concentration: Composition
Supervisory Committee: James Paul Sain (Chair), Paul Richards, Paul Koonce, Paul Fishwick, and Larry Crook
• Master of Music, May 2004
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Concentration: Composition
Student of James Paul Sain, Paul Richards, and Paul Koonce
• Bachelor of Music, Summa Cum Laude, December 2001
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Dual Major: Music Synthesis and Contemporary Writing/Production
Student of Richard Boulanger
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
•Assistant Professor, Music Department, Community College of Philadelphia, PA (2008- )
MUS 103 : Music for Listeners
Contents: Music appreciation class for non-music majors
MUS 107 : Music Composition
Contents: Project-based class with emphasis on contemporary harmony, arranging, and orchestration
MUS111/113 : Aural Theory I & II
Contents: Sight singing and ear training for undergraduate music majors
Contents: Tonal harmony from intervals to Augmented 6th chords.
MUS115/215 : Intro to Music Technology & Advanced Music Technology/Multimedia
Contents: Sequencing, digital recording, music for visuals, and sound designing using various software and hardware
MUS141/142/243/244 : Applied Music
Contents: Composition private lesson
• Instructor, School of Music, University of Florida, FL (2005-2007)
MUC 4401/6444 : Composition of Electroacoustic Music
Contents: Composition using Max/MSP, recording studio techniques using Digital Performer and ProTools, electronic music history
MUC 4441/6445: Electroacoustic Music/Digital I
Contents: Composition using Csound, digital signal processing theory
• Teaching Assistant, School of Music, University of Florida, FL (2007-2008)
MUT 1121/1122 : Music Theory 1
Contents: written theory, sight singing, and ear training
MUT 2126/2127 : Music Theory 3 & 4
Contents: written theory, sight singing, and ear training
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
• Compiling Software in the OS X Terminal
DVD Chapter in Audio Programming Book, MIT Press (to be published in 2010)
• Electroacoustic Improvisation
Presentation at Korean National University of Arts, Seoul, Korea (2009)
• Analysis of Ethnomusicological Field Recordings Using Electroacoustic Listening Methods
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Florida (2008)
http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0022039
• One Laptop Per Child Sound Samples
Original samples published as a part of One Laptop Per Child project (2008)
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Sound_samples
• Poeme Electronique in Music Appreciation Textbooks
Presentation at CMS/ATMI National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (2007)
• Technology Workshop
Society of Composers Inc. National Conference, San Antonio, TX (2006)
• Teleo Sensor Presentation
Lecture at Harvestworks, New York, NY (2003)
http://www.harvestworks.org/maxreel/teleo.html
• CsoundMax: Designing A Real-Time Interface in Max/MSP
Published in EMILLE, Korean Journal of the Electroacoustic Music (2002)
Published Electronically in Csound Magazine, Winter Issue (2002)
http://csounds.com/ezine/winter2002/
RECORDINGS
• SoundMobile for stereo tape
SoundCrawl: Festival in a Box (2009)
http://www.instantencore.com/music/details.aspx?PId=5048009
• KutMalKut composition for stereo tape
Computer Music Journal Vol 31:4 DVD, MIT Press (2007)
• Decrescendo for four-channel tape
Online publication & distribution by Spectrum Press New Music (2006)
http://www.spectrumpress.com/newmusic/
Selected for International Computer Music Conference DVD (2004)
• Escala 3 composition for stereo tape
Included in The Csound Book 2nd edition, MIT Press (2002)
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Work featured in Sound is Art (2009)
• Featured Member at American Composers Forum Online (2009)
• Finalist of Bourges International Competition - Trivium/ 2nd Category (2008)
• Outstanding Student Award (Graduate student category), University of Florida (2008)
• Finalist of ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission Competition (2005)
• Featured Young Composer at acusmatica.org (2003)
• Didier Graeffe Memorial Scholarship (2003 - 2007)
• Audio program featured in Electronic Musician Magazine Jul issue (2002)
• Honors in Music Synthesis, Berklee College of Music (2001)
• Berklee Achievement Scholarship (2001)
SERVICE POSITIONS
• Faculty Search Committee Member
Music Technology & Theory, Community College of Philadelphia (2009)
Photography, Community College of Philadelphia (2009)
• President’s Diversity Council Member
Office of Diversity and Equity, Community College of Philadelphia (2009- )
Duties: promote culture of diversity in the college. Organize events on diversity.
