Vocal Coach / Cabaret Musical Director
(1987-present) - worked with hundreds of vocalists on preparing auditions, cabaret performances and musical theatre performances; prepared arrangements and accompanied; clients have included Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom, Molly Shannon, Megan Mullaly, Keith David and Brian Lane Green.
(1987-present) - worked with hundreds of vocalists on preparing auditions, cabaret performances and musical theatre performances; prepared arrangements and accompanied; clients have included Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom, Molly Shannon, Megan Mullaly, Keith David and Brian Lane Green.
Musical Theatre Director or Musical Director
- The Christians (2018) - Organist and Choir Coordinator; Playmakers Repertory Company
- Oliver! (2017) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Fiddler on the Roof (2015) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Oh, What a Lovely War (2015) - Musical Director; Carrboro ArtsCenter, Hope Alexander, Director
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2013) -Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- The Landing (2014) - Musical Director; Deep Dish Theatre, Paul Frellick, Director
- Walt (2013) - Musical Director; Carrboro ArtsCenter, Jeri Lynn Schulke, Director
- Into the Woods (2011) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Esther (2010) - Musical Director; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh
- Children of Eden (2009) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Iolanthe (2008) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Cabaret (with Andrea Marcovicci) (2008) - Musical Director and Arranger; Carolina Ballet; Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Choreographer
- Intern - The Musical (2008) - Musical Director; Duke University (Student composed musical)
- Seussical (2007) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- 1776 (2006) - Musical Director; Carrboro ArtsCenter; Rob Hamilton, Director
- Show Me: A Musical Revue (2005) - Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Transactors Improv Company (2005-Present) -Musical Director and Pianist; Carrboro ArtsCenter and elsewhere; Greg Hohn, Director
- Children's Holiday Pageant (2005-Present) - Writer, Director and Musical Director; Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
Composer
- The Gospel Truth: A Judean Musical (2016) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Christmas with the 2,000 Year Old Man (2014) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Through the Time Portal (2012) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- La Pastorela (2011) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Off These Walls (2011) - Piece for chorus and orchestra, with lyrics by Bill Hester, commissioned by the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist to dedicate their new Sanctuary
- A Christmas Story (2007) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Manger (2008) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Yule School (2007) - Book, music & lyrics for the Children's Holiday Pageant at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
- Twelfth Night (2001) - songs and incidental music for the play by Shakespeare at Peace College; dir.: Kenny Gannon
- Transformations (2000) - for Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (ERUUF). Music Gala: Anne Sexton poem settings for chamber ensemble and 3 vocalists
- Four Loves (1999) - for ERUUF Music Gala; a four song cycle for 5 piece ensemble and 3 vocalists
- Neighborhood Voices (1998) - (weekly show on WNCU; house pianist, arranger, and composer of theme song and other songs as needed; Barry Smith-McCauley, producer and host)
- Road Weight (1998) - evening of all original music to benefit the ERUUF Music Committee; numerous compositions with 8 musicians and 12 vocalists in various ensembles and groups
- Yearbook (1996) - musical published by Dramatic Publishing; music, lyrics and musical coordinator; dir.: M. Michetti
- Bum’s Rush (1995) - musical; music & lyrics; staged reading in Hollywood, CA; dir.: Deborah Lavine
- Cabaret Godot* (*the one you’ve been waiting for) (1989-1994) - rock ensemble/theatrical troupe; performed in various clubs and theatres around Los Angeles
- Fragile Heart(1993) - book of original songs with artwork by Carl Mehrbach; published by Pizza Dreams
- Caucasian Chalk Circle (1993) - songs and music for production at the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, CA; dir.: Ellen Geer
- Whitman Sampler (1992) - setting of 3 Walt Whitman poems commissioned for “Wall-To-Wall Whitman” at Symphony Space in New York City
- Love Of A Pig (1992) - incidental music for play by Leslie Caveny at Theatre West; published by Samuel French
- The Emily Cycle (1990) - settings of Emily Dickinson poems
- The War Brides (1989) - incidental music; International City Theater, Long Beach, CA; Drama-Logue Award winner; dir.: D. Lavine
- A Bronx Tale (1989) - incidental music for a play by Chazz Palminteri; West Coast Ensemble, Los Angeles, Theatre West, L. A., and 96th Street Playhouse, N.Y.C.; dir.: Mark Travis
- The Magic Prison: Emily Dickinson in Words & Music (1988) - musical score for a play by William Wood; Theatre West, L. A.; dir.: Deborah Lavine
- Life Times Ten (1987) - incidental music for a play; Theatre West, L. A.
