EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, Ohio
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MAJOR: Music
TRACK: Church Music
APPLIED STUDIES: Composing, Voice, Percussion
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COURSES INCLUDE: Music Theory - Music History - Choral Arranging and Orchestration - Sight Singing and Ear Training - Piano - Teaching Elementary School Music - Intro To Church Music - Music In The Western World - Hymnology - Intro To Conducting - Advanced Choral Conducting - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
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ENSEMBLE CREDITS:
Collegians Chorale.............Baritone Bass/Percussion
Treble Singers......................Percussion
Wind Ensemble...................Percussion/Trombone
Brass Choir...........................Trombone
Percussion Ensemble..........Percussion
Pep Band..............................Quad Toms/Trombone
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MINOR: Drama
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COURSES INCLUDE: Intro to Acting - Play Production - Persuasion - Acting Practicum - Stagecraft Practicum - Small Group Communication - World Literature - Technical Theater
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PERFORMANCE CREDITS:
"A Private Affair"..........................................The Thin Man
"Who's That Knocking At My Door"..........Max
"Mr. Winkler's Birthday Party".....................Ralph
"A Mad Breakfast"........................................Mr. Hill
OTHER CREDITS:
"Postponing the Heat Death of the Universe".....Director
"The Imaginary Invalid"..............................Stage Manager
"Shut and Bar The Door".....................Lighting Technician
Masters of Science Degree
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
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MAJOR: Entertainment Business
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COURSES INCLUDE:
Mastery: Personal Development and Leadership
Executive Leadership
Project and Team Management
Business Storytelling and Brand Development
Entertainment Business Finance
Digital Marketing
Negotiation and Deal Making
Product and Artist Management
Advanced Entertainment Law
Entertainment Media Publishing and Distribution
Business Plan Development
Final Project: Business Plan
Master of Fine Arts Degree
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
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MAJOR: Creative Writing
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COURSES INCLUDE:
The Art of Visual Storytelling
Character Creation and Development
Script Analysis and Criticism
Episodic and Serial Writing
Creative Writing Portfolio I
Writing for Film and Animation
Writing for Games
Multimedia Adaptation
Advanced Visual Storytelling
Creative Writing Portfolio II
The Business of Creative Writing
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Master of Eduction Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR
and Seward, Nebraska
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MAJOR: Education Leadership
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COURSES INCLUDE:
Character/Ethics of Leadership
Theories of Teaching/Learning
Community of Learners
Contemporary Educational Thought
School and Community Partnerships
Case Studies in Law and Ethics
Strategies Enhancing Achievement
Organizational Change
Educational Research
MED Capstone Action Research
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Doctorate of Music Education
Liberty University
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MAJOR: Music Education
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COURSES INCLUDE:
The Music Educator
Historical Developments Influencing Music Education
Philosophies of Music Education
Foundations of Christian Worship
Current Issues in Music Education
Foundations of Music Education
The Role of the College Music Teacher
The Role of the Music Education Administrator
Community, Culture and Relationship in Music Education
Advanced Principles of Music Technology
Advanced Contemporary Arranging Technique
Introduction to Thesis Writing Project
Thesis Project Proposal and Research I
Thesis Project Proposal and Research II
Thesis Project Defense
Comprehensive Exam
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