• Faculty Advisor
Community College of Philadelphia (2009-present)
Duties: advise and manage C.R.E.A.T.E, a student organization for musicians.
• Digital Music Instructor
Project H.O.M.E. (2009-present)
Duties: direct and manage digital music classes for teenage students
http://www.projecthome.org/services/education/honickman.php
• Technical Director
New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival (2008-2009)
Duties: direct and manage tech crew and audio gear
http://www.nycemf.org
• Academic Advisor
Community College of Philadelphia Music Department (2008- present)
Duties: advise students on course registration, college transfer, and career choices.
• General Manager & Associate Director
Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL (2002-2008)
Duties: Coordinate concerts and events, direct technical and hospitality staff, direct jury session
http://emu.music.ufl.edu/femf/
• Assistant Studio Director
Florida Electroacoustic Music Studio (2006-2008)
Duties: Build/Maintain music technology labs, coordinate lab assistants schedules.
• Treasurer, Society of Composers Inc. Student Chapter (2006-2007)
Duties: Manage finance of student chapter at University of Florida
• President, Sonic Computing Organization (2002-2004)
Duties: Represent and manage student organization for computer music. Coordinate workshops and guest artist invitation
PERIODIC POSITIONS
• Technical Director, New York Electroacoustic Music Festival, New York, NT (2009)
Duties: manage rehearsals and concerts, assist in mixing/lighting board
• Assistant Technical Director, 3P Electroacoustic Music Festival, Richmond, VA (2008-2009)
Duties: manage rehearsals and concerts, assist in mixing/lighting board
• Assistant Audio Engineer, International Computer Music Festival, New Orleans, LA (2006)
Duties: Setup and strike sound system and stages, assist in mixing/lighting board
• Lab/studio Manager, Gainesville, FL (2002-2004)
Duties: maintain computer lab and recording studio.
• Intern, Harvestworks, New York, NY (2003)
Duties: Manage and support digital audio lab, technical support for artists in residence, assist in lectures and classes
• Assistant CD-ROM Editor, Boston, MA (2002)
Duties: edit contents in The Csound Book CD-ROM (MIT Press) under the direction of Richard Boulanger
SUPPLEMENTAL STUDIES
• Orford Sound Art Workshop, July 2006, July 2007
Centre d’Arts Orford, Orford, Canada
Workshop with Yves Daoust, John Oswald, and Åke Parmerud
• Walden Teaching Certification Program, completed in June 2006
The Walden School Teacher Training Institute, San Francisco, CA
Concentration: Computer Musicianship
• CCRMA Summer Workshop, July 2002
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Concentration: Physical Interaction Design I & II
• Master Classes, 2003-2007
Roger Reynolds (2003), Mark Wingate (2004), James Tenney (2004), John Corigliano (2005), Libby Larsen (2006), Jonty Harrison (2006), and Clarence Barlow (2007)
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Audio/Music Notation Software
Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Cubase, Finale, Reason, Max/MSP/Jitter, Csound, SuperCollider, Garageband, SoundHack, Kyma, Peak, PVC, Audacity, miscellaneous plug-ins and shareware
• Non-Music Software
Microsoft Office, iLife, iWork, Adobe Acrobat, Final Cut Pro, Omni Graffle Professional, Image Converter, iStopMotion, miscellaneous graphic and multi-media software