- Portraits (1987) - original musical revue; Theatre West, L. A.,; music & lyrics; dir.: Michael Michetti
- A Musical Therapy (1986) - original musical; Theatre West, L. A.; book, music & lyrics; dir.: Gary Mascaro
- Four Love (1984) - original musical; Theater of N.O.T.E., L. A.; book, music & lyrics; dir.: Deborah Lavine
- Sporting Goods (1984) - incidental music for a series of one-act plays; Ensemble Studio Theater, L. A.; various directors
- Bring Me Love (1982) - original musical; Rose Cafe & Cabaret, Hollywood; dir.: Salome Jens
- I Can’t Help It! (1979) - a concert of original music, Wightman Theater, Long Beach, CA
Conductor/Arranger
- Michetti/Knowles Entertainment (1980-1985) - industrial entertainment company, with projects ranging from a cappella 4-part jazz/pop Christmas arrangements to composing, arranging, conducting, performing and/or recording shows featuring up to 10 singer/dancers and 8-piece bands)
- Andrea Marcovicci (1987-2003) - Musical Director; see credits under “Conductor/Arranger,” “Pianist” and “Recorded Material”
- Conducted (unless otherwise notes) and arranged music with Ms. Marcovicci - for Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (2001), Florida Philharmonic (2000) - pianist/arranger; cond.: Peter Nero), Fort Worth Symphony (1996, 2000), Portland Symphony (2000), Orchestra of St. Luke’s (2000), Chicago Symphony (1999) (pianist/arranger; cond.: William Eddins), San Jose Symphony (1995,1999), American Symphony (1994,1997), Naples Philharmonic (1998), Minnesota Orchestra (1994,1997), Phoenix Symphony (1995,1997) (various programs, including “I’ll Be Seeing You: The Love Songs of World War II,” “Love Songs From The Theatre,” “Marcovicci Sings Movies” and “Songs of the Millennium”)
- Tartuffe (2001) - musical director, arranger; for Peace College; dir.: Kenny Gannon
- Children of Eden (2000) - musical director, arranger; for North Carolina Theatre’s “Kids On Broadway”; dir.: Greg White
- Carmen (2000) - arranger; for Carolina Ballet and the North Carolina Symphony; cond.: Alfred E. Sturgis
- Cabaret/Rodin (2000) - pianist, arranger and conductor; 2 ballets created with Lynne Taylor-Corbett for Carolina Ballet
- From The Heart (1999) - orchestral arrangements for the opening of the Gaston Day School; prod.: Stephen Barefoot
- Duke Children’s Classic (1998) - orchestral arrangements for annual event; cond.: McCrae Hardy; prod., Stephen Barefoot
- New Words (1998) - with A. Marcovicci in San Francisco
- I Am Anne Frank (1996, 1998) - with A. Marcovicci in Fullerton, CA and Hudson Valley, NY; music; M. Cohen; lyrics: E. Futterman
- Deja Vu (1998) - contributed to film score; dir.: Henry Jaglom
- New Words (1997) - with A. Marcovicci at Avery Fisher Hall, NYC
- Into The Woods (1995) - for Tri-School Conservatory in Anaheim, CA; dir.: Amy Luskey
- Tri-School Conservatory Theatre (1988-94) - created taped arrangements using live musicians, synthesizers and music sequencer for various spring musicals, including “Pippin,” “West Side Story” and “Hello, Dolly;” dir.: Amy Luskey
- Productions A La Carte (1987-92) - performing, recording, arranging and sequencing music for shopping mall theme shows
Pianist
- Duke University (1998-present) - Accompanist in the music, theatre and dance departments. Instructors include all members of the Ciompi Quartet (music), Susan Fancher (music), Jimmy Gilmore (music), Tyler Walters (dance), Ellen Hemphill (theatre), Tommy DeFrantz (theatre), Brad Rogers (theatre)
- Carolina Ballet (1998-2003) - Pianist for ballet classes and performances; Robert Weiss, Artistic Director
- Sharon Szymanski Studios (2000-2003) - Pianist for vocal lessons and performances
- Yoram Youngerman (2002-2008) - Accompanied students for lessons and recitals
- Duke Divinity School (2007-present) - Pianist and arranger for annual Broad Revue
- Patti Page (2001) - synthesizer player on tour in North and South Carolina
- Transactors Improv Company (2000-present) - pianist; for various shows, including “Musical!,” an entirely improvised musical; dir.: Greg Hohn
- Duke Chorale (2002-07) - accompanist for Duke Chorale: dir.: Rodney Wynkoop
- En Route (1998-2001) - performances at the Capital City Club and elsewhere
- Ellen Ciompi (2007-present) - performances and arrangements for cabaret shows
- Susannah (2000) - rehearsal pianist for opera by C. Floyd; production by Long Leaf Opera; cond.: B. Keaton
- Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters (2000) - by Ned Rorem and Gertrude Stein; production by Long Leaf Opera; cond.: Ben Keaton
- Mappamundi (guest pianist) - 1998-present
- SERBA (South Eastern Regional Ballet Association) Conference (2000) - staff pianist for ballet classes with various teachers
- Romeo and Juliet (1999) - orchestral pianist for Carolina Ballet production; cond.: Alfred E. Sturgis
- Direct From New York (1999) - orchestral pianist for Carolina Ballet production; cond.: Maurice Kaplow
- North Carolina Symphony (1999) - orchestral pianist for Stravinsky’s “Symphony in C;” cond.: Gerhardt Zimmerman
- December Songs (1991) - with A. Marcovicci at Weill Hall in NYC; World Premiere of a new song cycle by Maury Yeston, commissioned for the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Hall
- Seth Riggs Vocal Studio (1982-85) - clients included Madonna, Bette Midler, Robert Guillaume, Susanna Hoffs and Brian Wilson
Church Music Director
- Reconciliation United Methodist Church (1998-2000)
- Unity Church of Durham (1999-2001)
- All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist (1999)
- Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist (2003-present)
Teacher
Singing From The Heart (1998-2002) - workshop for Adult Education class at ERUUF, for Duke Continuing Education, and in CAPS guest artist program for Orange H. S.)