• Programming Languages/ Operating Systems
Mac OS, Windows, Unix, Linux, C, HTML
• Audio Hardware
Mackie digital/analog console, Midas Verona console, Digidesign/Mark of the Unicorn/M-Audio interfaces, Korg Triton, Roland XP50, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha Disklavier, Nord Modular, Tascam DA 38/88/98, Tascam DAT, Alesis ADAT, Lexicon effect processors, Teleo sensor system, miscellaneous live/ studio equipment
FUNDRAISING AND GRANT WRITING
2007 $250, travel for self to College Music Society/ Association for Technology in Music Instruction National Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah)
$2000, guest composer Clarence Barlow
2006 $500, travel for performer and student composers to Society of Composers Inc. National Conference (San Antonio, TX)
2005 $500, travel for performer and student composers to Society of Composers Inc. National Conference (Greensboro,NC)
$500, guest composer Eric Lyon
2004 $500, travel for student composers to Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the US
$500, guest composer Richard Boulanger
2003 $800, travel for self to Seoul International Computer Music Festival (Seoul, Korea)
$500, guest composer Jeffrey Stolet
$500, guest composer Panaiotis
SELECTED COMPOSITIONS
Compositions for Fixed Media
• August 09 for stereo tape (2009)
• Songs for Noah for stereo tape (2009)
• Gainesville Soundscape for stereo tape (2008)
• Sound Mobile for stereo tape (2007)
• Palm Grove Pond for stereo tape (2007)
• An Interview With Crickets for stereo tape (2007)
• Reversible Jacket for stereo tape (2006)
• KutMalKut for stereo tape (2006)
• Binge for four-channel tape (2004)
• Pianissimo for four-channel tape (2004)
• Decrescendo for four-channel tape (2003)
• Jiken for four-channel tape (2003)
• Architexture for stereo tape (2002)
• Zoom for stereo tape (2002)
• Trauma for stereo tape (2001)
• Escala3 for stereo tape (2000)
Compositions for Instrument(s) and Interactive System / Fixed Media
• Toccata for computer, contact microphone, and objects (2009)
• Channel 53 for computer duo. Collaborative work with Paul Geissinger (2009)
• Hwanseung for daegum (Korean bamboo flute) and tape (2008)
• Snapshots for bass clarinet and computer (2005)
• Music for the Biceps for melodica and computer (2005)
• Flauta y Cinta for flute and stereo tape (2004)
• Retrace for mbira and computer (2002)
Compositions for Ensemble or Solo
• Peter's Shadow for Marimba Duo (2006)
• Sul for String Orchestra (2005)
• Accelerando Poco a Poco for flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, and marimba (2005)
• B.B.B. for Soprano saxophone, vibraphone, and piano (2004)
• Tremolo for Bass Clarinet (2004)
SELECTED PERFORMANCES
2009 • Gainesville Soundscape, for tape, Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
• Revesible Jacket, for tape, 12 Nights Concert Series, Miami, FL
• Snapshots, for bass clarinet and computer, 12 Nights Concert Series, Miami, FL
• SoundMobile, for tape, NYC Electroacoustic Music Festival, New York, NY; Synthese 2009 Festival, Bourges, France; SoundCrawl, Nashville, TN
• Toccata, for contact mic and computer, Cybersounds, Philadelphia, PA; 3rd Practice, Richmond, VA
2008 • Gainesville Soundscape, for stereo tape, Electronic Music Midwest, Romeoville, IL; Electroacoustic Music Concert Series at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Hwanseung, for daegum and tape, Min Kyung Jin Daegum Recital, Sungnam, Korea.
• Music for the Biceps, for melodica and computer, 3rd Practice, Richmond, VA
• Peter’s Shadow, for marimba duo, New Music Ensemble Concert, Gainesville, FL
• Snapshots, for bass clarinet and computer, Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, Salt Lake City, UT; Faculty Art Show at the Mint Rotunda Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
• SoundMobile, for tape, Free Play 10, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI; 17th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL; TechArt2008 Exhibit, DelKalb, IL
2007 • Accelerando Poco A Poco, for flute, clarinet, trumpet, soprano saxophone, and marimba, Symphonic Winds & Chamber Winds, San Bernardino, CA
• Music for the Biceps for melodica and computer, Electronic Music Midwest, Kansas City, KS
• Reversible Jacket, for tape, 16th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL; The Reveries of Circuitry, University of Alberta, Canada; Free Play Six, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
• Sound Mobile for tape, Orford Arts Centre Concert, Orford, Canada; Unbalanced Connections, Gainesville, FL
• Tremolo, for bass clarinet, Through the Looking Glass, Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, Santa Fe Community College, Starke, FL
2006 • Accelerando Poco A Poco for flute, clarinet, trumpet, soprano saxophone, and marimba, New Music Ensemble Concert, Gainesville, FL
• Decrescendo, for four-channel tape, Beaux Concerts de la releve, Orford, Canada
• Music for the Biceps, for melodica and computer, International Computer Music Conference, New Orleans, LA; Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, Eugene, OR
• Reversible Jacket, for tape, Unbalanced Connection 37, Gainesville, FL
• Snapshots, for bass clarinet and computer, Society of Composers Inc National Conference, San Antonio, TX; 15th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL
• Sul, for string orchestra, R20 String Orchestra, R20 Musyka z Florydy, Wroclaw, Poland
2005 • B.B.B, for soprano saxophone, vibraphone, and piano, Society of Composers Inc. Concert at UF, Gainesville, FL.
• Binge, for four-channel tape, 14th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL.
• Decrescendo, for four-channel tape, Electro acoustic Music from US + UK, Aberdeen, UK; New American Electroacoustic Music, Scarborough, UK; Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, Muncie, IN; Los Angeles Sonic Odyssey, Los Angeles, CA.
• Music for the Biceps, for melodica and computer, Nong Project 2005, Korean National University of Arts, Seoul, Korea
• Retrace, for mbira and computer, International Computer Music Conference, Barcelona, Spain; Music Technology Concert at the Art Center Nabi, Seoul, Korea
• Tremolo, for bass clarinet, Society of Composers Inc. National Conference, Greensboro, NC
2004 • Decrescendo, for four-channel tape, International Computer Music Conference, Miami, FL; Nong Project 2004, Korean National University of Arts, Seoul, Korea. 13th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL
• Jiken for four-channel tape, Concordia Electroacoustics EuCuE Concert Series XXII. Montreal, Canada
• Retrace, for mbira and computer, Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, San Diego, CA
• Tremolo, for bass clarinet, Southeast Composers Symposium, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2003 • Jiken for four-channel tape, Washington Invitational. University of Washington, Seattle, WA; 12th Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival, Gainesville, FL
• Zoom for stereo tape, Seoul International Computer Music Festival. Seoul, Korea; Society of Electro Acoustic Music in the United States Conference, Tempe, AZ
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• American Composers Forum (ACF)
• Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
• College Music Society (CMS)
• Society of Composers Inc (SCI)
• Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS)
REFERENCES
• James Paul Sain, Professor
Composition, Theory, and Technology
Coordinator of Composition
School of Music
P.O. Box 117900
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
Phone: 352-281-3922
Email: jsain@ufl.edu
• Paul Richards, Associate Professor
Composition and Theory
Coordinator of Theory
School of Music
P.O. Box 117900
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
Phone: 352-328-5140
Email: prich@ufl.edu
• Paul Koonce, Professor
Composition, Theory and Technology
School of Music
P.O. Box 117900
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
Phone: 352-338-7733
Email: koonce@grove.ufl.edu
• Richard Boulanger, Professor
Music Synthesis
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 774-488-9166
Email: rboulanger@berklee.edu
• Timothy Reed, Assistant Professor
Music Theory & Composition
Manchester College
604 College Avenue
North Manchester, IN 46962
Phone: 260-229-7933
Email: tmreed@manchester.edu