Camelot Academy (1999-present) - Summer Arts Camp, Music Performance Instructor with Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Group
Singing From The Heart (1998-2002) - workshop for Adult Education class at ERUUF, for Duke Continuing Education, and in CAPS guest artist program for Orange H. S.)
Camelot Academy (1999-present) - Summer Arts Camp, Music Performance Instructor with Vocal Ensemble and Instrumental Group
Recorded Material
- Sundays Two (2012) - Danny Gotham and Glenn Mehrbach
- Taking A Chance On Love (2011) - Ellen Ciompi
- Esther (2010) - New musical with music and lyrics by Pali Delevitt, arr. and orchestrated byGlenn Mehrbach
- As Time Goes By (2009) - Andrea Marcovicci
- A Soulful Sound (2007) - Chapel Hill Community Chorus, Sue Klausmeyer, contuctor
- Come Walk in The LIght (2003) - Voices of Reconciliation United Methodist Church
- Mirror (2000) - compositions “In The End” and “Mirror” on Kevin McMahon CD)
- Our Songs (2000) (with A. Marcovicci on Cabaret Records; arranger)
- Some Other Time (1998) (with A. Marcovicci on Cabaret Records; prod., arr., cond., pianist)
- Patterns: Barbara Brussell (1998) (arrangements; LML Music)
- Sleeping In The Arms Of Love: Jonathan Frank (1998) (arr. and pianist; Gionata Records)
- Ruth Etting: Ten Cents A Dance (1997) (with A. Marcovicci for Nebraska Public TV)
- Live From London (1997) (with A. Marcovicci on Cabaret Records; arranger, pianist)
- I Am Anne Frank (1996) (with A. Marcovicci for Cabaret Records; arr., cond., pianist)
- Cabaret Noel (1995) (compilation on Lockett/Palmer Recordings; pianist)
- New Words (1995) (with A. Marcovicci on Cabaret Records; prod., arr., cond., pianist)
- Always: Irving Berlin (1994) (with A. Marcovicci on Elba Records; prod., arr., pianist)
- Inner Journeys (1994) (music for creative visualization tapes; published by Pizza Dreams)
- Easy To Remember (songs of Rodgers & Hart) (1993) (with D. Staller; Cabaret Rec.; prod.)
- December Songs (1992) (comp.: Maury Yeston; with A. Marcovicci on Elba Records; pianist)
- Just Kern (1992) (with A. Marcovicci on Cabaret Records; prod., arr., cond., pianist)
- A Broadway Celebration (1991) (arrangements of musical theatre material)
- What Is Love (1990) (with A. Marcovicci on Elba Records; prod., arr., cond., pianist)
- Live From The Lyceum: Bill Wright (1990) (cond., pianist; prod.: Bill Wright)
- Keep Your Undershirt On (1990), Early Kern (1988) (various Broadway performers; arr. and pianist; Rialto Recordings; prod.: Greg MacKellan)
- Costume Party: Peter Alsop (1987) (videocassette; keyboards; Moose School Records)
- Marcovicci Sings Movies (1987) (with A. Marcovicci on DRG Recordings; arr., pianist)
- Pie In The Sky (1987) (musical by Peter Alsop; cond., arr., pianist; Moose School Records)
Other Experience and Skills
- Computer Music Notation and Engraving using Finale and Sibelius software
- Music Production using Digital Performer
Professional Organization Memberships
- ASCAP (Composer & Publisher member)
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
- Unitarian Universalist Musician's Network (UUMN)